New Schuylkill County dental education center, clinic opens in Tamaqua

A celebration of life service will be held this weekend for a pilot with local ties who died in a plane crash in Florida Sunday. Kendall Harris, the chapel's senior pastor, said Limerick Chapel in Montgomery County will hold a celebration of life Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. for Jeff Gregory.

Volleyball Finishes Season on Senior Day Against West Chester

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - The Bloomsburg volleyball team fell in its season finale at Nelson Field House on Saturday against West Chester. The Huskies (11-15, 2-12 PSAC East) started the contest by trading the first two sets with the Golden Rams (11-18, 3-11 PSAC East). Despite an emphatic showing in the second set, Bloomsburg could not replicate its success, as West Chester laid claim to the final two sets.

Schuylkill County Football Playoff Schedule: District XI Finals and Semifinal

Four Schuylkill County high school football teams will continue their postseason runs on November 13 and 14, 2026 , with two District XI championships and a Class 4A semifinal on the schedule. Williams Valley and Tri-Valley will meet for the Class 1A title, Schuylkill Haven will face Northern Lehigh for the Class 2A championship, and Blue Mountain will host Lehighton with a spot in the Class 4A final on the line. Williams Valley vs. Tri-Valley: Class 1A Championship The Class 1A championship will feature an all-Schuylkill County matchup when Williams Valley and Tri-Valley meet Friday, November 13 , at Blue Mountain High School . Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Top-seeded Williams Valley advanced with a 49–24 victory over Lackawanna Trail , while second-seeded Tri-Valley earned its championship berth by defeating Marian Catholic, 37–7 . Schuylkill Haven vs. Northern Lehigh: Class 2A Championship Schuylkill Haven will take on Northern Lehigh in the Class 2A championship Friday, November 13 , at North Schuylkill High School . Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The top-seeded Hurricanes reached the final with a 42–14 win over Catasauqua . Third-seeded Northern Lehigh advanced by defeating Shenandoah Valley, 42–23 . Blue Mountain vs. Lehighton: Class 4A

Press Enterprise Investigation Reveals 112 Immigration Arrests

BLOOMSBURG — A Press Enterprise investigation found local police helped federal immigration agents arrest at least 112 people in Columbia and Montour counties. The arrests occurred between October 2025 and August 2026, according to federal records. The Press Enterprise reports 46 arrests occurred in the Berwick area, with others...

Hornets No Match For Mount Carmel

Wellsboro suffered a 49-0 defeat in their first-ever meeting with Mount Carmel Friday in the opening round of the District IV Class 3A playoffs at The Silver Bowl. The Red Tornadoes scored on six of their seven first-half possessions to build a 42-0 lead at halftime and enact the second half mercy rule with condensed quarters.

Highlight: Joe Milton finds Makai Lemon for 17 yards

Honesdale football falls to Valley View in District 2 quarterfinals

HONESDALE — A season that began with so much promise has come to a heartbreaking end for the Honesdale football team. On Friday, Nov. 6, the Hornets hosted Valley View in their first-ever District 2 home playoff game. But sadly for an overflow crowd at the Daniel J. O’Neill Sports Complex, the visiting Cougars simply had too many offensive weapons. Despite big plays from Gabe Duda, Abe Bryant, Jacob Ramos and Dontae Joseph, Honesdale suffered a 42-21 loss in the District 2 quarterfinals. Valley View scored in every quarter en route to the upset, thanks in large part to stellar performances from quarterback Colin Dempsey, wideout Cash Roe and running back Ben Evans. More: Honesdale football honored with prestigious sportsmanship award Also by Kevin Edwards: Wallenpaupack Area football suffers Homecoming loss to Scranton Prep “No matter what, I'm incredibly proud of these kids,” an emotionally drained head coach George Howanitz said just moments after his Hornets lost “They played their hearts out for four quarters and never gave up. This is definitely a tough loss, especially for our seniors, but they have nothing to hang their heads about. They left it all out there on the field.” With the win,

APSCUF READY TO FIGHT RETRENCHMENT AT COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

The faculty union at the State System of Higher Education is gearing up for a fight over retrenchment at Commonwealth University, the three-campus state-owned entity that is made up of the former Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities. Commonwealth last month notified the faculty that they may lose 108 positions:...

Bucknell Launches $250,000 Coal Region Air Quality Study

LEWISBURG — Bucknell University researchers are launching a $250,000 study of air pollution in Northumberland County’s coal region. The two-year project includes air quality monitoring in Shamokin, Mount Carmel, and Kulpmont. Bucknell says monitoring equipment is already operating at nine locations, with additional sites planned. Researchers hope to...

Men's Cross Country finishes No. 11 at league meet

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (Nov. 7) – The California (PA) men's cross country team placed 11th in the team standings on Saturday morning at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships hosted by Bloomsburg. The Vulcans totaled 347 points in the team standings. Shippensburg captured its fourth-consecutive league title with 53...

Carroll leads Lock Haven women to 11th at PSAC Championships

Bloomsburg, Pa. — Junior Nicole Carroll finished 37th overall to lead the Lock Haven women's cross country team on Saturday at the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships at Bloomsburg. Carroll crossed the finish line in 23:28.7 to lead the Bald Eagles to an 11th-place finish in the team standings on the 6-kilometer course. Junior Kaydence Strange followed in 60th in 24:09.1, and freshman Natalie Jolley was 100th in 25:09.4. Juniors Addison Farrer and Sophie Dillon completed the scoring group. Farrer finished 115th in 25:48.1, and Dillon was 123rd in 26:09.7. West Chester's Kristina Tapia won the women's race in 21:35.1, finishing 12 seconds ahead of Bloomsburg's Olivia Magagna. Edinboro's Annika Von Ahnen was third in 21:54.6. Lock Haven is next scheduled for the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Championship on Saturday, Nov. 21, in Kernersville, N.C. File photo: Nicole Carroll at the Go Fast River Run on Oct. 24. This is not the Nov. 7 PSAC Championships. Information provided by Lock Haven Athletics . Photo: Gavin Furey/Lock Haven Athletics

David George Announces Candidacy for Magisterial District Judge in Schuylkill County

David T. George , a retired Schuylkill Haven police officer, Marine Corps veteran and Norwegian Township supervisor, has announced his candidacy for magisterial district judge for Magisterial District Court 21-3-01 in Schuylkill County . The position was previously held by Magisterial District Judge David Plachko in Port Carbon. George, a lifelong county resident and Republican, said his campaign will emphasize law and order, constitutional values, community safety and the integrity of the local court system. “I have spent my life serving and protecting the people of this county,” George said in his announcement. “As Magisterial District Judge, I will continue that service with fairness, integrity, and respect for the law.” According to his campaign announcement, George passed the Pennsylvania Magisterial District Judge certification examination in June 2026. Military and Law Enforcement Background Born in Pottsville in 1972, George attended St. Vincent School in Minersville and graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 1990. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduation, attained the rank of sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1998. George graduated from the Reading Police Academy in 2000 and worked in law enforcement for more than two decades before retiring from the Schuylkill Haven Borough

Henning, McCune lead IUP cross country at PSAC Championships

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – The IUP men's and women's cross country teams competed at the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships on Saturday in Bloomsburg, with sophomores Colton Henning and senior Zaya McCune leading their respective teams. The Crimson Hawks men's team finished ninth overall with 260 points in...

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for November 9, 2026

Schuylkill County will begin the week with a slight chance of early rain on Monday, November 9, 2026 , followed by partly sunny skies and wind gusts up to 31 mph . Tuesday and Veterans Day are expected to stay dry before rain arrives Thursday. Colder temperatures follow Friday, with a chance of rain and snow Friday night. Schuylkill County Weather Highlights Monday: A slight chance of rain before 8 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies. High near 55°F, with gusts up to 31 mph. Tuesday and Veterans Day: Sunshine, with highs near 60°F Tuesday and 59°F Wednesday. Thursday and Friday: Rain and falling temperatures, with Friday’s high near 40°F. Friday night: A 40% chance of rain and snow, with a low around 31°F. Seven-Day Forecast: November 9–15, 2026 Schuylkill County Daily and Nighttime Weather Forecast Day Forecast Monday November 9 Day: A slight chance of rain before 8 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 55°F . Northwest winds at 7 to 14 mph could gust as high as 31 mph . Chance of precipitation is 20% . Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37°F . Northwest wind around 5 mph will become calm during

Ian Proud Named Interim President Of Valley Chamber

SHAMOKIN DAM — The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce has named Ian Proud its interim President and CEO. Proud will begin his new position Monday, November 16th, during a leadership transition at the regional business organization. Proud currently serves as an Innovation Manager at Bucknell University’s Small Business...

Mahanoy Area Claims Eastern Conference Championship with Win Over Old Forge

MAHANOY CITY — Mahanoy Area closed its football season with a championship Friday night, defeating Old Forge 37–7 in the Eastern Conference Class A/AA final. Quinton Rucker scored four touchdowns, including three rushing scores of more than 50 yards, to lead the Golden Bears. Mahanoy Area finished the season 5–6 , while Old Forge ended its year at 4–7 . Both teams entered the championship game with 4–6 regular-season records after finishing one spot outside their respective district playoff fields. Mahanoy Area placed fifth in the District XI Class 2A rankings, while Old Forge finished fifth in the combined District II/XI Class 1A standings. Rucker Scores Four Touchdowns in Championship Win The Golden Bears turned their final opportunity to play into a decisive victory, scoring the game's first 37 points. Rucker opened the scoring with a 59-yard touchdown run and carried in the two-point conversion to give Mahanoy Area an 8–0 lead. He followed with a 55-yard touchdown run, with JD Kowalchick adding the two-point conversion on the ground to extend the advantage to 16–0. Will Stoyer scored Mahanoy Area's third touchdown on a 3-yard run, then added the two-point conversion himself to push the lead to 24–0. Kowalchick later

No. 11 Kutztown rolls past Bloomsburg to secure ninth win of season

The No. 11 Kutztown Golden Bears (9–1, 5–1) rolled to a 45–16 victory over the visiting Bloomsburg Huskies (7–3, 4–2) in Saturday’s NCAA Division II PSAC East clash at Andre Reed Stadium, extending their winning streak against the Huskies to 10 games. The Golden...

Mifflinburg Veterans Day Service Honors Military Sacrifices

MIFFLINBURG — A Veterans Day service held over the weekend in Mifflinburg honored generations of Americans who served in the military. The Standard-Journal reports the gathering took place at the Union County World War II Honor Roll. Guest speaker Robert Lauver, a decorated Vietnam veteran and Silver Star recipient,...

Huskies Collect 23 Wins at Journeymen Collegiate Classic; Jones and Alderfer Go 3-0

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Bloomsburg wrestling turned in a strong showing at the 2026 Journeymen Collegiate Classic on Sunday, collecting 23 contested victories across 13 wrestlers in the round-robin tournament in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Justin Jones (Orange County, Va./Locust Grove) and Eric Alderfer (Harleysville, Pa./Faith Christian) led the Huskies with three...

District Football: Blue Devils fall in EC game, finish with four wins

MAHONEY CITY — Quinton Rucker scored four touchdowns of at least 53 yards Friday night to lead host Mahanoy Area to a 37-7 romp over Old