PennDOT to Hold Second Winter Job Fair in Schuylkill Haven

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will host its second winter job fair in Schuylkill County on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with onsite interviews and job offers available.

Train Derailment Closes Ferndale Road in New Philadelphia

NEW PHILADELPHIA — Ferndale Road in New Philadelphia is closed following a train derailment early Wednesday afternoon.

Blue Mountain to Host Regional Tournament of Bands Championships October 24

The Blue Mountain High School Marching Band will host the 2026 Tournament of Bands Region II and IV Championships on Saturday, October 24, 2026, bringing eight marching bands to the Blue Mountain Eagles’ Nest Stadium.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 8 Schedule: October 16, 2026

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Seven Schuylkill County-area high school football games are scheduled for Week 8 of the 2026 season on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Indiana Man Charged With Failing to Register as Sex Offender in Schuylkill County

WEST BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP — A Goshen, Indiana, man faces a felony charge after Pennsylvania State Police alleged he stayed in a vehicle in Schuylkill County for several days without completing required sex offender registration as a transient.

Schuylkill County Inmate Charged With Escape From St. Clair Work Release Assignment

ST. CLAIR — A Schuylkill County Prison inmate faces escape and related charges after police say he left a work release assignment at a borough church and fled into a wooded area Friday morning.

Ryan Charles Yingst, 37, whose court-listed address is Lake Milton, Ohio, is charged with third-degree felony counts of escape and flight to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment, along with a misdemeanor count of evading arrest or detention on foot.

Electric Scooter Rider Injured in Collision with SUV in Ashland

An Ashland man was injured when the electric scooter he was riding collided with an SUV at South Eighth and Centre streets on October 6, 2026.

According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred around 3:57 p.m. and involved Matthew J. Burke, 24, of Ashland, and a 2020 Ford Escape driven by Stephen D. Demko Jr., 71, also of Ashland.

Schuylkill County Weather: Friday Showers and Storms, Weekend Frost

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Schuylkill County will remain warm Wednesday with highs near 75 degrees before showers arrive Thursday night and continue Friday, when thunderstorms are also possible. Much colder air follows for the weekend, with widespread frost expected Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 13, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Pottsville Rotary Honors Six October 2026 Students of the Month

The Pottsville Rotary Club has recognized six high school seniors from Minersville Area, Pottsville Area and Nativity BVM as its October 2026 Students of the Month.

The students were selected for their academic achievement, leadership, school involvement, community service and future goals.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 12, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Monday, October 12, 2026.

State Police Investigating Burglary at Heisler’s Creamery in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a burglary at Heisler’s Creamery on Catawissa Road in Walker Township, Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Attorney to Discuss Minersville’s Role in Historic Supreme Court Case

Pottsville attorney Edward M. Brennan will discuss the historic Minersville School District v. Gobitis case during a free program hosted by the Minersville Area Historical Society on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

“The Art of the Tattoo” Exhibit Opens at Penn State Schuylkill

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Tattooing takes center stage at Penn State Schuylkill’s Art Space with an exhibition exploring the artwork, personal stories and collaboration behind the ink.

Schuylkill County Weather: Warm Start, Showers and Weekend Frost

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, October 12, 2026

Mostly sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees are expected across Schuylkill County on Columbus Day. Temperatures will climb into the mid-70s Tuesday and Wednesday before showers arrive late in the week. Much colder air will follow for the weekend, with widespread frost possible Saturday night and Sunday morning.