Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 12, 2026

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

State Police Investigating Burglary at Heisler’s Creamery in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a burglary at Heisler’s Creamery on Catawissa Road in Walker Township, Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Attorney to Discuss Minersville’s Role in Historic Supreme Court Case

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 Thursday, October 22, 2026.

“The Art of the Tattoo” Exhibit Opens at Penn State Schuylkill

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Tattooing takes center stage at Penn State Schuylkill’s Art Space with an exhibition exploring the artwork, personal stories and collaboration behind the ink.

Schuylkill County Weather: Warm Start, Showers and Weekend Frost

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, October 12, 2026

Mostly sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees are expected across Schuylkill County on Columbus Day. Temperatures will climb into the mid-70s Tuesday and Wednesday before showers arrive late in the week. Much colder air will follow for the weekend, with widespread frost possible Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 11, 2026

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

Blue Mountain Remains No. 1 as Schuylkill Haven and Pottsville Enter Power 5

Week 7 produced the biggest shake-up yet in the Skook News Schuylkill County Power 5, with two teams entering the rankings.

Blue Mountain continued its dominant season, Williams Valley survived an overtime scare and Tri-Valley rebounded from its second loss. Schuylkill Haven surged into the rankings following a statement victory, while Pottsville’s third consecutive dominant performance earned the Crimson Tide the final position.

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 Weather Forecast: Rain and Gusty Winds Sunday

Mostly cloudy skies are expected across Schuylkill County on Saturday before rain develops late Saturday night. Sunday will be wet and breezy, with periods of rain, wind gusts approaching 30 mph and up to three-quarters of an inch of new rainfall possible during the day.

North Schuylkill Crowns Homecoming Queen and Princess

North Schuylkill crowned Jenna Tinari as its 2026 Homecoming Queen and Megan Alansky as Homecoming Princess during halftime of the Spartans’ football game against Tamaqua on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Minersville Area Crowns 2026 Homecoming Queen

MINERSVILLE — Caty Isley was crowned the 2026 Minersville Homecoming Queen, with Matthew Dube serving as her escort.

Florida Man Faces Drug Charges Following I-81 Traffic Stop in Schuylkill County

DELANO TOWNSHIP — A Florida man was jailed on $25,000 monetary bail after Pennsylvania State Police allegedly found marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Romando Romaine Harrison, 33, of Fort Myers, Florida, faces misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, along with a summary charge of following too closely.

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.

Woman Found Dead in Schuylkill County in 1986 Identified as Missing Washington, D.C., Teen

KLINE TOWNSHIP — A woman whose body was discovered near Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County more than 40 years ago has been identified as Gladys T. Johnson, an 18-year-old from Washington, D.C., who disappeared after leaving home to celebrate her birthday.

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville said Johnson, known as “Tinker,” was identified in October 2026 after a family member recognized a digital reconstruction shared by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Investigators are asking anyone who knew Johnson to contact state police as they continue examining the circumstances surrounding her death.

Shenandoah Man Charged After Juvenile Stabbed During Football Game at Shenandoah Valley

SHENANDOAH — A Shenandoah man is jailed after Pennsylvania State Police alleged that he stabbed a juvenile during a fight at Shenandoah Valley High School Stadium on Thursday night.

State police at Frackville identified the accused as Jose L. Nunez Ovando, 42, of Shenandoah.

Shenandoah Man Charged with Animal Neglect After Severely Malnourished Dog Found Roaming Borough

SHENANDOAH — A Shenandoah man is facing animal neglect charges after police discovered a severely malnourished dog roaming the borough earlier this week.

Craig Jeffrey Cole, 32, was charged by Shenandoah Borough Police with two misdemeanor counts of neglect of animals and a summary offense for allegedly failing to confine the dog to his premises.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 8, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Obituaries are listed from youngest to oldest.

Mahanoy City Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault After Allegedly Throwing Hot Soup on Man, Striking Him with Pot

MAHANOY CITY — A Mahanoy City woman is facing felony assault charges after police allege she threw hot soup on her boyfriend and struck him in the head with a pot during a domestic dispute Tuesday evening.

Katura Atasa Williams, 45, was charged by Mahanoy City Police in connection with the October 6, 2026, incident.