↧
North Schuylkill to Hold Spring "Meeting the Spartans" Night
↧
Schuylkill Haven Man Dies in Crash in Berks County Friday Morning
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, on Friday morning around 6:20am, PSP Hamburg responded to a two vehicle crash with entrapment that occurred at the intersection of the exit 19 off ramp and SR183 in Berks County.
Police say a 2014 Toyota Sienna mini-van, driven by an unidentified driven and a passenger, exited Interstate 78 W/B onto the off ramp at a high rate of speed. A second vehicle, a 1995 Buick, driven by Keith Krammes, 56, of Schuylkill Haven was traveling south on Route 183.
The Minivan reportedly failed to negotiate a curve at the top of the ramp and collided into Krames driver side.
The operator of Mini-van was transported to Reading Hospital for treatment.
A passenger in the mini-van was found outside of the vehicle and was detained upon PSP arrival.
Krammes was extricated by Fire/EMS and flown to LVH Cedar Crest where he was pronounced deceased from his injuries.
Troop L FSU and CARS responded and processed the scene, Route 183 as closed during the investigation.
The mini-van was towed and impounded at PSP Hamburg due to being reported stolen. The owner of the mini-van was notified by Nashua, New Hampshire Police and she stated that her daughter had the vehicle in the Allentown area. The daughter reported the mini-van stolen from the Comfort Inn in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh County.
The stolen mini-van was also reported to be involved in an incident a half hour earlier.
Around 5:50am, PSP Hamburg responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 78 westbound at MM 24.1.
An investigation revealed that a 2003 Ford Focus had crashed into the center median barrier while traveling at a high rate of speed and became disabled.
EMS was called and upon arrival they observed two males off-loading contents out of the Focus into a silver mini-van. After loading all contents into the van, they fled west on I 78 at a high rate of speed.
Upon arrival of PSP, a registration query indicated that the mini-van was reported stolen out of PSP Bethlehem.
An investigation revealed that a 2003 Ford Focus had crashed into the center median barrier while traveling at a high rate of speed and became disabled.
EMS was called and upon arrival they observed two males off-loading contents out of the Focus into a silver mini-van. After loading all contents into the van, they fled west on I 78 at a high rate of speed.
Upon arrival of PSP, a registration query indicated that the mini-van was reported stolen out of PSP Bethlehem.
↧
↧
Woman Found Dead After Reported Altercation in Luzerne County; Two in Custody
According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton, Aroun 6:50am, troopers from the Hazleton Barracks were dispatched to a residence along Market Street in Weston, Black Creek Township, Luzerne County for a reported altercation between family members that resulted in a stabbing. Black Creek Township is on the Schuylkill/Luzerne County line.
When troopers arrived, and entered the residence they found a 66 year old female, in the living room, deceased.
A 43 year old male and a 17 year old male were also on the property at the time and both were taken into custody and transported to the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks at Hazleton.
After arriving, it was found that both men were injured and needed to be transported to the hospital.
The Troop N Major Case Unit is investigating the incident.
↧
Coroner Called to Crash on Route 443 in West Penn Township
Around 7:30pm, emergency personnel were called to a crash on Route 443 near the Mantz Hill Lane.
A Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner was later called to the scene of the crash.
This will make 3 fatal crashes in West Penn Township since Sunday.
More information when it is available.
↧
Friday Night PIAA Girls High School Basketball Quarterfinal Playoff Scores
↧
↧
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/16/2018
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/16/2018
---------------------------------------------------------
William M. “Bill” Gaddes, 87, of Lake Hauto, PA and formerly of Apalachin, NY, died on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Coaldale, PA.
He was the husband of Mildred R. Gaddes with whom he celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on February 12th. Born in Nesquehoning, PA on June 17, 1930, Bill was a son of the late Melvin Gaddes and Dorothy (nee Zeiser) Gaddes Latz.
A 1948 graduate of the former Coaldale High School, he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Penn State and a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Lehigh University. Bill was a program manager for IBM Federal Systems Divisions. At the beginning of his work career, he worked with NASA and the Gemini astronauts. Later he traveled the world through IBM, Lockheed Martin, and the government. Stationed in Japan, Bill served in the Air Force as a tail gunner on B-29s during the Korean War. He was presented the Korean Peace Medal by Senator Argall in November, 2017. Bill was very dedicated to the cause of supporting returning veterans by raising funds for the Wounded Warriors Project and helping acquire pets for wounded veterans’ therapy. He was the designer and architect for the Coaldale War Memorial. Bill was a member of the P.A. AmVets, Post #1, the McAdoo V.F.W, Post #6078, the Coaldale Lions Club, and First Congregational Church, Coaldale. A model ship builder, building 11 in 15 years, he also was an avid model train collector.
Surviving him are daughters, Sharlotte Ann West and her husband, Albert of Durham, NC and Margaret Elizabeth Hicks and her husband, William of Mebane, NC; grandchildren, William Adam West, Morgan Ann West, Edward Hicks, Jacob Hicks, Brenna Hicks, and Esteban Hicks; brother, David Gaddes of Harrisburg, PA; and several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Anthony Latz who raised him as a son and sisters, Betty Hoffa and Jean Gangaware.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 20 in First Congregational Church, Ruddle Street, Coaldale with The Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Benack officiating. Interment in Sky View Memorial Park will follow the services. Call 6-8 PM on Monday, March19, at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua and 10-10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 20 in the church.
Memorials in his name may be made to either the Wounded Warriors, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or First Congregational Church, c/o Lois Richards, 46 E. Phillips St., Coaldale, PA 18218. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
---------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------
Rosa Marie DiGirolamo, 87, of Allentown, PA and formerly of Lansford, PA and Tamaqua, PA, died on March 13, 2018 at her residence.
She was the wife of the late Henry J. DiGirolamo who died in 2008.
Born in Roio Piano, Italy on January 9, 1931, Rosa was a daughter of the late Egidio and Pasquarosa (nee Ciccozzi) Totani. A 1950 graduate of the former Lanford High School, she worked for various garment factories throughout the Tamaqua area eventually retiring from Tami Sportswear. Rosa was a member of The Parish of St. John XXIII, Tamaqua; the ILGWU; and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Italian Club. An avid NASCAR fan, she liked to travel. Rosa was proud of her vegetable garden and enjoyed working in it but she especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by daughters, Lisa DeFelice and her husband Anthony of Hershey, PA and Diane Horowski and her husband David of Zionsville, PA; son, Joseph H. DiGirolamo and his wife Kathy of Allentown, PA; grandchildren, Joe DiGirolamo, Erik DiGirolamo, Neil Horowski, Jenna Sampley, Jared O’Connell, Michelle O’Connell, and Katarina DeFelice; great granddaughter, Kinsley DiGirolamo; sisters, Mary Totani of Hometown, PA and Dina Clewell of Lansford; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister, Nina Sforza and a brother, Lino Totani.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Monday, March 19, 2018 in St. John XXII Catholic Church, 266 West Broad Street, Tamaqua. Interment in St. Jerome Cemetery will follow mass. Call 5-7 PM, Sunday, March 18 and 8:30-9:30 AM, Monday, March 19 at the Zizlemann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua.
Memorials in Rosa’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association GPA, 57 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
---------------------------------------------------------
Lucille M. "Lou" Moyer, 91, of North Manheim Township, went home to the lord with her daughter, Kathy, by her side Thursday at home.
Born in Schuylkill Haven, June 18, 1926, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine Gallagher Haas.
She was the widow of Sterling O. Moyer, who passed away in 1990.
Lou attended St. Ambrose and Schuylkill Haven schools.
She had worked as a seamstress for local textile factories.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, where she participated in Rosary Guild and Women's Sodality.
Lou was also a member of the AMVETS Post 209 Ladies Auxiliary and the ILGWU.
In addition to her parents and husband, Lou was also preceded in death by her siblings, Joseph Haas, Phyllis Fox, John A. Haas, Patricia Rozanskas, Faye Verica, Rosemary Krater and Gerald Haas. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Harvey and husband, Robert; granddaughter, Heather Berger and husband, Justin; great-grandchildren, Beau, Hannah, Sophia and Lilah; nieces and nephews; her best friend, Connie Lantry.
A viewing will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., 25 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven. Immediately following the viewing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, with Monsignor Edward S. Zemanik. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lou's name may be made to Women's Sodality of St. Ambrose, 201 Randel St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
---------------------------------------------------------
Kathryn J. Dzik, 88, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, died Wednesday at Seton Manor where she had been a guest.
Born July 20, 1929, in Orwigsburg, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ann (Majkovich) Sell.
She was of the Catholic Faith and enjoyed reading and sewing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Walter Dzik (November 1, 2013).
She is survived by stepsons John Dzik, SC; and Walter Dzik, MA. She is also survived by a step grandson, Michael.
Services will be private with interment in Arlington National Cemetery. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville PA 17901 has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit www.schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for the Dzik family.
---------------------------------------------------------
Catherine Brooks Cooksey, age 96, passed away on March 15, 2018 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Health Network Hospital, East.
Catherine was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church, Union, S. C. for over 70 years where she served on the Altar Guild, was a member of the David Clyburn Sunday School Class, taught 5th Grade Sunday School class and a Junior Class for 3 years.
She was Chairman of the American Legion Auxiliary Selection Committee for Girl State for 25 years where she selected 4 girls each year to attend Girl State.
She was a graduate of Union High School and Cecil Business School.
Catherine worked at Arthur State Bank in the bookkeeping department; Aug W Smith Department Stores in the business office and sales and finished her career as an Area Manager for Field Enterprises.
Catherine was also very active in other civic organizations and was a member of the Lioness Club for many years; served as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts; was a Pink Lady at Wallace Thomson Hospital helping nurses and directing the public; a member of Order of Eastern Star and Clemson Extension Club.
She was an avid bridge player and she and her husband, Arthur, were instrumental in starting the Union Ball Room Dance Club.
She and her husband were world travelers and enjoyed bus trips her husband organized for group travel.
In her later life, she relished every minute spent with her family, especially her great grandchildren.
She was a beloved wife and mother and was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Arthur F. Cooksey, Sr. and her older son, Arthur F Cooksey, Jr. ; and 4 brothers and 4 sisters and was the last surviving member of her family.
Surviving are her son, James J. Cooksey, Sr. and his wife, Elizabeth Johnson Cooksey, Pottsville, Pa.; her grandchildren, James J. Cooksey, Jr. and his wife, Melinda H. Cooksey of Lilburn, Ga., John Andrew Cooksey, Pottsville, Pa and Arthur F. Cooksey, III, Charlotte, N. C. and three great grandchildren, Bonnie Elizabeth Cooksey, James J Cooksey, III and Emily Camille Cooksey, all of Lilburn, Ga.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 22nd, at 11 A.M. at Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union, South Carolina 29379. A viewing will be held from 10 A.M until the time of service. Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., Pottsville, Pa and Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc., Union, S. C are in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
---------------------------------------------------------
John J. Jones, 71, of Tower City, passed away Wednesday at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
Born in Harrisburg, August 23, 1946, a son of the late Emery and Pauline Miller Jones.
John was a graduate of Pine Grove High School, and Lebanon Valley College.
He was United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
John retired as a Logistics Specialist with PA Army National Guard with the rank of CW5 at Ft. Indiantown Gap.
He was a member of Williamstown United Methodist Church and the Williamstown American Legion.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Emery
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Adams Jones; a daughter, Anastasia Jones, Kentucky; step-son, Jeffery Soliday (Lisa), Tower City; four grandchildren, Shalee (John) Forysthe, Shawn (Krissy) Soliday, Kentucky: Joshua and Josiah Soldiay, Tower City; Great granddaughters, Avonlea and Rosalie Forsythe Five sisters, Jennifer Sitcosky, Pine Grove; Mary Shuey, Jonestown; Joann Jones, Kutztown, Audrey Hain, Pine Grove and Kori Kemmerling, Lebanon, a sister-in-law, Lois Adams, Wayne, PA; many nieces and nephews.
Following John's wishes there will be no services. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in his name should be made to the Williamstown United Methodist Church, 203 East Street, Williamstown PA 17098. Dimon Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
---------------------------------------------------------
↧
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/17/18
Saturday - Sunny - High in the Mid 40's
Saturday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid 20's
-------------------------------------------------
Sunday - Sunny - High near 50
Monday - Clouds and Sun; Snow Showers Late - High in the Lower 40's
Tuesday - Snow Showers Early with Clearing Later - High in the Mid 30's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 40
Thursday - Cloudy - High in the Lower 40's
Friday - Sunny - High in the Mid 40's
 |
| Advertisement |
↧
Man in Custody After Shooting Saturday Morning in Pottsville
Upon initial arrival by police Liptok Sr. had already fled the scene. The victim was transported from the scene to a medical facility for treatment and later released. The investigation showed that the victim had been arguing with a 30 year old woman at that address when Liptok intervened and eventually shot Berry. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also inside the apartment when the incident took place.
During the course of the investigation Liptok was taken into custody by Sgt. John Mohl in the area of 3rd and Arch Streets when Liptok returned to the area on foot. At the time of his arrest Liptok was in possession of a Springfield .45 caliber handgun with a loaded magazine. Investigators also learned Liptok was a prohibited from possessing firearms.
Cpl. Renee Truscott prepared a criminal complaint charging Liptok with Attempted Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Persons not to possess Firearms, Firearms not to be carried without a License, 4 counts of Recklessly endangering another person, Possessing instruments of crime, and Simple Assault.
During the course of the investigation Liptok was taken into custody by Sgt. John Mohl in the area of 3rd and Arch Streets when Liptok returned to the area on foot. At the time of his arrest Liptok was in possession of a Springfield .45 caliber handgun with a loaded magazine. Investigators also learned Liptok was a prohibited from possessing firearms.
Cpl. Renee Truscott prepared a criminal complaint charging Liptok with Attempted Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Persons not to possess Firearms, Firearms not to be carried without a License, 4 counts of Recklessly endangering another person, Possessing instruments of crime, and Simple Assault.
Liptok was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Rossi and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison in lieu of $100,000.00 bail.
↧
Victim Identified in Fatal Crash on Route 443 Friday Evening
Around 7:30pm, emergency personnel were called to a one vehicle crash on Route 443 near the Mantz Hill Lane in West Penn Township.
Not long after a Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner was called to the scene.
At 8:20pm, Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner Andrew Szczyglak, of Shenandoah, identified and pronounced Ronald Bauer, 54, of Lehighton dead at the scene.
Route 443 was closed for several hours after the crash while the scene was investigated.
↧
↧
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/18/18
Sunday - Sunny - High near 50
Sunday Night - Clear - Low in the Upper 20's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 40's
Tuesday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 30's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 40
Thursday - Cloudy - High in the Lower 40's
Friday - Sunny - High in the Mid 40's
Saturday - Rain, Snow, Wintry Mix - High in the Lower 40's
|
| Advertisement |
↧
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/18/2018
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/18/2018
---------------------------------------------------------
Bobby Jo Hittinger, 31 years of age passed away suddenly on Friday March 16, 2018 at home in Tamaqua.
Born in Hazleton she is survived by; mother, Rosemary (Blanyar) and her husband John Jeziorski of White Haven and their daughter Madison; father, Robert Hittinger; daughter, Peyton Albertson; sons, Christopher and Nicholas Albertson, sisters, April L. Hoffman, Sheanna L. Hittinger, and Janine K. Brotzman wife of Timothy L.; Maternal grandparents, Elizabeth Blanyar-Poltrok and her husband Fred; many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother, Derrick Hittinger; maternal grandfather, Michael Blanyar; paternal grandparents, Eugene, and Janne Hittinger.
Bobby Jo enjoyed riding horses.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
A Funeral service will be held on Thursday evening March 22, 2018 at 7 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call on Thursday March 22, 2018 at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. until time of services.
Memorials in her name in care of the funeral home.
online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
---------------------------------------------------------
↧
Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 104 (PA 125) AND Exit 112 (PA 25)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/22/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
------------------------------------
Municipality: Butler/ New Castle Twps.
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: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/22/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
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: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/22/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
------------------------------------
Municipality: Delano/Kline Twp.
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Luzerne County Line
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/22/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
------------------------------------
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: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
------------------------------------
Municipality: Pine Grove Borough
ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: PA 125 (North Tulpehocken Street) AND Snyder Avenue
Type of Work: Utility Work
Work being Done By: Local Utility
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions for water main work by Pine Grove Borough Water Department. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 06/30/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 PM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
------------------------------------
Municipality: West Brunswick Twp.
ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: PA 61 AND New Philadelphia Road
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
------------------------------------
Municipality: East Norwegian/ New Castle/ Butler Twps.
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Pottsville City AND Ashland Borough
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
------------------------------------
Municipality: Tamaqua Boro/ Coaldale Boro
ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: Tamaqua Borough AND Coaldale
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
Municipality: Delano/Kline Twp.
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Luzerne County Line
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/22/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
------------------------------------
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: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
------------------------------------
Municipality: Pine Grove Borough
ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: PA 125 (North Tulpehocken Street) AND Snyder Avenue
Type of Work: Utility Work
Work being Done By: Local Utility
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions for water main work by Pine Grove Borough Water Department. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 06/30/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 PM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
------------------------------------
Municipality: West Brunswick Twp.
ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: PA 61 AND New Philadelphia Road
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
------------------------------------
Municipality: East Norwegian/ New Castle/ Butler Twps.
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Pottsville City AND Ashland Borough
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
------------------------------------
Municipality: Tamaqua Boro/ Coaldale Boro
ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: Tamaqua Borough AND Coaldale
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 03/19/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/23/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
↧
Prescribed Burn Scheduled near Southwestern Schuylkill County Line in Lebanon County on Monday
According to the Game Commission, the prescribed burn will take place on March 19, 2018 in Swatara Township, Lebaonon County, near the Schuylkill County line near Pine Grove. Smoke from the burn should be visible from the Pine Grove/Southwstern area of Schuylkill County.
State Game Lands 80, totaling 10,688 acres, is located in northern Lebanon County. It contains a wide variety of habitat types within its borders and is home to a multitude of different wildlife species. Since over 98% of this State Game Lands is forested and 72% of that area consists of mixed oak forests, the use of a controlled burn is very appropriate.
The area to be treated with a controlled burn is 103 acres in size and is located in Swatara Township, Lebanon County. This burn consists of two separate burn units. Part of burn unit 1 consists of a recent regeneration cut while the remainder of the units is a mature oak stand that is dominated by chestnut oak, red oak and black oak.
Forest fires were a common occurrence on this ridge in the early 1900’s, which led to the establishment of this oak stand. The combination of a lack of fire over the past 70 years and increased sunlight reaching the forest floor due to openings in the forest canopy, has led to a dense non-oak understory.
The goal of this controlled burn is to recreate the conditions that led to the establishment of this aging oak forest and to release oak seedlings in the recent regeneration cut. Currently there is a large amount of birch, yellow poplar, sassafras, black gum and red maple seedlings that are overtopping and shading existing oak seedlings. If this condition continues, these oak seedlings will eventually be crowded out and die. A controlled burn will remove a large number of these competing seedlings and allow the oak seedlings to grow and thrive.
The area to be treated with a controlled burn is 103 acres in size and is located in Swatara Township, Lebanon County. This burn consists of two separate burn units. Part of burn unit 1 consists of a recent regeneration cut while the remainder of the units is a mature oak stand that is dominated by chestnut oak, red oak and black oak.
Forest fires were a common occurrence on this ridge in the early 1900’s, which led to the establishment of this oak stand. The combination of a lack of fire over the past 70 years and increased sunlight reaching the forest floor due to openings in the forest canopy, has led to a dense non-oak understory.
The goal of this controlled burn is to recreate the conditions that led to the establishment of this aging oak forest and to release oak seedlings in the recent regeneration cut. Currently there is a large amount of birch, yellow poplar, sassafras, black gum and red maple seedlings that are overtopping and shading existing oak seedlings. If this condition continues, these oak seedlings will eventually be crowded out and die. A controlled burn will remove a large number of these competing seedlings and allow the oak seedlings to grow and thrive.
↧
↧
Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Lancaster County
As of Monday morning, the winner has not come forward but the Pennsylvania Lottery did announce the location where it was sold.
During a press conference at the location, the lottery revealed that the winning ticket was sold as a Speedway Gas Station in Manheim, Lancaster County.
Speedway was presented with a $100,000 check for being the seller of the winning ticket.
The jackpot ran 19 times before a winner was drawn during Saturday's drawing.
↧
Saint Clair Man Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
↧
Yuengling Announces New Golden Pilsner
On Monday morning, at the Yuengling Mill Creek facility in Pottsville, Jennifer Yuengling, a 6th generation brewer with D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. made the announcement as the first beer came off the line.
D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, is adding a new beer to its iconic core product portfolio, Yuengling Golden Pilsner, a modern pilsner crafted with the perfect balance of hop and malt character for crisp, smooth refreshment. Born from six generations of brewing expertise, Golden Pilsner is Yuengling’s first year-round beer to debut in 17 years.
“Yuengling Golden Pilsner is our unique interpretation of a refreshing pilsner, with all of the qualities consumers have come to expect from Yuengling in a beer that is highly sessionable and full of flavor,” said Jen Yuengling, 6th generation brewer, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “We continue to listen to our fans and we saw an opportunity to deliver a new Yuengling beer that complements our core portfolio of iconic beers including Traditional Lager, Light Lager, and Black & Tan.”
At 4.7% ABV and 135 calories, Yuengling Golden Pilsner – an all malt beer – combines pale and specialty malts, and Hallertau and Saaz hops, to create a bold, noble hop flavored brew that finishes with a smooth, clean finish. The balance of flavors and enhanced drinkability offers a “New Standard in Refreshment” for beer drinkers. “We spent over 18 months developing this beer and believe it is a great choice for outdoor, social and active occasions. We’re excited for consumers to try it,” said Yuengling.
Starting this week, Yuengling Golden Pilsner will be available in cans and bottles in several markets: Cleveland, Ohio; central Pennsylvania; Atlanta; the Virginia Beach area; and Rhode Island. In Florida, Yuengling Golden Pilsner will be available in the Tampa and Fort Myers area as well as Orlando. Yuengling Golden Pilsner will expand throughout Florida and Georgia in April and May, and be available across Yuengling’s entire 22-state footprint by October. To find where Yuengling beers are sold visit https://www.yuengling.com/find-our-beer.
↧
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/19/18
Monday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 20's
Tuesday - Cloudy with Snow Showers Possible - High in the Mid 30's
Tuesday Night - Snow Possible - Low in the Mid 20's
Wednesday - Snow - High near 40
Thursday - Cloudy - High in the Lower 40's
Friday - Sunny - High in the Mid 40's
Saturday - Sunny - High in the Lower 40's
Sunday - Snow Showers - High near 40
|
| Advertisement |
↧
↧
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches possible.
* WHERE...Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon and Cumberland
Counties.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. Heaviest
snow accumulation most likely Tuesday night into Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible. Snow accumulations are
more likely on grassy and elevated surfaces. Road conditions may
vary from wet to slushy.
↧
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/19/2018
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/19/2018
---------------------------------------------------------
Peter F. Ennis, 60, Ashland, went to meet his heavenly father on Sunday, March 18, 2018.
Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late Charles Albert and Jean E. Wofgang Ennis. He was a member of the former St. Joseph’s Church, now St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland.
Pete never let his downs stop him. He loved everyone he came in contact with and they loved him back especially children, in which he was very gentle with. He was a true gentleman.
Pete loved bowling, baseball and football and his favorite teams always won even though they may not have been playing. But his greatest love was Elvis Presley and he could have gave him some competition.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother Gracemarie Waskow Ennis; his brothers: Robert, Joseph, Charles and Jack Ennis; his sisters Cathy Holmes and Betty Hoover.
Pete is survived by his sister Mary Ludwig, Ashland, with whom he lived for 7 years; his brother, William (Deb) Ennis, OR; his brother, James (Juliette) Ennis, CA; his brother, Michael (Laurie) Ennis, Ashland; his sister, Helen Ennis, Mount Joy. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews especially Steve (Carol) Ennis, Mount Carmel, with whom he lived for the past 15 months; his step-brothers Kurt Waskow, Ashland, Glenn Waskow, Easton, and William Waskow, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville, with Rev. Paul Rothermel officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made, in Peter’s name, to Family Medical Hospice at 50 S. Oak Street, Mount Carmel, PA 17851.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville, Timothy M. Sullivan, supervisor is in charge of the arrangements.
---------------------------------------------------------
Katherine M. (Jones) Melnick, 89 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Widow of John Melnick who passed on January 6, 2010. She is survived by; daughter, Deborah J. Wertz of Tamaqua with whom she resided; son, Stephen M. Melnick and his wife Edna of Tamaqua; grandchildren, Russell Stellfox and his wife Kristen, Celena Bamford and her husband Ryan, Amber Wood and her husband Dr. Lance Wood, Kristie Huffman and her husband Brent; great grandchildren, Aidan, Mia, Sophia, Siena, Ellie, Sawyer, Reuben, and Quincy.
Born Monday, March 19, 1928 in Mahanoy City, the daughter of the late John, and Mary Ann (Draper) Jones. She was also predeceased by; son, John T. "Mel" Melnick on Nov. 6, 1993; son-in-law, Rodney Wertz; sisters, Elizabeth Paulie, Hannah Crimmey; brothers, Daniel and John Jones.
Katherine attended Mahanoy City schools and worked in many local Textile factories as well as caring for the elderly. She was a longtime member of St. John U.C.C. of Tamaqua and was a former choir director. She enjoyed the constant companionship of her dog Max.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A rememberance service will be held on Sat March 24 ,2018 at noon from the funeral home, Rev. Kevin Duffy-Guy to officiate. Friends may call at the fuenral home on the morning of from 10:30 A.m. till time of services.
Interment German Protestant Cemetery Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
---------------------------------------------------------
Jean H. Gurnavage, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr in Tamaqua at the age of 80.
Widow of George John Gurnavage who passed away on July 10, 2011 she is survived by; daughter, Jean Marie Morrison and her companion Dave Schuetrumpf of Tamaqua; sons, George J. Gurnavage of Colorado Springs, Co, James M. Gurnavage and his wife Karen of Easton; sisters, Dorothy Cappel of Spring City, PA and Nancy Hoban and her husband James of Reading; grand children, Jeffrey Gurnavage, and Cassandra Krause and her husband Robert; great grand children, Cameron and Lucas.
A 1955 Tamaqua High School graduate, she also attended McCann's School of Business. Jean retired from the billing department of Hazleton General Hospital. Devoted to our Lord, Jean was an active member of the Dawn Bible Students Association. Jean was very social and enjoyed walking the town. She was devoted to her family.
Born Wednesday, January 19, 1938 in Tamaqua the daughter of the late Lester, and Dorothy (Moyer) Herring.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
A Funeral service will be at held at 11 o'clock AM on Thursday March 22, 2018 from the funeral home. Friends may call on the morning of services from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, PA.
Memorials in her name to
American Cancer Society
712 S. Keyser Ave.
Taylor, Pennsylvania 18517
Online condolences may be made at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Jean H. Gurnavage, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr in Tamaqua at the age of 80.
Widow of George John Gurnavage who passed away on July 10, 2011 she is survived by; daughter, Jean Marie Morrison and her companion Dave Schuetrumpf of Tamaqua; sons, George J. Gurnavage of Colorado Springs, Co, James M. Gurnavage and his wife Karen of Easton; sisters, Dorothy Cappel of Spring City, PA and Nancy Hoban and her husband James of Reading; grand children, Jeffrey Gurnavage, and Cassandra Krause and her husband Robert; great grand children, Cameron and Lucas.
A 1955 Tamaqua High School graduate, she also attended McCann's School of Business. Jean retired from the billing department of Hazleton General Hospital. Devoted to our Lord, Jean was an active member of the Dawn Bible Students Association. Jean was very social and enjoyed walking the town. She was devoted to her family.
Born Wednesday, January 19, 1938 in Tamaqua the daughter of the late Lester, and Dorothy (Moyer) Herring.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
A Funeral service will be at held at 11 o'clock AM on Thursday March 22, 2018 from the funeral home. Friends may call on the morning of services from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, PA.
Memorials in her name to
American Cancer Society
712 S. Keyser Ave.
Taylor, Pennsylvania 18517
Online condolences may be made at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
---------------------------------------------------------
Harvey J. Hummel, of Tower City, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018.
Harvey was a W.W. Navy Veteran.
He was retired from Mid Penn Bank, where he also served on the board of directors.
Harvey was actively involved in the Tower City Community, he will remembered for his dedication to many organizations.
Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Ethel Mehalko Hummel; 3 children; 2 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Please omit flowers, donations in Harvey's name should be made to Tower City American Legion, 2 Clarks Valley Road, Tower City, PA 17980. To sign the geust book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
---------------------------------------------------------
Born in Freeland, Pa. in 1924 she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Edward Daubert and Nettie Uada Hoffman.
She graduated from Freeland High School and soon after joined a sister, Henrietta, and was employed riveting bombers in an airplane factory in Baltimore, Md.
She returned to Freeland and after the War met and married the love of her life, Harold. They eventually moved to Phoenixville, Pa. where Emma later became employed by the Control Data Corporation in Valley Forge, Pa. Upon retiring the couple moved to Wernersville, Pa. where she spent all but the last 10 months of her life.
She is survived by her children: Linda wife of Sam Ott, Phoenixville, Pa. William, husband of Cynthia (Ott) Blose, Douglasville, Pa. and Harold "Bip" Blose of Tower City, Pa. She is also survived by three Grandchildren William (Bill) of Douglasville, and Amanda Kay Blose wife of Michael Adams of, Baltimore and Jessica Lee Blose, wife of Chris Selby of Baltimore. Seven great grandchildren, Destiny Hughs, Joshua & Addyson Adams, KayLee and Austin York; Christopher and Emma Selby, all also in Baltimore who she adored as well as fourteen Nieces and Nephews scattered across America.
In addition to her parents, Emma was predeceased by all her siblings. Malcom Henry (infant), Henrietta Stower of Freeland, Winifred Cea of Hazleton, Audrey Elizabeth (child) of Freeland, Edward James of Philadelphia, Nettie Kenvin of Hazleton, and Lloyd (Skip) Daubert of Philadelphia and Nephew Robert Daubert of Hazleton.
Burial will be held privately at Union Cemetery in Weatherly, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Heritage Mills Personal Care, 846 E Wiconisco Ave. Tower City, Pa 17980 or Berks Leisure Living 1399 Fairview Drive, Leesport, Pa 19533 Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
---------------------------------------------------------
↧
NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized higher amounts.
* WHERE...Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon and Cumberland Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. The heavy wet snow could bring down tree limbs, causing power outages.
 |
| Sponsored by |
↧