š± How will Mahanoy Area respond when Minersville comes to town Friday?
Minersville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Minersville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Mahanoy Area respond when Minersville comes to town Friday?
- What could a new $30,000 liquor license mean for Minersville?
- How does Minersvilleās ICE partnership affect families and businesses nearby?
Also on today's calendar: The Famous Gobitis Case: Minersville School District At The Supreme Court.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesnāt take a bath? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Rain, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
- Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. H.S. FOOTBALL: Colts fend off stubborn Nativity (standardspeaker.com) ā Mahanoy Areaās football team will host Minersville this coming Friday night after a tough loss to Tri-Valley, where their strong rushing attack couldnāt keep up with a more balanced offense. The article also recaps Marianās narrow win over Nativity, highlighting key performances that shape the Schuylkill League Division 2 race. 
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2. Wawa bid over $500,000 for two Pennsylvania liquor licenses (abc27.com) ā A recent state liquor license auction included a winning $30,000 bid tied to Minersville in Schuylkill County, potentially paving the way for a new restaurant liquor license locally. The auction, dominated by big bidders like Wawa, saw prices range up to $350,000, underscoring how competitive alcohol licenses have become across Pennsylvania. Ā Ā Ā
3. ICE pacts with Luzerne, Schuylkill police have chilling effect on immigrants (citizensvoice.com) ā Minersville police are among numerous Schuylkill County departments now partnering with ICE under the 287(g) program, giving local officers power to question and detain people over immigration status. The story details how these agreements, which have led to relatively few arrests in Minersville so far, are reshaping daily life, business activity, and community trust across Luzerne and Schuylkill counties. Ā Ā Ā
4. Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 9, 2026 (skooknews.com) ā Schuylkill County families are mourning several residents this week, including Dorothy Ann Chekan, who was born in Minersville and later lived in Port Carbon. The obituary roundup shares their life stories, surviving relatives, and details for upcoming services and celebrations of life, offering neighbors a chance to pay their respects and support grieving families. Ā Ā Ā
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- Walmart posted a job opening for Operations Manager - Floor (Grocery) in Pottsville. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for RETAILS: PARTY & EVENT HOST / CASHIER in Pottsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minersville here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesnāt take a bath?" ā A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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