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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Late Wednesday into Thursday Morning

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for late Wednesday into Thursday morning.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Much of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday.

The advisory includes the counties of
  • Bedford
  • Blair
  • Cameron
  • Centre
  • Columbia
  • Clinton
  • Dauphin
  • Huntingdon
  • Juniata
  • Lebanon
  • Lycoming
  • Mifflin
  • Montour
  • Northumberland
  • Perry
  • Potter
  • Schuylkill
  • Snyder
  • Sullivan
  • Tioga
  • Union

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Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 12/14/17

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Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 12/14/17

Last Updated:  10:08pm on 12/13/17

Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
North Schuylkill -  2 Hour Delay
Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/13/2017

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/13/2017



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Sierra Jackquelyn Alansky Cooke, 22, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 6th, suddenly, at her residence.

Sierra was born in Altamonte Springs, FL on October 27, 1995, a daughter of Ginger Alansky, of St. Augustine FL and Randall Cooke, of Longwood FL.

Sierra graduated in 2014 from North Nicholas High School, Fort Myers FL.

She worked as a bartender at McGuire’s Pub in Mahanoy City, and as hostess at the Cracker Barrel in Frackville.

During school she played volleyball, softball, and basketball. She was into New Age Literature and was learning to play the guitar. Collecting and listening to music was her life long passion.

Sierra is also survived by two sisters, Saige Cooke, of St. Augustine FL; Jacqueline Loftus, of Mahanoy City, and a brother, Sterling Cooke, of Longwood FL;

Memorial Service at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 7:30 pm on Sunday, December 17th, with Pastor Jack Murray officiating.

Friends may call Sunday evening 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

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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Patricia A. Boyle, mother, grandmother, sister, of Wild Turkey Road, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pottsville at 64 years of age. 

Widow of William J. "Bill" Boyle who died on February 18, 2016, she is survived by; son, Bill J. Boyle and his wife Carol of Port Carbon; sisters, Deborah Hahn of Pine Grove, Joanne Snyder of Saint Clair, grand children, Jessica Boyle and Melissa Frie; great grand children, Hannah and Zachary. 

A 1971 Blue Mountain High School graduate, Pat attended Penn State University, and worked for Craftex Mills in Auburn for many years. She and Bill where active members of the New Ringgold Fire Company and Ambulance Association, Pat was a certified E.M.T.. Pat, was an avid reader and animal lover. 

Born Friday, November 13, 1953 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Gilbert and Dorothy (Ambrek) Sprock. She was also predeceased by a brother, John Sprock. 

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884 

A Remembrance Service will take place on Saturday December 16, 2017 at 10:30 AM from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. 

Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 

Memorials in her name to: 

New Ringgold, Fire Company
21 Municipal Road
New Ringgold, Pa. 17960

or

National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd Street
New York, NY 10016

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

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Boil Water Advisory Issued After Water Main Break

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A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Tamaqua after a water main break late Wednesday.


According to the borough, the water main break occurred on East Elm Street.  The boil advisory is issued for residents who live on
  • East Elm Street from Pine Street to Railroad Street
  • Rolling Mill Avenue from Vine Street to East Union Street
  • East Union Street from Pine Street to Railroad Street
Residents will be notified when the boil advisory has been lifted.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/13/17

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Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/13/17

Games Played on Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Boys

Blue Mountain - 54
Wyomissing - 44

Bloomsburg - 58
Mahanoy Area - 53

Marian Catholic - 46
Nativity BVM - 43

Mount Carmel - 57
Minersville - 46

Girls

Mahanoy Area - 72
Bloomsburg - 15

Wyomissing - 47
Nativity BVM - 38

Shenandoah Valley - 53
MMI Prep - 22


Schuylkill County High School Wrestling - 12/13/17

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Schuylkill County High School Wrestling - 12/13/17


Mahanoy Area - 51
Schuylkill Haven - 24

Pottsville - 65
Tamaqua - 12

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Schuylkill County Student's Artwork Included in Attorney General's Drug Free Calendar

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Earlier this week, Attorney General Josh Shapiro congratulated the winners of the Attorney General's 21st Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest, including a student from Schuylkill County

Photo Courtesy of the Attorney General's Office.

Click here to view the calendar.

In October, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, fifth-grade students across the Commonwealth were invited to create an original work of art illustrating a drug-free message. The artwork of 13 students was selected to appear in the 2018 calendar, which is circulated throughout the Commonwealth in an effort to educate the public about the dangers of drug use.

“Our annual calendar contest is about more than celebrating student artwork; it’s about students empowering other young people to make informed choices,” Attorney General Shapiro said. “Combatting the opioid epidemic is my number one priority and we need a multipronged approach, including education to prevent drug use. Children must learn about the real dangers of substance abuse, and the calendar contest helps spread that message across the Commonwealth.”

Each calendar month is represented with artwork of a Pennsylvania student, with one additional student illustration on the front of the calendar. The winning entries were chosen from 842 submissions from 156 schools in 48 counties in Pennsylvania, based on the artists’ creativity and ability to illustrate and convey a drug-free message.

The contest winners were invited today to the Office of Attorney General in Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, where they were guests at a luncheon with Attorney General Shapiro and State Treasurer Joe Torsella. Attorney General Shapiro and other staff discussed the dangers of drugs with the students. Each student received a certificate and a $529 contribution to their Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program, which is supervised by Treasurer Torsella.

The calendar contest is funded through the Community Drug Abuse Prevention Fund. Fines and penalties collected from certain offenses, such as driving under the influence, contribute to the fund.

“The opioid epidemic has forever changed how we talk to our kids about the dangers of drug use. It is wonderful to see students from across the state hearing that message and sharing it through art,” said Treasurer Joe Torsella. “Additionally, I commend Attorney General Shapiro for using funds collected from other delinquencies to help brighten the future of these very talented students through a contribution to their PA 529 College Savings accounts.”

The following students were named 2018 Drug-Free Calendar Contest winners:

  • Cover: Brynn Burnsworth, Baden Academy Charter School, Beaver County
  • January: Julia Skalniak, St. Sylvester School, Allegheny County
  • February: Hannah Darabant, Charlestown Elementary School, Chester County
  • March: Rachel Cason, Paxtonia Elementary School, Dauphin County
  • April: Brianna Stonemark, Cecil Intermediate School, Washington County
  • May: Hailey Moran, Amosland Elementary School, Delaware County
  • June: Effi Hammer, Union Canal Elementary School, Lebanon County
  • July: Jacob Schmeltz, Hegins-Hubley Elementary School, Schuylkill County
  • August: Talen Brown, Goode K-8 School, York County
  • September: Marissa Barto, North Strabane Intermediate School, Washington County
  • October: Ella Aquilina, Valley Elementary School, Luzerne County
  • November: Alana Swartz, St. Mary Elementary School, Montgomery County
  • December: Ella Baldino, K.D. Markley Elementary School, Chester County

Agents and specialists from the Office of Attorney General visit schools throughout the year to meet with children to educate them about the importance of staying drug free. The programs feature customized lessons, interactive presentations and messages speaking directly to the audience.

Haley Bianco from Eyewitness News also recently interviewed Jacob after winning the prize.
Link to story:  http://www.pahomepage.com/news/schuylkill-county-fifth-grader-uses-art-to-prevent-drug-use/880697697



Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/14/2017

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/14/2017

Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 20's
Thursday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid Teens

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Friday - Cloudy- High near 30
Saturday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 30's
Sunday - Cloudy - High near 40
Monday - Cloudy, Showers Late - High in the Mid 40's
Tuesday - Cloudy - High in the Upper 30's
Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 30's

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/14/2017

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/14/2017



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William Joseph “Bill” McGinn Jr., 62, of Shenandoah, passed away on December 9 at Geisinger Medical Center with his family by his side. Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late William and Nora McGinn.

He worked as a police officer until his retirement, and was a Life Member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 25, where he served as Vice President. He was former coach in the Shenandoah Youth Soccer Organization and former assistant coach with the Shenandoah Little League. Bill grew up in Mahanoy Plane.

Bill is survived by his wife Debby McGinn; son, Chad (Megan) McGinn; daughter Brianne (Gabe Murray) McGinn; his only grandson, and light of his life, Michael McGinn; brother, Joseph McGinn; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A viewing will be held on Saturday December 16,2017 from 5:00-6:30 P.M. at the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA. Services will begin at 6:30 P.M.

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Inc. , Ashland,PA Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor. Chad McGinn Funeral Director is in charge of arrangements .

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Clyde H. Mase, 93 years of age of Blue Mountain Drive, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at home. 

Widower of Rose Marie (Rutch) Mase who passed on April 20, 2014 he is survived by; daughter, Joan Seyler of Bath; son, Frank W. Mase and his wife June of Freeport, ME; brother, Cleat Mase and his wife Sandy of New York; 4 grand children; 3 great grand children. 

Clyde served honorably in the United States Navy during WWII and then became an airplane mechanic at Quonsit Point Air Station in Rhode Island. CLyde and Rose Marie reside in Rhode Island for thirty years moving home in 1978. Clyde, was a member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., and was an avid outdoorsman. 

Born Wednesday, March 26, 1924 in Weissport, Pennsylvania the son of the late Frank, and Florence "Flossie" (Wertman) Mase. He was also predecesed by sister Cora Mase; brothers, Charles, Clavin, Clarence, and Curt Mase. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. (570) 386-5884 

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday December 19, 2017 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home, Rev. Russell Campbell to officiate. Friends may call on the morning of from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. 

Interment will be in Zion Stone Church Cemetery, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. 

Memorials in his name in care of

Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp.
45 Cemetery Road
New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960 

online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Michael A. Hinkle, age 68, of Pottsville, PA , passed away with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, PA on October 2, 1949, he was the son of the late Chester M. and Helen L. (Trout) Hinkle.

Michael attended Blue Mountain High School and worked as a truck driver for Fanelli Brothers Trucking in Pottsville until retiring.

Michael is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary D. (Lango) Hinkle; four sons: John Lango, Craig Lango and his wife Sharon, Michael J. Hinkle and his fiance' Cheryl Moyer-Webster, and Timothy A. Hinkle and his wife Kalyn; and six grandchildren: Ian, Daniel, Orion, Brent, Kali, and Dylan. 

A Memorial Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, 208 Pike St., Port Carbon at 2PM on Monday, December 18th, with Rev. Lorraine Heckman officiating.

Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family Monday afternoon from 1-2PM at the Funeral Home.

Interment will be held private.

Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

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Schuylkill County Schools Dismissing Early - 12/15/17

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Schuylkill County Schools Dismissing Early - 12/15/17
    Some Schuylkill County schools have announced early dismissals on Friday due to snow in the forecast for Friday afternoon.
    • Mahanoy Area 
      • High School Dismiss at 12:00pm
      • Elementary School at 12:30pm
    • North Schuylkill
      • High School dismisses at 12:00pm
      • Elementary at 1:00pm
    • Schuylkill Haven
      • Middle and High School Dismisses at 1:30pm
      • EC dismissing at 1:05pm for in town buses 1:05pm, 1:15pm for Walker

    Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/14/17

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    Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/14/17

    Games Played on Thursday, December 14, 2017

    Boys

    Louis E Dieruff - 77
    North Schuylkill - 33


    Girls

    Minersville - 45
    Pine Grove - 29

    Nazareth - 39
    Pottsville - 28

    Mount Carmel  61
    Tri-Valley - 23





    Schuylkill County High School Wrestling - 12/14/17

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    Schuylkill County High School Wrestling - 12/14/17


    Blue Mountain - 70
    North Schuylkill - 5


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    Facebook Announces "Snooze" Button to Hide Content in News Feed

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    Are you sick of seeing a friend's posts on Facebook but don't want to unfriend them?


    Over the next week, Facebook is launching Snooze, which will give users the option to temporarily unfollow a person, Page or group for 30 days. By selecting Snooze in the top-right drop-down menu of a post, you won’t see content from those people, Pages or groups in your News Feed for that time period.

    Facebook says "We’ve heard from people that they want more options to determine what they see in News Feed and when they see it. With Snooze, you don’t have to unfollow or unfriend permanently, rather just stop seeing someone’s posts for a short period of time. The people, Pages, and groups you snooze will not be notified. You will be notified before the Snooze period is about to end and the setting can also be reversed at any time.

    As News Feed evolves, we’ll continue to provide easy-to-use tools to give you the most personalized experience possible every time you visit Facebook."


    Funeral Directors Disapprove Newspaper's New Additional Obituary Fee

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    County Funeral Directors voice their disapproval towards local newspaper.

    Earlier this month, funeral directors that publish their obituaries to the Republican Herald, received the following letter, dated December 1, 2017.

    "We're delighted to introduce a new special section in 2018 that will memorialize each person from our area who has passed during the year.

    "A Year of Remembrance - Gone but Not Forgotten" will publish on Sunday, December 30, 2018.  The section will include photos (where available), names and death dates for each person.  We have seen this section appear in other markets around the country and believe it will have added value for our readers, your customers and the entire community.

    The letter was signed by Henry Nyce, Publisher, Michael A. Joyce, Director of Advertising, and Peter F. Banko, Editor.

    In the letter, it also stated that

    Each obituary published during 2018 will include a $25 surcharge to cover the costs of producing and printing this special section.


    The additional charge mentioned in the letter, which is being called "non-declinable" will add an additional $25 per obituary in the coming year.

    There is an option given by the newspaper, for a "free" obituary. The "free" obituary would only be allowed to contain 15 lines, after the first 15 lines, they then charge $3.25 per line.

    Funeral Director Lisa Harner from H L Funeral Home in Pine Grove has joined many other funeral directors in the county whom are voicing their disapproval of this charge:

    "We as Funeral Directors oppose this fee and think it is outrageous. Not everyone may want the obituary printed on the memorial page and in essence they are adding unnecessary costs to families during their time of grief. They already charge $25 to have the obituaries online through legacy."

    Funeral Director Dave Truskowsky from Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. had this to say:
    "Funeral Directors are obviously in this business to make money to support our families. However most of what we also do is full of heart and we help to memorialize people with our hearts and service of good will. In this case the newspaper is not looking to memorialize folks out of the goodness of their heart but rather as a non declinable money making scheme. In turn, the funeral homes get a free ad. Starting January 1, before an obituary even gets printed it will cost $50.00; $25.00 for the use of legacy.com and now another $25.00 for the year of remembrance."

    Funeral Director  James Humphrey of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pottsville, when asked about the fee, responded with:
    The reason I’m upset about this charge is that it's mandatory and families do not have the right to decline the $25 surcharge on published obituaries in the Pottsville Republican for 2018. I feel that families in the New Year should have the option whether they would or would not like to memorialize their loved one in a special publication. If a family wishes to participate in this publication I have no problem with the fee. But to charge a family that does not want it, is unacceptable. In our 30 years in business Myself and my father have never charged a family for something they didn't want, and I feel the newspaper is not giving them that option , because that’s part of what we as funeral directors do for families, we give them options.


    Henry Nyce, publisher of the Republican Herald told Skook News,
    In markets across the country, in similar size publications have delivered this service to their readers with great attainment and outstanding good will. This will be a full-color and truly special section, emphasizing loved ones for their families and friends.

    Many large organizations run a list at the end of the year, of well-known celebrities, sport figures, politicians and leaders. This estimated 36-page broadsheet keepsake edition will be a chronicle of those people that have made a difference in Schuylkill County lives. It's much like the memorials that family members publish every day in our obituary pages.


    A group of funeral directors within Schuylkill County,  is reportedly writing a letter that they will sign and send to the Republican Herald, Pottsville, hoping for a change in the extra fee.

    The Republican Herald and the Standard Speaker in Hazleton, are owned by Times Shamrock Communications, Scranton.



    Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/15/2017

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    Richard M. Puls, 67, formerly of Frackville passed away on Tuesday evening at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.

    Born in Jersey, City, NJ, he was a son of Elizabeth Tynio Puls, Frackville and her late husband Morris N. Puls. Rich worked as a sprinkler system engineer for T & T Fire Protection Inc., Hollywood, FL.

    Rich was a 1968 graduate of North Schuylkill High School. His senior year, he earned the prestigious award of being the school’s scholar athlete and was later inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1989. He was a 1972 graduate of Albright College.

    Rich was a member of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Frackville. He enjoyed playing his accordion and performed for several years with Eddie and the Polkateers.

    Before moving back to Frackville, Rich resided in Florida for 30 years. He was blessed to have the continuous support and friendship of his 2nd family; Ted & Terri Dudash and family. For the past 7 years he was a resident at Luther Ridge, Pottsville. He was a familiar face to both staff and residents. Everyone knew him as "The Puzzle Man" as he diligently would work on his puzzles. He enjoyed having friends and family visiting, sharing his puzzles and playing cards. He will always be remembered for his mild manner and contagious smile.

    In addition to his mother Liz, Rich is survived by his sister Patricia “Cookie” and her husband Gary Howard, Shenandoah; his brother Dennis Puls and his wife Betty, Frackville; his nephews: Nicholas Reese, Dennis and Keith Puls; his nieces: Kimberly Mentusky and Gina Keller; several great-nieces and nephews.

    Divine Liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Frackville with Rev. Petro Zvarych, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Monday morning at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville from 9 to 10:30 a.m. with a Parastas service at 10 a.m.

    In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions be made, in Rich’s name, to The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at 1095 NW 14th Terrace #48 Miami, FL 33136 or to the memorial fund of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church at 243 S. Middle Street Frackville, PA 17931.

    Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com

    Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.



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    Ann Sedar, 95, of Frackville, died Friday at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation.

    Born in Frackville, November 9, 1922, She was a daughter of the late Michael and Eva (Machita) Sedar.

    She was a Waitress at Horn & Hardart, NY , NY.

    She was a member of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, Frackville.

    She was preceded in death by 4 sisters Mary Fruge, Helen Palmer, Eva Kobilnyk, Kay Sedar; 2 brothers Adam Sedar and Wassil Sedar.

    Surviving are 3 brothers John Sedar of Pottsville; Michael Sedar of Tamaqua; and Paul Sedar of Frackville; Nieces and Nephews.

    Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday from Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, 209 South Lehigh Avenue Frackville with Very Rev. Archpriest James Jadick officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 – 10:00 AM Monday at Nice-Hart Funeral Home Inc. 9 N. Lehigh Ave Frackville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ameican Cancer Society 101 W. Frack St. Frackville, PA 17931. Burial will be in Holy Ascension Orthodox Cemetery, Frackville.

    Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com.


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    Anna T. Sabadish, 92, of Branchdale, passed away died Friday, December 15, 2017, at The Meadows at York Terrace.

    Born in Branchdale, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna Sabados/Sokol/Moscow Sabadish. A lifelong Branchdale resident, she was a 1943 graduate of Reilly Township High School. She was employed by the former Meyer-Weiss Company, Pottsville.

    She was a member of St. Matthew the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Minersville, and a member of the former St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Branchdale.

    Preceding her in death were two brothers, John and Joseph Sabadish, and two sisters, Elizabeth Sabadish and Mary Hartranft.

    Anna is survived by several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.

    Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 A.M. in St. Matthew the Evangelist Church, 139 Spruce Street, Minersville. Friends may call at the Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville, on Wednesday from 6:00 A.M. until 9:15 A.M. Interment will be in St. Mary Star of the Sea Cemetery, Branch Township.

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    Winifred Lemke, 85, of Llewellyn, died Thursday at The Meadows at York Terrace.

    Born in Llewellyn, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Ruth Neidhardt Seiger. She was a 1949 graduate of Branch Township High School.

    She was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Steins Mill. Winnie was a doting mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, and was especially thrilled when her entire family gathered in her home. She was known in Llewellyn as a thoughtful caregiver to both neighborhood children and her extended family.

    She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Henry Lemke, in 2015; a daughter, Rhea Jean Konkus, in 2015; two brothers, Raymond and Robert Seiger; a sister, Irene Spangler.

    Surviving are four children, George Lemke (Linda), Pine Grove, Faye Reagan, Minersville, Rita Jane Bosack (George), Llewellyn, and Robert Lemke (Julie), Hubert, North Carolina; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

    Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 6:00 P.M. and on Tuesday from 6:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Interment will be in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Branch Township.

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    Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/16/2017

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    Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/16/2017

    Saturday - Cloudy, Snow Showers Possible in the Afternoon - High in the Mid 30's
    Saturday Night - Cloudy - Low near 20

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    Sunday - Cloudy with Some Sun, Snow Showers Late - High near 40
    Monday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 40's
    Tuesday - Cloudy - High in near 40
    Wednesday - Sunny - High in the Upper 30's
    Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 30's
    Friday - Showers - High near 40

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    Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

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    Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week


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    Municipality: Frailey/Tremont Twp.


    ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
    BETWEEN: Exit 107 (US 209) AND Exit 112 (PA 25)
    Type of Work: Pothole Patching
    Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
    Type of Restriction: Daytime
    RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions.
    START DATE: 12/18/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/21/2017
    Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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    Municipality: Butler/New Castle Twp.


    ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
    BETWEEN: Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road) AND Exit 124 (PA 61)
    Type of Work: Crack Sealing
    Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
    Type of Restriction: Daytime
    RESTRICTION: Northbound lane restriction.
    START DATE: 12/18/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/21/2017
    Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
    Will Rain Cause Delays? NO


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    Municipality: Kline Twp.


    ROAD NAME: Lofty Road
    BETWEEN: PA 309 AND Delano
    Type of Work: Shoulder Work/Widening
    Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
    Type of Restriction: Daytime
    RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
    START DATE: 12/18/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/22/2017
    Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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    Municipality: Mahanoy/West Mahanoy Twp.


    ROAD NAME: Morea Road
    BETWEEN: Frackville AND Mahanoy City
    Type of Work: Brush Cutting
    Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
    Type of Restriction: Daytime
    RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
    START DATE: 12/18/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/22/2017
    Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
    Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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    Municipality: Mahanoy


    ROAD NAME: PA 339
    BETWEEN: Mahanoy City AND Brandonville
    Type of Work: Shoulder Work/Widening
    Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
    Type of Restriction: Daytime
    RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
    START DATE: 12/18/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/22/2017
    Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
    Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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    Municipality: Barry Twp.


    ROAD NAME: PA 901
    BETWEEN: I-81 AND Lavelle
    Type of Work: Drainage
    Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
    Type of Restriction: Daytime
    RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
    START DATE: 12/18/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/21/2017
    Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
    Will Rain Cause Delays? NO


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    Municipality: N. Manheim Twp.


    ROAD NAME: PA 901
    BETWEEN: Minersville AND Cressona
    Type of Work: Crack Sealing
    Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
    Type of Restriction: Daytime
    RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
    START DATE: 12/18/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/22/2017
    Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
    Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
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    Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/16/2017

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    SGM James A. Valentine, PAARNG, retired, 92, of High Street, Tamaqua, PA died surrounded by his family on Friday, December 15, 2017 at his residence. 

    He was the husband of Kathleen M. (nee Cool) Valentine and they had celebrated 68 years of marriage on November 24, 2017. Born in Tamaqua on July 17, 1925, Jim was a son of the late James B. and Florence E. (nee Eberts) Valentine. 

    A 1943 graduate of Tamaqua High School, he attended Penn State University for two years. Jim was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church, Tamaqua where he was a former member of the church council, a member of the Men's Brotherhood, and dedicatedly served as sexton of the church for 20 years. 

    A veteran of WWII, he had served in the Army Air Corps. Jim was a crew member of a B17 bomber that was shot down over Wittenberg Germany. He was captured and was a prisoner of war, escaping twice before being liberated by the allies. 

    Jim was awarded a Purple Heart and the European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars. After the war, he joined the Army Reserves for 6 years and then joined the Pennsylvania National Guard where he served for 33 years obtaining the rank of First Sergeant of Company C, 3rd Battalion, 103 Armor and later the 109th Infantry. Jim retired in 1985 with the rank of Battalion Sergeant Major. He was a member of the South Ward Fire Company, Tamaqua where he formerly served as a captain and a secretary for 25 years; a member of the Tamaqua American Legion C.H. Berry Post #173; and a member of both the Schuylkill County and the Six County Volunteer Fireman’s Association. Jim was also a former member of the Tamaqua Planning Commission and had been the chairman of the Tamaqua Zoning Hearing Board. 

    Surviving with his wife, Kathleen are daughters, Marsha Bynon and her husband James of Tamaqua and Cynthia Hinkel and her husband Greg of Lebanon, PA; sons, Mark Valentine and his wife Charlene of Hometown, PA; Craig Valentine of Tamaqua, Kenneth Valentine and his wife Karen of Quakake, PA; and James Valentine and his partner Aaron Morgan; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and 1 great great granddaughter. He was predeceased by sisters, Florence Levin, Gladys Hoag, and Marion Hovan; brothers, Kenneth Hoag and Francis Hoag; and a grandson, Matthew Bynon. 

    Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December, 22 in Zion Lutheran Church, Mauch Chunk and Greenwood Streets, Tamaqua with The Rev. Cindy White officiating. 

    Following the services interment with military honors will take place in Odd Fellows Cemetery, 503 West Broad Street, Tamaqua. Call 6-8 PM Thursday at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua and 10-11 AM Friday in Zion Lutheran Church. Memorials in his name may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 101 North Greenwood Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. 

    Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.

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    Marguerite E. Adamick, 92, passed away quietly Friday, December 15, 2017 at Seton Manor Nursing Facility, Orwigsburg.

    Born September 2, 1925 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Stella (Cantwell) Smith.

    She attended Pottsville High School and Eastern High School in Washington, DC. The build up to World War II she was employed by the Department of the Navy in Washington and upon returning to Pottsville she worked Sears, Roebuck and Co., Pomeroy’s Department Store, and the Benevolent Home for Children.

    Throughout her adult life, Marguerite was a devout member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

    Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John “Beansie” Adamick who passed away September 22, 1998, sisters Kathleen Wilson (Sept. 1981), Leona Kutney (Dec. 1997) and brother Leo Smith (Feb. 2008).

    She is survived by her sons Richard of St. Charles, MO and John of Redondo Beach, CA.

    Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friend may call Tuesday evening from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm and Wednesday morning from 9:45 am – 10:45 am at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville. Interment will be held in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Pottsville.

    Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Adamick family.


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    Glenn Allen Lehman, 70, of Spruce St., Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
    Born on August 26, 1947 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Daniel and Iva Wolfe Lehman.
    He was a 1965 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School and a member of the Pine Grove Wesleyan Church.
    Glenn was an Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
    Before retiring, he was employed as a Meat Cutter for EJM Foodland in Lebanon.
    Preceding him in death was a brother, Kenneth M. Lehman.
    Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Christine M. O'Neill Lehman; five daughters, Grace and husband Stephen Caskie of Bethlehem, Rebecca Lehman of Manheim, Jennifer Lehman of Slatington, Danielle Lehman and husband Kory Pomon of Taipei, Taiwan, Stacey Lehman of Pine Grove; a son, Charles Lehman and companion Billie-Jo Siegel of Pine Grove; five grandchildren, Holden Matonak, Julianna Caskie, Madeline Radovic, Aidan Radovic, Kendall Moyer; and his beloved Yorkies, Sparky and Sparkles.
    Memorial Services will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. from the Wesleyan Church, 74 Bethel Rd., Pine Grove with Pastor Kenneth Smith, Pastor Barry Brown and Pastor Tina Brown officiating. There will be a calling time on Friday, December 22, 2017, from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at the Church. Interment will follow in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.
    In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to either the Wesleyan Church, 74 Bethel Rd. Pine Grove, PA 17963, or the American Cancer Society 101 W. Frack Street Frackville, PA 17931 in his memory.
    You may send condolences to the family online at our website at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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    Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/17/2017

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    Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/17/2017

    Sunday - Cloudy - High near 40
    Sunday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Upper 20's

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    Monday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 40's
    Tuesday - Cloudy - High in near 40
    Wednesday - Sunny - High in the Upper 30's
    Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 30's
    Friday - Cloudy - High near 40
    Saturday - Rain - High in the Mid 40's

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    Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/15/17 & 12/16/17

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    Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/15/17 & 12/16/17

    Games Played on Friday, December 15, 2017

    Boys

    Minersville - 51
    Shenandoah - 35


    Games Played on Saturday, December 16, 2017

    Boys

    Marian Catholic - 56
    MMI Prep - 55

    North Schuylkill - 66
    Tri-Valley - 42

    Tamaqua - 73
    Notre Dame - 57

    Pine Grove - 52
    Schuylkill Haven - 45

    Nativity BVM - 54
    Salem Christian - 39

    Pottsville - 55
    Salisbury - 25

    Millersburg - 65
    Williams Valley - 52

    Girls

    Freedom - 64
    Mahanoy Area - 661

    Minersville - 61
    Crestwood - 58

    Nativity BVM - 41
    Salem Christian - 18

    Abington Heights - 61
    North Schuylkill - 55

    Whitehall - 35
    Pine Grove - 26

    Pottsville - 46
    Conrad Weiser - 30

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