Six fire and emergency medical service organizations in Schuylkill County have been awarded a combined $1,196,541.44 in federal grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Congressman Dan Meuser announced.
The Schuylkill County awards are part of approximately $2.8 million in funding distributed to 11 fire and EMS organizations across Pennsylvania’s Ninth Congressional District.
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MAHANOY CITY — The Mahanoy Area Marching Band is bringing Broadway to the field with “Curtain Up!”, its Fall 2026 production featuring music from several well-known stage shows.
The band includes 37 musicians and 17 members of the band front and color guard. Students in the program are in grades seven through 12.
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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Seven Schuylkill County-area high school football games are scheduled for Week 7 of the 2026 season on Thursday, October 8, and Friday, October 9.
FRACKVILLE — Schuylkill Technology Center’s Adult Practical Nursing Program announced Tuesday that its graduates achieved a 92.59% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses during the 2025–2026 reporting period.
The NCLEX-PN is the examination nursing school graduates must pass to obtain practical nursing licensure in Pennsylvania.
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The following are marriage licenses issued from Saturday, September 26, through Friday, October 2, 2026.
POTTSVILLE — A Pottsville man is facing felony charges following a Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General investigation into allegations that he submitted false employment and wage information as part of an insurance claim.
ASHLAND — Two borough residents face assault and related charges following a domestic altercation involving a vehicle and a fight on a Centre Street sidewalk, according to court documents.
POTTSVILLE — A Pottsville man is facing felony drug charges after police say an investigation at a Mahantongo Street residence led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and drug-packaging materials.
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SHENANDOAH — The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will conclude its 2026 presentation season on , with a free program exploring the history of early medicine in Shenandoah.
Melany Arias was crowned Shenandoah Valley’s 2026 Homecoming Queen on Friday evening, October 2, during halftime of the Blue Devils’ football game against Minersville Area at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
The crowning capped the school’s homecoming celebration, which included a parade through Shenandoah before the game. The parade concluded at the stadium, where the Blue Devils hosted the Battlin’ Miners.
Arias was one of 12 candidates for this year’s crown. The other candidates were Valentina Acosta, Nia Gregory, Guadalupe Villagomez Juarez, Ashley Eduardo, Alyazari Paniagua, Shelianys Hernandez Torres, Aubrie Monaghan, Valeria Hernandez, Victoria Hernandez, Vanessa Olayo, and Mia Garcia.
