Saturday, October 3, 2026

Shenandoah Valley Ends 11-Year Wait with 33-28 Homecoming Win Over Minersville

Shenandoah Valley and Minersville compete during the Blue Devils’ 2026 homecoming football game

Shenandoah Valley gave its homecoming crowd another reason to celebrate Friday night, defeating Minersville 33-28 for its first football victory over the Battlin’ Miners in exactly 11 years.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, October 3, 2026

Schuylkill County weather forecast for October 3 through October 9, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, October 3, 2026

Sunny skies are expected across Schuylkill County on Saturday before increasing clouds bring a chance of showers Sunday. Patchy fog may develop Sunday night and early Monday, followed by a dry and sunny stretch through Friday.

“Sitkus Way” Honors Longtime Minersville Coach and Scorekeeper Jerry Sitkus

Jerry Sitkus, former Minersville softball coach and longtime scorekeeper

Former softball players, family members and friends gathered last Saturday to honor Jerry Sitkus, a former Minersville Little League girls’ softball coach and longtime scorekeeper for multiple sports in the borough.

Friday, October 2, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 2, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for October 2, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on . Obituaries are listed from youngest to oldest.

Mahanoy Area Welcomes Five into Athletic Hall of Fame

Mahanoy Area Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees and family representatives
From left: David Holland; Robert Killian; John Minalda Jr.; Ian and Matt Minalda, accepting on behalf of John Minalda Sr.; and John, Terry and McKenna Cavenas, accepting on behalf of Tyler Cavenas.

Mahanoy Area inducted five members into its Athletic Hall of Fame Thursday evening, , recognizing their accomplishments as athletes, coaches and educators.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 6 Scores

Schuylkill County high school football scoreboard

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 6 Scores

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Matchup Score
Mahanoy Area
Nativity BVM
37
6
Pottsville
Tamaqua
22
0

Friday, October 2, 2026

Matchup Score
Blue Mountain
Panther Valley
60
0
North Schuylkill
Pine Grove
52
13
Williams Valley
Schuylkill Haven
12
6
Shenandoah Valley
Minersville
33
28
Marian Catholic
Tri-Valley
24
21

Minersville Man Accused of Strangling Woman With Television Cord

Schuylkill County police graphic for a Minersville assault investigation

A Minersville man is facing felony aggravated assault and strangulation charges after police allege he attacked a woman at a Spruce Street home Thursday night.

Five Below Construction to Begin This Month in Schuylkill County

Five Below store coming to Fairlane Village Mall in Schuylkill County

Five Below is coming to Fairlane Village Mall, with construction on the new store scheduled to begin in October.

Blue Mountain to Induct Eight into All-Sports Hall of Fame Friday Night

Blue Mountain All-Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 induction ceremony

The Blue Mountain All-Sports Hall of Fame will welcome eight new members on , during halftime ceremonies at the Blue Mountain–Panther Valley football game at the Eagles Nest.

The Class of 2026, selected by a vote of current Hall of Fame members, includes seven Blue Mountain graduates and the late softball coach Mike Rollman, who will be inducted as an honorary member.

Shenandoah Valley to Crown 2026 Homecoming Queen Friday Night

Shenandoah Valley 2026 Homecoming Queen candidates
Shenandoah Valley’s 2026 Homecoming Queen candidates.

SHENANDOAH — Shenandoah Valley will celebrate homecoming on , with a parade through the borough and the crowning of this year’s Homecoming Queen during the Blue Devils’ football game against Minersville Area.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Shenandoah Seeks Schuylkill County Grant Records Before Paying Disputed Paving and Demolition Claims

Shenandoah Borough review of Community Development Block Grant funds administered by Schuylkill County

SHENANDOAH — Shenandoah Borough is seeking a complete accounting of Community Development Block Grant funds administered by Schuylkill County, saying it needs supporting records before paying disputed claims related to road work and demolished properties.

In a , press release, borough officials said they requested contracts, invoices, change orders, payment records, recorded liens and other documentation for county-administered projects dating from January 1, 2015, through the present.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 1, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for October 1, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on .

Human Remains Found in Pottsville Identified as Man Reported Missing in August

Pottsville Police death investigation graphic

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.

Nativity BVM’s Amara Miller Reaches 500 Career Digs

Nativity BVM senior volleyball player Amara Miller celebrates recording her 500th career dig

Nativity BVM senior volleyball player Amara Miller reached a career milestone Wednesday evening, recording her 500th career dig during the Green Wave’s match against Marian Catholic on .

Mrs. T’s Invites Community to National Pierogy Day Flag Raising in Shenandoah

Mrs. T’s Pierogies National Pierogy Day celebration in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

Mrs. T’s Pierogies is inviting the community to celebrate National Pierogy Day during its annual Community Flag Raising at Shenandoah Borough Hall on

The gathering will celebrate the Schuylkill County company’s hometown roots and the food tradition that helped transform a Shenandoah family recipe into a nationally recognized brand.