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Schuylkill County Weather: Rain Thursday, Snow Showers Possible Friday

Rain and colder temperatures are ahead for Schuylkill County in the forecast beginning Thursday, November 12, 2026 . Showers will continue through much of Thursday before colder air brings rain and snow showers Thursday night and Friday. Little or no snow accumulation is expected. Drier weather should return for the weekend and early next week. Schuylkill County Weather Highlights Thursday: Showers, mainly before 3 p.m., with a high near 52°F. One-half to three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible. Thursday night and Friday: Rain and snow showers, with wind gusts up to 28 mph. Friday’s high will be near 40°F. Weekend: Mostly cloudy Saturday and partly sunny Sunday, with highs in the mid-40s. Early next week: Mostly sunny days, with overnight lows dropping into the upper 20s. Seven-Day Forecast: November 12–18, 2026 Schuylkill County daily and overnight weather forecast. All temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit. Day Forecast Thursday, November 12 Day: Showers, mainly before 3 p.m., with a high near 52°F . East wind around 5 mph will become light and variable during the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100% , with rainfall amounts between one-half and three-quarters of an inch possible. Night: A chance of rain showers before

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Times Leader

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Luzerne County DA highlights ‘drastic shortage of lawyers’ in budget discussion

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce highlighted a “drastic shortage of lawyers” in his office during Tuesday’s

Luzerne County, PA · 3d

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Did You Know Pennsylvania Has A Natural Rock Field Where Boulders Stretch 16 Acres Without A Tree?

Sixteen acres of bare boulders sit in the middle of a Pennsylvania forest, and not one tree grows among them. Some of those rocks stretch up to 26 feet long. The field is so flat and so empty of soil that it looks like someone paved a clearing with giant stones.

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Times Leader

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Mohegan Arena to host 2 community holiday events

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Mohegan Arena will again be the site of two longstanding holiday projects. At Wednesday’s meeti

Luzerne County, PA · 23h

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New Jersey compounding pharmacy working to pick up where another has left off in Lehigh County

GREENWICH TWP., N.J.- A compounding pharmacy with operations in Warren County is working to get essential medicines back inside hospitals. In September, Quva Pharma announced it had acquired a range of medications from Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS), a B. Braun subsidiary that has exited the 503B compounding business. Quva,...

Lehigh County, PA · 18h

WFMZ-TV Online

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3 new tenants to bring fresh dining, shopping experiences to Whitehall's MacArthur Commons

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. –A prominent shopping center in Lehigh County is set to welcome three new tenants, including a beauty retailer, a specialty bakery, and a restaurant featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet. New locations of Nothing Bundt Cakes, Ulta Beauty, and UMI Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet are coming...

Whitehall, PA · 2d

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It's playoff time in the 570: Previewing high school football championships across NEPA

FOX56's Bob Ide joins WVIA's Roger DuPuis in the podcast studio with high school football championships at the top of the agenda this week. "It's playoff time in the 570 -- things are going so far so good for most teams," Bob says. "Not too many upsets, but things will definitely get more difficult now as the games get harder, teams get better."

Schuylkill County, PA · 21h

Times Leader

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Feed 10 for $35: Schiel’s offers three ways to serve holiday dinner!

Cooking at home or looking for heat-and-serve convenience? Schiel’s Family Markets has three holiday dinner options, starting with a $35 turkey grocery list that feeds 10. Feed 10 for $35: Schiel’s offers three ways to serve holiday dinner. A holiday table brings everyone together. Planning what goes on...

Luzerne County, PA · 15h

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Road project begins Wednesday in North’d County

KULPMONT – A $4.1 Million project to resurface Route 61 between Shamokin and Kulpmont begins... The article Road project begins Wednesday in North’d County first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Kulpmont, PA · 3d

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NASD mulls ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone policy

Statewide ban of students’ use during school day will take effect fall 2027. A new cellphone use policy for students will be implemented in Northampton Area School District. NASD Superintendent of Schools Joseph S. Kovalchik made the announcement at the Nov. 9 board of education meeting. “The state of...

Northampton, PA · 2d

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In person voting a viable option

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision,” Abraham Lincoln once said. That simple statement summarizes why Election Day is still important and why voting still matters. The 2026 election is one for the books. Though many voters opted for mail in voting, many others chose to show...

New Tripoli, PA · 1d

Lehigh Daily

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Allentown and Bethlehem police open 2027 hiring rounds

Police in the Lehigh Valley's two largest cities are taking applications for new officers, with Allentown's window closing Monday, Dec. 14, and Bethlehem's on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027. The post Allentown and Bethlehem police open 2027 hiring rounds appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

Allentown, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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Luzerne County provides statistic on voided general election ballots

In last week’s Nov. 3 general election, 1,393 Luzerne County polling place ballots were voided, which could occur for a variety of reaso

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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A Fresh Coat: Bringing New Life to Homes and Businesses in McAdoo

In the world of home improvement, few transformations are as immediately gratifying as a fresh coat of paint. For Brian Fitzgerald, the founder of B. Fitzgerald Painting, this transformation is not just about aesthetics; it’s about breathing new life into spaces. Celebrating over two decades in the business, Fitzgerald has turned his passion for painting into a trusted local establishment in McAdoo, Pennsylvania. His company, which began 21 years ago, has grown to offer a wide range of services from simple wall paint to complex drywall repairs and epoxy floorings.

Mcadoo, PA · 1d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Columbia, Lycoming County libraries win state grants

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Columbia County Traveling Library and the James V. Brown Library in Lycoming County are among 26 libraries throughout Pa. sharing more than $243,000 in Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Action Grants administered by the Pa. Department of Education. The Columbia County Traveling Library received $10,000 for a project that creates Community Access Points in everyday gathering places to bring digital access, books, and resources directly to residents experiencing economic hardship across Columbia County. The James V. Brown Library received $9,390 for All Are Welcome: District Sensory Welcoming Kits, which will provide Sensory Welcoming Kits to all district libraries to support neurodiverse youth with tools that promote regulation, comfort, and inclusive participation during library visits. Action Grants provide up to $10,000 per project for initiatives that strengthen library services, address local needs, deepen partnerships, and build organizational capacity. Eligible projects may focus on adult or youth services, community engagement, staff training, technology and digital access, or innovative programming. “Libraries are the cornerstones of their communities, providing critical resources to patrons,” said Secretary of Education Carrie Rowe. “This funding will help libraries serve the diverse and unique needs of their local residents by creating innovative educational programming

Lycoming County, PA · 2d

Skook News

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Blue Mountain Girls Advance to PIAA Soccer Quarterfinals; Boys Fall to Holy Ghost Prep

Blue Mountain's girls soccer team advanced to the 2026 PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over Conrad Weiser on November 10. The Blue Mountain boys' season ended with an 8-1 loss to Holy Ghost Prep in the first round. Blue Mountain PIAA Soccer Results: November 10, 2026 2026 PIAA Class 3A first-round soccer results Division Final Score Class 3A Girls Blue Mountain 2 , Conrad Weiser 1 Class 3A Boys Holy Ghost Prep 8 , Blue Mountain 1 Blue Mountain vs. Radnor: Girls Soccer State Quarterfinals Blue Mountain will face Radnor in the PIAA Class 3A girls soccer quarterfinals. The game is scheduled to take place at Emmaus High School at 12:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 1d

WBRE

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First snowfall touches down in Northeast Pennsylvania

(WBRE/WYOU) — The first snow of the season has arrived in the higher elevations of northeastern Pennsylvania Friday, giving us a good inch or two of snow. Nov. 13 marks the first measurable snowfall of the season for some communities in our area. The conditions in Mountain Top along Route 309, where snow started falling […]

Blakeslee, PA · 9h

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Overnight I-81 closures planned in Luzerne County for bridge work next week

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Interstate 81 will close overnight in both directions next week as crews install beams on an Interstate 80 bridge over I-81, PennDOT said. Southbound I-81 will close from 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Northbound I-81 will close during the same hours Wednesday, Nov. 18, into Thursday morning. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 4 to 8 p.m. before each closure.

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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Family Holiday Events & Winter Fun | Schuylkill & Beyond

The winter holidays are officially here, and the Mt. Carmel - Schuylkill - Pottsville area is bursting with festive family fun! No matter what winter holidays your family observes or what ages you are planning for, our local community is packed with inclusive events, seasonal traditions, and winter entertainment for everyone. Check out my top picks for holiday family activities across the region and start planning your seasonal outings today!

Pottsville, PA · 2d

WBRE

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Hip-hop artist Speech speaks at local high school

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On a dark, dreary morning in Luzerne County, there was a bright spot for local Wilkes-Barre students. Two-time Grammy Award winning group, Arrested Development, spoke with creative writing and arts students at Wilkes-Barre Area High School Thursday morning. The presentation was filled with storytelling and a Q & A. […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d