Firefighters Battle House Fire on West Columbia Street in Schuylkill Haven

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Firefighters responded to a working house fire at 224 West Columbia Street around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 10 Scores

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Eight games involving Schuylkill County-area high school football teams are scheduled for Week 10 of the 2026 season.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 10 Final Scores

Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses Issued October 24–30, 2026

The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 13 marriage licenses with official issued dates from Saturday, October 24, 2026, through Friday, October 30, 2026.

Meuser Responds to Shapiro’s Criticism at Schuylkill County Rally

ST. CLAIR — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s criticism of U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser during a Democratic campaign rally in Schuylkill County drew a sharply worded response from the congressman, who defended his support for federal tax policies and accused the governor of misleading voters.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 30, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Friday, October 30, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Schuylkill Chamber Becomes Fourth in Pennsylvania to Earn PACP Accreditation

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce staff, from left: Dawn Pritiskutch, finance and administrative coordinator; Olivia McCarthy, events and marketing coordinator; Robert S. Carl Jr., president and CEO; Samantha Chivinski, executive vice president; and Tony Merchlinsky, member relations and marketing director.

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce has become the fourth chamber in Pennsylvania to earn the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals’ Accredited Chamber designation, recognizing its organizational management, operations and leadership.

Hillside SPCA’s Big Dog Building Rebuild Moves Forward

POTTSVILLE — Construction is moving forward on Hillside SPCA’s new Big Dog Building after structural problems forced the shelter to replace the aging facility rather than renovate it.

District XI Soccer: Blue Mountain, Minersville and Schuylkill Haven Advance to Finals

Blue Mountain’s boys and girls soccer teams, Minersville’s boys and Schuylkill Haven’s girls advanced to District XI championship matches with victories on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Pine Grove Advances to District XI Volleyball Final; Updated Results and Schedule

Pine Grove Area advanced to the District XI Class 3A volleyball championship with a 3–0 victory over Mahanoy Area on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Martz Hall. In Class 4A action, Northwestern Lehigh defeated Panther Valley, 3–1.

Roof Repair Assistance Available in 14 Northern Schuylkill County Communities

POTTSVILLE — Income-eligible homeowners in 14 Northern Schuylkill County communities could receive help with critical roof repairs and replacements through a new Schuylkill Community Action initiative.

Schuylkill County Weather: Breezy Friday, Cooler Halloween and Rain Chances Next Week

Sunshine and breezy conditions are expected across Schuylkill County on Friday, October 30, 2026, with a high near 64°F and wind gusts up to 22 mph. Halloween will be dry but cooler, followed by a gradual warmup next week. Rain chances return Wednesday night into Thursday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 29, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Thursday, October 29, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Shapiro, Davis Bring Campaign Bus Tour to Schuylkill County, Rally Support for Wallace and Deatrich

ST. CLAIR — Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis brought their statewide campaign bus tour to Schuylkill County’s St. Clair Fish and Game Club on Thursday, October 29, rallying support for local Democratic candidates as speakers and attendees raised concerns about household costs, development and government accountability.

The state leaders joined Rachel Wallace, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District, John Deatrich, the Democratic candidate for the 123rd Legislative District, and Schuylkill County Commissioner Gary Hess ahead of the November 3 election.

Yuengling Unveils New FLIGHT Packaging Featuring Brewery’s Iconic Eagle

POTTSVILLE — D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. announced Thursday, October 29, 2026, that its FLIGHT light beer is getting updated packaging featuring the brewery’s eagle, stronger Yuengling branding and a richer blue color scheme.

The refreshed cans and cartons will begin appearing in 2026, with most can formats expected to transition before the end of the year. Bottle labels and certain other packaging elements will follow in early 2027.

2026 Schuylkill League Girls Soccer All-Stars and All-State Selections

Schuylkill Haven’s Taylor Haag and Pine Grove’s Gianna Pompei earned All-State recognition as part of the 2026 Schuylkill League girls soccer honors, which include all-star selections across both divisions.

Haag, a senior forward, and Pompei, a senior midfielder, also received first-team honors in their respective divisions.