Pennsylvania Vape Sales Restrictions Begin October 19: What to Know

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Sunday, October 18, 2026, marks the final day of Pennsylvania’s sell-through period for vape products missing from the state’s approved directory, with enforcement beginning Monday, October 19.

The restrictions affect vape shops, convenience stores, gas stations and other retailers throughout Schuylkill County and across Pennsylvania. Beginning Monday, products covered by the law that are absent from the directory cannot be sold, offered for sale or retained in inventory for retail sale in Pennsylvania. Those products will be subject to seizure.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 18, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

2026 Schuylkill League Soccer Quarterfinal Playoff Results

North Schuylkill advanced in both the boys’ and girls’ brackets as the 2026 Schuylkill League soccer playoffs opened Saturday, October 17. Pine Grove Area’s boys and Minersville’s girls also earned quarterfinal victories.

The boys’ semifinals are scheduled for Monday, October 19, followed by the girls’ semifinals Tuesday, October 20. North Schuylkill will host the semifinals and both championship matches on Thursday, October 22.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 17, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Saturday, October 17, 2026, remembering Tara Lee Gregis-Mowery, Jane Androshick and Daniel E. Weikel.

2026 Schuylkill County Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Parade and Event Schedule

Find 2026 trick-or-treat nights, Halloween parades, trunk-or-treat events and fall festivals across Schuylkill County. Browse the listings below for event dates, times, locations and flyers.

Nativity BVM’s Finley McNamara Surpasses 500 Career Volleyball Kills

Nativity BVM’s Finley McNamara surpassed 500 career kills Thursday, October 15, 2026, reaching the milestone during the team’s Schuylkill League volleyball match against Tri-Valley.

McNamara finished with 16 kills, 11 digs and three blocks as Nativity fell to Tri-Valley in four sets, 25-13, 28-26, 23-25, 25-21.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 8 Scores

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 8 Scores

Friday, October 16, 2026

Matchup	Score
Minersville Area Mahanoy Area	14 6
Shenandoah Valley Nativity BVM	28 12
Blue Mountain North Schuylkill	49 10
Pottsville Pine Grove	61 14
Schuylkill Haven Tri-Valley	39 24
Tamaqua Panther Valley	38 7
Williams Valley Marian Catholic	42 20

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 16, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Friday, October 16, 2026.

2026 Schuylkill League Soccer Playoff Schedule and Final Standings

The road to the Schuylkill League soccer championships begins Saturday, October 17, 2026, with four quarterfinal matches at North Schuylkill.

The boys' bracket opens with Pine Grove Area facing Schuylkill Haven and Tri-Valley meeting North Schuylkill. In the girls' quarterfinals, North Schuylkill takes on Tri-Valley, while Minersville faces Tamaqua.

All Saturday start times remain to be announced, and the game order is tentative. North Schuylkill will host every round of both tournaments.

Tri-County Youth Football League Week 8 Scores and Week 9 Schedule

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Week 8 of the 2026 Tri-County Youth Football League season featured five matchups at the A-team and B-team levels.

Freeland, Minersville, Tamaqua, Ashland and Jim Thorpe earned A-team victories. Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah, Panther Valley, Pottsville and Jim Thorpe recorded B-team wins.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 15, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 14, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Ashland Water Issues: Engineers Explain What Went Wrong as Residents Press Officials for Answers

ASHLAND — As the Ashland area continues to deal with an ongoing boil-water advisory, new information provided by the Ashland Area Municipal Authority's engineering firm has shed light on the series of problems that led to the water crisis, while residents have pressed borough officials for answers about water safety, pressure problems, and how long it will take to restore normal service.

Alfred Benesch & Company, the engineering firm working with the Ashland Area Municipal Authority (AAMA), provided a detailed summary of the water system and the events that unfolded beginning October 5, 2026.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 13, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 12, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 11, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses Issued October 3–9, 2026

The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 21 marriage licenses with official issued dates from Saturday, October 3, 2026, through Friday, October 9, 2026.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 10, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Saturday, October 10, 2026. 

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 7 Scores

 

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 7 Scores

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 9, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Friday, October 9, 2026. Obituaries are listed from youngest to oldest.