Rain and colder temperatures are ahead for Schuylkill County in the forecast beginning . Showers will continue through much of Thursday before colder air brings rain and snow showers Thursday night and Friday.
Little or no snow accumulation is expected. Drier weather should return for the weekend and early next week.
Schuylkill County dog owners are invited to show off their pups’ school pride for a chance to win a free 2027 annual dog license and the title of “Schuylkill County’s #1 Dog.”
County Treasurer Linda Yeich announced that the Treasurer’s Office is accepting photo contest entries through . This year’s theme is “School Spirit Dogs.”
UNION TOWNSHIP — A Pottsville woman was flown to the hospital with suspected serious injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Aristes Road on .
According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred at approximately 11:13 a.m. near 494 Aristes Road.
ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election.
McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.
POTTSVILLE — A roof collapse forced firefighters to evacuate a Highland Drive home while battling a house fire Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency personnel were dispatched just after 1:30 p.m. on , to 321 Highland Drive for a reported house fire. An assistant chief at the scene confirmed a working fire.
Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a wallet theft reported March 8, 2026, at the Giant Food store in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County.
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.
Veterans Day will begin with patchy morning fog across Schuylkill County on , before partly sunny skies and a high near 60°F.
Showers are likely Wednesday night, with rain continuing Thursday. Colder conditions follow Friday, along with a chance of rain showers changing to snow showers Friday night.
SHENANDOAH — A fire damaged the first floor of an unoccupied home in Shenandoah’s Turkey Run section. The cause remains under investigation.
Emergency personnel were dispatched to 437 Furnace Street at 8:07 p.m. for a working structure fire after a Shenandoah assistant fire chief reported the blaze directly to Schuylkill County dispatch over the radio.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.
Interstate 81 was closed in both directions between the Frackville and Mahanoy City exits following a motor vehicle crash in Schuylkill County.
The crash occurred around 11:15 a.m.
Schuylkill County will begin the week with a slight chance of early rain on , followed by partly sunny skies and wind gusts up to 31 mph.
Tuesday and Veterans Day are expected to stay dry before rain arrives Thursday. Colder temperatures follow Friday, with a chance of rain and snow Friday night.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.
Both Blue Mountain soccer teams will begin their runs in the 2026 PIAA Class 3A state playoffs on , with the girls playing at home and the boys heading on the road.
The girls will host Conrad Weiser at 6 p.m., while the boys will travel to Holy Ghost Prep for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff.
Chase Alexander Fegley, 28, of Schuylkill Haven, is wanted on charges stemming from an incident in which police allege he confronted three juveniles and an adult with a handgun on Pine Street in July.
Schuylkill Haven Police filed four counts of simple assault, graded as second-degree misdemeanors, and four summary counts of harassment against Fegley on , through the office of Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek.
Four Schuylkill County high school football teams will continue their postseason runs on November 13 and 14, 2026, with two District XI championships and a Class 4A semifinal on the schedule.
Williams Valley and Tri-Valley will meet for the Class 1A title, Schuylkill Haven will face Northern Lehigh for the Class 2A championship, and Blue Mountain will host Lehighton with a spot in the Class 4A final on the line.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.
Clouds will gradually give way to sunshine across Schuylkill County on , followed by Monday wind gusts as high as 30 mph. Dry weather is expected through Veterans Day before rain and snow become possible late in the week.