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Ashland Holds First Annual Night Out

August 4, 2017, 7:12 pm
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On Friday night, the borough of Ashland came together to celebrate a night out.


The Ashland Community Watch held it's first annual Night Out at the American Legion located at 5th and Centre Street in the borough.

The event was organized to help the families familiarize themselves better with the community's organizations.

Organizations at the event include the members and apparatus from the American Hose Company and Washington Hook and Ladder, law enforcement members and vehicles from the Ashland Police Department and Sheriff's Office, a K-9 demonstration by the West Penn Police Department Chief Brian Johnson and Gunner, Boys Scouts, American Red Cross, and the Ashland Community Watch.

The Ashland Historical Society also had the borough's old jail open for viewing as well as the old borough hall which is being restored.




















































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Dick Yuengling Makes Multi-Million Dollar Donation to City for New Parking Deck

August 5, 2017, 5:49 am
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During a Pottsville Parking Authority Meeting Friday, it was announced that Dick Yuengling, owner of  Yuengling Brewery, would be making a substantial donation for a new parking deck.

Pottsville City Mayor James Muldowney made the announcement that Dick Yuengling would donate up to $2.8 Million for the replacement project of the Mahantongo Parking Deck.

In late 2016, the old parking deck's structure was found to be deteriorating and was deemed unsafe.

During the announcement Friday, Mayor Muldowney stated that donation is the largest in the city's 211 history.

"Our family has been in Pottsville for 188 years. It’s the home of Yuengling, America’s Oldest Brewery. I’m very passionate about preserving our city and its rich history. The current garage that is in need of repair presented my daughters and I with an opportunity to do something that felt right for the entire community. This donation will offer a convenient parking option for local businesses, patrons and visitors. We’re excited to partner with the city, local businesses and the community to make Pottsville a better place to work, live and visit." said Dick Yuengling.

When we asked Yuengling on what he thought about giving the largest donation in the city's history, "I am a big believer in Pottsville’s potential."
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Over 1,000 Homes Without Power Saturday Afternoon

August 5, 2017, 10:23 am
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Over 1,000 Homes are without power in Schuylkill County Saturday afternoon.


According to PPL, the majority of the homes without power are in Union Township and Ringtown.

Also, over 100 homes are without power in the Pottsville/Norwegian Township area.

The estimated time of repair from PPL is 7:30pm Saturday for the Pottsville area.

As of 1:15pm Saturday, no time of repair has been give for the Union Twp./Ringtown area.
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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

August 5, 2017, 1:55 pm
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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


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Municipality: Hegins Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 25
BETWEEN: Newtown AND Hegins
Type of Work: Sweeping
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/07/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO


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Municipality: West Penn Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 309
BETWEEN: PA 895 AND Lehigh County Line
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 08/07/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO


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Municipality: Cass Twp.


ROAD NAME: Valley Road
BETWEEN: Heckshersville AND PA 901
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/07/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO


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Municipality: Union Twp.


ROAD NAME: Aristes Road
BETWEEN: Ringtown AND Columbia County Line
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/07/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: South Manheim


ROAD NAME: Berne Drive
BETWEEN: PA 895 AND PA 443
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/07/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO


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Municipality: Frailey Twp.


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 107 (US 209) AND Exit 112 (PA 25)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 08/05/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/05/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO


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Municipality: West Penn Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 309
BETWEEN: PA 895 AND Lehigh County Line
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 08/07/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO


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Municipality: East Brunswick/ West Penn


ROAD NAME: PA 895
BETWEEN: New Ringgold Borough AND PA 309
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/07/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Upper Mahantango


ROAD NAME: Vista Road
BETWEEN: PA 25 AND Ridge Road
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Suglia's Pizza Announces Final Day in the Schuylkill Mall

August 5, 2017, 2:11 pm
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Suglia's Pizza has announced when they will leave the Schuylkill Mall.


According to the restaurant's Facebook page, the restaurant will close at the Schuylkill Mall on Saturday, August 12th and reopen in a temporary location near Shenandoah.

The temporary location will be located at the Gold Star Plaza near Redner's Market outside Shenandoah on the Gold Star Highway.  The temporary location is expected to open sometime in September.

Owners of the restaurant are working on construction of a permanent home at the former Alfie's Restaurant on Route 61 in Butler Township, near the North Schuylkill High School.  A timeframe for when construction will be complete is not known at this time.

Suglia's Express, Schuylkill Haven, will remain open.

Three more tenants remain in the Schuylkill Mall.
 - Pearl Theatres
 - AT&T
 - Dunhams Sports


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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/05/17

August 5, 2017, 10:22 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/05/17

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Thomas L. Parnell, 80, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, August 5th, at his residence. He fought the good fight but lost the battle to lung cancer.

Thomas was born in Pottsville, on September 7, 1936, a son of the late Edith D. (Coleman) Parnell Cerullo and Thomas Parnell.

He was the husband of Carolyn M. Parnell, whom he married May 26, 1962.

Tom was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class of 1954. He attended Lehigh County Community College and Lafayette University and received a degree in mechanical design technology. He retired from Mack Trucks, Allentown as a sales engineer.He was a member of Grace Evangelical Free Church, Cressona, Pottsville Bridge Club and former member of the Schuylkill County Chorus.

He served in the U.S. Marine Reserve in the 63rd Special Infantry.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, his step father Anthony Cerullo and two infant sons Bryan and Timothy James Parnell.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Mark T. Parnell husband of Jessica, Allentown; daughter Karen L. Pennington wife of Chris, Newark, DE; grandchildren Abigail, Megan, Rachel, Hannah and Amanda; siblings Colleen Becker wife of Patrick, Schuylkill Haven, Anthony J. Cerullo husband of Cindy, Pottsville, Margaret Cintron wife of Nester, Bethel, Allen Cerullo husband of Mary, Fogelsville, Kathleen Frick wife of Michael, Hummelstown, Edna Townsend, Kenhorst, Barbara Musser wife of Ronald, Mount Joy, Diane Coleman, Seltzer and Colleen Walker wife of Bob, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 11am at Grace Evangelical Free Church, Cressona, with Rev. Randy Ott officiating.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:30 am until the time of the service at the Church.

Tom's family request donations to Grace Evangelical Free Church 101 Graeff St Cressona, PA 17929.

Interment will follow the service at the Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery.
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Lowell Robert Koch, 85, of Lewistown Valley, Walker Township, PA, died peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at home and surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Billig) Koch, to whom he was married for 64 years. Born in the Lewistown Valley on December 19, 1931, Lowell was a son of the late Roscoe and Emma (nee Frantz) Koch. He was a 1949 graduate of Tamaqua High School. A successful businessman, he was the founder and president of Koch’s Turkey Farm, which he and his wife established in 1953. He grew the farm of 1,300 turkeys per year to nearly one million per year with distribution across half of the United States. His leadership and impeccable work ethic set the standard for his business, and these standards continue among the second and third generations of the Koch family in operating the business today. He was also the president of the former Gottshall’s Turkey Plant in Birdsboro, PA. He served as former president and current member of the Pennsylvania Poultry Federation and member of the National Turkey Federation. For his success in agribusiness, he was awarded Master Farmer of the Year in 1979.
In addition to his success in agriculture, he served as director of Sky View Memorial Park, director of the former Lakewood Telephone Company, and past chairman of the Pennsylvania National Bank Advisory Board. He previously served as a member of the Schuylkill County Soil and Water Conservation District. Lowell was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Lewistown Valley; Tamaqua F & A Masons #238; and the Schuylkill Country Club.
He sowed happiness and love into every aspect of his life. He never met a stranger, always turned new people into friends, and enjoyed winters in Florida forming lasting relationships. Lowell was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing; his love of wildlife art transformed him into an amateur collector. He also had a love of classic cars, American-made boots, good food, and scotch.
His greatest source of joy was being a devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Barbara Koch of Lewistown Valley; Beth Argall, married to Dave, of Lake Hauto; and Pamela Williams, married to Samuel, of Lewistown Valley; grandchildren, Conor and Logan Hill, Brandon Koch and Jessica Koch Kellner, Arthur and Elizabeth Argall, Laura Stein Carter, Erica Stein Herrera, Brock Stein, and Brooke Williams; and great-grandchildren Deanna Folk and Landon Carter. He is additionally survived by many nieces and nephews. Lowell was preceded in death by his son, Duane Koch, in June 2017, and his three brothers, Albert, Richard, and Orville Koch.
Services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, August 9 in Zion Church, 491 Valley Road, Lewistown Valley, with Pastor James Williams officiating. Entombment in Sky View Memorial Park will follow the services. Call 6-8pm on Tuesday, August 8 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad Street, Tamaqua and 10-11am on Wednesday, August 9 in the church. Memorials in Lowell’s name may be made to Abramson Cancer Center Development, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104—checks made payable to “Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.” Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.

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Arthur G. Tennant, 83, of Walker Township, Tamaqua, PA died on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Bethlehem, PA. He was the husband of Marie (nee McMullen) Tennant to whom he was married 25 years. Born in Coaldale, PA on June 22, 1934, Arthur was a son of the late George and Anna (nee Leiby) Tennant. A 1952 graduate of Tamaqua High School, he also graduated from Stevens Trade School with a degree in engineering. Arthur had served in the Army and retired from the former Mack Truck, Allentown, PA. He was of the protestant faith and was a member of the New England Fire Company, the Six County Fireman’s Association, and the Stevens’ Alumni Association. Arthur is survived by his wife, Marie; sons, Bill Tennant and his companion Maggie Wuts of Wheaton, IL, Larry Tennant and his wife Jie Du of Lansdale, PA, Gene Murphy and his wife Brenda of Burlington, NJ, Jack Murphy and his wife Jackie of Lake Hauto, PA, and Tim Murphy of Tamaqua; daughters, Cheryl Humes and her companion Paul Tannenbaum of Highland Park, NJ and Lisa Folkert and her husband, Craig of West Grove, PA; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Joan Krell of North Beach, MD; 2 nephews; and a niece. He was predeceased by a grandson, P.J. Steigerwalt and a brother, Billie Tennant. Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, August 7 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad Street, Tamaqua with The Rev. Cindy White officiating. Interment with military honors will take place in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, PA after the services. Call 9-11 AM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials in his name may be made to the Hillside SPCA, 51 SPCA Road, Pottsville, PA 1790. Online condolences can be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.

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John E. Kovich , 67, of 404 South Nicholas St., St. Clair, died Thursday at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Pottsville, September 22, 1949, He was a son of the late John and Jean (Rice) Kovich.

He worked as a Knitter at Argo Mill, Schuylkill Haven.

John was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA.

Surviving are a son John E. Kovich Jr. and his wife Nicole of Easton; 1 brother Bernard Kovich of Minersville; 2 grandchildren Kaylee and Darren Kovich.

Divine Liturgy will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday from St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 131 South Morris Street St. Clair, PA 17970 with. Very Rev. Francis Twardzik officiating. Friends may call from 9:00-10:00 AM Tuesday at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 N. Second St. St. Clair. Burial will be in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com

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Mary Catherine “KiKi” Downey RN, BSN, 60, Frackville, passed away peacefully Thursday evening at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Helen A. Brennan Downey. She had been employed as a Registered Nurse for the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville as the supervisor of the emergency room. Later, she worked as the nightshift supervisor for Manor Care Nursing Center, Pottsville.

She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville where she was also a member of the St. Joseph’s Music Ministry and a member of Catholic Daughters of Americas, Court St. Cecelia, Girardville.

She was a 1974 graduate of the former Cardinal Brennan Jr/Sr High School and a 1977 graduate of the Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing, Allentown. She received her BSN from the College of St. Francis Joliet, IL.

KiKi was a devoted nurse and a friend to everyone.

She is survived by her brother Tomo and his wife Deborah Downey, Girardville; nephew Warren Teasley and nieces Mercedes Teasley and Margaretanne Finlan; beloved Godchildren: Bridget Gaughan, Rachel Haley Koscil, Jarrad Welikonich and Caroline Buchanan; Cousins: Margaretanne and her husband Robert Buchanan, Patricia and Mary Eleanor Brennan, Rose Marie Smallwood, John, Michael and Rev. Edmund Brennan, the Gaughan Family, Liz and her husband Lou Welikonich; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from St. Ann’s Church, 49 N. Line St. Frackville with Rev Robert T. Finlan, pastor as the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Fountain Springs. Friends may call at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions, in Mary Catherine’s name, be made to family Medical Visiting Nurses of Mount Carmel at 50 S. Oak Street Mount Carmel, PA 17851.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/06/2017

August 5, 2017, 10:36 pm
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/06/2017

Sunday -  Clouds with Some Sun - High in the Upper 70's
Sunday Night - Cloudy with Showers Overnight - Low in the Lower 60's
Monday - Rain with Storms - High near 70
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 70's
Wednesday - Sunny - High near 80
Thursday - Cloudy- High in the Upper 70's
Friday -  Cloudy- High in the Upper 70's
Saturday - Showers Late - High near 80

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/07/2017

August 7, 2017, 6:49 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/07/2017

Monday - Rain with Storms - High near 70
Monday Night - Isolated Storms Early - Low near 60
Tuesday - Cloudy - High in the Upper 70's
Wednesday - Sunny - High near 80
Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 70's
Friday -  Showers- High in the Upper 70's
Saturday - Scattered Storms - High near 80
Sunday - Showers and Storms - High near 80

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Big Diamond to Use Sunday as Rain Dates for Remainder of Season

August 7, 2017, 6:58 am
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Due to the unprecedented amount of Friday night rainouts this season, promoter Jake Smulley has indicated that the track will utilize Sunday nights as rain dates for the remainder of the 2017 season starting with this week’s events.

With the current season winding down quickly culminating the annual Coal Cracker 72 on Sunday Sept 3rd, the track has decided they needed to do this for the teams and the fans of the speedway.

This Friday night the mighty URC Sprint cars will make another appearance at the track. The URC sprints always put on a good show up in “God’s Country” and this Friday night should be no exception.

Also on hand this Friday night will be the Steel and Metal Services 358 Modifieds along with the Savage 61 Roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group Street Stocks. The Roadrunners will also take part in their rescheduled Pro Shine Challenge races. The U.S.S. Achey Sportsman division will be given the week off unless the Sunday rain date is used (see below).

The Speedway will also present its “Hunt the Giant” night which was previously scheduled last Friday night. The track will have Free Ice Cream (while supplies last) along with Live Music, Free Popcorn, Giveaways and a Kids Victory Lane Contest.

As always, the gates open on Friday night at 5:30pm with warm-ups beginning at 7:30pm. General admission for Friday night’s show is $23.00 and as usual kids under 12 and active military with ID are admitted free.

*Rain date for this show is Sunday August 13th. If the rain date is needed, the URC Sprint cars will not be on the card and the U.S.S. Achey Sportsman Modifieds will be added. Heats will start one half hour earlier on Sunday at 7:00pm.
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Pearl Theatre Announces They Will Remain Open To the End of 2017

August 7, 2017, 6:25 pm
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On Monday, Pearl Theatres in the Schuylkill Mall announced that they will remain open through the end of 2017.


Earlier this year, the new owners gave tenants of the Schuylkill Mall until August/September to move out of the mall.

From the original announcent of the mall closing, the movie theater was one of the tenants that customers have said they would have missed the most.

Owners of the movie theater are still said to be working on a new location after the theater closes at the end of 2017.

Also in the announcement, owners have announce a "Customer Appreciation Day" scheduled on Sunday, August 20th.

All movies will be $5.00 for the day and for every $5.00 spent, you will receive a raffle ticket towards a basket raffle.


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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/08/2017

August 8, 2017, 8:14 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/08/2017

Tuesday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 70's
Tuesday Night - Clear - Low in the Lower 50's
Wednesday - Sunny - High near 80
Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 80's
Friday -  Cloudy with Showers Late- High in the Mid 70's
Saturday - Clouds and Sun with Scattered Storms - High in the Upper 70's
Sunday - Showers and Storms - High near 80
Monday - Clouds and Sun Early with Increasing Clouds - High in the Mid 70's

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Man Wanted For Giving a False ID to Law Enforcement and Hindering Apprehension

August 8, 2017, 9:56 am
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A man is wanted in Schuylkill County on charges of giving false identification to law enforcement and hindering apprehension.
According to Orwigsburg Police, on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 the Orwigsburg Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of 300 Grove Street for a number traffic violations.

The vehicle, which was operated by a juvenile with a valid Pennsylvania learner's permit, was also occupied by five additional people, including the front seat passenger who did not have a valid driver’s license and was wanted on a non-extraditable warrant out of the state of Florida.

Upon attempting to identify the remaining occupants of the vehicle to verify whether or not any had a valid driver's license in order to lawfully accompany the juvenile driver, another male occupant identified himself by providing his name, date of birth, and social security number because he did not possess an identification card.

The information this man provided was later found to be that of his own brother.

Roberto Mehmeti, 37, of New Ringgold,  identified by the investigating officer with the assistance of the Pennsylvania Justice Network, provided this false information to avoid apprehension on an active bench warrant out of Carbon County.

Mehmeti is now facing charges for providing false ID to law enforcement and identity theft. A warrant has been issued for his arrest on these charges as well.

Deanna Leibowitz, who is married to and was seated next to Mehmeti in the vehicle, admitted that she knew Mehmeti provided a false name, date of birth, and social security number; however, made no attempt to reveal his true identity and is therefore facing a single charge of hindering apprehension.

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Susquehanna Trailways to Suspend Scheduled Service Routes

August 8, 2017, 10:16 am
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Last week, Susquehanna Trailways announced they will no longer provide scheduled service routes.


According to the bus service's web site EFFECTIVE 9/1 SUSQUEHANNA TRAILWAYS WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE SCHEDULED SERVICE ROUTES. PLEASE CALL 1-800-692-6314 FOR QUESTIONS. THANK YOU.

WNEP reports that According to the bus company, in the past, Susquehanna Trailways has been able to offer the routes because of state support through an inner-city bus program. Even with the grant this year, the company doesn't have enough money to support the daily bus trips.

The company provides services routes through Schuylkill County daily.


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Thieves Strike Fire Company After Fundraiser

August 8, 2017, 10:52 am
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Over the weekend, thieves hit a fire company in Branch Township just days after their big fundraiser.


According to reports, the Good Intent Fire Company, Llewellyn, near Minersville was broken into some time over the weekend.

Thieves broke into, trashed the place, and stole DVR equipment and money that the department had inside.

The incident happened just days after the fire company raised thousands of dollars during their annual Poker ATV Run this weekend.  Money from the fundraiser was not part of the money stolen.

Anyone with information on the incident should contact police.

A GoFundMe Page has also been created if you would like to donate at https://www.gofundme.com/goodintent

Children in Minersville were also selling lemonade on Tuesday afternoon.  Half of the money they earned will be going to the Good Intent Fire Company.


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Hersheypark Announces Water Coaster and Racing Water Slides for 2018

August 8, 2017, 11:10 am
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At a press conference Tuesday morning, Hersheypark announced that they will be building not one but two new water rides for the 2018 season.


Breakers Edge Water Coaster and Whitecap Racer are both scheduled to debut Memorial Day weekend of 2018.

Breakers Edge Water Coaster will be the world's first HydroMAGNETIC water coaster with flying saucer turns and the 14th coaster at Hersheypark.  The four-person inline raft gives families a bobsled ride feeling as gravity drops and smooth Linear Induction Motors power guests up and down hills and turns. This water coaster has an estimated hourly ride capacity of 600 guests and a ride time of about one minute.



Whitecap Racer will be the world’s longest mat racer and will take guests 70 feet high as they race to the finish in six side-by-side tunnels to the bottom. Each rider speeds through two tight 360-degree loops, while open racing lanes with low separator lanes allow racers to see and hear each other as they challenge each other using a slider timing system.



The new attractions will be located between Shoreline Sprayground attraction and Intercoastal Waterway lazy river.

No rides currently at the park will be removed to make room for the new rides.

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Schuylkill County Police Log for 08/08/17

August 8, 2017, 9:56 pm
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Schuylkill County Police Log for 08/08/17

Man Facing Assault Charges

West Mahanoy Township Police have filed charges as a result of an incident on August 3rd, 2017 at a local motel.

During the course of the incident it was found that William Rodriguez, Mahanoy City, pushed another person to the ground and struck them several times in the head and face.

Rodriguez will have to answer to charges of Simple Assault before Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale, Frackville

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Man Facing DUI/Reckless Driving/Drug Possession Charges

On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 the Orwigsburg Police Department was dispatched to a reckless driving complaint coming into the Borough from the east. 

It was reported that a black Volkswagen was traveling at a high rate of speed and improperly passing motorists as it made its way into the Borough where the operator eventually stopped and confronted a witness. 

It was at this time that OPD arrived and affected a stop on the vehicle. 

The operator of the black Volkswagen was identified as Michael Biondo, 35, of Orwigsburg. 

Biondo was manifestly under the influence of a drug or combination of drugs to the degree which he was incapable of safe vehicle operation. 

Biondo was also found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and had his eight year old son in the vehicle with him. 

Pending the results of Biondo’s chemical test, he will face charges including: DUI, possession of a small amount of marijuana, endangering the welfare of children, and multiple summary traffic violations.


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Man Facing Harassment Charges

On Thursday, July 27, 2017 the Orwigsburg Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of N. Warren Street for a threat report.

Investigation at the scene revealed that Samuel Miller, 28, threatened to physically assault his children’s grandmother when she arrived to take them to an amusement park for the day. 

As a result, Miller has been charged with summary harassment.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/08/17

August 8, 2017, 10:02 pm
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Robert J. "Clutch" Mabry, 69, of Pine Grove, passed away Saturday surrounded by family, friends and hospice caregivers.

Born in Forestville, Oct. 16, 1947, he was a son of the late Paul and Margaret Chernosky Mabry.

He was the husband of Alice "Pinky" McGlaughin Mabry, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

Robert was a graduate of Cass Township High School, Class of 1965, and had been employed by Guilford Mills, Pine Grove, for 45 years.

He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Friedensburg, and also belonged to North End Hose Company, Pine Grove, and Roedersville Gun Club.

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by two sons, Robert J. Mabry, Sr. and companion, Linda, Reading, and Michael Mabry Jr. and wife, Shannon, Pine Grove; a daughter, Allison Englert and husband, John, York Haven; grandchildren, Emily and Matthew Mabry, Bailey Shadle, Michael Mabry Jr., Alex Osborne, Brodie, Camron, Delanie and MaClane Englert, Alexis Downs, and Pfc. Blake and Cole Handling; two great-grandchildren, Dayton and Nash; three sisters, Evelyn Webber, Myerstown, Marlene Harris, Forestville, and Bridget Mabry, Forestville; three brothers, Paul Mabry and wife, Sharon, Pottsville, James Mabry and wife, Cathy, Pine Grove, and Gary Mabry and wife, Denise, Jonestown; nieces and nephews; loyal dog, Bella.

A Celebration of Life funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Friedensburg, with Pastor Peggy Sue Pfeffer officiating. A viewing will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service Thursday at the church. Interment at the church cemetery, St. John's Union, will immediately follow the service. The family requests donations in Robert's memory to St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 86, Friedensburg, PA 17933, or Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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Howard L. "Bud" Renninger, Jr., 77 of W. Main St.,Tremont, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at home. 

Born on July 18, 1940 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Howard Sr. and Lyla Zimmerman Renninger.
He was a 1958 graduate of Pine Grove High School. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Tremont and the Little Run Sportsman Club.
Howard was a self employed truck driver after working for various companies. He was also a coal miner and a Federal Mine Inspector for 5 years.
Preceding him in death was a granddaughter Jill Kroh.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years Judith Fasnacht Renninger; two daughters, Nola Madenford of Tremont, Linda Renninger and companion Ted Donmoyer of Pine Grove; two sons, Scott Renninger, Richard Renninger, both of Tremont; three grandchildren, Casey and wife Michol Kroh of Donaldson, Courtney Madenford and Megan and husband Bryan Strouphauer, both of Tremont; great-grandchildren, Casey, Calleigh and Wyatt Kroh, Lily and Lyla Strouphauer; a brother, Edward Renninger of Pine Grove, a sister, Ellen Jane Machamer of Myerstown.
All services will be at the convenience of the family with Pastor Thomas Degnitz officiating. 

Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 3544 N. Progress Ave. Suite 202 Harrisburg, Pa. 17110 in his memory.
You may send condolences to the family online at our website at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/09/2017

August 9, 2017, 5:42 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/09/2017

Wednesday - Sunny - High near 80
Wednesday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid 50's
Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 80's
Friday -  Cloudy with Showers Late- High in the Mid 70's
Saturday - Clouds and Sun with Scattered Storms - High in the Upper 70's
Sunday - Showers and Storms - High near 80
Monday - Clouds and Sun Early with Increasing Clouds - High in the Mid 70's
Tuesday - Cloudy - High in the Upper 70's

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Schuylkill County Man Injured in Plane Crash Wednesday Morning

August 9, 2017, 5:01 pm
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A Schuylkill County man was injured Wednesday morning when the plane he was piloting crash.


According to reports, Herbert Rose, 60, of Sacramento, Schuylkill County crashed his plane around 9:30am just after take off at the Bendigo Airport near Tower City close to the Dauphin/Schuylkill County line.

Rose was reported to have suffered injuries to his face and was flown to Geisinger in Danville due to possible internal injuries.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation but a medical issue may have been a factor.
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Phone Service Interruption Affecting Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties

August 9, 2017, 6:21 pm
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A major phone outage is reported to be affecting parts of Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties.


According to Schuylkill County Emergency Management, Frontier Communications has a major service disruption due to a cut line..

The Frontier Service Center was unable to provide Schuylkill County 911 Communications Center with the impact to residents within Schuylkill County; however, there are reports that North Union Township is without service.

All customers of Frontier Communications within Schuylkill County, whether traditional land line telephone or voice over internet should be aware of this problem and remain cautions throughout the outage.

Frontier was unable to provide an estimate of the restoration of service.
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