The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 15 marriage licenses with official issued dates from , through . The index was checked at .
Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 16, 2026
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on .
PennDOT Roadwork in and Near Schuylkill County: October 19–23, 2026
Motorists traveling through Schuylkill County and along two routes approaching the county line should expect traffic restrictions during the week of , according to PennDOT’s upcoming maintenance schedule.
The scheduled projects include crack sealing on Interstate 81 in Foster Township, lane shifting on Route 309 in neighboring Lehigh County, and shoulder work on Route 501 in Berks County.
Minersville Traffic Stop Leads to $18,000 Meth Seizure, Arrest of Wanted Woman
MINERSVILLE — An early-morning traffic stop Friday led to the seizure of more than 12 ounces of suspected crystal methamphetamine valued at approximately $18,000 and the arrest of a woman wanted in Northumberland County, according to Minersville police.
Thomas Lee Smith, 46, of Williamsport, and Kalie Ann Horak, 35, of Pottsville, face felony drug charges following the , incident. Minersville Borough Police Patrolman Brian Gossert conducted the investigation and filed the charges against both defendants.
Schuylkill County Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Friday Evening; Freeze Watch Issued for Weekend
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Schuylkill County is included in a severe thunderstorm watch until , followed by a freeze watch for late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
Schuylkill County Man Jailed After Allegedly Threatening Mahanoy City Homeowner With Knife
A 39-year-old man is facing aggravated assault and other charges after police say he threatened to kill a Mahanoy City homeowner while armed with a knife Tuesday evening.
John Joseph Byczek was charged by Mahanoy City Police following an incident reported around 6 p.m. , in the 600 block of West Centre Street.
2026 Schuylkill League Volleyball Playoff Schedule and Final Standings
Six teams will compete for the 2026 Schuylkill League volleyball championship when the playoffs begin , at Minersville.
Pottsville and Tri-Valley enter the tournament as division champions after both finished league play with perfect 14-0 records. Both teams receive byes into Tuesday’s semifinals at Martz Hall.
2026 Schuylkill League Soccer Playoff Schedule and Final Standings
The road to the Schuylkill League soccer championships begins , with four quarterfinal matches at North Schuylkill.
The boys' bracket opens with Pine Grove Area facing Schuylkill Haven and Tri-Valley meeting North Schuylkill. In the girls' quarterfinals, North Schuylkill takes on Tri-Valley, while Minersville faces Tamaqua.
All Saturday start times remain to be announced, and the game order is tentative. North Schuylkill will host every round of both tournaments.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for October 16, 2026
Showers and possible thunderstorms will move through Schuylkill County on Friday, , before much colder and windier weather arrives Saturday. Widespread frost is expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, with another chance of frost early Monday.
State Police Investigating Hit-and-Run in Mahanoy City
Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit-and-run crash that damaged a parked vehicle in Mahanoy City on Tuesday evening.
According to state police, the crash occurred around 6:22 p.m. on , at 101 East Centre Street.
Tri-County Youth Football League Week 8 Scores and Week 9 Schedule
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Week 8 of the 2026 Tri-County Youth Football League season featured five matchups at the A-team and B-team levels.
Freeland, Minersville, Tamaqua, Ashland and Jim Thorpe earned A-team victories. Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah, Panther Valley, Pottsville and Jim Thorpe recorded B-team wins.
Mahanoy Area Announces Homecoming Candidates
Mahanoy Area will crown its 2026 Homecoming king and queen on , with announcements planned during a districtwide pep rally and the evening football game against Minersville.
The Homecoming parade has been canceled due to weather concerns. The football game remains scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m.
Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 15, 2026
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on .
Gaudenzia Cited Over 13 False Alarms at Butler Township Property
BUTLER TOWNSHIP — Butler Township Police have cited Gaudenzia Foundation Inc. after an alarm system at its Broad Street property allegedly generated 13 false alarms in less than a year, prompting repeated emergency responses.
According to a non-traffic citation filed , the alarm system at 95 Broad Street, Fountain Springs, transmitted the false alarms between October 15, 2025, and October 12, 2026.
UPDATE: Attempted Homicide Charge Filed in Shenandoah Valley Stadium Stabbing
SHENANDOAH — A Frackville man accused of stabbing a juvenile during a football game at Shenandoah Valley High School Stadium now faces an attempted homicide charge after the original charges were withdrawn and a new criminal case was filed.
Jose Louis Nunez-Ovando, 42, faces seven charges in the new case, including first-degree felony criminal attempt to commit criminal homicide. The complaint also includes the six offenses listed in the original case.
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