Saturday, October 3, 2026

Pottsville Man Accused of Submitting False Wage Information in $4,500 Insurance Claim

Insurance fraud charges involving an alleged false wage claim submitted to State Farm

POTTSVILLE — A Pottsville man is facing felony charges following a Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General investigation into allegations that he submitted false employment and wage information as part of an insurance claim.

Man and Woman Charged Following Ashland Domestic Altercation

Ashland Borough Police investigation into a Centre Street domestic altercation

ASHLAND — Two borough residents face assault and related charges following a domestic altercation involving a vehicle and a fight on a Centre Street sidewalk, according to court documents.

Pottsville Man Faces Felony Drug Charges After Police Say Fentanyl, Methamphetamine Found in Bedroom

Pottsville Police investigation involving suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine

POTTSVILLE — A Pottsville man is facing felony drug charges after police say an investigation at a Mahantongo Street residence led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and drug-packaging materials.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 3, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for October 3, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on . 

Shenandoah Historical Society to Close Presentation Season with Talk on Early Medicine

Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society program on early medicine in Shenandoah

SHENANDOAH — The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will conclude its 2026 presentation season on , with a free program exploring the history of early medicine in Shenandoah.

Butler Township Donates Five Surplus Tasers to Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office

Butler Township donates five surplus Tasers to the Schuylkill County Sheriff's Office

BUTLER TOWNSHIP — Butler Township is donating five surplus Tasers to the Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office, helping equip deputies who currently do not have the devices.

Shenandoah Valley Crowns 2026 Homecoming Queen

Melany Arias was crowned Shenandoah Valley’s 2026 Homecoming Queen on Friday evening, October 2, during halftime of the Blue Devils’ football game against Minersville Area at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The crowning capped the school’s homecoming celebration, which included a parade through Shenandoah before the game. The parade concluded at the stadium, where the Blue Devils hosted the Battlin’ Miners.

Arias was one of 12 candidates for this year’s crown. The other candidates were Valentina Acosta, Nia Gregory, Guadalupe Villagomez Juarez, Ashley Eduardo, Alyazari Paniagua, Shelianys Hernandez Torres, Aubrie Monaghan, Valeria Hernandez, Victoria Hernandez, Vanessa Olayo, and Mia Garcia.