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Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 01/08/2018

January 8, 2018, 9:46 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 01/08/2018

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CROSSROADS INN - Closed Monday Evening

VARSITY-BOYS BASKETBALL- Marian vs Shenandoah Valley postponed until January 10th


Girardville Basketball Association - Opening Night Games and Banner ceremonies have been rescheduled for Thursday January 11th. Same times as scheduled for Monday.

Schuylkill YMCA (Pottsville) - Closing at 1:15pm

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One Injured in Rollover Crash Monday Afternoon

January 8, 2018, 2:20 pm
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One person suffered injuries in a one vehicle crash Monday afternoon.

Just after 12:30pm, Monday, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Line Street and East Mahanoy Ave for a motor vehicle rollover accident.

One person was reported to suffered a hand injury in the crash.

Mahanoy Avenue was down to one lane for almost an hour while crews were on scene cleaning up the crash.

Photo Courtesy of the Rangers Hose Company
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/08/2018

January 8, 2018, 2:24 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/08/2018

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Mary Louise Eiche, 89, Frackville, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2017, at the home of her son-in-law Robert Hinkle, in Virginia.

Born in Gilberton she was a daughter of the late John and Priscilla Swartz Murphy. She was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville.

Mary Lou enjoyed many years working as a beautician from her home. She had a life-long love of her brothers and sisters and her many nieces and nephews, but mostly, her life’s focus was centered on her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and her love lives in the life’s of those she cherished.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Eiche, her son Robert Eiche, her daughters; Lou Anne Eiche, Chris Brey and Cheryl Hinkle.

She is survived by her son-in-law Robert Hinkle, her seven grandchildren; Keri Hinkle Brown, Ruth Hinkle Fisher, Charles and Matthew Craddock, Daniel and Natasha Hinkle and Jennifer Kessler also by four great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville, with Rev. Carl Shankweiler, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, Jan 13th from 10 a.m. until time of service.

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

Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/09/18

January 9, 2018, 2:35 am
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Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/09/18


Last Updated: 5:35am 01/09/18

Mahanoy Area - 1 Hour Delay

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/09/2018

January 9, 2018, 6:52 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/09/2018


Tuesday - Cloudy with some Sun - High in the Upper 30's
Tuesday Night - Clear - Low in the Upper Teens

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Wednesday - Sunny Early with Increasing Clouds Throughout the Day - High in the Upper 30's
Thursday - Rain Late - High in the Mid 40's
Friday - Rain - High in the Upper 40's
Saturday - Rain Changing to Snow - High in the Lower 40's
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Mid 20's
Monday - Sunny - High in the Mid 20's

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Legislators Announce Grant Funding for Pottsville

January 9, 2018, 9:57 am
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Representatives Neal P. Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) and Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) today announced funding to re-establish a façade improvement program in the City of Pottsville.


The Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO) has been awarded $50,000 to incentivize façade improvements by commercial property owners in the city’s business districts. The grant will be used as matching funds for interested participants, with a maximum grant of $5,000 for completed projects. Participants would be required to pay a minimum of 50 percent of the project costs.

Administered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), the Keystone Communities program is designed to encourage the creation of partnerships between the public and private sectors in the community, supporting local initiatives that grow and stabilize neighborhoods and communities; ensure social and economic diversity; and enhance the overall quality of life for residents.

“The Pottsville Area Development Corporation is excited to be a grantee of funds committed to façade improvement in the city’s business district,” said Savas Logothetides, PADCO Executive Director. “The city, Pottsville Business Association, PADCO, local legislators, and other community leaders continue an aggressive multilateral approach towards revitalization in downtown Pottsville. The façade enhancement that will correlate with the acceptance of funds is one component of continued progress. PADCO thanks Governor Wolf and local legislators for continued investment in Pottsville.”

“DCED’s Keystone Communities program is highly competitive,” said Goodman. “I applaud PADCO and the City of Pottsville for a successful application and for their efforts to enhance tourism and business opportunities in the downtown and elsewhere. With more than 75,000 tourists visiting the city annually, this is a smart investment. I thank Governor Tom Wolf for once again investing in Schuylkill County.”

“A couple months ago, we asked DCED Secretary Dennis Davin to come up to Pottsville, and we are thrilled that he recognized the potential in our city to provide grants to allow for further growth and development,” said Tobash. “I think this will be a benefit to the entire region. This has been a joint effort among the business community and local and state officials.”

“I am pleased to see PADCO receive this competitive funding,” said Argall. “This will energize the community volunteers and business owners to continue their efforts to revitalize their downtown business district. I look forward to working with PADCO and business owners to improve the community one façade at a time.”

Information posted from Press Release from Representative Neal Goodman
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$1 Million RACP Grant Announced for Highridge Business Park

January 9, 2018, 9:57 am
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Representative Neal P. Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) today announced a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant that will support further economic development at the Highridge Business Park.


The Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation has been awarded $1 million to begin a 120,000 square foot building at the Highridge Business Park on a pad ready site in Cass Township.

RACP is a state grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects. RACP projects are authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity.

“History speaks for itself with regard to this sort of job-creating investment in our community,” said the Chairman of SEDCO’s Board of Directors, Steve Field. “SEDCO has built many speculative buildings across Schuylkill County, buildings that now employ over 1,500 people and contribute over $11,000,000 of assessed valuation to the local real estate tax base. We’re thrilled that the Governor and our county legislative delegation believes in SEDCO’s ongoing efforts to grow Schuylkill County’s economy.”

“Congratulations to SEDCO and local officials who put together a strong grant application,” said Goodman. “I also want to thank Governor Tom Wolf for selecting Schuylkill County for this award. Over the past three years, he has become a tremendous supporter of our efforts to improve local roads, water, and sewer systems and to bring new, good-paying jobs to our county.”

“SEDCO has quite a history of filling speculative buildings across the many business parks in Schuylkill County, including large employers like Silberline, Hexcel, Honeywell and Highwood USA,” said Argall.
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North Schuylkill Presents Check to Susan G. Komen Foundation

January 9, 2018, 10:40 am
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On Tuesday afternoon, the North Schuylkill School District presented a check to the Susan G. Komen Foundation NEPA.

The check was in the amount of $3,500, and was raised during a “Pink Out” t-shirt sale for the North Schuylkill/Tamaqua Area football game on October 20th. Both schools collaborated on the t-shirt sale and worked hard to raise the money, which will help in the fight against breast cancer.

Pictured during the check presentation (l to r): Averi Jordan, NS Student Council President; Dolly Woody, Executive Director- Susan G. Komen Foundation NEPA; Sydney Stokes, originated the fundraiser idea and created the t-shirt; and Mr. Ken Roseberry, NSHS Principal
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Man Facing Drug Charges After Incident

January 9, 2018, 11:29 am
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A man is facing drug charges after an incident in Mahanoy City on Monday.


Mahanoy City Police arrested Charles Martino, 41, of Oneida was after a incident on North Main Street Monday.

Martino has been charged with 5 Felony counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, alprazolam,& hydrocodone), 5 counts of unlawful possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia and numerous summary offenses.

Martino arraigned by Magisterial District Judge James Reiley and committed to Schuylkill County Prison on $25,000 straight cash bail.
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State Grant Awarded to Downtown Shenandoah Inc. for Business Incubator

January 9, 2018, 11:32 am
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On Monday, State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and state Sen. David G. Argall announced that Downtown Shenandoah Inc. will receive a $22,000 state grant to buy property to construct a building that will house a business incubator.

According to the press release, Downtown Shenandoah Inc. plans to use the money to tear down the former J.C. Penney Building that was gutted by fire so it can build on the site.

A business incubator is described as a business that provides advice, equipment, temporary premises, or other facilities to those starting up a business.

“I was saddened when the old J.C. Penney building was lost to fire,” said Goodman, D-123rd District. “I remember my mother taking me shopping there when I was young. But with the building coming down, Downtown Shenandoah Inc. will be able to work closely with Penn State to establish an incubator to bring downtown revitalization to Shenandoah.”

“This funding will be the catalyst to a much larger project for the Downtown Shenandoah Inc. group,” said Argall, R-29th District. “The proposed Innovation Center is the long-term goal of DSI to breathe new life into a downtown business district. I look forward to working with Mary and the DSI Board moving forward on this exciting project.”

“The approval of the grant will allow us to go forward with our project for the Innovation Center,” said Mary Luscavage, executive director of Downtown Shenandoah Inc. “We can't thank Senator Argall and Representative Goodman enough for all their help in getting approval. They have been the catalysts in this project.”

In addition to the business incubator, plans for the Downtown Shenandoah Innovation Center will include first floor retail space, a community computer lab, an events space and offices for Downtown Shenandoah Inc. The grant was awarded by the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Assistance Program.

This is the second state grant that has been awarded for this project. In May, Shenandoah received a $17,500 grant for the planning portion of the project from the Keystone Main Street program.

Information posted from Press Release from Representative Neal Goodman
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/09/2018

January 9, 2018, 8:48 pm
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Theodore “Cubby” Haldeman, 93, of Coaldale, PA died on Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Kunkletown, PA. 

He was the husband of the late Catherine (nee Schilling) Haldeman. Born in Hauto, PA on August 15, 1924, Cubby was a son of the late Roger and Martha (nee Morgan) Haldeman. A 1942 graduate of the former Nesquehoning High School, he was captain of the football team in his senior year and in 2002 was inducted into the Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame for his football performance. 

Theodore served in the Navy during WWII and when he returned to the area he worked as a self-employed plumber in Coaldale. Cubby was of the protestant faith, a past commander of the Coaldale American Legion, and a member of the Coaldale VFW. 

He is survived by his son-in-law, Lonnie Kresge of Lehighton, PA; grandchildren, Matthew Kresge and his wife Sally of Ephrata, PA, Mark Kresge and his fiancée Amanda Yenser of Allentown, PA, and Kathryn Kresge and her spouse, Lisa of Allentown; great grandchildren, Alexis Kresge, Sophia Kresge, and Trent Kresge; brother, Harry Haldeman and his wife, Velda of Fairbank, Iowa; and several nephews and nieces. 

Cubby was predeceased by his daughter, Kathleen Ann Kresge in 2008 and brother, Robert Haldeman. 

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 13 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA. Call 9:30-11:00 AM on Saturday at the funeral home. Private interment services in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, PA will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorials in Theodore’s name may be made to the Carbon County Animal Shelter, 63 Broad Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240. 

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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Elva Mae Brokenshire CRNA, age 81, of Bensalem and formerly of Mahanoy City, died Tuesday morning at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville. 

Born in Mahanoy City she was the daughter of the late George and Elva (Tregea) Brokenshire. She was a 1954 graduate of Mahanoy City High School and graduated top in her class in 1958 from the Northeast Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia. 

She worked as a floor nurse at Northeast Hospital and was promoted to supervisor of the accident/dispensary department in 1960 where she worked for four years. In 1964 she entered schooling to become a nurse anesthetist. In 1966 she returned to Northeast Hospital and worked as a nurse anesthetist for the next twelve years moving on to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Philadelphia where she worked for 9 years eventually working for and retiring from the Shriner's Hospital in Philadelphia after nine years of service there. 

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mahanoy City. 

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were brothers Walter, Gerald, George, John, Allen and Ralph Brokenshire. 

Survivors include two brothers Wilbur of Mahanoy City and James and his wife Nancy of Frackville, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Friday morning at 11 AM from the First United Methodist Church, Fourth And Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City with the Rev. Susan Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery in Mahanoy Township. Friends may call at the church on Friday morning beginning at 9:30 AM until time of service. 

Contributions in her name to the church would be appreciated by the family and will be accepted at the visitation David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.

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Shenandoah Valley Graduate to Play in the Dream Bowl

January 9, 2018, 9:06 pm
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A Shenandoah Valley graduate and former high school football player will get his chance to play in the Dream Bowl next week.

Christopher Bonk, son of Kevin and Pamela Bonk of Aspers, PA is a 2014 Graduate of Shenandoah Valley. During his time at Shenandoah Valley he played 4 years of football where he moved on to 4 more years of football as an offensive lineman at Lock Haven University. Bonk will graduated this spring with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice.

This fall Chris was invited to and accepted the invitation of the Dream Bowl.

The Dream Bowl is a College Football All-Star Showcase of the best D-II and D-III players from across the country. The game and the series of events held over Martin Luther King Weekend are a celebration of the excellence, commitment, and sacrifice made by the players and their families

The events will take place in Salem, Virginia from January 11th to January 15th and hosts a scouting combine run by NFL and Candian Football League Scouts.

The Dream Bowl itself will take place Monday, January 15, 2018.

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Saint Clair Police Charge Shenandoah Man for Shooting Last Month

January 10, 2018, 4:47 am
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Saint Clair Police have arrested and charged a Shenandoah man in connection with a shooting last month.

Saint Clair Police have charged Daniel Lance Lopez, 21, of Shenandoah, in connection to a shooting which took place on 12/18/2017 inside the Schuylkill County Housing Projects, located within the 300 Block of Cherry St., Saint Clair, PA. 

Police say Lopez conducted the alleged "ambush" style attack when he fired several rounds from a 9mm handgun into an occupied vehicle being driven on the 300 Block of Cherry Street, Saint Clair, attempting to strike the occupants of the vehicle.

The attack resulted in the vehicle being rendered inoperable and heavily damaged.

According to Police Chief William Dempsey, during their investigation an interview was conducted with the Lopez.

Lopez told police that he fled the scene following firing shots into the occupied vehicle.

In the days after the shooting, Lopez stated that he dismantled the firearm and discarded the parts of the weapon on local strip mining lands.

Lopez also told Police that he then traveled to Harrisburg with his family to flee the area of the shooting.   

Lopez was arraigned by Magisterial District Court Judge, James Reiley of Pottsville on the following charges:
  • 2 counts - Criminal Attempt to Commit Homicide
  • 2 counts - Aggravated Assault
  • 2 counts - Simple Assault
  • 2 counts - Reckless Endangering
  • 1 count - Persons not Possess a Firearm
  • 1 count - Firearm not to be Carried W/out a License
  • 1 count - Possessing Instruments of Crime
  • 1 count - Criminal Mischief
     
Lopez was unable to post the $200,000 cash bail set and was locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.

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Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/09/18

January 10, 2018, 5:50 am
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Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/09/18

Games Played on Tuesday, January 9th, 2018

Boys

Blue Mountain - 55
Pottsville - 47

Panther Valley - 68
Marian Catholic - 63

Pine Grove - 49
Minersville - 36

Nativity BVM - 68
Tri-Valley - 57

North Schuylkill - 60
Jim Thorpe - 50

Lourdes Regional - 58
Schuylkill Haven - 49

Weatherly - 73
Shenandoah Valley - 53

Girls

Blue Mountain - 41
Jim Thorpe - 24

Lehighton - 52
Tamaqua - 46

Minersville - 68
Williams Valley - 46

Lourdes Regional - 73
Schuylkill Haven - 19

Pine Grove - 51
Panther Valley - 34


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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/10/18

January 10, 2018, 6:22 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/10/18


Wednesday - Sunny Early with Increasing Clouds Throughout the Day - High in the Upper 30's
Wednesday Night - Cloudy - Low near 30

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Thursday - Rain Late - High in the Mid 40's
Friday - Rain - High in the Upper 50's
Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 30's
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Mid 20's
Monday - Sunny - High in the Mid 20's
Tuesday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 30's

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Truck Driver Cited After Nearly Hitting State Trooper on Interstate 81

January 10, 2018, 7:12 am
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A truck driver will be cited after nearly hitting a Pennsylvania State Trooper on Interstate 81 on Tuesday.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, on Tuesday, around 2:00pm, the northbound passing lane on Interstate 81 near Milemarker 129.1 was closed due to a earlier crash.

A State Trooper had set up a flare pattern and was attending to the scene prior to the arrival of crash investigators.

Traffic approaching the scene began to slow as it merged into the right lane.

A vehicle driven by John McNulty, 76, of Clarks Summit was travelling in the right lane and began to slow due to traffic ahead.

A tractor trailer driven by Steve Chamberlin, 50, of Tellico Plains, TN was traveling behind McNulty.

Chamberlain failed to slow down and swerved into the passing lane striking the rear of McNulty's vehicle.

The tractor trailer then ran over the flare pattern in the closed lane forcing the State Trooper attending to the scene to flee for safety over the guiderail.

No injuries were reported and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

Chamberlain will be cited for careless driving for the incident.

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Man Facing Hit and Run Charges After Incident on Interstate 81 on Tuesday

January 10, 2018, 7:25 am
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A Canadian man will be charged after a hit and run on Interstate 81 on Tuesday.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the incident began around 3:45pm in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Delano Township.

Police say a tractor trailer, driven by Gregory Collins, 50, of Jackson, Mississippi was pulled over and parked on the shoulder near Mile marker 136.

While parked, a mobile home, driven by Brian Williams, 78, of Westport, Ontario, Canada, passed by and veered to the right striking the left side mirror of the tractor trailer.

Even though the mobile home's windshield shattered, Williams fled the scene. 

The driver side mirror on Collins' tractor trailer was destroyed and he followed Williams flashing his lights attempting to get him to stop, but was ignored.

Eventually a Pennsylvania State Trooper from Jonestown pulled over Williams near Milemarker 91 in Lebanon County.

Williams will be charged with misdemeanor hit & run and careless driving.
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Monster Truck Tour, Freestyle Motocross, and Other Events Planned for Big Diamond This Season

January 10, 2018, 9:09 am
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The 2018 season at the Big Diamond Speedway is shaping up to be its biggest season ever with a plethora of special events planned for the Minersville, PA oval.

Track promoter Jake Smulley has been working hard over the winter months to bring the fans a schedule that they can get excited about for the upcoming year.

Highlighting the season’s events will be the first ever appearance of the All-Star Monster Truck Tour and as always, the $10,000 to win Coalcracker 72 for the Modifieds.

The All-Star Monster Truck Tour sponsored by Red, White & Blue Autos will be in town for a two day show on Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th. There will also be Freestyle Motocross on both dates sponsored by Schaeffer Motorsport and Tough Trucks. This event is sure to be a big success so please click on the link provided here to get your tickets early. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-diamond-speedway-all-star-monster-truck-tour-tickets-41637078623




As always, the season will kick-off with a car show at the Village Mall in Pottsville, PA from Monday March 12th and running through Friday March 16th. Car show forms are available on our new website www.bigdspeedway.net

The 2018 racing season with get underway with a practice scheduled for Friday March 30th for all divisions along with a $3,000 winner take all Enduro race (30 car minimum). Rain-date for the practice session on Saturday March 31st.

The season for the mighty modifeds will start on Friday April 6th with Schaeffers’ Motorsports Night culminating with a 30 lap $4000 to win feature event for the 358 Modifieds along with a 20 lap feature race for the Sportsman paying $1000.The Roadrunners and Street Stocks will also be part of opening night. Rain date for the opener will be on Friday April 13th.

Friday April 13th will be No Sweat Service Group Night with the annual “Money in the Mountains” Big Block/Small Block Challenge Modified 40 paying a cool $6,000 to the winner. This race has always seemed to draw the best of the best modified drivers from the area and this year should be no exception. Also, part of the nights activities will the Sportsman, Roadrunner and the 600 Modifieds. Rain date for this show will be Friday April 20th.

A new event will take place on Friday May 4th when the track will present the first ever “Topless 35” for the Modifieds with a very lucrative first place prize of $5,000. This will be a points show for the 358 Modifieds who will run the show without roofs and windows. The complete rules for this race are still being finalized and will be available as we get closer to the race season.

Friday May 18th will be the first of two appearances by the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprints and Midgets at the speedway along with the Street Stocks and Roadrunners. The USAC group will make its second trip to the speedway on Friday July 20th. The USAC Sprints and Midgets always put on a great show when they are in our area and these events should be no exception.

The United Racing Club Sprints will invade the Minersville, PA oval for two shows in 2018. The first race will take place on Friday May 25th with the second date taking place on Friday June 22nd. Both shows will feature the 358 Modifieds on the same card as the winged warriors making for a couple of can’t miss races here in God’s country.

Friday June 1st will see the Central PA Legends Cars invade the speedway for their first of two visits to the speedway along with the Sportsman, Roadrunners, Street Stocks, Vintage Cars and an Enduro. The Central PA Legends cars will return on July 20th as part of the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprint show.

The Roadrunners will take center stage on Friday June 8th as part of Savage 61 night. The Roadrunners feature event on that night will pay $661 to the winner plus a cash dash. The 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Street Stocks and Enduro will also be a part of the night’s racing card.

Brett Deyo’s Short Track Super Series once again will invade the speedway for the fourth straight year with the “Anthracite Assault” on Tuesday June 5th. This event has always had an enormous field of modifieds in the pits as once again this show is a combination North/South series race which brings in the best of both regions for the 50 Lap $5,000 to win race. The previous three Anthracite Assault races have all been won by track regulars with Rick Laubach winning in 2015, Ryan Watt in 2016 and Ryan Godown in 2017. Will this be the year an invader defeats the regulars and walk off with the big check?

The George Stevenson Memorial race will be returning in 2018, with this year’s race scheduled for Friday July 6th as part of B & H Landscaping Night. This year the George Stevenson Memorial race for the 358 Modifieds will be run in the “Twin 20’s” format which has always been a fan favorite. This format can make or break a driver trying to win the coveted track championship. The Sportsman, Roadrunners and Street Stocks will complete the night’s card along an always fantastic Fireworks display.

A new event for 2018 will be the Leindecker Race Engines Sportsman Summer Classic on Friday night July 27th. This night it will be the Sportsman Modifieds in the spotlight competing for an unheard of first place prize of $5,000 for a 40 lap feature. The 358 Modifieds, Roadrunners and Street Stocks will be running their regular show as well on the night.

August will be a busy and a lucrative month for the drivers in all divisions as the season starts to wind down. The month of August will start with the “Hunt the Giant” night on Friday August 3rd with a full show on the night that will feature the No Sweat Service Group Street Stock Challenge. Friday August 10th will once again feature a full show with the Leindecker Sportsman Challenge on deck for the night.

Friday August 17th will be the annual “Prelude to the Coalcracker” race for the 358 Modifieds paying a cool $4000 for the 35 lap feature event. The 358 Modifieds will also take part in The Catering Company Modified challenge races. This race is sure to draw some outsiders to the track to tune their cars for the end of the year Coalcracker 72.

On Friday August 24th, the Sportsman Modifieds will be in the spotlight as they compete in the annual “Fayash Memorial” 25 lap feature with the winner receiving a $1,570 payday. The roadrunners will also compete in the Pro Shine Auto Detailing Challenge races as part of the night’s activities.

The 2018 season will culminate on Friday August 31st and Sunday September 2nd with the track’s annual Coalcracker Weekend. Friday night is Leindecker Race Engines Night and will feature the Sportsman modifieds competing in the Sportsman Coalcracker 40 with $1,800 going to the winning driver. Friday night will also feature the Roadrunners, Street Stocks, Vintage Cars and an Enduro 50.

The speedway’s marquee event of the season will take place on Sunday September 2nd with the annual running of the Jack Rich Inc, Coalcracker 72. The annual race will pay a whopping $10,000 to the winner. Last year’s winner and all-time leading winner of the Coalcracker race with seven wins Duane Howard will be in action looking to defend his win in 2017. The Street Stocks will take part in a 20 lap feature race paying the winner a nice $1,500 on the night. The Roadrunners and 600 Modifieds will also be part of the night’s activities along with a spectacular Fireworks display. Rain date for this race is Monday September 3rd.

Big Diamond Speedway would like to welcome aboard our 2018 season sponsors. Mattera’s Electrical & General Contracting will be the sponsor of the Modified division. Returning sponsor USS Achey will once again sponsor the Sportsman division. No Sweat Service Group will return to sponsor the Street Stock division as will Savage 61 who will once again return as the sponsor of the Roadrunner division. With our sponsors help, 2018 is shaping up to be a banner year at the speedway!

The speedway has also changed the start time for 2018 to help the fans and competitors get home a little earlier. For 2018, warmups will now start at 7:30 with racing starting afterwards.

The above listed events are subject to change. For more information regarding Big Diamond Speedway including points and photos along with the complete 2018 schedule please visit Big Diamond Speedway’s new website at www.bigdspeedway.net 
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Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/10/18

January 10, 2018, 11:20 am
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Woman Charged with Retail Theft from Wal-Mart

Saint Clair Police have charged Sarah E. Werner, 31, of Pottsville with retail theft from the Saint Clair Wal-Mart on 12/20/17.

Police say Werner was identified through video evidence where she selected 33 items for sale and passed all points of sale and exited the store.  The total value of items stolen was $430.87.

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Two Charged with Thefts from Lowes

Saint Clair Police have charged Brook Alan Berger, 36, and Christine Marie Russell, 29, both of Hamburg after two incidents of theft at Lowes, located at Route 61 and Ann Street, Pottsvillle.

The first incident took place on 08/24/17 when police say Berger conspired with Russell to steal a toilet valued at $129.00 and a Dewalt Power Tool Set valued at $529.00.

The second incident took place on 08/27/17 when place say Berger and Russell conspired again to steal various power tools valued at $728.80.  During the theft detection devices were removed from the tools.

The two were identified through video evidence.

Both were charged with misdemeanor retail theft and criminal conspiracy.

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No Injuries in Mahanoy Township Crash

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, a crash occurring around 6:30am, Wednesday, on Brandonville Road in Mahanoy Township.

Police say Brett Befano, 24, of Kelayres was rounding a right hand curve and entered the oncoming traffic and struck, a vehicle driven by Jason Weikel, 48, of Zion Grove.

Weikel's vehicle required towing from the scene. No injuries were reported.

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Man Violates PFA

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, Craig Brennan, 40, of Girardville was found at a residence on Beech Street, Girardville where a PFA prohibits him from being there.

Brennan was also said to have had contact with the protected person in the PFA.

Brennan was taken into custody and arraigned before on-call Magisterial District Judge James Reilly, who set bail $10,000 (10%) AND locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.

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No Injuries Reported in Wednesday Morning Crash on Route 61

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred just after 11:00am in the northbound lanes of Route 61, just north of Darkwater Road in New Castle Township.

Police say Olivia Aguilera, 24, of McAdoo was rounding a left curve when she drifted off the edge of the road, lost control, and struck a guiderail.

Aguilera was wearing her seatbelt and was not injured.


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Governor Wolf Declares Heroin and Opioid Epidemic a Statewide Disaster Emergency

January 10, 2018, 11:41 am
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On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Tom Wolf took another step forward in bolstering the fight against heroin and opioid addiction by signing a statewide disaster declaration to enhance state response, increase access to treatment, and save lives.

The declaration is the first-of-its-kind for a public health emergency in Pennsylvania and will utilize a command center at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to track progress and enhance coordination of health and public safety agencies.

“While we have made progress in combatting the heroin and opioid abuse crisis and drastically expanded Pennsylvania’s response, we are still losing far too many Pennsylvanians,” Governor Wolf said. “I am taking this step to protect Pennsylvanians from this looming public health crisis, and I am using every tool at my disposal to get those suffering from substance use disorders into treatment, save more lives, and improve response coordination.”

Among the declaration’s specifics are 13 key initiatives that are the culmination of a collaboration between all state agencies, with focus on the departments of Health, Drug and Alcohol Programs, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, and the Pennsylvania State Police.

“I routinely challenge all commonwealth agencies to think innovatively about how they continue to address the opioid epidemic and seek solutions that last long beyond our tenure in this building,” Governor Wolf said. “One such solution is to use the executive authority granted to me as the governor of this commonwealth to waive statutory regulations that create barriers to treatment and prevention, prevent first responders and others from saving lives, and reduce efficiency of our response.”

The 13 initial initiatives are organized by three areas of focus and include:
  • Enhancing Coordination and Data Collection to Bolster State and Local Response
    Establishes an Opioid Command Center located at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), which will house the Unified Opioid Coordination Group that will meet weekly during the disaster declaration to monitor implementation and progress of the initiatives in the declaration.
  • Expands Access to Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) to Other Commonwealth Entities for Clinical Decision-Making Purposes to improve treatment outcomes and better monitor compliance among prescribers.

Since 2016, 90,000 physicians have conducted more than 1 million searches on the PDMP.
  • Adds Overdoses and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) as Reportable Conditions in Title 28, Chapter 27 to the DOH in order to increase data collection and improve outcomes in both areas.
  • Authorizes Emergency Purchase Under Procurement Code for Hotline Contract with Current Vendor, giving DDAP further emergency purchase authorization to allow the department to enter into a contract with the current drug and alcohol hotline vendor to ensure uninterrupted services.
To date, the 24/7 helpline, 1-800-662-HELP, has received more than 18,000 calls to connect those suffering from substance use disorder with treatment.
  • Improving Tools for Families, First Responders, and Others to Save Lives
    Enables Emergency Medical Services providers to leave behind naloxone by amending the current Standing Order to include dispensing by first responders, including Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)The existing naloxone standing order and funding for naloxone to first responders has allowed for more than 5,000 lives to be saved so sufferers can be linked to treatment for substance use disorder.
  • Allows Pharmacists to Partner with Other Organizations to Increase Access to Naloxone by waiving regulations to allow pharmacists to partner with other organizations, including prisons and treatment programs to make naloxone available to at-risk individuals upon discharge from these facilities.
  • Allows for the immediate temporary rescheduling of all fentanyl derivatives to align with the federal DEA schedule while working toward permanent rescheduling.
  • Authorizes emergency purchasing under Section 516 of the Procurement Code to allow for an emergency contract to expand the advanced body scanner pilot program currently in place at Wernersville that is used on re-entrants returning to the facility. This would prevent the program from lapsing.
Speeding Up and Expanding Access to Treatment
  • Waive the face-to-face physician requirement for Narcotic Treatment Program (NTP) admissions to allow initial intake review by a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to expedite initial intakes and streamline coordination of care when an individual is most in need of immediate attention.
  • Expand access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) by waiving the regulatory provision to permit dosing at satellite facilities even though counseling remains at the base NTP.This allows more people to receive necessary treatments at the same location, increasing their access to all the care and chances for recovery.
  • Waive annual licensing requirements for high-performing drug and alcohol treatment facilities to allow for bi-annual licensure process which streamlines licensing functions and better allocates staff time. DDAP will request that facilities seek a waiver by filing exception requests to the annual licensing requirement.
  • Waive the fee provided for in statute for birth certificates for individuals who request a good-cause waiver by attesting that they are affected by OUD. This is of particular importance to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations who often cannot obtain copies of their birth certificates in order to access treatment and other benefits due to the financial requirements.
  • Waive separate licensing requirements for hospitals and emergency departments to expand access to drug and alcohol treatment to allow physicians to administer short-term MAT consistent with DEA regulations without requiring separate notice to DDAP.
Governor Wolf was joined at the declaration signing by PEMA Director Rick Flinn, Acting Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Jennifer Smith, and the Acting Secretary of Health and Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine, who today signed the revised first responders “leave behind” standing order for naloxone.

Information posted from a Press Release from Governor Wolf
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