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What's Next Conference to Explore Options for High School Students' Future

December 11, 2017, 7:57 am
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The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 will be sponsoring a "What's Next" Conference on March 10, 2018.


The event is a one-day free conference for parents and students in grades 8 through 12 who want to explore options for the future.

Keynote speaker, Lynn Anderson from Southern Regional Education Board, will speak on the benefits of preparing for what's next. Exhibitors from area businesses, organizations, and institutes of post-secondary education will showcase the variety of options for Schuylkill County students.

Also, breakout sessions will expand on specific career and college topics for both students and parents.

For more information on Sessions
https://sites.google.com/view/iu29whatsnext/

The event will take place at the Penn State Schuylkill Campus on Saturday March 10, 2018 from 9:00am until 2:30pm.

For more information on the event and to register, visit
https://sites.google.com/view/iu29whatsnext/
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Mahanoy Township Water Authority Customers Asked to Conserve Water

December 11, 2017, 8:39 am
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On Friday, the Mahanoy Township Water Authority notified it's customers that due to drought conditions, the Mahanoy Township Authority is activating Stage 1 of their Drought Contingency Plan.


Stage 1 prohibits all Non-Essential Water Uses in the service area.

The Emergency Service Area includes Mahanoy Township, Mahanoy City and Gilberton Borough.

This declaration is due to combined water levels in the Authority’s reservoirs being less than 55% capacity system wide.  If conditions do not improve over the next several days a water rationing plan may be implemented so cooperation at this time is essential

The following water uses are declared non-essential and are prohibited within the Emergency Service Area:
  • watering of lawns
  • outdoor gardens
  • landscaped areas
  • trees
  • shrubs and other outdoor plants
  • washing of automobiles and trucks
  • washing of streets, driveways and sidewalks;
  • serving water in restaurants, clubs or eating places unless specifically requested by the individual

In addition all means of conservation methods should be utilized by all customers to reduce overall usage by a minimum of 15%.  

For more details on the non-essential water uses and suggested conservations methods, please visit the Authority website at www.mahanoywater.org or pick-up information by stopping by the Mahanoy Township Authority’s main office at 46 North Main Street; Mahanoy City, during normal business hours.  

Questions regarding the Drought Contingency Plan are to be directed to the Mahanoy Township Authority Office at 570-773-0650.

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The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Coming to Hersheypark Stadium

December 11, 2017, 10:53 am
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Kesha and Macklemore will team up in 2018 for The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour coming to Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 7 pm.

Tickets prices are $35.60, $45.60, $55.60 and $95.60 (processing fees apply). Tickets for this show are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.

The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore tour follows acclaimed and celebrated eras for both artists. For Kesha, that has included her triumphant latest No. 1 album ‘Rainbow,’ a completely sold-out headlining tour, and two recent GRAMMY® nominations. For Macklemore, ‘Gemini,’ his first solo effort in 12 years, debuted at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 chart, No. 1 on the charts for Rap, R&B/Hip-Hop and Independent Albums and includes Platinum-certified single “Glorious” with the viral video that has been viewed more than 95 million times. Macklemore also recently wrapped up a completely sold-out US tour.

$1 from every ticket sold will be donated on The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore tour. Kesha will donate her proceeds to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network), the largest anti-sexual assault organization in the US. Macklemore will donate his proceeds to M Plus1, and organization that advances racial and social justice through the M&RL Equity Fund.

For more information, please visit www.HersheyEntertainment.com.

The wristband policy will be in effect for this concert. Fans are permitted on the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex property beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, December 15. Two hours prior to the on-sale, fans will be directed in front of Giant Center Box Office, where they will be issued a numbered wristband. Wristbands are available for one hour, and at the conclusion of that hour, a selected fan will randomly choose a wristband that will determine the line order. Once the line is in place, fans arriving after the wristbands were issued will be escorted to the end of the numbered line.
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Tobash Appointed to Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission

December 11, 2017, 11:51 am
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Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) has appointed Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) to serve as one of five members on the Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission, which was established as part of Pennsylvania’s public pension reform measure under Act 5 of 2017.


The commission is tasked with making recommendations regarding investment performance and strategies. Specifically, the group has been assigned to recommend benchmark investment fees paid by the SERS and PSERS – the state’s two pension systems – to achieve the boards’ anticipated annual rates of return and to develop recommendations to reduce expenditures to generate cash flow savings of $3.0 billion over 30 years.

“Due to my qualifications, I have the opportunity to serve on this commission to help save Pennsylvania taxpayers billions of dollars over the coming years by lowering investment fees,” Tobash explained. “Over the last several years, I have worked to reform our state’s public pension systems to ensure current employees and retirees receive the benefits they have earned and been promised. Additionally, I have worked to create savings from within our systems, and this commission will be able to add to those savings.”

Members will submit findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the governor within six months of their first organizational meeting. The commission will expire within 60 days of submitting the required report.

The commission is comprised of five members appointed by the governor, the president pro tem of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the speaker of the House and the Minority leader of the House. The Joint State Government Commission will provide logistical and other support to the commission.
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Reward Offered for Identity of Suspect in Break In Over the Weekend

December 11, 2017, 1:10 pm
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A reward is being offered for the identify of a suspect that broke into Weiner Iron and Metal Corporation over the weekend.


On Saturday, around 10:30pm, someone broke into the office building of Weiner Iron and Metal Corporation along Route 61 near Pottsville.

The company is offering a $1,000 reward to identify the individual.

If you have information or can identify the suspect, contact the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 754-4600.
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Two Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop Monday Evening

December 12, 2017, 2:52 am
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Two are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Mahanoy City late Monday.

According to the Mahanoy City Police, Alexander Cann, 25, of Hazle Township and Charles Valerio, 19, of Brooklyn were taken into custody in the 700 Block of West Centre Street around 8:30pm.

Heroin, methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia were found during the stop.

Cann was charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and DUI. Cann was committed to Schuylkill Count Prison on $40,000 straight cash bail.

Valerio was charged with possession with intent to deliver heroin, possession of heroin & marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia and committed to prison on $50,000 straight cash bail

Photos Courtesy of the Mahanoy City Police Department


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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2017

December 12, 2017, 2:57 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2017

Tuesday  - Morning Snow Showers, with Heavier Snow Squalls and Rain in the Afternoon- High near 40
Tuesday Night - Cloudy and COLD - Low in the Mid Teens

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Wednesday - Overcast - High in the Upper 20's
Thursday - Cloudy with Snow Showers - High in the Upper 20's
Friday - Cloudy- High near 30
Saturday - Sun and Clouds - High in the Mid 30's
Sunday - Clouds and Sun - High near 40
Monday - Rain and Snow - High in the Upper 30's

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Daughtry to Play Penn's Peak in March

December 12, 2017, 5:18 am
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Penn's Peak announced Tuesday morning that Daughtry will be coming to Jim Thorpe in March of 2018.

As the frontman for the band bearing his name, Daughtry has become one of the most visible and consistent rock & roll torchbearers of the 21st Century. Since rising to prominence on the fifth season of American Idol, he has released four albums, all of which reached the Billboard Top Ten and have combined sales over 8 million copies in the U.S.

Daughtry and his band have been performing together for over a decade. “Like anything with a ten year relationship, you know more about each other than you do most of your family,” says Chris Daughtry. “It’s a love-hate thing—you get sick of being around them, but after two weeks at home you’re ready to get back out on the road and do it again. The fan base really keeps us alive. That’s the key ingredient to keeping a band together—that’s the gasoline, and without it you can’t run.”

Ten years after launching with a massive splash, Chris Daughtry claims that he and the band have grown the most on stage, and that it’s altered his whole sense of his work. “When we first came out, I’d only known what I’d seen,” he says. “I didn’t know how to be vulnerable, with no pretense. Now it’s walk onstage and, especially in our acoustic shows, just be flat-out honest and open. It’s really helped me realize that’s actually what fans want—they want 100 percent honesty and feeling like they got to know you better.”

Tickets on sale Friday, December 15th at 10:00 AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar. Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only, no phone orders.
Pit with Reserved:
Pit (standing only at the stage): $47
Regular Reserved: $42   


Information posted from Penn's Peak Press Release
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/2017

December 12, 2017, 7:25 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/2017



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Richard F. Hoffecker, 42 of Pottsville, died Tuesday morning at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

He was born June 16, 1975 in Pottsville son of the late Frank Hoffecker, Sr., and Linda Myers.

Richard was a 1993 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

Surviving are his sister, Laurie Bailey, Columbus OH; Nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

Please share your memories and condolences by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com

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Santa and Mrs. Claus to Drive Fixed Route STS Buses on Friday

December 12, 2017, 7:44 am
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Festive holiday events will be taking place at Union Station, 300 S. Centre Street in Pottsville this Friday, December 15, 2017.


The Schuylkill Transportation System announced today that both Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will “each” be driving fixed route buses thru out the course of the day to spread some holiday cheer to passengers, young and old alike.  

Dave Bekisz, Executive Director of the Schuylkill Transportation Authority said, “I would like to extend our thanks to the people of Schuylkill County for their participation in both our Fixed Route Service and Shared Ride Program.  Also on behalf of myself and all the employees of The Schuylkill County Transportation Authority I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Holiday season.”

STS “Holiday One Fare Days” will also be available on Friday, December 15, meaning that all day Friday, fares will only be $1.50.

This ticket (one time fare) enables the customer to enjoy riding and transferring onto any of the system’s ten fixed route buses that operate within the county.   

The “Older and Bolder” bell ringing group from the Tamaqua Salvation Army, under the direction of Ms. Dina Depos, will be ringing in holiday tunes of the season as they offer FREE entertainment between the hours of Noon and 3:00 P.M.

And at 3:00 P.M. there will be a prize drawing in which one lucky participant will win a FREE 30 day Smart Card pass to ride STS fixed routes. 

Participants donated non perishable food items to be distributed to Schuylkill Community Action for disbursement in order to be entered into the drawing.



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Jim Thorpe Man Facing Rape Charges

December 12, 2017, 8:11 am
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A Jim Thorpe man is facing charges after allegedly raping a teen at his home Sunday Morning.


According to Jim Thorpe Police, Thomas L. Gehres Sr. 69, of Jim Thorpe was arrested and
charged with raping a 19 year old female at his home on the morning of Sunday, December 10, 2017. 

Gehres has been charged with the following offenses Rape, Rape with threat of forcible compulsion, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Indecent Sexual Assault, Indecent Assault Forcible Compulsion, Indecent Assault without consent, and Incest. Gehres was video arraigned in front of Magistrate William Kissner from Palmerton. Bail was set at $200,000 10%. 

A preliminary hearing is scheduled on January 3, 2018 at 1pm at Magistrate Eric Schrantz’s office in Jim Thorpe.


Gehres has also been charged with a separate offense of Indecent Assault involving the same victim during the summer of 2017 at his home in Jim Thorpe.

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Snow Squalls Possible Late Tuesday

December 12, 2017, 8:19 am
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Snow showers and snow squalls are possible late Tuesday and into Wednesday and Thursday.


According to the National Weather Service, scattered snow showers will cross Schuylkill County Tuesday afternoon and evening.  The high for Tuesday actually occurred early Tuesday so temperatures will drop throughout the day.

Brief heavier snow squalls are also expected late Tuesday.

More snow showers and gusty winds will move in overnight and into Wednesday with a light accumulations expected.  Snow may become heavier in times when the winds lighten up late Wednesday and into Thursday.

A coating to an inch of snow is expected.
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Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/11/17

December 12, 2017, 10:31 am
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This Weekend High School Basketball Scores - 12/11/17

Games Played on Monday, December 11, 2017

Boys

Blue Mountain - 68
Schuylkill Valley - 56

Lehighton - 59
Marian Catholic - 53

Williams Valley - 46
Minersville - 37

Tamaqua - 73
Nativity BVM - 61

Berks Catholic - 42
Pottsville - 38


Girls

Mahanoy Area - 61
Lebanon Catholic - 51

Muhlenberg - 35
Nativity BVM - 33

North Schuylkill - 71
Loyalsock Township - 60

Panther Valley - 50
Palmerton - 26

Pine Grove - 38
Schuylkill Valley - 25


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Police Release Additional Details from the Weiner Iron and Metal Burglary

December 13, 2017, 5:09 am
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State Police have released additional details from a burglary over the weekend.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the burglary occurred between 12/08/17 10:15 PM and 12/10/17 11:40 AM  when two suspects forcibly entered Weiner Iron and Metal Co. located on Route 61 in North Manheim Twp. near Pottsville.

Police say, the pictured actor broke a window to gain entrance into the scale room office.  He crawled on the floor to avoid the motion detectors until he reached the alarm control panel where he then disarmed the panel by tearing it apart. 

The pictured suspect is described as a black male,  6’0 - 6’1” in height and  approximately 280 lbs.

The suspect then used a yellow pry bar to unlock the vault room door where he removed $100,000.00 in cash from the unlocked vault.

Anyone who can identify the pictured suspect is asked to call PSP Schuylkill Haven at 570-754-4600.

Weiner Iron and Metal is also offering a reward of $1,000 leading to the arrest of this suspect.



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Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/12/17

December 13, 2017, 6:18 am
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Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/12/17

Games Played on Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Boys

Jim Thorpe - 50
Panther Valley - 46

North Schuylkill - 55
Shamokin - 46

Pine Grove - 63
Tri-Valley - 46

Tamaqua - 55
Shenandoah Valley - 34

Williams Valley - 73
Upper Dauphin - 37

Girls

Minersville - 44
Blue Mountain - 30

Jim Thorpe - 60
Panther Valley - 42

Pottsville - 50
Muhlenberg - 12

Tamaqua - 58
Shenandoah Valley - 26


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Schuylkill County High School Wrestling - 12/12/17

December 13, 2017, 6:20 am
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Schuylkill County High School Wrestling - 12/12/17


Lehighton - 66
Northern Lehigh - 15

Kutztown - 33
Schuylkill Haven - 24
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Argall and Tobash Announce Flood Control Grants

December 13, 2017, 6:39 am
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On Wednesday, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) announced two Department of Environmental Protection Growing Greener grants today that will support flood control in the Swatara Creek Watershed in Tremont Township and Pine Grove Borough.  
The Schuylkill County Conservation District will be awarded $230,000 to begin phase 1 of the Good Spring Creek Floodplain restoration project and $2,991,000 for a flood remediation project that will help the Borough of Pine Grove. The Pine Grove project will supplement the $2,000,000 announced recently from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Disaster Recovery program.  

“The Swatara Floodplain Restoration project is listed as a priority by the Upper Swatara Flood Recovery workgroup to mitigate high water events in the watershed. The project will create floodplains to reduce flooding and the impact of high water events enabling our community to be more sustainable. Since the 2011 floods the workgroup, consisting of members from all the communities located within the watershed, have been working to mitigate future high water events. The workgroup is excited to see this project moving one step closer to reality as we continue to work on this project and other priority sites, stated Wayne Lehman, Schuylkill Conservation District County Natural Resource Specialist and Bill Reichert, Watershed Maintenance Technician/Flood Recovery Manager. 

“As a co-sponsor of the original Growing Greener grant program, I am pleased to see the efforts of the Swatara Creek Watershed groups be recognized for their planning efforts to reduce future flooding in the region through the creation of a natural floodplain on undeveloped lands. These projects will keep a major employer in the community by slowing the flow of the Swatara Creek, while reducing the stress of residents every time a storm rolls through region. These projects are exactly the kinds of projects I envisioned when initially supporting the Growing Greener funding.”

“This grant is an example of how communities, individuals and stakeholders can work together to achieve positive results,” Tobash said. “After the flooding in 2011, coordinated efforts and hard work led to obtaining the resources to get these projects completed. I am glad we were able to work together to support the citizens and businesses in the entire Pine Grove area.”

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Pine Grove Football Coach Resigns

December 13, 2017, 7:25 am
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On Wednesday, the Pine Grove School District announced that their head football coach is resigning.


In a release from the district, Head Coach Jeff Sampson submitted his letter of resignation on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.  Sampson has been head football coach for 12 years.

During his time as coach, Sampson compiled a record of 61-68 and led the Cardinals to an Eastern Conference Championship in 2010 as well as a Twin Valley Championship in 2013.

Pine Grove School District reports that they will begin searching for a new football coach immediately.

Anyone interested in the position should send a letter of interest to the following:

Mrs. Joanne Brindle
Pine Grove School District
103 School Street, Pine Grove,   17963

All candidates will need to provide a PA Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance Check, and FBI Clearance prior to being hired.

Deadline for applications is Friday, January 5th.


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Pottsville Area School District Seeks Golf Coach

December 13, 2017, 8:14 am
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Fast Moving Clipper Storm to Pass Through Region Wednesday Night and Early Thursday

December 13, 2017, 8:23 am
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Another round of snow will pass through the region.


According to forecasts, the clipper storm is expected to cross our area and drop 1 to 2 inches of snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning.  Temperatures are expect to be in the lower 20's with wind chills at times in the teens.

Snow showers are expected to begin around 8:00pm with heavier snow at times around midnight.

The snow is expected to end by daybreak with sunny skies but still cold by Thursday afternoon.

An official storm total map is below from R&K Weather Prognostication.

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