The Schuylkill County Coroner’s Office was called to a crash on Brandonville Road near Mahanoy City on .
The Schuylkill County Coroner’s Office was called to a crash on Brandonville Road near Mahanoy City on .

| 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 |
| Matchup | Score |
|---|---|
| Williams Valley Shenandoah Valley |
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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.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.
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 — 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.
FRACKVILLE — A Mahanoy Plane man is wanted by Frackville police after allegedly stealing an electric bicycle from a borough porch and running from an officer who attempted to arrest him.
Joshua Michael Longenberger, 32, faces a first-degree misdemeanor charge of theft by unlawful taking and a second-degree misdemeanor charge of evading arrest or detention on foot.
Schuylkill County’s weather forecast for , calls for sunshine and a high near 58°F. Frost is expected during the early morning hours Saturday and Sunday before afternoon temperatures climb to around 65°F Monday.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Route 61’s Frackville Grade between Terry Rich Boulevard in St. Clair and Interstate 81 near Frackville is scheduled to close from 3 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2026, until 5 a.m. Monday, November 2, while crews shift traffic onto the newly constructed southbound side.
According to PennDOT, traffic will be detoured using Route 209, Route 901 and Interstate 81. Motorists should allow additional travel time and follow posted detour signs.
Schuylkill County schools and booster organizations have an opportunity to turn their signature game-day beef dishes into a $500 prize through Pennsylvania’s third annual Beef’s Best Fall Concession Stand Contest.
The Pennsylvania Beef Council and Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association are accepting nominations through . This year’s grand prize doubles last year’s award.
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Yuengling has announced the latest addition to its limited-release Eagle Series, with Cranberry Sour scheduled to debut , at the brewery’s Pottsville gift shop.
Designated Eagle Series No. 20, the beer is described by Yuengling as “tart, crisp & juicy.” It will be available by the pint or growler while supplies last.
Schuylkill Technology Center has been awarded a $242,052 state grant to expand hands-on training opportunities for students preparing for careers in Pennsylvania’s heavy highway industry.
The funding, provided through PennDOT’s Career and Technical Education grant program, was announced by state Reps. Tim Twardzik, JoAnne Stehr, Jamie Barton and Dane Watro, along with state Sen. Dave Argall.