District XI Soccer: Tamaqua Boys Fall to Salisbury; Upcoming Schedule

Salisbury defeated Tamaqua Area 4-0 in District XI boys Class 2A soccer playoff action on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Schuylkill County teams continue postseason play Tuesday through Thursday, with upcoming matchups listed below by date, bracket, location and start time.

Schuylkill County Weather: Mild Week Ahead, Halloween Forecast

Schuylkill County’s forecast for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, calls for sunny skies and a high near 60°F. Afternoon temperatures will climb through the week, reaching near 70°F Friday.

Halloween is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 65°F, followed by mostly cloudy skies Saturday night.

Pottsville Halloween Parade to Bring Street Closures Tuesday

POTTSVILLE — Street closures and parking restrictions will affect downtown Pottsville on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for the city’s annual Halloween Parade.

According to the City of Pottsville and the Pottsville Bureau of Police, roads along the parade route will close to motor vehicles beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. and remain closed until the parade ends.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 26, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Monday, October 26, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Who’s on the Ballot? Schuylkill County’s 2026 General Election Guide

Schuylkill County voters will choose Pennsylvania’s governor and lieutenant governor, a member of Congress and their state House representatives during the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Election.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The governor’s race and congressional contest will appear on ballots throughout the county. State House candidates will depend on the district covering each voter’s registered address.

North Schuylkill Announces October Students of the Month

North Schuylkill School District has announced its Students of the Month for October 2026, recognizing 11 students at the junior/senior high school and elementary school.

Pottsville Man in Very Critical Condition Following Sunday Night Stabbing

POTTSVILLE — A 43-year-old Pottsville man was airlifted to Geisinger Medical Center after a stabbing on Sunday night, October 25, 2026, according to police.

Police described his condition as “very critical” and said he was entering surgery at the time of their release.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 25, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Sunday, October 25, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

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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.

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 Saturday, October 24, 2026, 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 Friday night, October 23, 2026.

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.