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  • What were Frackville residents doing exactly 100 years ago today?

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  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• September 28, 2026: Days Gone By (republicanherald.com) — A look back 100 years highlights everyday life in Frackville, including residents visiting Brooklyn and Sunday drives to Mount Carmel. The column then jumps through decades of Schuylkill County history, from Korean War homecomings to post-9/11 security changes that even affected local hunting grounds.
   

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  • I have a relative that is looking to move to the Schuylkill Co.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • H.S. FOOTBALL: Shenandoah Valley, Pine Grove earn wins on Saturday night (republicanherald.com)
  • Meet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands 2026: Shenandoah Valley Blue Devil Marching Band (skooknews.com)
  • Business Briefcase: Digital intern AI training on tap at PSU Schuylkill (republicanherald.com)

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