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Two Die in Crash Saturday Afternoon

March 18, 2017, 2:16 pm
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Two people died in a crash in Schuylkill County Saturday afternoon.

Around 12:30pm, Saturday, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Route 61 and Route 443 near Renninger's Market, Schuylkill Haven, for a two-car accident with heavy entrapment.

Two people have been reported to have died in the crash, along with others being injured.

Authorities have identified the fatal victims in the crash as Gage Evans, 7, of Pottsville, and Mark Naftzinger, 57, of New Ringgold.  Both were in separate cars in the crash.

Route 61 was closed for a period of time while the crash was investigated.

More details when they are available.

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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

March 18, 2017, 6:11 pm
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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


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Municipality: Foster & Cass townships
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 107 (US 209) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: This will be a moving operation. Be alert for lane
restrictions on
I-81 north or south. Expect delays and please use caution driving through
the
work zone.
START DATE: 03/20/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:

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Municipality: Rush Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Exit 138 (PA 309)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: This will be a moving operation. Be alert for lane
restrictions on
I-81 north or south. Expect delays and please use caution driving through
the
work zone.
START DATE: 03/20/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Rush Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Exit 138 (PA 309)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: This will be a moving operation. Be alert for lane
restrictions on
I-81 north or south. Expect delays and please use caution driving through
the
work zone.
START DATE: 03/20/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Manheim Twp.
ROAD NAME: Orwigsburg Road
BETWEEN: Seven Stars Road AND Orwigsburg
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 03/20/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/24/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Blythe Twp.
ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: Pottsville AND New Philadelphia
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 03/20/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/24/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?

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Municipality: Porter Twp.
ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: Tremont AND Tower City
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 03/20/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/24/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?
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Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/20/17

March 19, 2017, 2:00 pm
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Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/20/17

Hazleton Area - 2 Hour Delay


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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/19/2017

March 19, 2017, 2:11 pm
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/19/2017

Sunday Night - Cloudy - Low near 20
Monday - Sun Early; Rain Late - High in the Mid 40's
Tuesday - Cloudy - High near 50
Wednesday - Cloudy - High in the Upper 20's, Wednesday night temperatures in the single digits
Thursday - Sunny - High in the Mid 30's
Friday - Freezing Rain Possible Early - High in the Mid 40's
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PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/18 & 03/19

March 19, 2017, 2:25 pm
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PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/18 & 03/19

Girls
1A

Lebanon Catholic - 58
Nativity BVM - 38


2A

Minersville - 75
West Catholic - 58

Mahanoy Area - 48
Camp Hill - 42

Eastern Championship:  Minersville will play Mahanoy Area on Tuesday, March 21st, Location and Time TBA;  Winner goes to Hershey on Thursday to play at 12:00pm
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Yuengling Ice Cream Announces New Butterbeer Flavor

March 20, 2017, 8:21 am
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Taking inspiration from a popular wizarding beverage, Yuengling’s Ice Cream announced Monday Butterbeer as a new flavor in its 18-flavor lineup. 

Once described by J.K. Rowling “a little bit like less sickly butterscotch," the Yuengling’s Ice Cream take on the flavor will be made from half buttercream ice cream, half butterscotch ice cream, and twisted with a butterscotch swirl. 

“We are always looking for ways to inspire our fans and spark creativity. Whether it's our flavor names and descriptions or the recipes themselves—we’re in the business of having fun,” said David Yuengling, President of Yuengling’s Ice Cream. “We hope we made J.K. Rowling proud with this flavor.” 

Strawberry was also announced to the Yuengling’s Ice Cream lineup in response to popular demand. Yuengling’s Ice Cream says it often turns to social media to gauge customer interest levels and solicit fan feedback on new flavors. Strawberry has been a consistent request since the brand relaunched in 2014.

The two new flavors are currently available in pints, with quarts being made available in the coming months. For more information on Yuengling’s Ice Cream and for a store locator, visit YuenglingsIceCream.com
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Attempted Robbery Under Investigation

March 20, 2017, 10:03 am
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An alleged attempted robbery last week is under investigation.

According to Pottsville Police, On Thursday, 03/16/17 around 3:15pm Police were dispatched to a reported robbery involving a weapon at the Pottsville Motor Inn located at 480 North Claude A Lord Boulevard. When officers arrived, the business owner reported he was approached in a hotel room by a male suspect who brandished a knife. The male demanded money from the business owner, searched him, and then fled when he did not find any money. It was also reported that the suspect fled the area along with another white male in a silver Chrysler PT Cruiser.

Through investigation and review of surveillance video, it was learned that Shy Kilraine-Richter, 27, of Minersville arrived at the business with two males, one being Charles Chadwell, 27, Luzerne County. Kilraine-Richter asked to see a room for rent and when the business owner took her to a room, Chadwell followed behind them and committed the attempted robbery. Kilraine-Richter was detained at the scene and interviewed at Pottsville City Hall by Detective Joseph Welsh at which time additional pertinent information to the investigation was revealed.

Following her interview, Kilraine-Richter was remanded to the Schuylkill County Prison on an Adult Probation detainer. A criminal complaint was prepared by Welsh charging Chadwell with Felony Criminal Attempt to Commit Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault and Possessing an Instrument of Crime. At approximately 2000hrs an arrest warrant was obtained for Chadwell.

Around 8:40pm, Pottsville Police Cpl. Brian Reno conducted a vehicle stop in the 400 block of East Norwegian Street on a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser matching the description of the vehicle used in this incident. Chadwell was found to be operating the vehicle and was taken into custody without further incident. During a search incident to arrest Chadwell was found to be in possession of two (2) folding knives and three (3) syringes. Chadwell was subsequently arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Kilker and remanded to Schuylkill County Prison in lieu of $50,000.00 cash bail.

During the follow-up investigation it was discovered that Chadwell removed the original PA registration plate from the Chrysler and replaced it with another that had been stolen on Monday from a vehicle parked in Pottsville in the Arch Street lot, off N. Centre Street. Chadwell will be charged by Reno with theft of the registration plate, receiving stolen property, drug paraphernalia, and fraudulent use or removal of registration plate stemming from the vehicle stop.

This case is still under investigation and further charges are pending against Kilraine-Richter and the other male present in the vehicle.

Anyone with information on the matter is asked to call the Pottsville Bureau of Police at 570-628-3792.
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Landline Phone Exchanges to Be Affected Overnight

March 20, 2017, 10:44 am
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The Schuylkill County Office of Emergency Management announced Monday that certain phone exchanges will lose service for a period of time overnight into Tuesday.


SCOEM reported that the following landline exchanges will experience a short period of interruption at 11:00pm, Monday.

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SCOEM advises anyone that may need to call 911 that they can still use a cell phone since wireless
service will not be affected.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/20/2017

March 20, 2017, 10:51 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/20/2017

Monday - Sun Early; Rain Late - High in the Mid 40's
Monday Night - Showers - Low in the Mid 30's
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High near 50
Wednesday - Cloudy - High in the Upper 20's
Thursday - Sunny - High in the Mid 30's
Friday - Morning Rain - High in the Mid 40's
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/20/2017

March 20, 2017, 11:30 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/20/2017

Matilda Fudge, 95 years of age of Lafayette Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, widow of Thomas J. Fudge, Sr. who passed away on March 29, 2013.

Surviving are sons, Thomas J. Fudge, Jr. and his wife Dolores of Perkasie, and Timothy E. Fudge and his wife Diane of Tamaqua, as well as nieces and nephews.

A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Matilda was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua having been active in the C.W.E.A of the church. An avid reader, Matilda enjoyed camping, and baking. She and her later husband traveled extensively.

Born Tuesday, August 16, 1921 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph, and Eva (Malazinsky) Valentine. She was also predeceased by sisters, Mrs. Angela Cervino, and Miss Stella Valentine; brother, Mr. Edward Valentine.

Funeral arrangement's have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday March 24, 2016 from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Parish of St. John XXIII located at 301 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

Memorials in her name to:
St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center
5th Floor Activities Fund
Attn: Kathy
360 West Ruddle Street
Coaldale, Pennsylvania 18218.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Anna Marie Flynn, 76, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning at her home.

Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Francis and Carmella ( Fiortino ) Destasio. She had worked as a cashier for most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her brother Francis Destasio.

Anna Marie is survived by her husband of 36 years John J. Flynn, her son Vincent and his wife Diana Bomento, Philadelphia, her daughters; Angela Oraski, Rosanne wife of Jim Capatino , Carmen Bomento all of Philadelphia and Antoinette Bomento, Deptford, NJ, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Edward Michael Wade, age 81, of Rawlings, MD, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Friday, March 17th, 2017 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, PA on May 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Harold and Anna (Post) Wade.

Ed was a graduate from Pottsville Catholic High School in 1953. He served honorably in the US Air Force from 1954-1958. Ed would then earn a Masters Degree in Education first working in upstate New York as an art teacher, teaching K through 6 then moved on to teaching grades 7 through 12. In 1974 he started teaching at the college level at Potomac State College in Keyser, WV, this would be where he would retire after 26 years of teaching (May 2000).

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Joseph and Stephen Wade and a sister Dolores Barnes.

Ed is survived by a son Christopher Edward Wade and his wife Stephanie, LaVale, MD; a daughter Jennifer Marie Reese and her husband Paul, Gaithersburg, MD; 5 grandchildren: Dan, Nick, and Sean Wade; and Megan and Brady Reese; four brothers: William Wade, Pottsville, PA; Vincent Wade, St. Clair, PA; Patrick Wade, Schuylkill Haven, PA; and Leonard Wade, Pottsville, PA; three sisters: Joanne Everdale, Port Carbon, PA; Mary Troutman, Minersville, PA; and Loretta Snitzer, Port Carbon, PA; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Pottsville, PA. at 10:30AM on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017.

Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday morning from 9-10AM at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home 208 Pike St., Port Carbon, PA.

Interment with Military Honors will be held in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Pottsville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Glaucoma Research Foundation 251 Post Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94108

Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
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Man Ran Over By Garbage Truck

March 20, 2017, 12:32 pm
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A man was seriously injured when he was ran over by a garbage truck Friday.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, the incident occurred on Friday around 9:30am.

Police say Thomas Jones, 40, of New Ringgold jumped from the back of a garbage truck into a snow bank near the intersection of Mill Street and Fegley Street, in Pine Grove.

Jones then slide down a snow pile and beneath the wheel of the garbage truck while it was still in motion.

Jones was transported to Hershey Medical Center with serious injuries.  His condition is not known at this time.


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Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade Cancelled; May Be Rescheduled

March 20, 2017, 4:58 pm
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It was announced Monday evening that the Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade is cancelled for Saturday, March 25, 2017.

Parade organizers say the parade for this Saturday has been cancelled due to the remnants of the Winter Storm in the borough.

Official Update from the Parade Committee

The 14th Annual AOH Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade scheduled for Saturday, March 25th, 2017, is postponed and is being rescheduled pending permit approvals. April 8th is one of the alternative dates being discussed but rescheduling hinges on approval of any and all changes in the state and local permits that are necessary to hold an event of this nature.

The Girardville Parade Committee apologizes for any inconvenience to loyal participants and spectators. We value your support and patronage. Further updates will be made public as soon as they are available. Thank you.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/21/2017

March 21, 2017, 9:35 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/21/2017

Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High near 50
Tuesday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Upper 20's
Wednesday - Cloudy and Windy - High in the Upper 20's
Thursday - Sunny - High in the Mid 30's
Friday - Morning Rain - High in the Mid 40's
Saturday - Cloudy - High in the Upper 50's
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Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade Rescheduled

March 21, 2017, 12:13 pm
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(03/21/2017)The Girardville Saint Patrick's Day has been officially rescheduled.

According to parade officials, the parade has been officially rescheduled for April 8th, 2017.  All needed permits were approved on Tuesday.

It was announced on Monday that the parade, which was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 25th, 2017, was postponed due the remnants of the winter storm that dumped over 2 feet of snow on our area over a week ago.

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Man Wanted for Drug Death Taken into Custody

March 21, 2017, 12:32 pm
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A man wanted by Police was taken into custody on Monday.




On 04/02/16, Alexandria Sienkiewicz, 23, of Tamaqua,was found deceased in her bedroom. The Schuylkill County Coroner's office listed the cause of death as Acute Fentanyl Toxicity. The manner of death was listed as Homicide.

The investigation revealed Kyle Merenda, 22 of Barnesville, Jonathan Seekins, 33, of Coaldale and Melanie Kropp, 24, of Mahanoy City were all involved in the drug transaction that led to the death of Sienkiewicz.

On 03/07/17, Seekins and Kropp were taken into custody and charged.

On 03/06/17, an arrest warrant was issued for Merenda.

On Monday, 03/20/17, Merenda was taken into custody in Tresckow, Carbon County by the Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton.

Merenda was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge James Ferrier and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $20,000 straight cash bail
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Man Wanted in Schuylkill County Arrested in New York

March 21, 2017, 1:25 pm
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A man wanted by Police in Schuylkill County was arrested in New York.

Raymond Santiago aka "shadow", 20, was picked up on Tuesday by Mahanoy City Police in Manhattan NY and brought back to Schuylkill County.

Police had been looking for Santiago since January on Robbery and Firearms Charges.

Santiago was committed to Schuylkill County Prison on $50,000 straight cash bail for a previous incident where Santiago faces charges of robbery, persons not possess firearms, reckless endangering another person, terroristic threats, and theft


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PIAA High School Basketball 2A Eastern Conference Championship Score - 03/21/17

March 21, 2017, 5:19 pm
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PIAA High School Basketball 2A Eastern Conference Championship Score - 03/21/17


2A

Minersville - 47
Mahanoy Area - 32

Plays Bishop McCort at 12:00pm on Thursday, March 23, 2017
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Route 309 Closed in West Penn Township Due to Fire

March 22, 2017, 4:09 am
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(03/22/2017) A fire has closed Route 309 in West Penn Township.


Just before 5:00am, emergency personnel were called to West Penn Township in the area of the intersection of 895 and Route 309 for a structure fire.

The fire in the 2000 Block along Route 309.

Early reports are a man escaped without injuries but a dog died in the fire.

As of 7:00am, Route 309 was closed in the area.

More details when they are available.
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Police Warning Residents of Phone Scam

March 22, 2017, 7:56 am
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Police are warning of a phone scam that occurred this week.


According to the Mahanoy Township Police, a resident reported that they received a call from someone saying they were an inmate from the Schuylkill County Prison and wanted them to send money via Western Union.

The phone number was identified as (570) 628-2269 and the person on the phone directed the recipient to call 1-800-483-8314 to deposit the money.

If anyone should receive a call like this, report it to authorities.
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District Judge Announces Bid for Re-Election

March 22, 2017, 8:43 am
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Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale announced her candidacy for a second term in Magisterial District 21-2-01, Frackville.
“I am pleased to announce my intention to seek re-election,” Hale said. “Six years ago, I took an oath to support, obey and defend the Constitution and to discharge the duties of my office with fidelity. That is exactly what I have done for the past six years in a fair and ethical manner. It is a great honor to serve the public.”

Hale has cross-filed on both the Republican and Democratic tickets for the Pennsylvania primary on May 16, 2017.

She was elected in 2011 and took office in 2012 for her first full six-year term. Since 2012, Hale has handled a total of 20,375 cases in her capacity as magisterial district judge.

On March 4, Hale was officially endorsed by the Democrat party of Schuylkill County.

“I humbly thank the Democratic Party for the endorsement and ask both Republicans and Democrats for their ongoing support,” the judge said. “I pledge to continue to serve my constituents with respect and impartiality, if given the opportunity.”

Raised in Frackville, Hale is a lifelong resident of Schuylkill County.

After graduating from North Schuylkill High School, Penn State University and the Dickinson School of Law, she returned to Schuylkill County in 2001 where she practiced law for 12 years.

During her tenure as an attorney, Hale was named a five-time “Pennsylvania Superlawyer Rising Star” as published in Law and Politics and Philadelphia Magazine.

An active community and civic volunteer, Hale is a member of the North Schuylkill Spartan Nation Foundation; North Schuylkill PTO; St. Joseph’s Parish, Frackville; the Frackville Elks; the Pennsylvania Society; the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Daughters of Erin; Southend Field and Stream, Frackville; the Saint Clair Fish and Game Club; a board member of the Schuylkill County Bar Association; a team member of the Schuylkill County Drug Court; a past board member of the St. Joseph’s Center for Special Learning; a member of the Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania; and the District 10 Magisterial District Judges Association.

She also enjoys promoting confidence in the judiciary with myriad educational outreach activities.

From speaking with Boy Scouts, reading to kindergarten classes and serving as a guest lecturer for Penn State University criminal law students, Hale said she hopes to provide a public understanding of the administration of justice.

She has been enthusiastically welcomed as a guest lecturer, about important topics like texting and driving as well as cyberbullying by students and faculty at Blue Mountain High School, Shenandoah Valley High School, North Schuylkill High School, Saint Clair Middle School, and Mahanoy Area Middle School and Mahanoy Area High School.

Hale’s district court is located at 619 W. Oak St., Frackville, and includes the boroughs of Ashland, Frackville, Gilberton, Girardville, Gordon and Ringtown; Butler, North Union, Ryan and Union townships; and the Altamont precinct of West Mahanoy Township.

Hale said that magisterial district courts have primary jurisdiction over traffic and summary offenses, landlord-tenant matters and civil matters involving claims up to $12,000.

The courts are also the first stop for all misdemeanor and felony cases and magisterial district judges have the responsibility to assess whether there is probable cause for an arrest or search warrant, preside over evidentiary hearings and set bail.
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