↧
We Want Your Feedback
↧
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/28/2017
Wednesday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 50's
Thursday - Sunny - High in the Mid 80's
Friday - Sunny and Humid - High in the Upper 80's
Saturday - Cloudy with Storms - High in the Upper 70's
Sunday - Morning Showers, then Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 80's
Monday - Sunny - High near 80
Tuesday - Cloudy with Storms Late - High in the Lower 80's
 |
| Sponsored by |
↧
↧
Police Looking for Man Wanted for Assault
A man is wanted by police for an assault earlier this month.
According to Pottsville Police, on Sunday, June 18, 2017 around 4:50pm, a 37 year old Pottsville woman contacted the Police to report that her husband, Braxton Moore, 34, had assaulted her throughout the day at 480 N. Claude A Lord Blvd., the Pottsville Motor Inn in Room 104.
The woman told officers that an argument between the two had led to Moore placing his hand over her throat, causing her to lose consciousness several times. Moore also reportedly struck the victim in the face with his hand, wrapped a sheet around her neck, used a belt to strike her back and legs, and drug her by the hair to the bathroom and began splashing water on her.
Police observed multiple injuries on the woman consistent with the report, which included: a red mark about two inches long on her neck, a bruise on her right check and one directly under her right eye, and a red mark on her eye ball.
Moore had left the area prior to police being notified and was last known to be in the Port Carbon area.
Patrolman Joel Methven prepared a criminal complaint charging Moore with Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Simple Assault, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
The woman told officers that an argument between the two had led to Moore placing his hand over her throat, causing her to lose consciousness several times. Moore also reportedly struck the victim in the face with his hand, wrapped a sheet around her neck, used a belt to strike her back and legs, and drug her by the hair to the bathroom and began splashing water on her.
Police observed multiple injuries on the woman consistent with the report, which included: a red mark about two inches long on her neck, a bruise on her right check and one directly under her right eye, and a red mark on her eye ball.
Moore had left the area prior to police being notified and was last known to be in the Port Carbon area.
Patrolman Joel Methven prepared a criminal complaint charging Moore with Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Simple Assault, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
An arrest warrant was issued for Moore and anyone with information on his current location is asked to call the Pottsville Bureau of Police at 570-628-3792.
 |
| Photo of Braxton Moore / Provided by Pottsville Police |
↧
Mahanoy City Woman Found Guilty of Killing 15 Month Old
In February of 2016, Pietrina C Hoffman, 54, was charged for the death of 15 month old , Navaeh Doyle on January 10th, 2016.
An autopsy showed the child died due to asphyxia by suffocation.
Hoffman was charged by Mahanoy City Police with Criminal Homicide, Aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, recklessly endangering another, persons not to possess firearms, possession of drug paraphernalia, and prohibited weapons.
On Wednesday a jury found Williams guilty on all but the weapons charges.
More information from Day 1 of the trial that began on Tuesday from the Republicah Herald
↧
PA Senate Passes Bill to Advance Legislation that Would Allow Trained School Workers to Carry Guns on School Grounds
SB 383, which was approved by a 28-22 bipartisan vote, would allow school personnel to have access to firearms in school safety zones if school districts establish proper guidelines and they are licensed to carry a concealed firearm and have met certain training requirements in the use and handling of firearms in a program approved by the State Police.
“Time is a critical element when a violent incident occurs in a school. Many schools in rural areas rely on State Police coverage, which means response times can vary. Senate Bill 383 gives trained school personnel the opportunity to serve as first responders,” said Senator White. “If it becomes law, I will sleep better at night knowing our school districts have more tools at their disposal to fight the unspeakable evil that causes a few in our society to seek to harm our children.”
The bill was amended on Tuesday to require individuals to pass a psychological examination before they would be entrusted with possessing a firearm in school. The amendment also improved transparency by requiring school boards to notify the local hospital and students’ families when they give personnel permission to access firearms in school. It also requires school boards to file a comprehensive firearm safety plan with the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the school.
“Taken together, these changes make this a stronger bill and I thank all of my colleagues for their input and support as this process has moved forward,” said Senator White.
The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.
“Since I first introduced this proposal, there has been much discussion about what the measure does and how it relates to current Pennsylvania law,” Senator White said. “To be clear, this bill is not about the Second Amendment. It’s about permitting the 500 school districts of this Commonwealth to have greater choices when it comes to protecting our most precious resource – our children.”
Senator White said the measure was proposed to him by Mark Zilinskas, a mathematics teacher with the Indiana Area School District, following a stabbing in the nearby Franklin Regional School District in April 2014.
↧
↧
Police Investigating Theft of Tools and Equipment from Garage
Police say the theft occurred on Monday, 06/26/17, between the hours of 9:00am and 8:00pm at 10 Main Street in Gilberton.
Police are already investigating several leads but they are asking for anyone with information on the theft to call the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks at Frackville at (570) 874-5300.
↧
Minersville Softball Makes ESPN's Top Ten List
On June 15th, 2017, Minersville Girls softball played in the PIAA Class AA Championship and defeated South Side 4-1.
We found out Wednesday that ESPN was also watching and a diving catch by #21 Emily Graeff, of Minersville was included in their Top 10 Plays in Women's Sports from the past week.
Video from ESPN
↧
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/29/2017
Thursday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Lower 60's
Friday - Sunny and Humid, Showers and Storms in the Afternoon - High in the Upper 80's
Saturday - Cloudy with Storms - High in the Upper 70's
Sunday - Morning Showers, then Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 80's
Monday - Sunny - High near 80
Tuesday - Cloudy with Storms Late - High in the Lower 80's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 80
|
| Sponsored by |
↧
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Granted Permits
The Pennsylvania Department of Health today granted 27 dispensary permits for medical marijuana dispensaries.
The permittees will now have six months in which to become operational, before they can begin dispensing medical marijuana.
“This has been a highly competitive process and the department received hundreds of quality applications,” said John Collins, Director of the Office of Medical Marijuana. “Once this program is fully operational, patients with serious medical conditions will have locations throughout the commonwealth where they can purchase medication to help in their treatment. We remain on track to provide medication to patients in 2018.”
There will be a total of 52 dispensaries located throughout the commonwealth. Each of the 27 dispensary permit holders is eligible to open a total of three locations. Some dispensary permit holders have opted not to open all eligible locations at this time. A complete list of locations is available on the Department of Health website at www.health.pa.gov .
Out of the 27 permits issued 4 were in Northeast PA or Berks County, those issued were:
Berks County - SMPB Retail, LLC
“This has been a highly competitive process and the department received hundreds of quality applications,” said John Collins, Director of the Office of Medical Marijuana. “Once this program is fully operational, patients with serious medical conditions will have locations throughout the commonwealth where they can purchase medication to help in their treatment. We remain on track to provide medication to patients in 2018.”
There will be a total of 52 dispensaries located throughout the commonwealth. Each of the 27 dispensary permit holders is eligible to open a total of three locations. Some dispensary permit holders have opted not to open all eligible locations at this time. A complete list of locations is available on the Department of Health website at www.health.pa.gov .
Out of the 27 permits issued 4 were in Northeast PA or Berks County, those issued were:
Berks County - SMPB Retail, LLC
------------------------------------
Lehigh County - Mission Pennsylvania II, LLC
Lehigh County - Mission Pennsylvania II, LLC
------------------------------------
Lackawanna County - Columbia Care Pennsylvania, LLC
------------------------------------
Luzerne County - Justice Grown Pennsylvania, LLC
------------------------------------
Individual dispensary locations, score cards for all dispensary applicants and redacted applications for the 27 dispensary permit holders are available on the Medical Marijuana section on the Department of Health website at www.health.pa.gov. Redacted applications for all grower/processors are also available on the website.
The Office of Medical Marijuana received 457 applications: 177 for growers and processors; and 280 for dispensaries.
The Medical Marijuana Act was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf on April 17, 2016. Since that time, the department has:
Completed the Safe Harbor temporary guidelines and Safe Harbor Letter application process, as well as approved 273 applications;
Completed temporary regulations for growers/processors, dispensaries, laboratories and physicians which have been published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin;
Granted 12 grower/processor permits and 27 dispensary permits;
Developed the Medical Marijuana Physician Workgroup;
Selected the woman-owned company MJ Freeway to implement seed-to-sale electronic tracking system.
The Medical Marijuana Act became effective on May 17, 2016, and is expected to be fully implemented in early 2018. The Medical Marijuana Program will offer medical marijuana to patients who are residents of Pennsylvania and under a practitioner’s care for the treatment of a serious medical condition as defined by Act 16.
Questions about the Medical Marijuana Program can be emailed to RA-DHMedMarijuana@pa.gov. Information is also available on the Department of Health website at www.health.pa.gov or by following us on Facebook and Twitter.
↧
↧
Officials Urge Citizens to Call 911 for Emergencies Only After Erroneous Message from Cable Provider
According to Schuylkill County Emergency Management, Service Electric has been having some service issues in Northern Schuylkill County Thursday afternoon. SCEMS is saying the cable provider sent a erroneous message informing it's customers to call 911 for outage information or updates.
SCEMS is stressing to county citizens to contact 911 for emergencies only.
Attempts to contact Service Electric have been unsuccessful.
↧
Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/29/2017
Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/29/2017
Man Arrested Following a Disturbance
On June 26th, 2017 West Mahanoy Township Police were dispatched to a residence in Shenandoah Heights for a report of a domestic disturbance.
Investigation into this disturbance revealed that the disturbance did turn physical with the actor placing his hands around the neck of the victim.
This did produce redness and markings.
As a result of the incident, Jeremy Cammarn, Shenandoah, was taken into custody and charged with Simple Assault and Strangulation. Cammarn was arraigned by on-call MDJ Ferrier and committed to the Schuylkill County Prison, unable to post bail.
Cammarn will have to answer to these charges before Magisterial District Judge Kilker, Shenandoah.
----------------------------------------------------------
On June 26th, 2017 West Mahanoy Township Police were dispatched to a residence in Shenandoah Heights for a report of a domestic disturbance.
Investigation into this disturbance revealed that the disturbance did turn physical with the actor placing his hands around the neck of the victim.
This did produce redness and markings.
As a result of the incident, Jeremy Cammarn, Shenandoah, was taken into custody and charged with Simple Assault and Strangulation. Cammarn was arraigned by on-call MDJ Ferrier and committed to the Schuylkill County Prison, unable to post bail.
Cammarn will have to answer to these charges before Magisterial District Judge Kilker, Shenandoah.
----------------------------------------------------------
|
| Sponsored by |
↧
Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled
Municipality: Rush / Delano
ROAD NAME: Horse Farm Road
BETWEEN: PA 54 AND PA 309
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 07/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: Girardville Borough
ROAD NAME: Main Street
BETWEEN: PA 54 (Centre Street) AND 2nd Street
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: 24hours
RESTRICTION: Road will be closed and detoured while crews replace the deck
and
perform other repairs on the bridge over Mahanoy Creek. Traffic will be
detoured on PA 54 (Centre Street) and Slate Run Road. Please use caution
driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 07/05/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: Eldred Twp.
ROAD NAME: PA 125
BETWEEN: Hegins AND Pitman
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 07/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: Tamaqua Boro.
ROAD NAME: PA 309
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 54
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 07/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: West Brunswick Township
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: PA 895 AND Interstate 78
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Northbound lane restriction from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Southbound lane restriction from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
START DATE: 07/06/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/06/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: East Brunswick
ROAD NAME: Red Dale Road
BETWEEN: Brick Hill Road AND PA 895
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 07/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: Washington/Wayne/Pine Grove
ROAD NAME: Sweet Arrow Lake Road
BETWEEN: Pine Grove AND Friedensburg
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 07/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 6:00 AM To 6:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
ROAD NAME: Horse Farm Road
BETWEEN: PA 54 AND PA 309
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 07/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: Girardville Borough
ROAD NAME: Main Street
BETWEEN: PA 54 (Centre Street) AND 2nd Street
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: 24hours
RESTRICTION: Road will be closed and detoured while crews replace the deck
and
perform other repairs on the bridge over Mahanoy Creek. Traffic will be
detoured on PA 54 (Centre Street) and Slate Run Road. Please use caution
driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 07/05/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: Eldred Twp.
ROAD NAME: PA 125
BETWEEN: Hegins AND Pitman
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 07/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: Tamaqua Boro.
ROAD NAME: PA 309
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 54
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 07/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: West Brunswick Township
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: PA 895 AND Interstate 78
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Northbound lane restriction from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Southbound lane restriction from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
START DATE: 07/06/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/06/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: East Brunswick
ROAD NAME: Red Dale Road
BETWEEN: Brick Hill Road AND PA 895
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 07/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
----------------------------------------------
Municipality: Washington/Wayne/Pine Grove
ROAD NAME: Sweet Arrow Lake Road
BETWEEN: Pine Grove AND Friedensburg
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 07/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 07/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 6:00 AM To 6:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
↧
Concrete Repairs to Start Next Week on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County
Beginning July 9, and lasting approximately eight weeks, motorists can expect single lane conditions from 7 PM on Sundays through 12 PM on Thursdays on I-81 north between the Lebanon County line and Exit 104 (PA 125) in Pine Grove and Tremont townships. These restrictions will allow crews to safely repair sections of recently placed concrete that developed premature cracks.
“Restricting a lane again on I-81 north is unfortunate,” District Executive Michael W. Rebert said. “But we need to ensure the concrete is repaired immediately, and we apologize for the inconvenience to the motoring public.”
The cracks started forming this past winter on the newly rehabilitated section of I-81 north. Engineers believe the cracks formed due to unanticipated rigidity of the shoulders, creating a clamping effect that placed a high amount of stress on the concrete travel lanes during freeze cycles.
Work began in June 2015 to improve this section of I-81 north and south, and was originally scheduled to be complete this past spring. The project includes placing an unbonded concrete overlay, interchange improvements at Exits 100 (PA 443) and 104 (PA 125), guiderail updates, signage updates, new pavement markings, brush/tree cutting, and other miscellaneous construction.
Unbonded concrete overlay is a roadway resurfacing process in which a new layer of concrete is poured over an existing layer of pavement with an interlayer between them to break the bond between the two layers. The interlayer allows the layers to expand and contract independently of each other.
Hi-Way Paving, Inc. of Hilliard, OH is the general contractor on the project.
↧
↧
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/30/2017
Friday Night - Cloudy, Warm, and Muggy - Low in the Upper 60's
Saturday - Cloudy with Storms, Some Storms May Be Severe - High in the Upper 70's
Sunday - Morning Showers, then Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 80's
Monday - Sunny - High near 80
Tuesday - Cloudy with Storms Late - High in the Lower 80's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 80
Thursday - Cloudy, Storms Late - High in the Lower 80's
|
| Sponsored by |
↧
Pottsville Fireworks Postponed Until Rain Date
The City of Pottsville announced early Friday that the scheduled 4th of July Fireworks for Saturday, July 1st have been rescheduled to Sunday, July 2nd, 2017.
Weather forecasts are reporting rain and severe thunderstorms for Saturday afternoon and evening.
The postponement includes the entertainment scheduled at the Union Station.
↧
Emergency Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire Friday Evening
Around 8:30pm, fire crews were called to Julian's Tavern, in Mount Carbon, located at 874 Centre Street, near Pottsville for a working structure fire.
The fire was reportedly upgraded to a 2nd alarm after crews arrived on scene.
Stay tuned for more information when it's available.
↧
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/30/17
-------------------------------------------------------
Doris F. Lonergan, age 89, of Pottsville, PA passed away Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network, East in Pottsville. Born in Pottsville, PA on March 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Beresky) Yost. Doris was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School, Class of 1945. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Pottsville and the former Catholic War Vets in Pottsville. She was the last member of her immediate family, being preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 54 years, Edward M. "Moe" Lonergan on December 15, 2008, a son Edward G. Lonergan, and 2 brothers: Edward and Phillip Yost. Doris is survived by 3 daughters: Debra Ann Lonergan, North Wales, PA, Eileen Marie Edling and her husband David, Boyertown, PA, and Lisa Mullin and her husband Dean, Pottsville, PA; a son Mark J. Lonergan, Lake Wynonah, PA; 6 grandchildren: Liza, Edward, Christie, Emily, Reiley, and Brendan; and nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Pottsville at 11AM on Monday, July 3rd, 2017. Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday morning from 10-11AM at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be held in the Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Pottsville. The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home 208 Pike St. Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
-------------------------------------------------------
Michelle L. Ohl, 39 years of age of North Columbia Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem with her family by her side. Michelle had fought a courageous battle against cancer.
Born Sunday, January 29, 1978 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harry L. Ohl and Marlene (Miller) Ohl of Owl Creek Road Tamaqua. She is also survived by her brother, Jeff and his wife Amy; her nephew Colton who deeply loved his aunt "Shelly", and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends also survive her.
A 1996 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Michelle attended L.C.C.C. and then matriculated to Bloomsburg University graduating with a B.S. in Sociology & Criminology. She worked for Access Services as a T.S.S. counselor in their Weissport Center.
Michelle, enjoyed traveling and trips to the beach. She was a member of the Tamaqua Pool League, and adored all animals, especially her dog Patches, and cat, Gus.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
The family will receive friends on July 5 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00P.M. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Memorials in her honor may be sent to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17970; or St. Luke's Hospice House , 2455 Black River Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18015.
-------------------------------------------------------
Born May 14, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Alberta (Bercher) Weber.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Pottsville. He was also a member of Seltzer and Big Hill Gun Club.
Francis retired from Allied Chemical as a machine operator.
He enjoyed trap shooting, hunting, fishing, and trips to the cabin. He loved spending time with all his grandchildren.
He proudly served his country, in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia A. (Caldas) Bercher (2013).
He is survived by his son, Joseph F. Bercher; daughters, Donna M. Bercher and Lisa M, Bercher; grandchildren, Vanessa Bercher, Carissa Bercher, Jake McClure, and Justin McClure; great grandson, Luke Bercher.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11AM on Friday, July 7, 2017 at St. John the Baptist RC Church, 913 Mahantongo St, Pottsville, Rev. David Loeper, officiating. Family and friends may call Thursday evening 6:00PM til 8:00PM and Friday morning 9:30AM-10:30AM at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville. Interment will follow with Military Honors in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Pottsville.
Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Bercher family.
-------------------------------------------------------
Joan M. Ferree, 62, of Tremont, passed away Thursday morning. Following Joan's wishes services will be private.
Joan M. Ferree, 62, of Tremont, passed away Thursday morning. Following Joan's wishes services will be private.
-------------------------------------------------------
 |
Sponsored by |
↧
↧
Police Investigating a Hit and Run
Police say on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at approximately 8:50 p.m. the Orwigsburg Police Department was dispatched to the 400 block of Ridge Road for a hit and run that just occurred.
Witnesses at the scene stated that an older model maroon regular cab Ford F-150, possibly a Lariat with a gold stripe, was traveling west on Ridge Road when it was seen driving through the yard at 415 Ridge Road and subsequently ran over the mailbox belonging to 420 Ridge Road.
The vehicle continued westbound where it nearly struck a Borough resident who was in the process of backing out of his driveway at 555 Ridge Road.
Orwigsburg Police were unable to locate the vehicle, which is believed to have passenger side damage.
Orwigsburg Police were unable to locate the vehicle, which is believed to have passenger side damage.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Orwigsburg Police Department at (570) 366-3101.
↧
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/01/2017
**Hazardous Weather Outlook from the NWS issued for Saturday
Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds 60 mph or greater and large hail exceeding 1 inch in diameter are possible during the afternoon and evening.
Saturday Night - Cloudy with Lingering Storms - Low in the Lower 60's
Sunday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 80's
Monday - Cloudy with Storms - High in the Mid 80's
Tuesday - Showers Early then Sunny - High in the Lower 80's
Wednesday - Clouds and Suns with Storms - High near 80
Thursday - Cloudy, Storms Late - High in the Lower 80's
Friday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 80's
|
| Sponsored by |
↧
Police Investigating Thefts
The first, which occurred in the 3000 block of Ridgeview Drive, occurred as unknown person(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and removed approximately $50 in cash and an additional $10 in loose change.
The second, which occurred in the 1000 block of Ridgeview Drive, occurred as unknown person(s) removed a “for sale by owner” sign from the front lawn of a residence. Two additional “for sale by owner” signs were removed from the lower entrance to the Ridgeview Development.
Anyone with information regarding the aforementioned thefts is urged to contact the Orwigsburg Police Department at (570) 366-3101.
↧