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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/27/2017

August 27, 2017, 7:09 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/27/2017

Sunday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Sunday Night - Cloudy - High in the Lower 50's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's
Wednesday - Cloudy with Showers Late - High in the Mid 70's
Thursday - Cloudy with Showers Late - High near 70
Friday - Sunny - High in the Low 70's
Saturday - Sunny - High in the Mid 70's
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Traffic Alert: Pottsville Minersville Highway Closed Due to Motorcycle Accident

August 27, 2017, 2:28 pm
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(08/27/17) As of 5:15pm Sunday, the Pottsville/Minersville Highway is closed due to a motorcycle accident.

Around 4:30pm, an accident occurred between a motorcycle and another vehicle near Miners Auto Sales, Minersville.

One person was reported to have been thrown from the motorcycle and was being transported to an area hospital via helicopter.

Avoid the area if possible.

More details when they are available.
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Pauch Jr Dominates “The Prelude to the Coalcracker"

August 27, 2017, 9:30 pm
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In what has become a rare occurrence this season at the Big Diamond Speedway the mighty 358 Modifieds were able to get a Friday night race in the completed and in the books.

This Friday night the dirt oval nestled up in the mountains presented the annual “Prelude to the Coalcracker” race paying a cool $4600 to the winner and when all was said and done it was none other than Billy Pauch Jr standing in victory lane holding the big check.

The track championships were also crowned in both the Modified Division and the Sportsman Division on Friday night. Congratulations to Craig Von Dohren in the Modifeds and to Matt Stangle in the Sportsman for winning season long point’s title.

With the night’s feature starting lineup determined by the luck of the draw, it was Ray Swinehart and Jeff Strunk leading the Steel and Metal Service 358 Modifieds to green flag. Billy Pauch Jr who has been winless so far this season at Big Diamond didn’t waste no time asserting himself from his third starting spot as Pauch Jr was able to charge under the both Swinehart and Strunk to take the lead going into turn one.

The race went non-stop for the first 11 laps before the first caution flag of the race was displayed. When the race resumed it was Pauch Jr still in command but the field was close in tow as Strunk, Ryan Watt, Rick Laubach, John Willman and a hard charging Ryan Godown all battle right behind the leader. Unfortunately for Godown, his strong run came to end after he had made his way up to fourth on lap 23 when he coasted to a stop on the back stretch with mechanical problems.

While the action was hot and heavy at the front, many eyes were on the 20th place started Craig Von Dohren who was in an incident in his race forcing him to qualify through the consi. Von Dohren was on the move and had worked his way up into the top ten when the caution for Godown was thrown.

Pauch Jr was still leading the way when Brett Kressley who was running in the top five brought out another yellow when he spun his #19. Chaos ensued on the next restart when the second place running Strunk went high coming out of turn four on the restart leaving a big opening which was immediately filled by Duane Howard. Strunk can’t get back down and makes contact with the wall causing the #126 to slow down with field on the gas right behind him. With nowhere to go cars start to pile into Strunk with the end result of Strunk going over and landing on his side. Once the car was put back onto four wheels Strunk was able to fire it back up and make his way to the pits although done for the night.

Pauch Jr leads the field back to green with Watt putting the pressure on him for the lead with Howard and Von Dohren right behind the two leaders. The race was slowed by one more caution flag on lap 33 and on the restart it was the same thing with Watt trying to force Pauch Jr into a mistake. But it was all for naught as Pauch Jr was driving a flawless race. Watt was forced to give up his charge to the lead as the surging Von Dohren was now making a move on Watt for the runner-up spot. Von Dohren was able to get underneath Watt going into the turns but Watt was able to keep his momentum up exiting the turns to hold off Von Dohren.

The battle for second allowed Pauch Jr to put a couple of car lengths between himself and his challengers as he raced under the checkered flag for the big win. Ryan Watt who was debuting a new Bicknell chassis finished second with Von Dohren, Howard and Laubach rounding out the top five.

In the U.S.S. Achey Sportsman division it was once again New Jersey’s Matt Stangle who was standing in victory lane. Dave Dissinger would grab the early lead but it was Stangle who was on the move early from his tenth starting spot and after a hard battle for a few laps it was Stangle getting by Dissinger to take the lead. Doug Hendricks would find the extreme outside to his liking in the late stages of the race and would cut into Stangle’s lead quickly and put pressure on the young driver. Hendricks threw all he could at Stangle but just couldn’t quite pull of the pass. Stangle would hold Hendricks off for the win with Shawn Light, Dissinger and Ray Woodhall Sr completed the top five.

Shon Elk took the checkered flag in the Savage 61 Road Runner division. Elk and Devin Trexler would go at it early for the lead with Elk getting by Trexler when he got loose on lap ten. Once in front Elk was able to build up a big lead and take the win over Kody Sites, Shawn Mulhall, Jim Kost and Devin Trexler.

The No Sweat Service Group Street Stocks once again put on an exciting battle with Chris Derr taking the win after an hard battle early on with Jesse Krasnitsky, Joey Brennan, Eric Tripp and Elvin Brennan. Derr would end up taking the lead for good on lap eight and grab the victory over Eric Tripp, Elvin Brennan III, Jason Geesaman and Joey Brennan.

The Steel & Metal Service Center Modified division was won by Billy Pauch Jr. followed by Ryan Watt, Craig VonDohren, Duane Howard, Rick Laubach, John Willman, Frank Cozze, Kevin Beach, Mike Lisowski, Ray Swinehart, Brett Kressley, Tim Buckwalter, Frank Porrecca, and Jimmy Reppert. Did not finish were Bobby Trapper, Mike Gular, Jeff Strunk, Danny Bouc, Doug Manmiller, Andy Burkhart, Frank Yankowski, Ryan Godown, Tim Fitzpatrick and Jared Umbenhauer. Did not qualify were Cliff Quinn, Justin Grim, Ryan Beltz, Bobby Gunther Walsh, Heath Metzger, Dan Waisempacher, Jim Bobbitt, Dan Hineline, Scott Albert and Billy Lasko.

The Modified Challenge races were won by Ryan Godown on the last round over Kevin Beach who won all the preceding races until that point.

The U.S.S. Achey Sportsman division was won by Matt Stangle followed by Doug Hendricks, Shawn Light, Dave Dissinger, Ray Woodall Sr, Wayne Witmer, Billy Moyer, Glenn Rowan, Kevin Brady, Ed Mrochko, TJ Fitzpatrick, Nate Mohr, Dylan Smith and Mike Scheck. Did not finish were Rich Emel, Matt Clay, Chris Brennan, Kyle Reber and Mike Mammana.

The Savage 61 Road Runner division was won by Shon Elk over Kody Sites, Shawn Mulhall, Jim Kost, Devin Trexler, Terry Kramer, Fred Everly, Kyle Wingle and Dan Nagle. Did not finish were Dave Long Jr., Kris Ney and Jon Schlauch.

The No Sweat Service Group Street Stock division was won by Chris Derr followed by Eric Tripp, Elvin Brennan III, Jasen Geesaman, Joey Brennan, Jesse Krasnitsky, Leroy Long, Kyle Saylor and Chris Heller. Did not finish were Dean Hine, Justin Rhoads, Butch Helsel and Robin Wagner. Disqualified was Jeff Haag.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/28/17

August 27, 2017, 9:39 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/28/17

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Russel Samuel Reiner, 94, of Pitman, passed away Saturday, August 26th, at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hopital, Shamokin, PA.

Russel was born in Pitman, on May 6, 1923, a son of the late Katie (Rebuck) and Henry Y. Reiner.

He worked as a farmer and was a rural carrier for the United States Postal Service in Klingerstown. Prior to being the full time mail carrier for Klingerstown he was a substitute carrier for Pitman.

He was a life member of St. James Lutheran Church, served on the official board, and was superintendent of the Sunday School.

He was also a member of the Mahantongo Fire Company and enjoyed word searches and puzzles.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years Mary (Carpenter) Reiner; the couple married July 31, 1949.

Russel is also survived by two daughters, Barbara, wife of Dennis Messner, of Valley View and Dawn, wife of Marlin Lesher, of Pitman, sister, Ruth Stepp; sister-in-law Kathryn Reiner, five grandchildren; Tracey Witmer, Melodee Lesher, Jill Beatty; Joy Lenker and Timothy Lesher; 9 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Katie "Marie" Gallagher, Anna Mull and Erma Snyder; and three brothers, Henry, Lee and Paul Reiner

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 9-11 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, Main Rd., Pitman with the funeral service following at 11:00 AM with Rev. Warren Egebo officiating.

Interment will follow in Jacob's Cemetery, Pitman.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church C/O the memorial fund 153 Main Rd., Pitman, PA 17964.

The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.

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Vivian Burcin, 87, Ashland, PA passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at her home. Born in Mount Carmel, PA on December 3, 1929, daughter of the late Alvin Nelson, Anna Kerdock Nelson Schiovonne, and stepfather Adam Schiovonne. She was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, McAdoo, PA. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1948; was a chaplin at the American Hose Company in Ashland, PA. Vivian owned Adams Cafe in Ashland, PA with her husband Peter who preceded in her death in 1998. She later worked at the Ashland Shirt Co. until retired. Vivian was also preceded in death by two sisters; Ramona Wolfgang and Doris Poslosky, seven step-brothers/sisters; Clement, Elizabeth, Alfonso, Eleanor, Joseph, Alberto, and Richard. She is survived by her children; Michael, Vivian, and Lillian Burcin, Ashland, PA, Selina, wife of Stephen Toth, Shenandoah, PA, Susan, wife of Daniel Ladue, Shenandoah, PA, grandchildren; Stephen, husband of Mitra Toth, Minersville, PA, David Toth, husband of Susan Minnick , Palmyra, PA, Danielle Crestuk, Shenandoah, PA, Nicole Noyes, Vermont,; great grandchildren; Luke, Lexi, Mia Toth, Minersville, PA, Morgan Bloomer, Joseph and Emma Crestuk , Shenandoah, PA, Cassidy, Aiden, Payton Noyes , Vermont.
Mass of Christian burial with Divine Liturgy will be celebrated Wednesday August 30, 2017 at 12 Noon in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, McAdoo,PA. Rev. Greg Hossler officiating. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, McAdoo, PA. Visitation Wednesday August 30, 2017 10:00-11:00 AM at Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Ashland, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, 17 E. Blaine St. McAdoo, PA 18237 or to your favorite charity. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


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Jean A. Reichert, 68, of Auburn, passed away Friday, August 25th, at Reading Hospital.

Jean was born in Pottsville, on February 13, 1949, a daughter of the late Marie (Hopkins) and William Stusalitus.

She was the wife of Vincent H. Reichert.

She was a graduate of Minersville High School, Class of 1967 and was employed as a purchasing agent at Wright's Knit Wear and most recently at East Penn Manufacturing.

Jean is preceded in death by her son Bradley, a brother William, Jr. and a sister Bertha Baver.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons Christopher V. husband of Elena, Orwigsburg and Michael D. husband of Kelly, New Ringgold; grandchildren Seth B. and Amber M. Reichert and Ashleigh Reinhart; her dog Molly; and a nephew.

Services will be held privately.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/28/2017

August 28, 2017, 1:05 pm
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/28/2017

Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's
Monday Night -  Cloudy - Low in the Lower 50's
Tuesday - Cloudy with Showers Late - High in the Lower 70's
Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 70's
Thursday - Cloudy with Showers/Storms Late - High near 70
Friday - Sunny - High in the Upper 60's
Saturday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 70's
Sunday - Showers - High in the Mid 70's
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How You Can Help Those Affected By Hurricane Harvey Through the American Red Cross

August 28, 2017, 7:07 pm
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The American Red Cross is working around the clock along the Gulf Coast to help the thousands of people whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

Thousands of people have been forced to leave their flooded homes, losing everything they own – and more rain and flooding is expected throughout the week. It is anticipated that many more families will be impacted.

Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers from all over the country are on the ground, working to provide safe shelter and comfort to people impacted by this devastating storm. A dozen of those volunteers are from the Eastern Pennsylvania Region. In addition, three emergency response vehicles with the capacity to feed hundreds of people were dispatched to the area devastated by Harvey.

RED CROSS RESPONSE

· Preliminary estimates indicate that at least 6,000 people sought refuge in dozens of shelters in Texas Sunday night. They believe this number to be much higher, and will share additional information as it becomes available. Shelters are also open in Louisiana as bands from the storm move to the east.

· More than 80 tractor-trailer loads of cots, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, comfort kits, kitchen supplies and cleaning supplies are now on the ground in Texas.

· The American Red Cross has shelter supplies for more than 34,000 people, with additional supplies for 18,000 people en route.

· More than half of our emergency response fleet – 200 vehicles – have been mobilized.

· At the end of last week, the Red Cross prepositioned additional blood products in Houston ahead of the storm to help ensure an adequate blood supply would be available for hospital patients. They also staged more blood product inventory in Dallas. They are closely working with local and federal authorities to continue the distribution of blood products to our hospital partners.

· The Red Cross is working closely with the entire response community – government agencies, other non-profit groups, faith-based organizations, area businesses and others – to coordinate emergency relief efforts and get help to people as quickly as possible.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Americans are generous and want to do everything they can to help after a disaster. Unfortunately, collecting and sending food, clothing and other household items often does more harm than good. It takes time and money to store, sort, clean and distribute donated items, which diverts limited time and resources away from helping those most affected. Instead, the best way to support disaster victims is with a financial donation.

The Red Cross depends on financial donations to be able to provide disaster relief immediately. Help people affected by Hurricane Harvey by visiting redcross.org, calling 1- 800-RED CROSS or texting the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.
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Saint Clair Police Asking for Help Identifying Individual

August 28, 2017, 7:14 pm
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Saint Clair Police are seeking help from the public in identifying this individual. 

All tips will be kept confidential. Message this page or contact PD at 570-429-2240
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Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 1

August 28, 2017, 7:25 pm
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Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 1
Provided by Skook Sports

Division 1:
Rank: Team: (Power Ranking): Overall Record:
1. Tamaqua - (2.0) - 1-0-0
2. North Schuylkill - (2.5) - 1-0-0
3. Lehighton - (2.8) - 1-0-0
4. Blue Mountain - (4.9) - 0-1-0
5. Pottsville - (4.9) - 0-1-0
6. Jim Thorpe - (5.0) - 1-0-0
7. Pine Grove - (5.4) - 0-1-0
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Division 2:
Rank: Team: (Power Ranking): Overall Record:
1. Williams Valley - (2.4) - 1-0-0
2. Panther Valley - (2.8) - 1-0-0
3. Tri Valley - (3.0) - 1-0-0
4. Nativity BVM - (4.3) - 1-0-0
5. Marian Catholic - (5.3) - 1-0-0
6. Schuylkill Haven - (5.7) - 0-1-0
7. Mahanoy Area - (5.9) - 0-1-0
8. Minersville - (7.6) - 0-1-0
9. Shenandoah Valley - (7.7) - 0-1-0
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Team Statistics as of Week - 1 !
Points For:
1. Tri Valley - 48
2. Williams Valley - 45
3. Lehighton - 43
4. Tamaqua - 42
5. North Schuylkill - 41
6. Panther Valley - 36
7. Mahanoy Area - 21
8. Jim Thorpe - 19
9. Marian Catholic - 19
10. Blue Mountain - 15
11. Nativity BVM - 14
12. Pottsville - 7
13. Schuylkill Haven - 7
14. Pine Grove - 7
15. Minersville - 0
16. Shenandoah Valley - 0
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Points Against:
1. Tamaqua - 0
2. North Schuylkill - 0
3. Lehighton - 6
4. Jim Thorpe - 7
5. Williams Valley - 7
6. Nativity BVM - 7
7. Panther Valley - 7
8. Marian Catholic - 13
9. Pottsville - 14
10. Tri Valley - 14
11. Schuylkill Haven - 19
12. Mahanoy Area - 28
13. Blue Mountain - 31
14. Pine Grove - 32
15. Shenandoah Valley - 41
16. Minersville - 42
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Point Differential:
1. Tamaqua - +42
2. North Schuylkill - +41
3. Williams Valley - +38
4. Lehighton - +37
5. Tri Valley - +34
6. Panther Valley - +29
7. Jim Thorpe - +12
8. Nativity BVM - +7
9. Marian Catholic - +6
10. Pottsville - (-7)
11. Mahanoy Area - (-7)
12. Schuylkill Haven - (-12)
13. Blue Mountain - (-16)
14. Pine Grove - (-25)
15. Shenandoah Valley - (-41)
16. Minersville - (-42)
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Total Offense:
1. Williams Valley - 598
2. Tri Valley - 426
3. Tamaqua - 396
4. Lehighton - 391
5. Panther Valley - 361
6. North Schuylkill - 334
7. Blue Mountain - 333
8. Marian Catholic - 297
9. Mahanoy Area - 297
10. Jim Thorpe - 293
11. Schuylkill Haven - 291
12. Pottsville - 164
13. Nativity BVM - 144
14. Pine Grove - 143
15. Minersville - 133
16. Shenandoah Valley - 100
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Total Defense:
1. North Schuylkill - 100
2. Nativity BVM - 112
3. Pine Grove - 115
4. Panther Valley - 117
5. Tamaqua - 133
6. Lehighton - 136
7. Pottsville - 145
8. Williams Valley - 149
9. Tri Valley - 167
10. Jim Thorpe - 291
11. Schuylkill Haven - 293
12. Shenandoah Valley - 334
13. Marian Catholic - 337
14. Blue Mountain - 341
15. Mahanoy Area - 341
16. Minersville - 396
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Rushing Offense:
1. Williams Valley - 315
2. Lehighton - 288
3. Tri Valley - 280
4. Tamaqua - 254
5. Mahanoy Area - 230
6. Jim Thorpe - 211
7. Marian Catholic - 204
8. North Schuylkill - 180
9. Panther Valley - 144
10. Nativity BVM - 144
11. Blue Mountain - 121
12. Schuylkill Haven - 102
13. Pine Grove - 55
14. Minersville - 38
15. Pottsville - 30
16. Shenandoah Valley - 26
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Rushing Defense:
1. Tri Valley - 16
2. North Schuylkill - 26
3. Williams Valley - 30
4. Tamaqua - 38
5. Pottsville - 82
6. Nativity BVM - 90
7. Panther Valley - 91
8. Pine Grove - 97
9. Jim Thorpe - 102
10. Lehighton - 136
11. Shenandoah Valley - 180
12. Marian Catholic - 204
13. Schuylkill Haven - 211
14. Blue Mountain - 222
15. Minersville - 254
16. Mahanoy Area - 287
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Passing Offense:
1. Williams Valley - 283
2. Panther Valley - 217
3. Blue Mountain - 212
4. Schuylkill Haven - 189
5. North Schuylkill - 154
6. Tri Valley - 146
7. Tamaqua - 142
8. Pottsville - 134
9. Lehighton - 103
10. Minersville - 95
11. Marian Catholic - 93
12. Pine Grove - 88
13. Jim Thorpe - 82
14. Mahanoy Area - 67
15. Shenandoah Valley - 74
16. Nativity BVM - 0
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Passing Defense:
1. Lehighton - 0
2. Pine Grove - 18
3. Nativity BVM - 22
4. Panther Valley - 26
5. Mahanoy Area - 54
6. Pottsville - 63
7. North Schuylkill - 74
8. Schuylkill Haven - 82
9. Tamaqua - 95
10. Blue Mountain - 119
11. Williams Valley - 119
12. Minersville - 142
13. Tri Valley - 151
14. Shenandoah Valley - 154
15. Jim Thorpe - 189
16. Marian Catholic - 209
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First Downs:
1. Tamaqua - 24
2. Panther Valley - 19
3. Lehighton - 17
4. Tri Valley - 17
5. Blue Mountain - 15
6. North Schuylkill - 15
7. Marian Catholic - 13
8. Nativity BVM - 13
9. Jim Thorpe - 12
10. Schuylkill Haven - 9
11. Minersville - 8
12. Pottsville - 7
13. Pine Grove - 6
14. Shenandoah Valley - 5
15.& 16 - Williams Valley and Mahanoy Area - no recorded stat !
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/28/17

August 29, 2017, 2:27 am
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Claudette Hepner, 55, of Saint Clair, passed away Sunday, August 27th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in East Brunswick, NJ on December 13, 1961, she was a daughter of Claude Rhodes, of East Brunswick, and the late Jean (Cappel) Rhodes.

She was of the Protestant faith and had been employed as a at home health aide.

In addition to her mother, she is also preceded in death by her son, Brian Hepler.

In addition to her father, Claudette is also survived by two sons: Michael Hepner, of Schuylkill Haven; John Panek, of Minersville, a sister, Sandra Hepner, Pottsville, a brother, Claude Rhodes, Easton, NJ, six grandchildren, and her companion, Robert Petlansky, St. Clair.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be conducted at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 31st.

A viewing will be held on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Interment will be held at the family's convenience.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/29/2017

August 29, 2017, 4:53 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/29/2017

Tuesday - Rain - High in the Lower 70's
Tuesday Night - Cloudy Early/Clearing Overnight - Low in the Upper 40's
Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 70's
Thursday - Cloudy with Showers/Storms Late - High near 70
Friday - Sunny - High in the Upper 60's
Saturday - Cloudy with Showers  - High in the Mid 70's
Sunday - Showers - High in the Mid 70's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 70's
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Teen Reported Missing in Schuylkill Township

August 29, 2017, 7:37 am
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(08/29/17) A 17 year old from Lansford has been reported missing in the Schuylkill Township area.


On Monday, Cassidy Derr, 17, was reported missing after she left a party early Sunday morning and has not been in contact with family or friends since.

According to reports Derr had attended a "mountain party" in a secluded area between Tuscora and Brockton late Saturday, early Sunday.  After an argument, Derr left the party on her own.

When Derr made last contact with friends she reportedly told them that she was lost somewhere along Route 209 and heading towards Tamaqua.  The last message was at 7:51am Sunday.

Derr is also reported to be a Type 1 Diabetic.

Search crews were in the area, including a State Police Helicopter and search dogs late Monday but there was no sign of Derr.

Derr is described as 5'2" 120lbs. dark blue/black hair, blue eyes, wearing black sneakers, rolled up jeans, and black t-shirt.

Anyone who may have seen Derr should contact authorities.
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Police Asking for Help Identifying Individual in Connection with a Stolen Vehicle

August 29, 2017, 7:48 am
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The Butler Township Police are requesting assistance in identifying this male in connection with a stolen vehicle.


Anyone with information is asked to contact Butler Township Police 570-875-4131.

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Man Charged with Retail Theft and Drug Charges

August 29, 2017, 8:53 am
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Saint Clair Police have arrested, charged, and locked up a man on theft and drug charges.


According to Saint Clair Police, David Jay Huffman has been charged with
-Felony Retail Theft ($1,248.88 of merchandise )
-Possession of a Firearm w/out a License (.22 cal revolver).
-Possession of a Control Substance (Meth/Clonazepam/Marijuana)
-Drug Paraphernalia.

and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.

Saint Clair Police had asked for the public's help in identifying Huffman.

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Police Investigating Bank Robbery in Hamburg

August 29, 2017, 10:37 am
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Hamburg Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday Morning.


Around 11:00am, a robbery occurred at a bank in Hamburg.

The Hamburg Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect.

He is described as a medium skinned male with black rimmed glasses. He was wearing a dark/grey camouflage jacket and black beanie hat.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Berks Dispatch 610-655-4911, the Hamburg Police Department 610-562-7228.


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Schuylkill County Police Log for 08/29/17

August 29, 2017, 5:16 pm
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Schuylkill County Police Log for 08/29/17


Two Face Disorderly Conduct Charges After Domestic Disturbance

During the early morning hours of Saturday, August 26, 2017, the Orwigsburg Police Department was alerted to a loud verbal domestic occurring to the rear of the 100 block of W. Market Street.

An investigation led OPD to an apartment at 116 W. Market Street which was occupied by the actors, Terrance Gillis, 29 and Ashley Feick, 33.

Both parties, who were intoxicated at the time of the incident, continued their boisterous behavior after multiple demands by officers at the scene to desist.

As a result of the investigation, Gillis will be charged with disorderly conduct and providing false ID to law enforcement. Feick will be charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

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Man Facing DUI Charges

On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at approximately 2:00am, the Orwigsburg Borough Police Department stopped a vehicle for committing a series of moving violations in the 900 block of W. Market Street.

The operator of the vehicle, Ryan Gernert, 37, of New Ringgold, was found to be manifestly under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the degree which he was incapable of safely operating a vehicle upon a highway. 

Gernert was also found to be in possession of open alcoholic beverage containers in the console of the vehicle. Gernert was transported to the LVHN-Schuylkill South where he consented to a chemical test of blood. Charges will be filed pending the receipt of the blood toxicology report.

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Police Investigating Stolen Vehicle

On Saturday, August 26, 2017 an E. Tammany Street resident reported that, sometime between the hours of midnight and 7:00am her bronze 2008 Chevrolet Impala sedan was stolen from her driveway. 

The vehicle, which was not locked at the time of the theft, displays Pennsylvania registration JYR-2435. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Orwigsburg Police Department at (570) 366-3102.
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Missing Teens Body Found Late Tuesday

August 29, 2017, 6:54 pm
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(08/29/17) The body of a missing teen was discovered late Tuesday.

According to reports from officials, the body of, Cassidy Derr, 17, was found in a wooded area off old Route 209 in Schuylkill Township.

The Pennsylvania State Police are at the scene investigating and the body is to be taken to the Simon Kramer Institute, New Philadelphia for examination.

Derr was reported missing after she left a party early Sunday morning and has not been in contact with family or friends since.

According to reports Derr had attended a "mountain party" in a secluded area between Tuscarora and Brockton late Saturday, early Sunday.  After an argument, Derr left the party on her own.

When Derr made last contact with friends she reportedly told them that she was lost somewhere along Route 209 and heading towards Tamaqua.  The last message was at 7:51am Sunday.

Derr was also reported to be a Type 1 Diabetic.

More details when they are available.

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Donate to Hurricane Harvey Victims Through the American Red Cross

August 30, 2017, 5:49 am
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One of the safest ways to donate (by avoiding scams) to Hurricane Harvey victims is through the American Red Cross.


The link below takes you to a safe, trustworthy place to make your monetary donation.

Every little bit helps!

https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/30/2017

August 30, 2017, 6:39 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/30/2017

Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 70's
Wednesday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Upper 50's
Thursday - Sun early then turning Cloudy with Showers/Storms Late - High near 70
Friday - Sunny - High in the Upper 60's
Saturday - Cloudy with Showers  - High in the Mid 70's
Sunday - Showers Early then Clearing - High in the Mid 70's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High near 80
Tuesday - Sunny - High in the Mid 70's


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Schuylkill County Sponsoring Fall Cleanup and Recycling Event

August 30, 2017, 7:01 am
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Schuylkill County has scheduled a Fall Cleanup that will be open to all County residents.

The Cleanup is scheduled from September 11th, 2017 through September 23rd, 2017.  The event will be funded through the County Commissioners Office and the State Department of Environmental Protection.


The Clean-Up will accept various items such as bulky items, appliances, scrap tires, and scrap metal.  

NO ELECTRONICS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (I.E. PAINTS, SOLVENTS, CLEANERS, POISONS) 
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. QUESTIONS CONCERNING DISPOSAL OF SUCH ITEMS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO

THE SCHUYLKILL COUNTY OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AT (570) 628-1220

There will be 14 collection sites throughout the county, listed below with the date scheduled:

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11th:


SCHUYLKILL HAVEN BOROUGH – ST CHARLES STREET, COMPOST SITE, (570) 385-2841; MONDAY SEPT 11TH TO FRIDAY SEPT 15TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 16TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.

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C.E.S. LANDFILL -¼ MILE EAST OF I-81 AND RT. 25 INTERSECTION, PHONE (570) 695-3590; MONDAY SEPT. 11TH THROUGH FRIDAY SEPT. 15TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.

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CITY OF POTTSVILLE - CITY GARAGE, E. RAILROAD ST., PHONE (570) 622-7690; MONDAY SEPT. 11TH THROUGH FRIDAY SEPT. 15TH FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 16TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. 

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RINGTOWN BOROUGH – W. APPLE ST., NEAR DROP-OFF RECYCLING SITE, PHONE (570) 889-3095; THURSDAY SEPT. 14TH & FRIDAY SEPT 15TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT 16TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

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NORTH MANHEIM TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 303 MANHEIM RD., PHONE (570) 385-2778; THURSDAY SEPT. 14TH & FRIDAY SEPT. 15TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 16TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M 

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MAHANOY TOWNSHIP -  TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 1010 W CENTRE ST, PHONE (570) 773-1553; THURSDAY SEPT 14TH 8:00 A.M. -3:00 P.M., FRIDAY SEPT 15TH 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 16TH: 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18th:


MINERSVILLE BOROUGH - N. DELAWARE AVE. COMPOST SITE, PHONE (570) 544-2149; MONDAY SEPT. 18TH THROUGH FRIDAY SEPT. 22ND FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 23RD FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.

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TAMAQUA TRANSFER STATION - SEWAGE PLANT ROAD, PHONE (570) 668-4515; MONDAY SEPT. 18TH THROUGH FRIDAY SEPT. 22ND FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 23RD FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.

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GIRARDVILLE BOROUGH – BEHIND THE “A” ST. SCHOOL, PHONE (570) 276-1635; THURSDAY SEPT. 21ST & FRIDAY SEPT. 22ND FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 23RD FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. 

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PORTER TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 309 W. WICONISCO ST., MUIR, PHONE (717) 647-4656; THURSDAY SEPT. 21ST & FRIDAY SEPT. 22ND FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT. 23RD FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. 

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HEGINS TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 421 S GAP STREET,VALLEY VIEW, PHONE (570) 682-9133; THURSDAY SEPT 21ST AND FRIDAY SEPT 22ND FROM 8:00 AM TO 2:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 23RD FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. 

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WAYNE TOWNSHIP - TOWNSHIP BUILDING, RT. 183 AND MUNICIPAL ROAD, PHONE (570) 739-2629; THURSDAY SEPT. 21ST FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT. 23RD FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. 

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TREMONT BOROUGH – BOROUGH BUILDING, 139 CLAY STREET, TREMONT, PHONE (570) 695-2199; FRIDAY SEPT 22ND FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 23RD FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. 

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NEW RINGGOLD BOROUGH: BOROUGH BUILDING, 25 N RAILROAD ST, PHONE (570) 640-5455; FRIDAY SEPT 22ND FROM 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 23RD 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
 

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    A cost may be associated with some items.

    Exact locations and further information will be listed on the county website at www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Recycles


    Consumers in Schuylkill County with electronic items they want to recycle have other options.

    The county’s website lists several companies that will recycle items, including Vertigo Systems, Bloomsburg Recycling Center, Responsible Recycling Services, etc.

    http://co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Recycles


    WHERE TO RECYCLE
    Policies about what items are eligible may vary, and some places may offer free recycling, so it is wise to call ahead:

    Vertigo Systems
    376 Centre Avenue, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

    MUST Call for appointment 
    Phone: (570) 385-3358

    -Accepts All Office & Household Electronics & Computers
    -ALL TVs including Flat Screen $45
    -NO Large Projection TVs/ Wooden Console
    -CRT Computer Monitors $10
    -Printers $10



    Vertigo Systems
    912 Schuylkill Mall Frackville, PA 17931
    MUST Call for Appointment
    Phone: (570) 874-3358

    -Accepts All Office & Household Electronics & Computers
    -ALL TVs including Flat Screen $45
    - NO Large Projection TVs/ Wooden Console
    -CRT Computer Monitors $10
    -Printers $10



    Goodwill Keystone Area              
    1544 Route 61 Highway South
    Phone: (570) 385-8261

    -Only accepting specific types of electronics (no televisions)


    Salvation Army Family Store       
    206 N Centre Street, Pottsville
    Phone: (570) 628-3552

    -Only accepting specific types of electronics (no televisions)



    Responsible Recycling Services
    805 Tomahawk Drive
    Kutztown, PA 19530
    Phone: (484) 641-5156

    Acceptable Items for Recycling – NO CHARGE: Desktop/Laptop Computers, Keyboards & Mice, Cables & Cords, Computer Parts

    Small Office & Household Scanners & Fax Machines, Small Office & Household Printers, Toner & Ink Cartridges, Projectors, Telephones & Telephone Systems & Cell Phones, Calculators / Adding Machines, Laptop Batteries, UPS Battery Back Ups, Filing, Cabinets, Microwaves / Small Counter Top Appliances, DVD Players & VCRs/ Gaming Systems, Stereos & Speakers, Exercise, Equipment, Bed Frames (Metal), Rain Spouting

    Acceptable Items for Recycling – FEES DO APPLY: Televisions, Large Copiers & Large Machines

    Computer Monitors (CRT & LCDs), Large Appliances, Air Conditioners / Dehumidifiers, Car Batteries, Smart Boards



    Bloomsburg Recycling Center   
    901 Patterson Dr., Bloomsburg, PA 17815
    Phone: (570) 784-4532

    -Accepts various types of electronics
    -$10 per TV


    Staples                          
    6104 Cressona Mall Pottsville, PA 17901
    Phone: (570) 385-7360

    Staples Accepted Materials: Cell Phone Accessories, Cell Phones, Computer Peripherals - External, CRT Computer Monitors, Desktop Computers, Digital Cameras, GPS Systems, Inkjet Cartridges, Laptop Computers, LCD Computer Monitors, Lithium-ion Batteries, MP3 Players, Nickel-cadmium Batteries, Office Machines, Paper Shredders, Printers, Tablets, Toner Cartridges

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    Harry Hee Haw Story Time at the Hope Hill Lavender Farm

    August 30, 2017, 8:16 am
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    This past Saturday (08/26/17), the Hope Hill Lavender Farm held an event called the Harry Hee Haw Story Time.


    The Hope Hill Lavender Farm, located at 2375 Panther Valley Road, Pottsville, is an organically grown lavender farm, which produces culinary lavender, health, beauty and home products.

    On Saturday, August 26th, 2017, they held an event called the Harry Hee Haw Story Time where children were able to hear the story of Harry Hee Haw and also meet some of the donkeys on the farm.

    During the event, children listened to a reading of the book Harry Hee Haw by Lois Smith  and then afterwards we got introduced to the Hope Hill Donkey's Maurice, Gomez and Jóse.

    The donkeys spent time greeting all the children and adults.  Children also got to meet the horses and chickens of the farm.

    After story time and meeting the animals they welcomed you to explore and enjoy the farm.

    The farm offers a beautiful gift shop where they sell homemade products from lavender honey (from their own bee's), maple syrups, soaps, homemade essential oils, dried lavender and so much more.

    For more information on the Hope Hill Lavender Farm
    https://www.facebook.com/HopeHillLavenderFarm/

    Photos and Event Coverage By Em Reed





























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