Monday, November 2, 2026

State Police Investigating Another Verizon Wire Theft in Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County police news graphic

SCHUYLKILL TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating another theft involving Verizon wiring, this time near Old Route 209 and Walnut Street in Schuylkill Township.

District XI Volleyball: Four Local Teams Win; Championship Schedule Set

District XI graphic accompanying volleyball playoff results and championship schedules

Tri-Valley, Schuylkill Haven, Nativity BVM and Pottsville earned District XI volleyball playoff victories on , advancing to championship matches scheduled for Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for November 3, 2026

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Schuylkill County’s weather forecast for , calls for mostly sunny skies and a high near 66°F. Temperatures could reach 69°F Wednesday before rain and a possible thunderstorm arrive Thursday.

Mahanoy City Santa Train and Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 28

Mahanoy City Christmas tree lighting event graphic

MAHANOY CITY — Santa Claus will help kick off the holiday season in Mahanoy City on , with a train ride, community Christmas tree lighting and an evening of family activities.

Frackville Woman Wanted for Allegedly Providing False Address for Megan’s Law Registry

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A Frackville woman is wanted on a felony charge after Pennsylvania State Police allege she listed a relative’s home as her primary residence on the Megan’s Law registry despite never having lived there.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 2, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for November 2, 2026

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

Fatal Schuylkill County I-81 Crash Leads to Homicide by Vehicle Charge

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A Hazleton man faces homicide by vehicle and other charges nearly a year after a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 killed a Shenandoah man. Investigators allege both passenger vehicles were traveling more than 100 mph before the collision.

Man to Be Cited After Firework Damages Pottsville Home and Fence

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POTTSVILLE — A 48-year-old man faces a city ordinance citation after police say a firework he set off damaged a wooden fence and a nearby home on Sunday evening, .

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Emergency Repairs Begin on U.S. 209 in Nesquehoning; Road Expected to Remain Closed Six to Eight Weeks Following Rock Slide

Road closure graphic accompanying the U.S. 209 wall collapse and emergency repair update in Nesquehoning

NESQUEHONING — Emergency repairs are underway on U.S. 209 in Carbon County after a wall supporting the roadway collapsed Saturday, closing the highway and an adjacent railroad line from a rock slide. PennDOT estimates the road could remain closed for six to eight weeks.

Schuylkill County Weather: Mild Start to November, Showers Likely Later in the Week

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A mild start to the week is expected across Schuylkill County, with temperatures reaching the upper 60s by Wednesday. Fog may develop Tuesday night into Wednesday morning before showers become likely Thursday. Cooler weather returns for the weekend.

Tamaqua Hunger Walk Raises $8,564 to Close Annual Hunger Campaign

Tamaqua Community Hunger Walk supporting local food ministries

TAMAQUA — More than 100 walkers participated in the 15th annual Tamaqua Community Hunger Walk on Sunday afternoon, raising $8,564 to help local food ministries as the 2026 Tamaqua Area Hunger Campaign came to a close.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 1, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for November 1, 2026

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

Week 10 Schuylkill County Power 5: Tamaqua Enters Rankings as Playoffs Begin

Skook News Schuylkill County high school football Power 5 rankings after Week 10 of the 2026 season

The regular season is complete, and Tamaqua’s four-game winning streak has carried the Blue Raiders into the final spot in the Week 10 Skook News Power 5.

District XI Football Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams: November 5–7, 2026

District XI high school football playoff graphic

The postseason has arrived for Schuylkill County high school football teams, with District XI playoff games scheduled from , through .

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 31, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for October 31, 2026

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