Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.
POTTSVILLE — The Pottsville Parking Authority will offer two hours of free parking at metered spaces throughout the city this holiday season while preparing changes to downtown parking zones and payment kiosk locations.
The free parking initiative runs from , through .
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Yuengling has announced the latest addition to its limited-release Eagle Series, with Cranberry Sour scheduled to debut , at the brewery’s Pottsville gift shop.
Designated Eagle Series No. 20, the beer is described by Yuengling as “tart, crisp & juicy.” It will be available by the pint or growler while supplies last.
POTTSVILLE — Pottsville police are renewing their appeal for information about Zachary Vidal, whose disappearance remains under active investigation nearly four years after he was last seen on .
POTTSVILLE — A Pottsville man faces assault, strangulation and theft charges after police say he attacked a woman during a domestic incident and left in her vehicle with her cellphone.
Pottsville Police identified the suspect as Jonah Beaver, 43, of Pottsville. South Whitehall Township Police later recovered the vehicle and took him into custody, according to Pottsville Police.
POTTSVILLE — Pottsville City Council conducted the first reading of a proposed ordinance , that would prohibit the sale, distribution, manufacture and production of kratom and a range of substances defined in the measure as synthetic drugs within city limits.
Bill 32 of 2026 would create Chapter 199, titled “Synthetic Drugs,” in the city’s code. The measure remains a proposal and was not enacted through the first reading.
Pottsville attorney Edward M. Brennan will discuss the historic Minersville School District v. Gobitis case during a free program hosted by the Minersville Area Historical Society on .
POTTSVILLE — The Salvation Army of Pottsville is seeking volunteers, community groups and local businesses to support its 2026 Red Kettle Campaign.
The annual fundraiser helps the organization provide holiday assistance and community services throughout the year.
With less than two weeks until the Schuylkill Stampede returns on , organizers are encouraging visitors to purchase rodeo tickets early after last year’s event sold out.
The event will take place at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds, 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. It will combine a free afternoon festival featuring live music, food, shopping and family activities with a ticketed professional rodeo beginning at 5 p.m.
ST. CLAIR — A Pottsville woman is facing felony burglary and criminal trespass charges after police allege she entered her former partner’s St. Clair home without permission, damaged property and struck him during an incident late Monday into early Tuesday.
Abigail Kate Mont, 36, of Pottsville, was charged by St. Clair Police following the alleged incident at a North Third Street residence.
North Schuylkill outlasted Minersville in five sets Monday, while Schuylkill Haven swept Tamaqua in Schuylkill League volleyball action on .
Nativity BVM, Blue Mountain, Pottsville and Pine Grove Area also earned non-league victories.
Yuengling will introduce Peanut Butter Porter as its next Eagle Series small-batch release during an event at the Yuengling Gift Shop in Pottsville on .
Beer sales will be available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., while supplies last. The event will also feature Music Madness Trivia from 5 to 7 p.m.
A Pottsville woman has been charged with felony retail theft following an investigation into an alleged January theft at Boscov’s in the Fairlane Village Mall.
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.
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.
Human remains discovered in a wooded area of Pottsville on , have been identified as Devon Shaak, 36, of Pottsville, according to the Pottsville Bureau of Police.
A 34-year-old woman faces drug charges after investigators reported seizing suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl with a combined estimated street value of $35,200 during a search in Pottsville.
According to authorities, Ashley Marie Licona was charged following an investigation that began during the summer into the alleged distribution of illegal narcotics.
A 56-year-old man faces charges after a woman told Pottsville police that he repeatedly followed her while she walked her dog, including an early Tuesday encounter in which she pepper sprayed him.
Police were dispatched to the sidewalk outside Pottsville Tobacco & Hookah at 10 N. Centre St. around , for a report that a woman had pepper sprayed a man.
A Pottsville man faces felony charges after police allege he fled an attempted traffic stop on a gas-powered minibike Sunday night, drove toward oncoming traffic and nearly struck an officer before crashing into a dumpster.
A 14-year-old former student has been charged after Pottsville police said the juvenile threatened Gillingham Charter School in a Discord group chat.