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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

September 9, 2017, 1:44 pm
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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


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Municipality: Tamaqua Boro.


ROAD NAME: PA 309 in Tamaqua Borough
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 09/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO


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Municipality: Pine Grove Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: Waterfall Road AND Berger Road
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Short term lane restriction with flagging for bridge maintenance work.
START DATE: 09/25/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/21/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 5:00 PM


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Municipality: North Manheim Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Schuylkill Haven Borough AND Pottsville City
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 09/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO


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Municipality: West Mahanoy twp.


ROAD NAME: Shenandoah Heights
BETWEEN: PA 924 AND Shenandoah Heights
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 09/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Cass Twp.


ROAD NAME: Valley Road
BETWEEN: Hickscherville AND Buck Run
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 09/05/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: North Manheim Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 901
BETWEEN: Pottsville AND Minersville
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions.
START DATE: 09/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
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Schuylkill County Boy Accompanies Penn State Coach into Beaver Stadium

September 9, 2017, 4:06 pm
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Penn State Coach James Franklin entered Beaver Stadium on Saturday with a Schuylkill County Boy on his shoulders.
Franklin was accompanied by Josiah Viera, 13, Hegins, a Nittany Lions fan who has served as an inspiration for Penn State players over the last year.

Viera suffers from progeria, a disorder that accelerates children’s aging.Viera has also spent time as a special guest coach for Penn State during their win over Temple last season.
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Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #3 - Part 2

September 9, 2017, 4:32 pm
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Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #3 - Part 2

Scores for games played on 09/09/17

Mahanoy Area - 42
Holy Redeemer - 0

Nativity BVM - 35
Col-Mont Vo Tech - 14


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Police Looking for Suspect and Vehicle Involved in Hit and Run Saturday Afternoon

September 9, 2017, 6:18 pm
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Police are asking for help finding a suspect involved in a hit and run Saturday afternoon.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, around 2:00pm, a two vehicle hit and run crash occurred as a vehicle driven by Christopher Kelly, 49, of Birdsboro, PA was traveling eastbound on SR895 (Summer Valley Road) in East Brunswick Township and had stopped in the lane of travel while a vehicle was turning left onto Red Dale Road. 

The other vehicle, the hit and run vehicle, failed to see Kelly stopped in the roadway and struck the rear end of Kelly's vehicle. After both vehicles pulled off the roadway, the other vehicle fled from the area southbound on River Road.

The suspect's vehicle is described as a small light blue sedan, possibly a Chevrolet Cruze, with front end damage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police at  Frackville at 570-874-5300.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/09/2017

September 9, 2017, 6:24 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/09/2017

Anastasia “Stasia” Jadosh, 78, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, September 8th, peacefully, at Hometown Nursing and Rehab Center, Tamaqua.

Stasia was born in Mahanoy City, PA on December 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Ann (Zaborsky) and Joseph Mulacheski.

She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

She worked for many years at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. as our cleaning lady. She cleaned for many other families in Mahanoy City. She also worked for Mahanoy City Cigar, and the Mahanoy City Senior Center.

Stasia loved cooking her Bundukie's with the Lithuanian Cookers Crew.

She graduated from Mahanoy City High School Class of 1956.

Stasia was the widow of Albert Jadosh.

Stasia is survived by two sons Albert Jadosh, and Chris Jadosh, of Mahanoy City; a sister, Frances, wife of Charles Lipp, of Bethlehem, and 1 grandson Albert.

She is preceded in death by a brother Joseph Jr. and a sister Josephine Delcamp.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 10 am on Tuesday, September 12th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friends may call Tuesday 9 am at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment at St Joseph Cemetery Mahanoy City at the convenience of the family.

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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Sophia C. Rench, 94, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, September 9th, peacefully, at her residence. .

Sophia was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 23, 1922, a daughter of the late Amelia and John Bedulsky.

Sophie was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

She worked at the former City Shirt Mahanoy City as well as the custodian of the Mahanoy City Library.

Sophie was a member of the West End Fire & Rescue Ladies Auxiliary, and the St. Magdalene Society.

She graduated from Mahanoy City High School Class of 1941

She was wife of the late Joseph Rench.

Sophia is survived by a daughter, Joann Koback, and her husband Edward of Mahanoy City, and by grandchildren, Edward Koback and Kimberly Walsh, two great grandchildren Taylor and Tevin. Nephews and a niece.

Sophie is preceded in death by Sons Joseph and Robert, brothers George and Edward Strasavage, and a sister Albina Palmer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 11 am on Thursday, September 14th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friends may call Thursday 10 am at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment will be in St Joseph 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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Jacqueline M. Jones-Allison, age 49, of Orwigsburg, PA passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 at her home. 

Born in Pottsville, PA on November 8, 1967, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Jane C. (Schappell) Jones. Jackie was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1985. She earned a degree in Medical Assistance from the Academy of Medical Arts and Business in 1987 and then graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing in 1990. She worked first at the Reading Hospital and then at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Pottsville. Jackie was a member of Faith Church in Orwigsburg. She had a love for animals and also for gardening, shopping, and camping. 

Jackie is survived by her husband of 25 years, Sean R. Allison and their 2 sons: Nicholas and Joshua Allison, all of Orwigsburg; 2 sisters: Carolynn A. Guscott and her husband Jeffrey and Marsha J. Dudash and her husband Robert, both of Pottsville; and nieces and nephews. 

A Religious Service will be held at the Faith Church in Orwigsburg on Monday September 11th at 12 Noon, with Rev. Doug Cresswell officiating. Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Monday morning from 10AM-12PM at the Faith Church. 

Interment will be held in the Cressona Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Faith Church Women's Group or Cancer Group, Route 61 South, P.O. Box 323 Orwigsburg, PA 17961. 

Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home 208 Pike St., Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com.

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Dorothy Josphine Gardner, age 87, of Pottsville, PA passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, September 7th, 2017 at The Gardens at York Terrace in Pottsville. 

Born in Pottsville, PA on March 19, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Moore) McCready. Dorothy was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. She worked as a Branch Manager at Miners Bank in the Cressona Mall and she was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Pottsville. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Barbara Flynn, brother Edward McCready, and 3 sisters: Rosemary Ashman, Mary Andresky, and Sheila Frantz. 

Dorothy is survived by 2 daughters: Rose Ann Clark and Colleen Thompson; a son Frederick Gardner; 9 grandchildren: John and Scott Flannery, James and Jason Thomas, Jeff and Robert Thompson, Jennifer Rhoads, Alliison Rogers, and Christian Gardner; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: Bell Kutz, and Elizabeth Hahner; and many nieces and nephews. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Pottsville at 10AM on Tuesday September 12, 2017. 

Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Monday evening from 6-8PM and Tuesday morning from 8:30-9:30AM at the Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home 208 Pike St., Port Carbon. Interment will be held in the Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Pottsville. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church Memorial Fund 319 Mahantongo Street Pottsville, PA 17901. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

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PennDOT Warns Lawmakers that Raiding Funds Jeopardizes Transit, Infrastructure Projects

September 10, 2017, 3:25 pm
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Secretary of Transportation Leslie S. Richards Friday warned oversight chairs in the House and Senate that a recently unveiled House Republican plan to cut transportation funding from dedicated sources is based on misleading information and would lead to transit services cuts in small and large
systems, and delay or deny assistance to important transportation infrastructure.


“Most of these funds are not available, they are actually contractually obligated for current and pending projects,” Sec. Richards wrote. “This could have been conveyed to House Republicans had the department been contacted prior to the release of this plan.

“Moving $357 million from the Pennsylvania Public Transit Trust Fund would mean a 35 percent reduction in operating subsidies this fiscal year for the state’s 37 fixed route transit agencies. That could translate into more than 30 percent service reductions and fare increases.

“The loss of $120 million from the Multimodal fund will deny much needed assistance to communities, rail freight lines and airports around the state.

Communities have limited resources for transportation improvements and increasingly rely on state funding to fill the gap and meet important needs, such as safety improvements to intersections and safety improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists.”

The letter lays out the impacts of cutting $357 million from the Pennsylvania Public Transit Trust Fund, $120 million from the Multimodal Transportation Fund and $30 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank, totaling more than half a billion dollars in funding cuts to infrastructure and transportation in Pennsylvania.

Cuts to transit agencies would be cataclysmic, particularly those located in smaller, more rural areas of the commonwealth, who are reliant upon the state for a majority of their operating subsidies. For example, a 35-percent reduction would translate to:
  • A more than $580,000 reduction for the Indiana County Transit Authority;
  • $1.7 million less for the Area Transportation Authority in the north central region;
  • $2.4 million less for the Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (rabbittransit);
  • $2.4 million less for the Red Rose Transit Authority;
  • $3.2 million less for the Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority;
  • $3.4 million less for the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority; and
  • $6 million less for the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority.
Cuts to the Multimodal Transportation Fund would put in jeopardy projects from across the state which are seeking investment and are aimed at improving safety and connectivity while modernizing infrastructure.

The $30 million in the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank supports a variety of local transportation improvements that simply would be unable to proceed without this low-interest-rate loan program. In fact, more than $20 million of this funding is already committed or in the approval process for projects improving community roadways. Examples of projects impacted by cutting this funding include:
  • $500,000 for public street and drainage reconstruction projects in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County;
  • $26,000 for street improvements in Stillwater Borough, Columbia County; and
  • $263,000 for street and drainage improvements in Beaver Meadows Borough, Carbon County.
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Two Injured and One in Custody After Drunk Driver Hits Pedestrians and Flees the Scene

September 10, 2017, 5:14 pm
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Two were injured early Sunday morning when a drunk driver struck them and then fled the scene.


On Sunday morning around 2:15 AM, Mahanoy City Police received a dispatch from the Schuylkill County Communications Center requesting Police response to the 1100 block of East Mahanoy Street for a reported motor vehicle accident with two struck pedestrians.

When police arrived at the scene they found a Hyundai sedan parked at the intersection of Tenth and East Mahanoy with heavy damage to the front passenger side, along with a crack in the windshield.

The two pedestrians who were struck were found near the vehicle were identified as Rachel Hillman, 19, and a 17 year old.

Two pedestrians reported to police that they were standing next to a jeep talking to friend when the Hyundai sedan traveling west on East Mahanoy at a high rate of speed, struck both of them including the jeep.

The driver of the Hyundai then attempted to drive away but became disabled.  The driver, who smelled of alcohol, then fled the scene after being approached by witnesses.

Two other females, identified as Lori Green and Amanda Mooney were also in the suspect vehicle at the time.

Green and Mooney who emanated a strong odor of alcoholic at first said that they did not know who had been operating the vehicle, but Green then admitted that her brother Francis Green, 33, of Mahanoy City had been driving the vehicle which struck the two pedestrians and then fled the area on foot.

When police arrived at Green's home, at 334 West Centre Street, in attempt to locate the suspect, Green fled out a second floor window onto the roof of the home.

Green was taken into custody after a brief struggle.

After Green was taken into custody he was found with a multi colored glass pipe with burnt residue. He also matched the description given by witnesses at the scene. He also smelled of alcohol and spoke with slurred speech.

Green was taken to an area hospital for testing and later charged with aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence and other drug charges and arraigned by on call Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker, Shenandoah.

Green was committed to Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $25,000 straight cash bail.

The two pedestrians were taken to Shenandoah where they were flown to area hospitals for their injuries.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/11/2017

September 11, 2017, 6:56 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/11/2017

Monday - Clouds and Sun - High near 70
Monday Night - Cloudy with Fog Overnight - Low in the Upper 40's
Tuesday - Sun and Clouds - High in the Lower 70's
Wednesday - Rain - High near 70
Thursday - Cloudy with Showers - High in the Mid 70's
Friday - Cloudy, Showers Possible - High in the Upper 70's
Saturday - Clouds, Some Sun, Maybe a Shower - High in the Lower 70's
Sunday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 70's

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Gillingham Charter School Announces Two New High School Programs

September 11, 2017, 6:59 am
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Gillingham Charter School is pleased to announce two programs for students that will be offered during the 2017-2018 school year and beyond. 


High school students will now have the opportunity to earn credit towards graduation through Driver’s Education and the YES Certificate program.

Gillingham has made a strong commitment to career readiness and will now offer the YES (Your Employability Skills) Northeast Certificate Program, through the Northeast PA Manufacturers and Employers Council. The elective course is geared for juniors and seniors who are ready to make the jump from education to employment directly after graduation. Students in YES will participate in business and plant tours during the year, hear from guest speakers and learn interview, communication and financial management skills. The certificate is recognized by over 500 businesses in Schuylkill, Luzerne, Erie and York Counties across a variety of industries and YES graduates. Penn State University also offers a one time scholarship to YES students who chose to attend their Schuylkill or Hazelton campuses. Gillingham joins 11 other Schuylkill County High Schools to offer the YES program to its students.

“We believe that students should be able to explore the various options available to them after they graduate high school,” said Nicolle Hutchinson, CEO & Director of Education of Gillingham Charter School. “The YES program will show our students the importance of earning a credential after high school graduation.”

Gillingham has partnered with DriversEd.com by eDriving, the worldwide leader in driver training and risk reduction. All high school students can enroll in the online course that teaches the essentials when it comes to driver safety. The class is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and provides teens and parents additional support tools, readiness assessments and even an app where parents can monitor how safely their teen is driving after they receive their license. Students will receive course credit towards graduation upon completion and can take practice permit tests through the program to help them ace the real DOT exam when the time comes.

Relative to the Driver’s Education program, Hutchinson added, “Earning a driver’s license is a symbol of freedom for teenagers, and we want to ensure they acquire that freedom in the safest and most responsible way. The course we have selected is one of the highest ranked online driver’s education courses and provides education to a half a million new teenage drivers each year.”

Gillingham was founded on the principal of providing different educational opportunities to the students in Schuylkill County and prides itself on small class sizes that allow for individualized instruction. Both the Driver’s Ed course and the introduction of the YES program will take programs that are only offered in some area schools and ensure that Gillingham students are given the opportunity to succeed by learning in their own unique ways. Gillingham began as a K-9 school, and slowly added higher grades, graduating its first class of seniors in 2015. Since then, the school has taken steps to add programs into the high school curriculum as the needs of the students have evolved.
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Schuylkill County High School Football Photos: Week #3 - Upper Dauphin @ Tri-Valley

September 11, 2017, 7:35 am
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Kaska Volunteer Fire Company Annual Antique and Custom Car Show Scheduled

September 11, 2017, 7:51 am
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Kaska Volunteer Fire Company Annual Antique and Custom Car Show is scheduled for September 23rd, 2017.
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The Community of Caring Christians Hosts Block Party in St. Clair

September 11, 2017, 12:31 pm
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On Saturday September 9, 2017 several churches in town of St. Clair set aside their doctrinal differences and hosted a block party for the good of their community.

They call themselves "The Community of Caring Christians" and they feel the outreach to the community displays the love of God.

The pastors of the participating churches take months to plan out a day for their community.

There is no charge and everything that day is free. Activities included a meal, free clothing, activities for children and music.

Children were able to make their own slime, play games and enjoy snow cones.

Later in the afternoon music was provided by Teen Challenge.

If you missed the fun this year that's alright as the pastors and the church's volunteers are already planning for next year.

Story and Photos by Jimmie Lu Smallwood












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LCCC Announces August Graduates

September 12, 2017, 6:46 am
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Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) President Ann D. Bieber announced the August 2017 graduates, including those with honors.


Albrightsville: Ruth Villalta.

Alburtis: Christine Adams, Jesse Avalon  *, Brandon Fehlinger, Bryan Kozlowski, Jennifer Miles, Nicollette Rieser ** and Danielle Schoedler.

Allentown: Bryan Araujo, Nati Casso, Alina Centeno, Noel Colon, Esvard D'Haiti, Stephanie Donchez, Sammar Dorvil, Christopher Esposito, Jonathan Evans, Michelle Farver, Zuleyka Fernandez-Cuevas, Cassandra Garistina, Darian Gaten, John Gauweiler, Max Hefele, Jencia Jones, Courtney Lasko, James Lovera, Stephanie Marmolejos *, Sorangie Marte, Roberto Monroig III **, Hossein Norouzzadeh, Sebastian Pompa, Donald Richards ***, Richard Riedy II , Elizabeth Rodriguez, Kristen Roth, Brandon Rutkowski, Carmen Santana **, Francisco Santana, Natalie Schrantz, Jeyanna Shattah, Ingrid Smith, Gabrielle Thies, Margaret Vasquez, Natalia Vazquez and Marie Yocum.

Bath: Jason Mills *.

Bethel: Courtney Clauser *.

Bethlehem: Camelle Clarke, Andrea Deibert, Jahnyce Matos, Erika Rosa and Nicole Rupert.

Blakeslee: Kelly Herring *.

Breinigsville: Mustapha El Hammouni, April Garza, Brayden Hrycko, Lillian Nagle, Priya Nair **, Jason Polster and Sarah Weigel *.

Catasauqua: Tori Lawton **, Suaha Sharif and Maria Villalta.

Center Valley: Connor Tyler.

Coplay: Brooklynne Bennett, Molly Flynn *, Desiree Fontanez, Morgan Haberstroh **, Shannon Keppel **, Stephanie Trevezo and David VanHorn.

Danielsville: Fabian Njuguna.

East Greenville: Morgan Keiser *.

Easton: Amanda Aldarondo and Evan Dietrich *.

Emmaus: Kathleen Bowers, Stephanie Gentile, Jessica Haase, Tyler Harris, Cristine Hernandez, Victoria Landis, Chad Martin, Carley Pysher, Patrick Reinhart * and Iris Souder *.

Fairfax, VA: Sara Maldonado.

Fleetwood: LuAnn Batista *.

Fogelsville: Christopher Carrero and Tyler Nicholas.

Fredonia, WI: Kara Blew.

Germansville: Melanie Zandarski.

Gilbertsville: Brittany Mulcahy.

Green Lane: Paige Brey *.

Jim Thorpe: Nicole Defrancesco, Yesenia Diaz, Morgan Gavornik and Jeremy Klotz.

Kempton: Krista Zimmerman *.

Kunkletown: Samantha Doherty.

Lansford: Felicia Heffelfinger.

Lehighton: Nathan DeKorte, Bonnie Fritz, Sharon Gerhard ***, Daniel Knappenberger *, Janna Lesko, Maria Magyar and Tanya Petaccio *.

Lenhartsville: Sarah Engdahl.

Macungie: John Faust II , Stephanie Franco, Dina Ninan ***, Niasia Ratcliffe-Pringley and Christy Whitehouse *.

Mercersburg: Lydia Abad.

Nesquehoning: Shannon Manno ** and Michael Weng.

New Tripoli: Rebecca Hafer * and Serena Kichline.

Orefield: Grace Hornung, Katanya Moumblow, Peter Sabino and Stelios Vlahos.

Palmerton: Danielle Bissell *, Jessica Collins and Daniel Wieand.

Perkasie: Briar Rose Toth.

Pottsville: Nicole Keating **.

Reading: Candace Albert **.

Richland: Kaitlyn Moser *.

Sellersville: Jennifer Conrad.

Slatington: Jacqueline Angle * and Kimberly Butler **.

Summit Hill: Samantha Jones.

Tamaqua: Lindsay Burnett and Jazmine Goho.

Weatherly: Amanda Harley.

West Hazleton: Stephen Tito *.

Whitehall: Jeffrey Charles, Shelbey Delserro, Stephanie Heffelfinger, Devon Kane **, Sarah O'Brian, Krystal Perdick ** and Sarah Salim.

Wyomissing: Ryan Hamilton.

Zionsville: William Beard ** and Conner Filling.

* Indicates student graduated Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.75.
** Indicates student graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 3.75 - 3.95.
*** Indicates student graduated Summa Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 3.95 - 4.0.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/12/2017

September 12, 2017, 8:20 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/12/2017

Tuesday - Cloudy Early Becoming Mostly Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Tuesday Night - Cloudy with Fog Developing Overnight - Low in the Mid 50's
Wednesday - Cloudy with Showers - High near 70
Thursday - Cloudy with Showers - High in the Mid 70's
Friday - Cloudy, Showers Possible - High in the Upper 70's
Saturday - Clouds, Some Sun, Humid - High near 80
Sunday - Sunny and Humid - High in the Mid 70's
Monday - Sunny - High in the Mid 70's
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/12/2017

September 12, 2017, 10:12 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/12/2017


Hillary Pellish, 54, of Mount Sterling, KY, former Gordon resident, passed away Thursday. Born at the Fort Hood Army Hospital in Killeen, TX on August 15, 1963, she is the daughter of Elizabeth (Granzow) Gable of Ashland and the late Henry Gable Jr. She was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, Class of 1981, and was of the Lutheran faith

Hillary was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Ira Young of Mount Sterling, KY; daughters Heather of Mountain Home, ID, wife of Tom VanOsdol, and Jessica Pellish of Mount Sterling, KY; son Joseph Pellish III of Mount Sterling, KY; Granddaughters Dakota and Jordan VanOsdol of Mountain Home, ID; and sisters Heidi of Ashland, wife of Rick Walsh, and Haley of Las Vegas, NV, wife of Jeffrey Morse. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Jennifer Pellish, and her sister Hollie Gable.

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Eloise J (Lutz) Hunt, age 75, of Owl Creek Rd., Tamaqua, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at home surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert J. Hunt.

Eloise graduated from Cooper Township High School and then matriculated to Lock Haven Teachers' College earning her Bachelor's degree. She taught in the Tyrone School District before teaching Eighth Grade English in the Tamaqua Area School District from 1968 until her retirement in 2000.

Eloise was Protestant by faith. She enjoyed reading, gardening and bird watching.

Born in Philipsburg, Pa. on September 18, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Lucille (Walker) Lutz.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her
Sister,
Margaret Jacobson wife of Jeffrey of Olympia, WA;
Brothers,
Earl Lutz and his wife Lorraine of Lemont, Pa.;
Barrett Lutz of Strasburg, Pa.;
Jerome E Lutz and his wife Suzanne of State College, Pa.;
David Lutz and his wife Mary Ann of Allentown;
Thirteen Nieces and Nephews;
Twenty Great Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Roberta Howe.

Private Arrangements have been entruated to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.

Private Interment will be at Messiah Baptisit Church Cemetery, Kylertown.

Memorials in her honor may be sent to the Tamaqua Public Library 30 S. Railroad St., Tamaqua, PA 18252 or to a charity of one's choice.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.

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Jamie E Folweiler, age 43, of Brown St., Tamaqua, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 9, 2017, in Zion Grove. Pennsylvania.

Born in Pottsville on September 22, 1973 the son of Edward M. and Donna (Hill) Folweiler with whom he resided. Jamie, is also survived by; sister, Donna Lee Moyer wife of Matthew of Tamaqua; brother, Edward Folweiler and his wife Jean of Quakake; nieces and nephews. and his special friend Gladys Stoudt who he called Gram.

A member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua., Jamie was a 1992 graduate of Tamaqua High School. He matriculated to Lehigh County Community College earning his Associates Degree in Business Management..

In his youth, Jamie lifted weights and participated in wheelchair racing. He was an advocate for the disabled. Jamie collected statues, and pictures of Eagles. Jamie was an avid car enthusiast and a Dallas Cowboys fan. He was an animal lover who adored his dogs Beauty, and Rusty, while always holding a place in his heart for his late dog Angel Lynn.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, PA. (570) 668-2550

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 6-8 PM and on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 10-11 AM at the funeral home..

Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11 o'clock AM, Pastor Phyllis Wolford to officiate.

Interment will be held at Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua.

Memorials in his honor may be sent to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.

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Dale Griffiths, age 82, of Crest Ave., Tamaqua, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by his wife Irene J. (Derzak) Griffiths on September 27, 2016.

Born in Tamaqua, the son of the late E. Franklin and Mabel C. (Tennant) Griffiths.

Dale was a graduate of Tamaqua High School, and attended Stevens Trade School in Lancaster earning certification as a machinist. He retired from the Borough of Tamaqua having served as a police officer for twenty-five years. Prior to his tenure with the borough, Dale worked as a machinist in Reading.

A member of the First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua, Dale was a longtime member of the East End Fire Company having served as a line officer. He was an avid hunter, and 32 degree Mason.

Survived by; daughter, Kelly A Cerimele of Tamaqua; son,
Scott M Griffiths and his wife Marie of Coaldale; sister, E. Kay Young of Florida; Four Grandchildren, Dustin, Sasha, Sindle and Dominic; Three Great-Grandchildren, Cameron, Shilah and Jameson.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, E. Franklin Griffiths Jr. and A. George Griffiths.

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., (570) 668-2550

A Remembrance Service will be held on Saturday morning September 16, 2017 from the funeral home at 11 o'clock A.M. Friends shall be received on the morning of services from 9:30 A.m. until time of services.

Interment will be at Sky View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in his name to:
American Cancer Society 712 S. Keyser Ave. Taylor, Pennsylvania 18517.

online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 3

September 12, 2017, 10:16 am
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Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings and Team Stats as of Week-3 !


Division 1:
Rank: Team: (Power Ranking): Overall Record: Streak:
1. Tamaqua - (2.8) - 3-0-0 - W3
2. North Schuylkill - (3.1) - 3-0-0 - W3
3. Lehighton - (3.1) - 3-0-0 - W3
4. Jim Thorpe - (3.3) - 3-0-0 - W3
5. Pottsville - (4.2) - 2-1-0 - W2
6. Blue Mountain - (4.7) - 1-2-0 - L1
7. Pine Grove - (6.8) - 0-3-0 - L3
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Division 2:
Rank: Team: (Power Ranking): Overall Record: Streak:
1. Williams Valley - (2.2) - 3-0-0 - W3
2. Tri Valley - (2.4) - 2-1-0 - W1
3. Nativity BVM - (3.9) - 2-1-0 - W1
4. Panther Valley - (4.1) - 2-1-0 - L1
5. Mahanoy Area - (4.8) - 1-2-0 - W1
6. Schuylkill Haven - (6.4) - 0-3-0 - L3
7. Minersville - (6.7) - 1-2-0 - L1
8. Shenandoah Valley - (6.7) - 1-2-0 - W1
9. Marian Catholic - (7.8) - 1-2-0 - L2
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Team Statistics as of Week - 3 ! NOTE: ** = NO STATS
Points For:
1. Lehighton - 126
2. Williams Valley - 122
3. Tamaqua - 117
4. North Schuylkill - 111
5. Tri Valley - 104
7. Jim Thorpe - 103
8. Pottsville - 79
9. Blue Mountain - 73
10. Mahanoy Area - 70
11. Nativity BVM - 67
12. Panther Valley - 50
13. Schuylkill Haven - 48
14. Minersville - 45
15. Shenandoah Valley - 43
15. Marian Catholic - 19
16. Pine Grove - 21
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Points Against:
1. Jim Thorpe - 7
2. North Schuylkill - 20
3. Williams Valley - 33
4. Pottsville - 33
5. Tamaqua - 34
6. Tri Valley - 37
7. Lehighton - 41
8. Nativity BVM - 41
9. Blue Mountain - 51
10. Mahanoy Area - 62
11. Panther Valley - 64
12. Shenandoah Valley - 74
13. Marian Catholic - 75
14. Minersville - 90
15. Schuylkill Haven - 90
16. Pine Grove - 111
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Point Differential:
1. Jim Thorpe - +96
2. North Schuylkill - +91
3. Williams Valley - +89
4. Lehighton - +85
5. Tamaqua - +83
6. Tri Valley - +67
7. Pottsville - +46
8. Nativity BVM - +26
9. Blue Mountain - +22
10. Mahanoy Area - +8
11. Panther Valley - (-14)
12. Shenandoah Valley - (-31)
13. Schuylkill Haven - (-42)
14. Minersville - (-45)
15. Marian Catholic - (-56)
16. Pine Grove - (-90)
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Total Offense:
1. Williams Valley - 1415
2. Tamaqua - 1389
3. Tri Valley - 1271
4. Lehighton - 1173
5. Jim Thorpe - 1020
6. Blue Mountain - 981
7. Mahanoy Area - 945
8. North Schuylkill - 939
9. Schuylkill Haven - 936
10. Pottsville - 799
11. Panther Valley - 723
12. Nativity BVM - 630
13. Minersville - 610
14. Shenandoah Valley - 550
15. Marian Catholic - 467
16. Pine Grove - 367**week-2
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Total Defense:
1. North Schuylkill - 442
2. Pottsville - 451
3. Williams Valley - 524
4. Nativity BVM - 560
5. Jim Thorpe - 561
6. Tri Valley - 577
7. Tamaqua - 637
8. Lehighton - 663
9. Panther Valley - 678
10. Blue Mountain - 700
11. Shenandoah Valley - 838
12. Pine Grove - 874
13. Mahanoy Area - 899
14. Marian Catholic - 948
15. Minersville - 965
16. Schuylkill Haven - 1164
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Rushing Offense:
1. Williams Valley - 931
2. Tamaqua - 918
3. Mahanoy Area - 825
4. Lehighton - 802
5. Tri Valley - 763
6. Jim Thorpe - 644
7. Schuylkill Haven - 615
8. Pottsville - 522
9. North Schuylkill - 489
10. Blue Mountain - 478
11. Shenandoah Valley - 380
12. Panther Valley - 368
13. Minersville - 343
14. Nativity BVM - 326
15. Marian Catholic - 228
16. Pine Grove - 195**week-2
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Rushing Defense:
1. Jim Thorpe - 117
2. North Schuylkill - 124
3. Pottsville - 183
4. Williams Valley - 187
5. Tri Valley - 247
6. Nativity BVM - 312
7. Blue Mountain - 356
8. Lehighton - 379
9. Marian Catholic - 403
10. Pine Grove - 433
11. Shenandoah Valley - 456
12. Panther Valley - 524
13. Tamaqua - 532
14. Minersville - 673
15. Mahanoy Area - 687
16. Schuylkill Haven - 719
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Passing Offense:
1. Panther Valley - 568
2. Tri Valley - 508
3. Blue Mountain - 503
4. Williams Valley - 484
5. Tamaqua - 471
6. North Schuylkill - 450
7. Jim Thorpe - 376
8. Lehighton - 371
9. Schuylkill Haven - 321
10. Nativity BVM - 304
11. Pottsville - 277
12. Minersville - 267
13. Marian Catholic - 239
14. Pine Grove - 172**week-2
15. Shenandoah Valley - 170
16. Mahanoy Area - 120
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Passing Defense:
1. Panther Valley - 154
2. Lehighton - 184
3. Tamaqua - 204
4. Mahanoy Area - 212
5. Nativity BVM - 248
6. Pottsville - 268
7. Minersville - 292
8. North Schuylkill - 318
9. Tri Valley - 330
10. Williams Valley - 337
11. Blue Mountain - 344
12. Shenandoah Valley - 382
13. Pine Grove - 440
14. Jim Thorpe - 444
15. Schuylkill Haven - 445
16. Marian Catholic - 621
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First Downs:
1. Tamaqua - 61
2. Lehighton - 47
3. Blue Mountain - 43
4. North Schuylkill - 42
5. Tri Valley - 41
6. Pottsville - 40
7. Nativity BVM - 38
8. Panther Valley - 36
9. Jim Thorpe - 34
10. Schuylkill Haven - 34
11. Minersville - 34
12. Williams Valley - 30**week-1
13 - Mahanoy Area - 28
14. Shenandoah Valley - 26
15. Marian Catholic - 25
16. Pine Grove - 17**week-2 !!
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Man Remains on the Loose After Assault and Pursuit Monday Evening

September 12, 2017, 6:26 pm
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Police are looking for a man that was involved in an assault and pursuit Monday evening.

On Monday, Pennsylvania State Police from Schuylkill Haven and Hamburg responded to the Landingville Boat Dock, 350 Meadow Drive South Manheim Twp. around 11:30pm, for an active domestic dispute between Edwin Montero-Cartagena, 26, of Pottsville and his girlfriend.

Police say an argument ensued and Montero-Cartagena began to punch the victim numerous times and stabbed her on the top of the head with an unknown sharp object.

Montero-Cartagena was also choking the victim with a small chain.

As Troopers from Hamburg arrived on scene and shined their spotlight on Montero-Cartagena’s vehicle, he fled the scene.

During the pursuit north on SR 61, Montero-Cartagena, at one point, was driving north in the southbound lanes of SR 61.

Montero-Cartagena then proceeded to drive through Palo Alto Borough and at the end of Bacon Street, Montero-Cartagena drove onto a dirt road, got the vehicle stuck and fled the scene on foot.

Various other local departments and Pennsylvania State Police from Schuylkil Haven arrived on scene and searched the area with negative results.

An arrest warrant for Montero-Cartagena was obtained.

Any information on Montero-Cartagena's whereabouts should contact Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 754-4600.

**No Picture of the suspect was available at the time of this posting
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Schuylkill County Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash After Leading Police in Pursuit in Berks County

September 13, 2017, 5:40 am
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A Schuylkill County Man died in a motorcycle crash Tuesday evening after leading police in a pursuit in Berks County.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg, around 8:00pm, Tuesday, a State Trooper on patrol attempted to stop Kenneth Ferraiolo, 49, of Schuylkill Haven for traffic violations on Route 61 (Pottsville Pike), Berks County, when the operator fled.

The operator continued to flee and drive recklessly before crashing at 1930 Main Street, Centerport, Berks County.

Police say Ferraiolo was traveling at a high rate of speed and attempted to stop, creating a large skid mark.

Ferraiolo impacted the driver's side door of another vehicle driven by Jeffrey Searfoss, 47, of Mohrsville.

Ferraiolo was thrown from the motorcycle at the moment of impact.

Ferraiolo died on scene from his injuries,  and was reported to have been wearing a helmet.

Searfoss was not injured in the crash..
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/13/2017

September 13, 2017, 6:05 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/13/2017

Wednesday - Showers early with Thunderstorms in the Afternoon - High near 70
Wednesday Night - Showers - Low near 60
Thursday - Cloudy with Showers - High in the Mid 70's
Friday - Cloudy, Showers Possible - High in the Upper 70's
Saturday - Cloudy with Showers Late - High near 80
Sunday - Sunny and Humid - High in the Mid 70's
Monday - Sunny - High in the Mid 70's
Tuesday - Sunny with Storms - High near 70
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UPDATE: Photo Released of Man Wanted for Assault and Fleeing Police Monday Evening

September 13, 2017, 12:24 pm
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A photo has been released of a man wanted for an Monday evening incident involving an assault and fleeing police.

On Monday, Pennsylvania State Police from Schuylkill Haven and Hamburg responded to the Landingville Boat Dock, 350 Meadow Drive South Manheim Twp. around 11:30pm, for an active domestic dispute between Edwin Montero-Cartagena, 26, of Pottsville and his girlfriend.

Police say an argument ensued and Montero-Cartagena began to punch the victim numerous times and stabbed her on the top of the head with an unknown sharp object.

Montero-Cartagena was also choking the victim with a small chain.

As Troopers from Hamburg arrived on scene and shined their spotlight on Montero-Cartagena’s vehicle, he fled the scene.

During the pursuit north on SR 61, Montero-Cartagena, at one point, was driving north in the southbound lanes of SR 61.

Montero-Cartagena then proceeded to drive through Palo Alto Borough and at the end of Bacon Street, Montero-Cartagena drove onto a dirt road, got the vehicle stuck and fled the scene on foot.

Various other local departments and Pennsylvania State Police from Schuylkil Haven arrived on scene and searched the area with negative results.

An arrest warrant for Montero-Cartagena was obtained.


Any information on Montero-Cartagena's whereabouts should contact Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 754-4600.
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