Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 22nd, 2025

                                                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  October 22nd, 2025

Pottsville Native Travis Blankenhorn Announces Retirement from Baseball After 11 Seasons

After more than a decade in professional baseball, Travis Blankenhorn, a Pottsville native and former Major League infielder/outfielder, announced his retirement Wednesday.

McAdoo Resident Linked to Facebook Marketplace Sale of Stolen Vehicle

Pennsylvania State Police have filed charges against a McAdoo man following an investigation into a stolen 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport that was discovered being advertised for sale online with an altered VIN number.

Yuengling to Debut Limited Release Apple Beer with Pour Party and Charcuterie Workshop

America’s Oldest Brewery is rolling out a seasonal favorite with a fresh twist this November. 

Shenandoah Man Arrested on Strangulation, Assault, and Drug Charges Following Domestic Incident

Shenandoah Police arrested a borough man earlier this week after responding to a violent domestic assault.

Pottsville Police Continue Investigation Into Disappearance of Zachary Vidal

Pottsville police say their investigation remains active into the disappearance of Zachary Vidal, who was last seen on October 22, 2022.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule - Week 10

            

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule - Week 10

The Week 10 Schedule for the Schuylkill County High School Football season.

Former Pottsville Mayor Dave Clews Passes Away

 

Pottsville is mourning the loss of former Mayor Dave Clews, a well-known businessman and community leader who passed away this week.

State Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Crash in Girardville Involving Tractor-Trailer

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Thursday morning along East Mahanoy Avenue in Girardville Borough, Schuylkill County.

Girardville Woman Charged After Punching Neighbor’s TV in Meth-Fueled Outburst

A Girardville woman is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say she damaged her neighbor’s television during an incident Monday evening.

District XI High School Soccer Playoff Results (10/21/2025)

  

District XI

High School Soccer Playoff Results (10/21/2025)

Updates for Schuylkill County teams competing in the District XI High School Soccer Playoffs.

        

District XI

High School Volleyball Playoff Results (10/21/2025)

Updates for Schuylkill County teams competing in the District XI High School Volleyball Playoffs.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025

                 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

for Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025

Tamaqua to Receive Over $2 Million Through Pennsylvania’s CRIZ Program

Tamaqua is set to benefit from more than $2 million in funding through Pennsylvania’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program, according to an announcement from Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne.

North Schuylkill to Host Celebration of Life Honoring Legendary Coach Joe Cesari

Family, friends, former athletes, and the community will soon gather to honor the life and legacy of Joseph “Joe” Cesari, the iconic North Schuylkill wrestling coach who passed away on October 3, 2025