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Musicians Unite for Friend Who Passed Away from Pancreatic Cancer

November 8, 2018, 6:59 am
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A very special event coming up on Friday, November 16th, 'Rockin' The Stage 4 Dave,' a memorial concert in behalf of DAVE HASLAM, veteran regional entertainer, who passed away October 29th, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
The event will take place at Goodfellas Warehouse, Pottsville, and includes 5 great acts, all friends of Dave, including 3zz a Crowd, Another Side, Broken Spell, Nick Michels & His Parrot Band,  and Sterlin Koch & Freeway Jam.

Eddie Collins & Karrie Collins Grimes of Groovetime Productions is organizing the event.

Anyone that is unable to attend the concert, but would like to make a monetary contribution, please make donations payable to David Haslam Memorial Fund, in person at M & T Bank 1 S.Centre St. Pottsville PA., or by mail David Haslam Memorial Fund c/o Britni Houser, 24 Valley St. New Philadelphia PA. 17959

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Route 61 in Pottsville Thursday Morning

November 8, 2018, 7:36 am
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A crash in Pottsville is causing some traffic delays in Pottsville.


As of 10:30am, emergency personnel were at the scene of a crash on Route 61 near the intersection of Route 61 and Mauch Chunk Street, near Dunkin Donuts in Pottsville.

We have no other details on the crash, other than that at least one person was entrapped in a vehicle.

More information when it is available.


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PennDOT Announces "Paint the Plow" Winners from Schuylkill County

November 8, 2018, 10:16 am
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On Thursday, PennDOT announced the judges winner and fan vote winner from their "Paint the Plow" contest in Schuylkill County.


According to Sean Brown, the Safety Press Officer for District 5, North Schuylkill School District's Plow won the judges vote and there was a tie for the winners of the fan vote between North Schuylkill and Pine Grove.

Judging was completed on Friday, November 2nd by members of the media and others at the Schuylkill County Maintenance facility in Schuylkill Haven.

Fan Votes were tallied through Facebook.

North Schuylkill


Pine Grove

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Fire Crews at the Scene of Fully Involved Fire in Pottsville

November 8, 2018, 10:35 am
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Fire crews are at the scene of a fully involved fire in Pottsville.


Just after 1:00pm, emergency personnel were called to 233 Pierce Street, Pottsville, for a working structure fire.

Early reports were one burn victim has been taken from the scene and one other person was unaccounted for.

Both have not been confirmed by authorities.

We will have more information as it comes available.

Photo Submitted by Joe Carson Jr.

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Friday Night's District XI High School Football Games Postponed

November 8, 2018, 11:36 am
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The impending forecast of heavy rain has forced District XI to postpone their Friday Night games.


The new schedules and location is as follows

Saturday, November 10, 2018

1A
Williams Valley vs. Tri-Valley - 7:00 pm @ Schuylkill Haven (new location)

3A
North Schuylkill vs. Notre Dame GP - 1:00pm @ Lehighton

4A (still as scheduled)
Pottsville vs. Bethlehem Catholic @ Bethlehem Area School District - 1:00pm

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Primary Health Network Welcomes CRNP to Shenandoah Location

November 8, 2018, 6:28 pm
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The Primary Health Network, Shenandoah, has recently welcomed a new Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.
Samantha Zolna is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner who joined Primary Health Network in October 2018. 

Samantha provides family medicine services at our Shenandoah Health Center. 

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Mount Aloysius College and earned her certificate in Complementary & Integrative Therapies and her Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Drexel University. 

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact the Shenandoah office at 570-671-0300.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/08/18

November 8, 2018, 10:30 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/08/18

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Stonehedge Gardens co-founder Russell F. Keich passed away on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at the age of 90.

Russell and his partner Don Herring founded Stonehedge Gardens in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania in 1966. Russell’s vision for Stonehedge Gardens was “to educate holistic concepts of health, healing, spirituality, environment, awareness of our oneness, respect of our differences, and the joy these differences bring to our lives - a place of peace, quietude, escapes, meditation and communion with nature."

Russell was a lifelong artist, gardener, potter and horticulturist. He and Don dug the ponds, planted the gardens, restored the buildings and built Stonehedge to what it is today, a beautiful retreat in the heart of Schuylkill County and the Coal Region. Stonehedge gives artisans a place to practice and promote their works and the public a place to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. For the last 38 years, the annual tree lighting and holiday celebration has been enjoyed by many.

Born in Pottsville on November 28, 1927, Russell was the only son of the late Julius F. and Margaret V. (Gangaware) Keich. Though an only child, Russell’s warm disposition and bold vision helped create a large extended family of friends that helped to establish and maintain Stonehedge Gardens over the years.

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 memorial service for Russell will be held on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Stonehedge Gardens, 51 Dairy Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252 at 3pm followed by the inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting Show for the 2018 season. A potluck gathering will be held afterwards at Stonehedge. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Russell Keich Memorial Fund, 51 Dairy Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252

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

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Isabella Irene (Snyder) Corcoran, 93, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully, on November 7, 2018, at The Gardens at York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville.

Born in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County, on February 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. Sr. and Dillie Savilla (Herring) Snyder.

Isabella attended Schwartz Elementary School and is a 1943 graduate of Cressona High School. She received her nursing degree from Ashland State Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. She was employed as a registered nurse at local hospitals and doctors’ offices. A large part of her career was as a night shift registered nurse at York Terrace Nursing Home.

She was best known for her kind, gentle nature and warm smile. She was a caring, compassionate nurse. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Corcoran Sr. who passed away on April 1, 1994. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, William, Daniel, Henry, Luther, Andrew, and Arthur Snyder; her son-in-law, Joseph A. Klein; her grandson, Dillion Corcoran and her great-grandson, Tommy Klein.

Isabella is survived by two daughters, Gail A. (Corcoran) Klein widow of the late Joseph A. Klein, of Gwynedd and Patricia L. Corcoran fiancé of Michael A. Piccioni, Pottsville; two sons, James J. Corcoran Jr. husband of Beverly, Pottsville and John M. Corcoran husband of Marcy, Stroudsburg. Also surviving her are seven grandchildren, Jeffrey, Timothy, and Steven Klein; Kristyn and Ryne Corcoran; Cody Petravich and Kelly Corcoran; six great-grandchildren, Samantha, Jakob, Max, Chase, Kate and Abby Klein; two sisters, Sarah A. (Snyder) Ferrebee and Emma E. (Snyder) Bulvin, of Bedford; three brothers, Alfred A. Snyder, Paul A. Snyder, and Leonard D. Snyder.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12PM on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Church of St. Patrick, 913 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. Family and friends may call at the church from 10:30AM until the time of mass. Interment will be held at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Hillside, Pottsville. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Isabella would like memorial contributions be made to St. Patrick’s Memorial fund 319 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville PA 17901.

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

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Alice M. Donmoyer, 84, of Tremont Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Ravine.
Born on September 19, 1934 in Ravine, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Naomi Shadle Rittenbaugh.
She was a member of St. Paul's UCC in Ravine where she was a member of the Willing Workers. She was also a member of Tremont Senior Citizens,TOPS, and volunteered at the Tremont Heath and Rehab.
Alice loved crocheting, sewing and cooking.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Fred A. Donmoyer and a brother, Robert Rittenbaugh.
Surviving are two daughters, Roberta Stump and husband Ronald Sr., Linda Donmoyer and companion Peter Micklo; two grandchildren, Ronald Stump, Jr. and wife Mary Anne of Gordon, Rebecca Stump of Pine Grove; 2 great grandchildren, Greg and Ella Stump; three brothers, Dale "Pete" and wife Sharon Rittenbaugh, William Rittenbaugh, Leslie Rittenbaugh, all of Pine Grove; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Ronald Stump Jr. officiating. There will be a visitation on Monday, November 12, 2018 from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the St. Paul's Reformed Cemetery, Ravine.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Pine Grove Weekday Church School, c/o Cathy Nagle, 527 Dad Burnhams Rd., Schuylkill Haven, Pa. 17972 in her memory.
You may send condolences online at our website www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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Jay O. "Pop Pop" Mengel, 78,of McKeansburg went home to be with The Lord on November 7, 2018. Jay will forever be remembered by his wife of 45 years, Julia and three children, April, wife of Jesse Belsak, Jason, husband of Tien Mengel and Wendy, wife of Michael Grustas. Jay will also forever be remembered by his five grandchildren, Rachel Stephens, wife of Brian, Tabitha Belsak, Caleb Belsak, Michael Schmeltzle and Caitlin Mengel-Angstedt. Survived by twin brother, Lee Mengel and sisters, Ruby Berger and Darlene Shiffert. Preceded in death by brother, Myron Mengel and sister Georgine Schuster.

A native of Orwigsburg, Jay was a United States Air Force veteran, graduated from The Ford School of Business and worked for the Library of Congress. He retired from Lucent Technologies. Jay was a minister and member of the German Eldership Church of God. He also volunteered as the Auburn Cub Scout Master for several years.

Services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday at Steigerwalt's Church of God, McKeansburg, PA. A viewing will be held from 10 AM until time of service. Interment will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, PA.

The family requests donations in Jay's memory in lieu of flowers to: Auburn Youth Camp, PO Box 113, Orwigsburg, PA 17961.

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Kathy A. Peters, 57, of Clarks Valley Road, Tower City, passed away Wednesday at the Osteopathic Hospital after a very brief illness of less than three weeks.

Born in Hershey, August 4, 1961, a daughter of the late Clarence and Anne King Belleman.

Kathy attended Hershey High School and graduated in 1981 from the Dauphin County Technical School.

She was employed for many years as a school bus driver with Jecks Transportation and more recent Ravine Transportation with the Williams Valley School District. Her enjoyment of being a school bus driver and being with the students was evident, driving as recent as this past Friday. She had also been employed by Chartwells at the Williams Valley Cafeteria.

Kathy recently became a member of Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont, attending mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel, Tower City.

Family was everything to her, she was extremely proud of her sons and her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching her boys growing up and following them in their Sprint Car races. She loved taking vacations with her family.

She had a passion for being in the outdoors, nature, and crafting.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 33 years, Frank A. Peters; two sons, Terry Peters and his wife Ashley and Frank Peters II, both of North Carolina. Her beloved two grandchildren she adored, Lucas and Haley Peters. Her siblings, Clarence, Richard, Sam, Carol and Gerry Belleman; Nancy Donor and Patricia Books. Nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Tuesday, November 13th at 10:00 am from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Chapel with Rev. Jason Stokes as Celebrant. Visitation will be from 9-10 at the church. In memory of Kathy, plant a flower in a garden or make a donation to a wildlife federation. Due to Kathy's love for flowers, they are encouraged for the service. Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com

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Ruth E. "Dolly" Adams, 88, of Tower City, passed away Wednesday morning at her home.

Born in Orwin, February 18, 1930, a daughter of the late Earl and Ida Kohr Adams.

Dolly was a graduate of the former Porter-Tower High School. She was retired from the garment industry. She had also worked at Tallman Farms and Tower Mini Market.

She was a very active member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Orwin, where she was a sunday school teacher and a member of the ladies aide.

Dolly's family meant the world to her. She enoyed cooking and baking, especially making candy for family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Dick" Adams, 2015.

Surviving are her two children, Lisa Keiser wife of Michael, Williamstown and Richard "Sam" Adams, husband of Judy, Orwin; six grandchildren, Richard Adams, Jr., and his wife Jess; Stephanie Welgo; Daniel and Jacob Adams; Benjamin and Hannah Keiser; three great grandchildren, Wyett and Adrianna Welgo; Elliott Adams, one sister, Cardy Shutt, Orwin; Nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 16th at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc., Tower City with Revs. Maureen Duffy-Guy and Edward Gobrecht. Visitation will be from 1-2 at the chapel. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. Memorial donations in Dolly's name should be made to St. Peter's UCC, 427 Dietrich Avenue, Orwin, PA 17980 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 3897 Adler Pl, Bethlehem, PA 18017. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Frackville McDonald's Lobby Reopens

November 9, 2018, 6:08 am
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Last week, the McDonald's in Frackville reopened after undergoing a remodel and upgrade.


The remodel included the lobby, kitchen, and counter areas and added digital self-serve kiosks. 

New digital menu boards were also be added to the drive-thru.





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Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 11/09/18

November 9, 2018, 7:33 am
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Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 11/09/18

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1st Annual St. Charles Borromeo Home and Craft Show, Ashland




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Safer Streets Tamaqua Chinese Auction
https://www.facebook.com/events/2145548162375271/





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Homemade Halupki Dinner
Saturday November 10th 12:00pm-4:00pm
Gilberton Methodist Church
Dinner includes: 2 Halupkies,mashed potatoes,green beans,rye bread & butter and dessert...
Cost: $10:00
Eat in or take out
call 570-874-3168
570-874-2455

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All You Can Eat Breakfast
Altamont Fire Co, 215 S. Green St‎, Frackville

$9 per person
Sunday, November 25th
8am-11‎am

Eggs your way; omelets your way; plain, chocolate chip, peanut butter chip, chocolate/peanut butter chip pancakes; french toast; ham, bacon, sausage, scrapple; toast, coffee, juice"
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Dine-Out Fundraiser
Vernalis Restaurant, Shenandoah



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Four Injured in Route 61 Crash Thursday Morning in Pottsville

November 9, 2018, 9:26 am
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Four people were injured in a crash on Route 61 Thursday morning in Pottsville.

According to Pottsville Police, On Thursday, November 8, 2018 around 9:55am emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Claude Lord Boulevard (Route 61) and Mauch Chunk Street for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Police say 48 year old Orwigsburg woman had been operating her Cadillac SRX4 south on Route 61 in the left lane, approaching the intersection with Mauch Chunk St., when a northbound vehicle on Route 61, a Chevy Sonic operated by Elizabeth Schaar, 84 of Barnesville, turned left in front of her vehicle causing a collision.

Both vehicles then veered in a southwest direction with the Cadillac coming to rest against a telephone pole. All persons involved in the accident were wearing their seat belts and multiple airbags deployed in both vehicles.

Both vehicle operators, along with a 19 year old female passenger in the Cadillac and an adult female passenger in Schaar’s vehicle, were transported to local medical facilities by Pottsville EMS for evaluation and treatment.

Yorkville Hose Fire Company assisted on scene with the extrication of passengers.

Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene due to being severely damaged.

Based on the results of the investigation, Pottsville Police will be charging Schaar with violating the PA Vehicle Code section pertaining to vehicles turning left.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/09/18

November 9, 2018, 10:23 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/09/18

Friday Night - Rain Early with Clearing Overnight - Low in the Mid 40's

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Saturday - Clouds and Sun, Windy, Flurries Possible - High in the Mid 30's
 - Saturday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid 20's

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

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

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/09/18

November 9, 2018, 12:23 pm
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John F. “Jack” Moran, 89, Frackville, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Girardville, he was a son of the late Martin and Kathryn O’Donnell Moran. Jack worked as an insurance sales manager until his retirement.

Jack was an Air Force Veteran having served during the Korean War. As a graduate of Penn State University, Jack was a devout Penn State football fan and a member of the Alumni Association.

Jack was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville. He was an outgoing and social member of the community being involved in many organizations such as the Knights of Columbus Council 2580, Frackville; the Schuylkill Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Pottsville; the Frackville American Legion Post 398 and the Ancient Order of Hibernians Jack Kehoe Division 1, Girardville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Kodis Moran in 1996; his brother, Ted Moran and a sister Regina “Jean Kowker” Miller.

Jack is survived by his three loving children, Patricia, Christine and David Moran; his sister Eleanor “Nonie” and her husband Thomas Scott; his sisters-in-law: Fena and Helen Kodis; his devoted friend Irene Roman along with many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 14th at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 49 N. Line Street Frackville with Rev. Brian Miller, pastor, as the celebrant. Friends may call at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday morning from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will be held in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

** NOTE:  Dates for Viewing and Mass of Christian Burial changed from original posting

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made, in Jack’s name, to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services at PO Box 98018 Washington DC 20090-8018 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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Joseph J. Yanushefsky Sr., 91, Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, November 8th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah, PA.

Joseph was born in Shenandoah, PA on March 17, 1927, a son of the late Catherine (Stranvinskas) and Anthony Yanushefsky.

Graduated from Shenandoah High School and attended electrical trade school.

He was a member of the former St. Georges, now Devine Mercy Shenandoah.

He served in the U.S. Navy in WW II. He also served in the U.S. Army as a Cpl in the Korean War.

He was the owner of Capital Food Market in Shenandoah.

He was a member of the Polish American fire company, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, the Moose, Catholic War Veterans, Six County Firemens Association, and the Knights of Lithuania.

He was the widower of Violet (Gudonis) Yanushefsky.

Joseph is survived by a son, Joseph Jr., husband of Marylou and by 2 Grandchildren Joseph III, Janelle Chatcavage. 2 Great Grandchildren Lucas and Jameson. Nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by brothers Albert, John and a sister Eva Limper.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 11am on Thursday, November 15th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friend may call Thursday 9 to 11am at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment private at convenience of the Family St. Georges Cemetery Shenandoah.

Family prefers donations be made to Janet Weis Children's Hospital Danville PA.

Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.

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Veterans Treated to Appreciation Dinner from Bixler Pyrotechnics

November 9, 2018, 6:09 pm
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On Friday evening, Bixler Pyrotechnics held their Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner.


Bixler's is known for their fiery pyrotechnic 4th of July shows in Hegins, Pottsville, and the former "Thunder Over Ashland".

But for the past 4 years, the fireworks display company has held an appreciation dinner that is open to any area veteran and their spouse.

The meal includes smoked turkey, stuffing, cole slaw, corn, gravy, dessert, and a beverage.

This year, the staff of Bixler's prepared 24 turkeys and served over 200 people by the end of the night.

Mike Bixler, owner of Bixler Pyrotechnics, started the dinner as a way to say thank you to the Veterans. 

"I wanted do something to give back to those that have done some much for us." said Bixler.

The Church of the Nazarene in Lavelle has opened it's doors each year to help host the dinner.

As each of the attendees left with a full belly and a smile, they thanked Bixler's for the meal.

"Great food served by great people", said one of the Veterans.







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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

November 10, 2018, 5:47 am
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PennDOT has announced upcoming road work that is scheduled to occur next week.


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Municipality:  Rush Township
Road name:  PA 309 (Claremont Avenue)
Between:  PA 54 (Mahanoy Avenue/Lafayette Avenue)  and Fairview Street/Ben Titus Road
Type of work:  Inspection
Work being done by:  PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/16/18
Est completion date:  11/16/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  08:30 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes



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Municipality:  Union Township
Road name:  Aristes Road
Between:  Columbia County Line and Little Mountain Road
Type of work:  Pothole Patching
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/13/18
Est completion date:  11/16/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No



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Municipality:  Butler Township
Road name:  Dutchtown Road
Between:  Fairgrounds Road and Gordon Road
Type of work:  Drainage
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/13/18
Est completion date:  11/16/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No



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Municipality:  Frailey Township
Road name:  Interstate 81 South
Between:  Exit 112 (PA 25) and Exit 107 (US 209)
Type of work:  Bridge Repair
Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction:  24 Hours
Restriction:  Single lane condition from 6 AM Tuesday through 9 AM Friday. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/13/18
Est completion date:  11/16/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  06:00 AM To 09:00 AM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes



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Municipality:  Eldred Township
Road name:  Mountain/Helfenstein Road
Between:  Vista Road and High Road
Type of work:  Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/13/18
Est completion date:  11/16/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No



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Municipality:  Mahanoy Township & Mahanoy City Borough
Road name:  PA 54
Between:  Gilberton Road  and Interstate 81
Type of work:  Pothole Patching
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/13/18
Est completion date:  11/16/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No



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Municipality:  Butler & West Mahanoy townships
Road name:  PA 54
Between:  Slate Run Road and Raven Run Road
Type of work:  Drainage
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/13/18
Est completion date:  11/16/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No



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Municipality:  Butler Township
Road name:  PA 61
Between:  Frackville Borough and Ashland Borough
Type of work:  Crack Sealing
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/13/18
Est completion date:  11/16/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No



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Municipality:  West Brunswick Township
Road name:  PA 61 North
Between:  Port Clinton Borough and Deer Lake Borough
Type of work:  Crack Sealing
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/13/18
Est completion date:  11/16/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No



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Municipality:  Frailey Township
Road name:  Interstate 81 North
Between:  Exit 107 (US 209) and Exit 112 (PA 25)
Type of work:  Bridge Repair
Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction:  24 Hours
Restriction:  Single lane condition from 6 AM Monday through 12 PM Thursday. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/12/18
Est completion date:  11/15/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  06:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes



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Municipality:  Tremont Township
Road name:  Interstate 81.
Between:  Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road) and Exit 124 (PA 61)
Type of work:  Pothole Patching
Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Be alert for lane restrictions on I-81 north and south. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  11/12/18
Est completion date:  11/16/18
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 04:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes
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Mahanoy City American Legion Women's Auxiliary Gives Back

November 10, 2018, 6:04 pm
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The American Legion Women’s Auxiliary in Mahanoy City gave back to Veterans on Saturday..
On Saturday evening, the Mahanoy City American Legion, Post 74 Women’s Auxiliary hosted their annual Veteran’s Day dinner. All Veteran’s are given a free meal of pork and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and a dessert. The Auxiliary has been hosting this dinner for the last 20 years.

The women work all week to prepare the feast that feeds roughly 70 Veteran’s. The President of the Auxiliary, Lois Thomas said “This is just one simple way of giving back to those who served. We wouldn’t be here without our Veteran’s. We are forever grateful for their service.”

On top of the meal, the Women’s Auxilliary also presented the Commander of Post 74, Neil Pascoli, a check for $500 towards the upkeep of the Post.








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PIAA District XI Championship Scores for Schuylkill County Teams

November 10, 2018, 7:31 pm
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The PIAA District XI High School Football Championship schedule for Schuylkill County teams.

Saturday, November 10, 2018

1A
Tri-Valley - 28
Williams Valley - 21

3A
North Schuylkill - 36
Notre Dame Green Pond - 0

4A
Bethlehem Catholic - 40
Pottsville - 28

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PIAA High School Football State Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams - First Round

November 11, 2018, 8:22 pm
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The PIAA High School Football State Championship schedule for Schuylkill County teams - First Round

Friday, November 16, 2018

1A
Tri-Valley vs. Lackawanna Trail @ North Pocono - 7:00pm


3A
North Schuylkill vs. Conwell Egan @ Lehighton - 7:00pm

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/11/18

November 11, 2018, 10:20 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/11/18

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Krista L. Reichwein, 59, Breinigsville, former Frackville resident, passed away peacefully on Friday morning at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Alvin J. and Emma M. Stauffer Reichwein. She had been employed as a Registered Nurse for St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown Campus.

Krista was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Trexlertown and was a member of Eastern Star Calypso Chapter 163, Bethlehem.

Krista is survived by her brother Joe and his wife Clairann Reichwein, Frackville; her sister Alma and her husband Scott Reber of Marietta, GA; her nephew Daniel S. Reber and niece Kelly M. Reichwein and her step-mother Lois M. Reichwein, Shenandoah.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday November 15th at 11 a.m. from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville with Rev. Carl Shankweiler and Rev. Kerry Miller 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 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made, in Krista’s name, to the PA Grand Chapter OES at 105 Freemason Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 or to the Zion Lutheran Church at 48 S. Nice Street Frackville, PA 17931 or to the Hillside SPCA at PO Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Santa to Skydive into Shenandoah on Black Friday

November 12, 2018, 11:04 am
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An annual tradition will continue this Black Friday when Santa will skydive into Shenandoah.


On Friday, November 23, Mrs. T’s Pierogies will be hosting the 12th annual Skydiving Santa event to kick-off the holiday season in Shenandoah. 

Santa will skydive and land at Veteran's Memorial Stadium, adjacent to the Shenandoah Valley High School.

Santa will parachute into the stadium or pending on weather will arrive by helicopter or firetruck.  Gates at the stadium will open to the public at 10:30am.

The first 200 children under the age of twelve to attend the event will receive a free gift. 

Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolf, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, will be in attendance greeting the crowd along with face painting Elves.

Following Santa’s arrival, he will parade through the town along with the Shenandoah Valley High School Band, local fire trucks and the Shenandoah Police Department. 
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Parents Charged After Baby Becomes Ill and Tests Positive for Methamphetamine

November 12, 2018, 11:43 am
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The parents of an infant have been charged after their baby tested positive for methamphetamine.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, on May 31, 2018, their unit was referred an endangering the welfare of a child incident by Schuylkill County Children & Youth Services after a 5 month old baby tested positive for methamphetamine.

Police say on May 20, 2018, a five month old boy was with his biological parents, Christina Brennan, 34, and Robert Rountree, 49, both of New Philadelphia.  At some point, the baby became ill and a family friend was contacted to assist.

The family friend transported the baby to the hospital where it was confirmed he had ingested methamphetamine.

The investivation revealed tat Brennan and Rountree were doing methamphetamine in a vehicle the day before.  The drugs was mixed in a water bottle cap.  On May 20, 2018 a water bottle was retrieved from the vehicle and used to make a bottle for the baby.  The water then became tainted with the methamphetamine.

Brennan and Rountree were charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person.

Rountree arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Reiley and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $50,000 straight cash bail.

Brennan is currently locked up in Centre County Prison on unrelated charges.  She will be arraigned for this incident at a later date.
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