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Monday, October 26, 2026
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Schuylkill County Football Power 5: Rankings After Week 9
All five teams in last week’s Skook News Schuylkill County football Power 5 earned victories during Week 9, leaving the rankings unchanged heading into the final week of the 2026 regular season.
Blue Mountain handed Shamokin its first loss, while Williams Valley extended its winning streak to seven games. Schuylkill Haven and Pottsville continued their winning runs, and Tri-Valley rebounded with a shutout.
Two Tamaqua Women Charged After Allegedly Hiding Merchandise in Garbage Cans at Walmart
Two Tamaqua women face retail theft charges after police say they concealed $588.21 in merchandise inside garbage cans at Walmart in Rush Township.
Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville identified the women as Danielle McNally, 29, and Ashley Kane, 38, both of Tamaqua.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
District XI Soccer Playoff Schedule: Schuylkill County Teams, October 26–29
Schuylkill County boys and girls soccer teams are scheduled for 2026 District XI playoff action from October 26 through October 29, with games at school sites and additional locations yet to be announced.
The schedule opens Monday with Tamaqua facing Salisbury in boys Class 2A at 5 p.m. Tuesday includes a home doubleheader at North Schuylkill, with the boys playing Lehighton at 5 p.m. and the girls facing Pleasant Valley at 7 p.m.
Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 24, 2026
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.
Schuylkill County Man Identified as Victim of Fatal Crash near Mahanoy City
A 72-year-old Sheppton man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Brandonville Road in Mahanoy Township on .
Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville identified the driver as Donald J. Spevak. The crash occurred around 9:27 p.m. on Route 339, near 165 Brandonville Road.
Federal Trial for Two Former Minersville Police Officers Scheduled for December
Two former Minersville police officers charged with violating a man’s civil rights during a 2022 traffic stop are scheduled to stand trial December 1, 2026, in federal court in Scranton.
According to an October 13 scheduling order signed by U.S. District Judge Karoline Mehalchick, jury selection in the case against Harry Brown and Richard Clink will begin at 9:30 a.m. Trial will begin immediately afterward.
Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses: October 17–23, 2026
The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 13 marriage licenses with official issued dates from , through .
Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash near Mahanoy City
The Schuylkill County Coroner’s Office was called to a crash on Brandonville Road near Mahanoy City on .
Schuylkill County High School Football Week 9 Scores
Schuylkill County High School Football Week 9 Scores
Friday, October 23, 2026
| Matchup | Score |
|---|---|
| Mahanoy Area Marian Catholic |
24 21 |
| Schuylkill Haven Minersville |
42 29 |
| Panther Valley Pine Grove |
27 20 |
| Pottsville North Schuylkill |
32 21 |
| Tamaqua Selinsgrove |
27 18 |
| Tri-Valley Nativity BVM |
41 0 |
| Blue Mountain Shamokin |
34 14 |
Saturday, October 24, 2026
| Matchup | Score |
|---|---|
| Williams Valley Shenandoah Valley |
42 28 |
District XI Volleyball Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams
Schuylkill County teams begin their 2026 District XI volleyball playoff appearances on Tuesday, October 27, with four matches scheduled for 6 p.m.
Additional matches are scheduled for October 29 and November 2, including contests at Martz Hall and Minersville. The schedule below lists classifications, matchups, locations and start times.
Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 23, 2026
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.
Valeria Hernandez Named Shenandoah Valley High School’s October Student of the Month
SHENANDOAH — Valeria Hernandez, a senior at Shenandoah Valley High School, has been named the school’s Student of the Month for October 2026.
Hernandez ranks first in her class and holds a cumulative GPA of 100.90, or 4.03 on a 4.0 scale. She plans to pursue a degree in biology, attend medical school and become a pediatrician.
Pottsville Sweeps Tri-Valley for Second Schuylkill League Volleyball Title in Three Years
POTTSVILLE — Pottsville Area captured its second Schuylkill League girls’ volleyball championship in three years with a three-set sweep of Tri-Valley on , at Martz Hall.
The Crimson Tide won the championship match 25-16, 25-23, 25-18.
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