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"Prelude to the Coalcracker” Headlines Big Diamond Speedway This Week

August 23, 2017, 5:04 am
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As the season winds down at the Big Diamond Speedway, the “Money” races start to pick up.

Last Sunday it was the “Fayash Memorial” race for the Sportsman with Matt Stangle picking up the win. This Friday August 25 at the speedway it will be the annual “Prelude to the Coalcracker” feature for 358 Modifieds. Of course both of these races lead up to the biggest weekend of the year on Friday 9/1 and Sunday 9/3 when the speedway presents the annual “Coalcracker” weekend.

But first things first, this Friday is the Prelude to the Coalcracker. The mighty Steel and Metal Service Center 358 modifieds will compete in a 40 lap feature paying a cool $4,600 to the winner. Despite the weather issues that have seemed to target the speedway this year, the modified action has been superb each and every week. Point’s leader Craig Von Dohren leads the way and has been super fast each and every week. Behind Von Dohren you have a lot of hungry veterans looking to grab a share of the big money. Drivers such as Jeff Strunk and Ryan Godown each with one win this season are ready to get after it along with wily veterans Rick Laubach, Billy Pauch Jr and Duane Howard. Those three drivers have been shut out of the winner’s circle so far this season and would like nothing better than to grab a win going into the Coalcracker race weekend.

Two-time winner Brett Kressley will be looking to add to his win totals along with track regulars Shawn Fitzpatrick, Kevin Beach Jr, Scott Albert, Jared Umbenhaurer just to name few. The always fast Ryan Watt will also be making a trip to the speedway this Friday to try and get his new car dialed in for the following weekend. Also hearing that the “Handler” Doug Manmiller will also be making an appearance at the speedway this Friday driving for the injured Kyle Borror in the #B4.

The 358 Modifieds will also be taking part in a series of challenge races this Friday.

*This Friday’s show will be an OPEN DRAW for the Modifieds. All Modifieds will receive 100 show-up points.

While the modifieds will take center stage on Friday. The U.S.S. Achey Sportsman along with the Savage 61 Road Runners and the No Sweat Service Group Street Stocks will also take to the track on Friday. Each of these divisions has provided great racing action this year and will looking to do the same for the balance of the season.

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 $22.00, Senior admission is $20.00 and as usual kids under 12 and active military with ID are admitted free.

The track has deemed this Friday night as a “PURPLE OUT” night. Please wear your Purple!!

*Rain date for this show is Sunday August 27th. Heats will start one half hour earlier on Sunday at 7:00pm.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/23/2017

August 23, 2017, 8:08 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/23/2017

Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 70's
Wednesday Night - Clear - Low near 50
Thursday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Friday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Saturday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's

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Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #1

August 23, 2017, 9:14 am
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Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #1

Schedule for games played on 08/25/17

Blue Mountain @ Muhlenberg

Schuylkill Haven @ Jim Thorpe

Lehighton @ Fleetwood

Mahanoy Area @ Towanda

Fairfield @ Marian Catholic

Tamaqua @ Minersville

Hamburg Area @ Nativity BVM

North Schuylkill @ Shenandoah Valley

Panther Valley @ Col-Mont Vo Tech

Pine Grove @ Halifax

Wyomissing @ Pottsville

Tri-Valley @ Newport

Upper Dauphin @ Williams Valley
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Heritage Day to Be Celebrated in Shenandoah This Saturday

August 23, 2017, 11:45 am
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Shenandoah will celebrate it's annual Heritage Day this Saturday.


The parade kicks off the event at 10:00am with the festival also starting on Main Street.  Former writer from the Republican Herald, John Usalis has been chosen as this year's Grand Marshal.

On hand will be ethnic and American food crafters with music all day, including Welcome, Invocation, National Anthem by Shaina Graff, Perseverance Jazz band, Lester Hirsh and Kathleen Radspinner, Leilani Chesonis, and Tool Shed Jack Acoustics.

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Police Raising Awareness for Safe Travel During First Days of School

August 23, 2017, 11:47 am
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Most area schools start the 2017-2018 school year on Monday August 28th and to help raise awareness for safe travel of all students in the city of Pottsville the Pottsville Bureau of Police will be conducting extra mobile and foot patrols during the first days of school. 


Mayor James T. Muldowney and the police department will once again be utilizing a program they have named “Safe School Start.”  

During the first days of school uniformed officers’ independent of regular patrol duties, will participate in specialized patrols concentrating on highlighting public awareness and enforcement of existing PA Vehicle Code restrictions with particular emphasis being placed on school travel safety issues such as school zone safe speeds, distracted driving, and duties at a school bus.   Officers will also be focusing on promoting safe pedestrian travel practices by students.  

Chief Wojciechowsky and the Pottsville Bureau of Police ask everyone to cooperate in creating the absolute safest environment for our students by employing extra caution and vigilant safety practices on a regular basis throughout not only the first week of school but the entire school year. 
  • Leave Early
  • Always be alert
  • Look out for all children as if they are your own
  • Please remind another person to do the same.  

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Red Cross Issues 10 Ways to Help Keep Kids Safe as They Head Back to School

August 23, 2017, 11:58 am
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School will be back in session soon and the American Red Cross has steps everyone can follow to help make the trip back to the classroom a safe one.
Safety should be the top priority for all students, especially younger children and those heading to school for the first time. Whether riding, biking or walking to school, the Red Cross wants everyone to arrive and then return home safely.
TOP TEN SAFETY TIPS

If children ride a bus to school, they should plan to get to their bus stop early and stand back from the curb while waiting for the bus to arrive. Other safety steps include:
  1. Wait to board the bus until it has come to a complete stop and the driver or attendant has signaled to get on.
  2. Tell children they should only board their bus - never an alternate one.
  3. Always stay in clear view of the bus driver and never walk behind the bus.
  4. Cross the street at the corner, obey traffic signals and stay in the crosswalk.
  5. Never dart out into the street, or cross between parked cars.
  6. Younger children should use car seats or booster seats until the lap-shoulder belt fits properly (typically for children ages 8-12 and over 4’9”) and ride in the back seat until they are at least 13 years old.
  7. If a teenager is driving to school, parents should mandate that he or she use seat belts. Drivers should not use their cell phone to text or make calls, and should avoid eating or drinking while driving.
  8. Some students ride their bike to school. They should always wear a helmet and ride on the right in the same direction as the traffic is going.
  9. When students are walking to school, they should only cross the street at an intersection. If possible, use a route with crossing guards.
  10. Parents should walk young children to school, along with children taking new routes or attending new schools, at least for the first week to ensure they know how to get there safely. Arrange for the kids to walk to school with a friend or classmate.
WHAT DRIVERS SHOULD KNOW

Drivers should know what the yellow and red bus signals mean and be aware that children are out walking or biking to school and slow down - especially in residential areas and school zones. Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is getting ready to stop and motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign indicate the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off. Drivers in both directions must stop their vehicles and wait until the lights go off, the stop sign is back in place and the bus is moving before they can start driving again.

Parents should also make sure the child knows their phone number, address, how to get in touch with their parents at work, how to get in touch with another trusted adult and how to dial 9-1-1. They should also teach children not to talk to strangers or accept rides from someone they don’t know.
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ABA Parade Cancelled for This Year

August 23, 2017, 7:15 pm
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Organizers for the Ashland Boys' Association (ABA) Parade announced Wednesday that the annual Labor Day weekend tradition was cancelled for 2017.


Organizers report that the event was cancelled by the borough on Wednesday due to the lack of police to cover the event.

This will mark the second year in a row that the event was scheduled then cancelled.  The event was scheduled to take place Saturday, September 2nd, at 6:00pm.

Those involved with the parade thanked everyone who supported them.
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Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Thursday in Schuylkill County

August 24, 2017, 5:58 am
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(08/24/17) The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a prescribed burn in Western Schuylkill County for Thursday.
The burn will take place along Route 209 between Tremont and Newtown in Reilly Township.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/24/2017

August 24, 2017, 10:51 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/24/2017

Thursday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Thursday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Lower 50's
Friday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Saturday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 70's

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Man Seriously Injured in Crash Thursday Morning on Interstate 81

August 24, 2017, 7:31 pm
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A man was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 81 Thursday morning in Schuylkill County.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, around 5:40am on Thursday, a crash occurred on Interstate 81 in the Southbound lanes near milemarker 110.

Police say a vehicle driven by Peter Kulik III, 33, of Kulpmont crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer driven by David Tucker, 34, of Edwardsville.

Kulik's vehicle wedged underneath the tractor trailer as it traveled and eventually stopped on the side of the road.

Kulik's vehicle was reported to be severely damaged but he was able to climb out of the crushed vehicle.

Tucker was uninjured in the crash but Kulik was taken to the hospital via Tremont Ambulance for serious injuries.  He was not reported to have been wearing a seat belt.

The tractor trailer was not severely damaged but was towed from the scene.

Assisting at the scene was the Tremont Fire Company.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/24/17

August 24, 2017, 8:31 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/24/17

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Anna Dzaba, 84, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, August 20th, at her residence.

Anna was born in Mahanoy City, PA on November 3, 1932, a daughter of the late John Dzaba and Anastasia (Hamersky) Trojchak - Dzaba.

She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.

During her lifetime Anna had worked as a Nurse.

She was the last of her family and is preceded in death by Brothers Stephen, Michael, Frank, and John Trojchak, and Sisters Mary Trojchak, and Josephine Yacabonis.

Office of Christian Burial and Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City, at 10 AM on Monday, August 28th, with Rev. James Carroll officiating.

Friends may call Monday August 28th 9AM at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church.

Interment will follow in St. Mary's Byzantine Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.

Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.
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Ruth M. Brosius, 93, of Klingerstown, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Green Valley Skilled Nursing Center, Pitman.

Ruth was born in Hunter Station, on July 2, 1924, a daughter of the late Lydia Alice (Rebuck) and Daniel Oscar Reed.

She had worked as a trimmer at the Millersburg shirt factory and later worked as a packer at the former Quaker State Farms in Klingerstown.

She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church Klingerstown.

She enjoyed quilting, putting together jig saw puzzles, word search puzzles, hunting trips to Wyoming, traveling in a RV to various locations, camping and baby-sitting her grandchildren.

She was the widow of Leon L. Brosius who passed away on April 13, 2004.

Ruth is survived by two daughters, Joyce A., wife of Kenneth Hain, of Dornsife; Connie L., wife of Bradley Williard, of Harrisburg; a brother, Clair Reed, of Dalmatia; four grandchildren, Kelly Klinger and her husband Michael, Tammy Bonawitz and her husband Rodney, Brett Williard and Julie Williard. 6 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson Chad K. Hain, two brothers Paul and Bruce Reed, two sisters Anna Long and Josephine Stepp and and infant brother Guy.

Viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 10-11 AM at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, with the funeral service following at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jonathan Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Lutheran Church Klingerstown, PA 17941.

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Carol L. Sterner , 75, of 620 Valley Road, Pottsville, died Tuesday August 22, 2017 at her daughter Jane's residence, Heckscherville.

Born in Catawissa, September 22, 1941, She was a daughter of the late Marvin and Louise (Ash) Keefer.

She graduated in1959 from Pottsville Area High School.

Carol was active in the Heckscherville Fire Company for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Sterner in1971 and companion Daniel Schaeffer in 2012.

Surviving are daughter Jane Sunday and her husband Brad of Heckscherville.

A celebration of life Service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to the Hillside SPCA PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
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Dorothy J. Hoffman, 88, of Deturksville Rd., Pine Grove, peacefully passed from earthly life to Heavenly life, with her faithful son, Rick, holding her hand on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at home.
Born on May 27, 1929 in Deturksville, she was a daughter of the late Walter S. Sr. and Clara A. Berger Wolfe.

She attended the Centennial School in Deturksville and was a faithful member of the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove.
Dorothy enjoyed walking, working outdoors, and keeping her home. She was eager to lend a helping hand to others, was hospitable, and faithful in visiting the sick and the elderly. Her family was honored to reciprocate the loving care she had given them, especially during her final months. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Richard A. Hoffman, Sr.; two sons, Terry Hoffman and Randall Hoffman; two brothers, Ray S. Wolfe and Walter S. Wolfe, Jr.; a sister, Esther Kutz.
Surviving are her son Richard Hoffman, Jr., with whom she lived; a daughter, Darlene and husband Steven Noll of Pine Grove: 7 grandchildren: Jason and wife Sandy (Klinedinst) Noll, Miriam and husband Wayne Jones, Anna and husband Randy Martin, Loretta and husband Kerry Hoffman, Jeremiah and wife Rachel (Roop) Noll, Jamie and husband William White, Kelly Hoffman; 16 great grandchildren: Tyler, Austin, Sage, Cody, Tierzah, Victoria, Brandon and Nicole Noll; Tiffany and Taylor Jones, Erin, Emily and Elijah Hoffman, Aliyah Musser, Madison and Caleb Lozada; a brother, Kenneth Wolfe, Sr. and a sister Mae Aungst, both of Pine Grove.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.at the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, 347 Sweet Arrow Lake Rd, Pine Grove with Pastor Glenn Martin, Pastor Richard Hoffman and Deacon Kirk Wolfe officiating. There will be a viewing on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at the Church. Interment will follow in the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery.
You may send condolences to the family online at our website www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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Samuel "Sam" Schlauch, 82, of Ringtown, passed away late Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017.

Sam was born in Nuremberg, on December 7, 1934, a son of the late Mabel (Bankes) and Richard Schlauch.

He attended Nuremberg High School and was a retired mechanic having been employed by the Blaschak Coal Company.

Sam was an avid hunter and a former sportsman race car driver, racing locally at Big Diamond, Grandview Raceway and Anthracite Raceway.

He was preceded in death by a son, Samuel, Jr. 1957; and by brothers Richard, and Alvin, along with a grandson Justin.

He is survived by his wife, Edna (Coates) Schlauch and would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in November of this year.

Sam is also survived by his children, Debra Schlauch, of Ringtown; Wendy, wife of Jim Greising, of Ringtown; and Lauri Ann Schlauch, and her wife, Dawn of Seattle; Rick Schlauch, and his wife Gloria, of Ringtown and James "Wally" Schlauch, of Ringtown.

He is also survived by two sisters and a brother, Ruth Hauck, of Nuremberg, Nancy Broyles, of Tennessee and Donald Schlauch, of Mountain Grove. 17 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandson along with nieces and nephews, survive.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown, at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 29th, 2017.

Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 PM and again on Tuesday morning from 10-11 AM prior to the service.

Sam will be laid to rest at the Nuremberg Cemetery following the service.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/25/2017

August 25, 2017, 4:23 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/25/2017

Friday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Friday Night - Cloudy - Low near 50
Saturday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 70's
Thursday - Sunny - High near 70

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Parking Restrictions Announced for Shenandoah on Saturday

August 25, 2017, 3:40 pm
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The Shenandoah Borough Police have announced parking restrictions for Saturday's Heritage Day.


Parking restrictions for Heritage Day, Saturday August 26, 2017: There will be no parking from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the following locations:
-North Main St from Centre to Washington St
-200 block N Jardin St from Washington to Penn Sts
-Unit block N White St
There is also no parking on N Jardin St from Centre to Coal Sts from 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM. (This area will be used for the parade line-up)
Additionally, North Main St will be closed to traffic from Centre to Washington Sts from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
-Detour traffic traveling north on Main St will be: Main to East Centre; East Centre to North White; North White to East Washington; East Washington back to Main St.
-Detour traffic traveling south on Main St will be: Main St to West Washington ; West Washington to North Jardin; North Jardin to West Centre; West Centre to back to Main St.
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Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #1

August 25, 2017, 6:20 pm
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Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #1

Scores for games played on 08/25/17

Muhlenberg - 31
Blue Mountain - 14

Jim Thorpe - 19
Schuylkill Haven - 7

Lehighton - 43
Fleetwood - 6

Towanda - 28
Mahanoy Area - 21

Marian Catholic - 19
Fairfield - 13

Tamaqua - 42
Minersville - 0

Nativity BVM - 14
Hamburg Area - 7

North Schuylkill - 41
Shenandoah Valley - 0

Panther Valley
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Northern Lebanon - 32
Pine Grove - 7

Wyomissing - 14
Pottsville - 7

Tri-Valley - 48
Line Mountain - 14

Williams Valley - 45
Upper Dauphin - 7
Tri-Valley vs. Newport

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/26/2017

August 26, 2017, 5:18 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/26/2017

Saturday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Saturday Night - Clear - Low near 50
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 70's
Thursday - Sunny - High near 70
Friday - Sunny - High in the Low 70's

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Schuylkill County High School Football Photos: Week #1 - Line Mountain @ Tri-Valley

August 26, 2017, 4:27 pm
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Photos from the High School Football Game when Line Mountain visited Tri-Valley on 08/25/2017.
Tri-Valley defeated Line Mountain 48-14.

Photos by Skook News Photographer Jimmie Lu Smallwood.






















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American Heart Association Awards Both Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Hospitals

August 26, 2017, 4:37 pm
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Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street and Lehigh Valley Hospital S. Jackson Street have again received the Get With The Guidelines®-(GWTG) Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. 

It is the eighth consecutive year that the American Heart Association has recognized the hospitals for achieving such status.

Specifically, the GWTG award recognizes the hospitals for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation’s secondary prevention guidelines for patients with heart failure.

Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure is a quality improvement program that helps hospital teams follow the most up-to-date, research-based standards with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing hospital readmissions for heart failure patients. Launched in 2005, numerous published studies have demonstrated the program’s success in achieving patient outcome improvements, including reductions in 30-day readmissions.
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure patients. These measures include evaluation of the patient, proper use of medications and aggressive risk-reduction therapies, such as ACE inhibitors/ARBs, beta-blockers, diuretics, anticoagulants, and other appropriate therapies. Before patients are discharged, they also receive education on managing their heart failure and overall health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions.

“We are very proud of this program and what it means for patients,” says Cathy Sophy, RN, Administrative Director of Quality. “LVH–Schuylkill is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our heart failure patients. Implementing the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure program helps us to accomplish this goal by tracking and measuring our

Both hospitals also received the association’s Target: Heart FailureSM Honor Roll. Target: Heart Failure is an initiative that provides hospitals with educational tools, prevention programs and treatment guidelines designed to reduce the risk of heart failure patients ending up back in the hospital. Hospitals are required to meet criteria that improves medication adherence, provides early follow-up care and coordination and enhances patient education. The goal is to reduce hospital readmissions and help patients improve their quality of life in managing this chronic condition.

“We are pleased to recognize the hospitals of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill for their commitment to heart failure care,” says Paul Heidenreich, M.D., M.S., national chairman of the Get With The Guidelines Steering Committee and Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. “Research has shown there are benefits to patients who are treated at hospitals that have adopted the Get With The Guidelines program. Get With the Guidelines research has demonstrated the impact of lowering 30-day readmissions and reducing mortality rates.”

According to the American Heart Association, about 5.7 million adults in the United States suffer from heart failure, with the number expected to rise to eight million by 2030. Statistics show that each year about 870,000 new cases are diagnosed and about 50 percent of those diagnosed will die within five years. However, many heart failure patients can lead a full, enjoyable life when their condition is managed with proper medications or devices and with healthy lifestyle changes.
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Schuylkill County High School Football Photos: Week #1 - Blue Mountain @ Muhlenberg

August 26, 2017, 5:51 pm
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Photos from the High School Football Game when Blue Mountain visited Muhlenberg on 08/25/2017.

Muhlenberg defeated Blue Mountain 31-14.

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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

August 26, 2017, 5:59 pm
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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: North Manheim Twp.


ROAD NAME: Adamsdale Road
BETWEEN: Schuylkill Haven Borough AND PA 61
Type of Work: Milling & Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/28/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO



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Municipality: North Union


ROAD NAME: Bucks Mt. Road
BETWEEN: Columbia County Line AND Nuremberg
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/28/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES




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Municipality: Hegins Twp.


ROAD NAME: Deep Creek Road
BETWEEN: PA 901 AND PA 125
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/28/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO




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Municipality: Butler/Mahanoy/Ryan/Delano Twps.


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road) AND Luzerne County Line
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 08/26/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 6:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
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Municipality: Mahanoy Twp.


ROAD NAME: Morea Road
BETWEEN: Frackville AND Mahanoy City
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/28/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES




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Municipality: Rush Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 309
BETWEEN: Hometown AND McAdoo
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for patching work.
START DATE: 08/28/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO




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Municipality: Tamaqua Boro.


ROAD NAME: PA 309
BETWEEN: US 209 AND Tuscarora Park Road
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction for patching work.
START DATE: 08/26/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO




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ROAD NAME: PA 901
BETWEEN: Cressona AND Minersville
Type of Work: Milling & Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/28/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES




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Municipality: Middleport Boro.


ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: Ferndale Road AND Middleport Borough
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction for pipe work.
START DATE: 08/28/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2017
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: Highridge Park Road 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: 08/28/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
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Woman on Bicycle Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle on Friday

August 26, 2017, 6:23 pm
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A woman on a bicycle was seriously injured Friday when she was struck by a vehicle.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, around 7:30am, Nina Day,  63, of Barnesville was seriously injured while riding a bicycle after being struck by a vehicle driven by Leonard Kurpell, 78, Mahanoy City.

Police say Kurpell was travelling eastbound on Foothill Street, in Ryan Township and approached a dip/rise in the road that partially obscured his view of the road ahead.

Day was travelling eastbound as well in front Kurpell.

When Kurpell crested the rise, he came upon a much slower Day on the bicycle and was unable to avoid striking the rear of the bicycle.

Day was thrown from her bicycle onto the roadside and suffered serous leg injuries.

Day was transported by the Ryan Township Ambulance to Medevac 4 and flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest for her injuries.  Day was not wearing a helmet.

Kurpell was not injured.

Assisting at the scene were the Ryan Township Fire Company, Ryan Township Ambulance, and Rush Township Police.
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