Sunday, November 8, 2026

Schuylkill County Man Wanted on Assault Charges After Alleged Handgun Incident in Schuylkill Haven

Schuylkill Haven Borough Police graphic

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.

Schuylkill County Football Playoff Schedule: District XI Finals and Semifinal

District XI football graphic accompanying the November 13–14, 2026, playoff schedule

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.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 7, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for November 7, 2026

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

Schuylkill County Weather: Gusty Winds Monday, Rain and Snow Chances Later

Schuylkill County weather forecast for November 8 through November 14, 2026

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.

David George Announces Candidacy for Magisterial District Judge in Schuylkill County

David T. George announces his candidacy for magisterial district judge in Schuylkill County

David T. George, a retired Schuylkill Haven police officer, Marine Corps veteran and Norwegian Township supervisor, has announced his candidacy for magisterial district judge for Magisterial District Court 21-3-01 in Schuylkill County.

The position was previously held by Magisterial District Judge David Plachko in Port Carbon.

Shenandoah Valley’s Memorable Season Ends with Playoff Loss to Northern Lehigh

Photograph from Shenandoah Valley’s District XI football semifinal against Northern Lehigh

SHENANDOAH — A season that brought winning football, a rivalry trophy and a home district playoff game back to Shenandoah Valley ended Friday night as Northern Lehigh defeated the Blue Devils, 42–23, in the District XI Class 2A semifinals at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The second-seeded Blue Devils finished 7–4, recording seven victories after consecutive 0–10 seasons. Third-seeded Northern Lehigh improved to 6–5 and advances to face top-seeded Schuylkill Haven in the District XI Class 2A championship on .

Mahanoy Area Claims Eastern Conference Championship with Win Over Old Forge

Mahanoy Area football photo accompanying coverage of the Eastern Conference championship victory over Old Forge

MAHANOY CITY — Mahanoy Area closed its football season with a championship Friday night, defeating Old Forge 37–7 in the Eastern Conference Class A/AA final.

Quinton Rucker scored four touchdowns, including three rushing scores of more than 50 yards, to lead the Golden Bears. Mahanoy Area finished the season 5–6, while Old Forge ended its year at 4–7.

Friday, November 6, 2026

Schuylkill County Football Playoff Scores: District XI and Eastern Conference

District XI high school football playoff graphic

Follow Schuylkill County high school football playoff scores for November 5–7, 2026, including the first round of the District XI playoffs and the Eastern Conference Championship.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 6, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for November 6, 2026

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

Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses: October 31–November 6, 2026

Schuylkill County marriage licenses for October 31 through November 6, 2026

The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 11 marriage licenses with official issued dates from , through .

The index was reviewed on November 6, 2026. Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married.

Minersville Area Historical Society to Celebrate 20 Years with Free Open House

Photograph accompanying the Minersville Area Historical Society’s 20th anniversary announcement

The Minersville Area Historical Society will mark two decades of preserving local history with a free wine and cheese open house on .

The celebration will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the society’s History House in the Thomas Asenavage Memorial Building, 100 S. Third St., Minersville. The event is open to the public, and refreshments will be complimentary.

Schuylkill Technology Center to Host 32nd Annual Vendor and Craft Show Saturday

Schuylkill Technology Center students pictured ahead of the annual vendor and craft show in Frackville
STC students, seated from left: Zachary Bright, Miyah Benjamin, Riley Porter and Emerzon Dalvet. Standing from left: Angel Ortiz, Francesco Cruz, Luke Jusinski and Sophia Dower.

FRACKVILLE — Schuylkill Technology Center will host its 32nd Annual Vendor and Craft Show and Basket Raffle on , from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its North Campus in Frackville.

The event benefits career and technical education in Schuylkill County, helping students participate in competitions that showcase the skills they are developing for future careers.

Schuylkill League Announces 2026 Volleyball All-Stars

Schuylkill League volleyball playoff graphic

Pottsville’s Megan Yost and Anna Burke and Tri-Valley’s Kirrra Klinger and Faith Melocheck earned their divisions’ top individual honors in the 2026 Schuylkill League volleyball all-star selections.

Yost, a senior setter, and Burke, a senior middle hitter, were named Division 1 Co-Players of the Year. In Division 2, Klinger, a senior libero, and Melocheck, a senior outside hitter, share Player of the Year honors.

The selections recognize 49 players across both divisions, including the Players of the Year, first-team, second-team and honorable mention honorees.

Schuylkill County Crash Log: November 6, 2026

Crash news graphic accompanying the Schuylkill County state police crash log

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville and Schuylkill Haven released information on 31 separate crashes across Schuylkill County, including a fatal Interstate 81 collision, injury crashes, hit-and-runs, and numerous incidents involving deer.

44 Schuylkill County Runners Listed for 2026 PIAA Cross Country Championships

PIAA graphic accompanying the 2026 state cross country championship preview

Runners from 11 Schuylkill County schools are listed among the entries for the 2026 PIAA Cross Country Championships, scheduled for , at Big Spring High School in Newville.