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PA State Police Graduates 96 from Academy; 6 Assigned to Schuylkill County

February 3, 2019, 6:32 pm
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Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced Friday that 96 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 154th graduating cadet class.


The ceremony at Scottish Rite Cathedral marked the culmination of 27 weeks of classroom and physical training. Cadet Nicholas Reginella III, from Lancaster County, spoke on behalf of the graduating class.

Five cadets received special awards and recognition at the ceremony:

  • The American Legion Award, presented to the most outstanding cadet in recognition of all-around academic, physical, ethical, and moral qualifications: Nathan J. Zimmerman, Lancaster County
  • The Colonel Ronald L. Sharpe Award, presented to the cadet who most exemplifies the qualities of leadership: Nathan J. Zimmerman, Lancaster County
  • The Colonel John K. Schafer Award, presented to the cadet who achieved the highest combined score on a series of physical skills tests: John A. Marotto III, Allegheny County
  • The Commissioner Daniel F. Dunn Award, presented to the cadet who earned the highest level of academic achievement in the class: Scott W. Radabaugh, Lebanon County
  • The Colonel Paul J. Chylak Award, presented to the cadet who demonstrated the highest proficiency in driver safety training: Grayson S. Peacock, Monroe County
  • The Sergeant Charles B. Gesford Award, presented to the cadet who scored the highest on the department’s pistol qualification course: Joshua S. McGinnis, Mercer County
The graduates have been assigned to the following troops:

Those assigned to Schuylkill County

Troop L, Frackville
Joseph J. Julian Jr. of Schuylkill County
Michael C. Owens of Hartford County, Connecticut

Troop L, Jonestown
Jorge L. De Jesùs Jr. of Lackawanna County
Brian M. Grondziowski of Berks County

Troop L, Schuylkill Haven
Sean F. Elenchin of Schuylkill County
Kathleen Guadalupe of Berks County
Nicholas J. Reese of Schuylkill County
Ryan M. Swartz of Berks County

And a graduate who is a native of Schuylkill County

Troop H, Gettysburg
Matthew Kile of York County
George J. Krukowski of Mercer County
Jordan G. Mroczka of Schuylkill County
Kaleb M. Reitz of Dauphin County

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Troop A, Greensburg
Daniel T. Grabowski of Westmoreland County
Charles L. Huss of Westmoreland County

Troop A, IndianaLindsey R. Fleck of Cambria County

Troop B, UniontownCristen A. Cindric of Fayette County
Charles A. Hoffman of Allegheny County
John A. Marotto III of Allegheny County
Kyle E. Nolan of Westmoreland county
Grant N. Rukat of Allegheny County
Cody R. Stoliker of Butler County
Craig P. Student of Fayette County
Jonathan G. Sutton of Westmoreland County

Troop B, WashingtonMatthew R. Goodall of Allegheny County
Jonnie W. Schooley III of Beaver County

Troop C, ClarionNicholas D. Gray of Clearfield County
Joshua S. McGinnis of Mercer County
Timothy J. Reilly of Allegheny County

Troop C, ClearfieldEmerson H. Miller of Huntingdon County

Troop C, DuBoisTyler A. Blaniar of Armstrong County
Seth D. Gould of Centre County
Kacey L. Osborne of Jefferson County

Troop C, KaneAndrew R. Eliason of McKean County
James W. Lenze of Elk County

Troop C, MarienvilleNash A. Rupp of Clarion County
Cheyenne D. Smith of Venango County
Jacob M. Snyder of Lawrence County

Troop C, PunxsutawneyJoshua E. Abernathy of Armstrong County

Troop C, RidgewayDavid A. Swanson Jr. of Elk County

Troop E, CorryJohnathan H. Sutton of Erie County

Troop E, GirardDonald H. Buzard of Erie County
Erin N. Harris of Monroe County
Sean M. Pietrone of Erie County
Adam P. Wassell of Erie County

Troop E, MeadvilleLuke A. Behe of Venango County
Nathan B. Wallace of Mercer County
Jacob T. Waltenbaugh of Butler County

Troop F, CoudersportChip E. Scheller of Butler County

Troop F, EmporiumPatrick J. Barnwell of Niagara County, New York

Troop F, MansfieldMichael A. Adams of Lycoming County

Troop F, MontoursvilleChance D. Goodrow of Cameron County
Christopher R. Gray of Cambria County
Travis K. Sather of Huntingdon County
Garrett J. Shnyder of Northumberland County

Troop F, SelinsgroveKyle L. Biddle of Philadelphia County

Troop H, CarlisleRoss P. Griffin of Cumberland County
Samuel S. Hunter of Cumberland County
Corey A. James of Philadelphia County
Kevin S. Jiras of Burlington County, New Jersey
Jason T. Kluchurosky of Indiana County
Joshua T. Powell of Lackawanna County
Wesley C. Smith of Pike County

Troop H, ChambersburgBradford J. Conlon of Philadelphia County
Byron P. Estavillo of Franklin County
Christopher A. Gaetano of Lackawanna County
Kara E. Gooley of Montgomery County
Conor P. Tremaine of Dauphin County
Colton E. Wassell of Bedford County

Troop H, Gettysburg
Matthew Kile of York County
George J. Krukowski of Mercer County
Jordan G. Mroczka of Schuylkill County
Kaleb M. Reitz of Dauphin County

Troop H, HarrisburgBradley C. Fornwalt of Dauphin County

Troop H, LykensJoseph A. Oliver of Philadelphia County

Troop H, NewportMatthew E. Jones of Bucks County
Curtis A. Jury of Mifflin County
Jennifer M. Lynn of Mercer County

Troop J, AvondaleBrandon D. Allen of Burlington County, New Jersey
Daniel P. Finnegan of Delaware County
Noah H. Hunsinger of Chester County
Brent Neifield of Philadelphia County
Scott W. Radabaugh of Lebanon County
Nicholas J. Reginella III of Lancaster County
Jared V. Toll of Union County
Nathan J. Zimmerman of Lancaster County

Troop J, EmbreevilleKyle A. Frey of Berks County

Troop J, LancasterFranklin D. Hood III of Lancaster County

Troop J, YorkElliot A. Wilker of York County
Jacob M. Penhorwood of York County

Troop K, MediaBriana L. Benz of Philadelphia County
Brandon T. Fitzgerald of Burlington County, New Jersey
Charles J. Heinz III of Philadelphia County

Troop M, BelfastJason T. Flowers of Northampton County

Troop M, BethlehemKenneth A. Wong Jr. of Bucks County

Troop N, HazletonPaul E. Kelly II of Columbia County
Michael V. King-Comerford of Monroe County

Troop N, StroudsburgKody R. Nowicki of Luzerne County
Thomas J. Butch III of Luzerne County
Craig L. Karpinksi of Luzerne County
Grayson S. Peacock of Monroe County
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/03/19

February 4, 2019, 3:28 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/03/19

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Joseph M. Sweeney, 80, Lost Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Joseph and Rose Graziano Sweeney. Joe was employed as a supervisor for Penn Dot until his retirement. After retiring, he served as the West Mahanoy Township supervisor.

He was a graduate of the former Girardville High School, excelling in basketball, where he was the all time leading scorer for the Blue Aces before the introduction of the three-point line.

Joe was a United States Army Veteran serving as a jumper with the airborne division and was a 20 year retiree in the Army reserves.

Joe had a great love for softball and basketball, where he served as a PIAA official in both sports for numerous years. He was a member of the Jerry Wolman Hall of Fame, Shenandoah and the Frackville Elks BPOE #1533.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Machese Sweeney in 1999, his brother Michael Sweeney and his sister Rose Sweeney.

Joe is survived by his two daughters: Cheryl Sweeney and her companion Mike Stockunas, Frackville, Pamela and her husband Bernard Tomko, Zion Grove; his companion for 18 years, Eleanor McDonald; his grandson, Mike Tomko and his companion Angela Wankus, Frackville and his faithful dog, Chuck; several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Donations can be made, in Joseph’s memory, to the Hillside SPCA at PO Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901.

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.
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Annetta P. Freeman, 81, of Carbon St., Pine Grove, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown

Born on February 21, 1937 in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late Adam Z. and Minnie Neidlinger Haldeman.

She was a 1955 graduate of Pine Grove High School and a member of St. Mark's (Brown's) Church, Schuylkill Haven.

Annetta was a sewing machine operator for the former Canoe Mfg. Pine Grove.

Preceding her in death was a sister Elizabeth Haldeman.

Surviving are her husband Harvey Freeman of Orwigsburg; two daughters, Diane Krammes and partner Nelson Zook, Sandra and husband Tom Price, both of Pine Grove; two sons, Larry and wife Pattie Krammes of Pottsville, William and wife Tammy Sites of Pine Grove; grandchildren; great grandchildren; three step children, Sally and husband Nicholas Modesto, Sr. of Pine Grove, Debra Spittler of Tremont, Kenneth and wife Ruthann Freeman of Texas; five brothers, Adam, Samuel, and Ralph Haldeman of Pine Grove, Dale Haldeman of Tremont, and Frank Haldeman of West Virginia; two sisters, Arlene Staller of Tremont, Gladys Feane of Myerstown.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Rev. Eugene Eckroth officiating. There will be a viewing on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the St. Mark's (Brown's) Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the St. Mark's (Browns) Church, 151 Summer Hill Rd., P.O. Box 37 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 in her memory.
You may send condolences to the family online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com



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Stephen “Yatz” Vuksta, 84, of Minersville passed away on Saturday at his home.

Born in Heckscherville, he was a son of the late George and Helen Babinetz Vuksta. He attended Cass Township schools, and worked as a pipe layer on construction. He was an Army veteran, having served as a military police officer.

Preceding him in death were his wife of 33 years, the former Elizabeth “Hanka” Kroznuskie; two children, George and Stephen Vuksta; three siblings, George Vuksta, Charles Vuksta and Mary Sorokach; his canine friend, Fuzz.

He is survived by six children, Helen Vuksta (companion, Thomas Vasura), Minersville, John Vuksta (spouse, Deneen), Hamburg, Joseph Vuksta (spouse, Julianne), West West Terrace, Paul Vuksta, Minersville, Lisa Defalco (spouse, Frank), Minersville, and Donna Vuksta, Minersville; nine grandchildren, Amy Wilk, Jessica Smith, Joseph Vuksta, Cyndi Steckler, Shawn Vuksta, Emilee Vuksta, Briana Vuksta, Matthew Vuksta and Luke Vuksta; four great-grandchildren, Isabelle Wilk, Maddox “George” Wilk, Addison Smith and Jace Smith. He is also survived by four siblings, John Vuksta, Minersville, Helen Sorokach, Black Heath, Anna Vacula, Schuylkill Haven, and Elizabeth Horoschak, Saint Clair; nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville, on Tuesday from 6:00 P.M. and on Wednesday from 6:00 A.M. until services at 10:00 A.M. Interment with military honors will be in Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Branch Township.

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Bernard 'Bernie' Carter, 72, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at his home in Sheppton.

Bernie was born in Chester, on December 18, 1946, a son of the late Elizabeth C. (Drumheller) and Bernard D. Carter.

He ws the co-owner of the local gas company Valley Propane in Hazle Township.

Bernie was also a classic car collector and enthusiast who enjoyed attending auto auctions, car cruises and car shows, especially the Bloomsburg Nationals. He was a kind man who was generous to those in need.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Sue in 1981.

Bernie is survived by his wife of 37 years, Susan (Foose) Carter. He is also survived by a son, Bernie Jr., and his wife Jacqueline , of Catawissa; a sister, Carol Carter and her fiancee Bob Briggs of Sheppton; and a brother Jerry Carter, of Phinneyville.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service which will be held 8 PM on Thursday, February 7th 2018 at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street in Ringtown. A viewing will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM on Thursday evening prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Bernie's family asks that memorial donations be made to either the American Cancer Society, or St. John's Lutheran Church in Brandonville in his memory.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/04/19

February 4, 2019, 7:12 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/04/19


Monday - Sunny - High in the Lower 50's
Monday Night - Showers Overnight - Low in the Mid 30's

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Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High near 50
Tuesday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 20's

Wednesday - Cloudy early with Rain in the Afternoon - High near 40
Wednesday Night - Rain - Low in the Mid 30's

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Thursday - Foggy Early with Rain - High in the Lower 40's
Friday - Rain Early with temperatures dropping throughout the day - Morning Temps - Low 50's, Afternoon Temps - Lower 30's
Saturday - Sunny - High near 30
Sunday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 30's
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Funds Announced to Repair Deteriorated Highway in Kline Township

February 4, 2019, 7:53 am
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Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill) announced a grant on Monday from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) that will finance repairs to 13 sections of deteriorated highway in Kline Township.

The numerous improvements to local roadways supported by the grant will address a variety of safety concerns for motorists and pedestrians.

“These upgrades will play a big role in making travel safer throughout the township, not only for daily residential, commercial, and industrial traffic, but also for walkers, joggers, bicyclists and others who share the benefits of the local transportation infrastructure,” Argall said.

“This funding to make much-needed repairs to our local roadways is just another example of how Act 89 is making our communities better and safer places to live, work and get around,” Knowles said. “I commend everyone at Kline Township for all of their hard work to obtain this $211,667 grant to make improvements to local roadways making them safer for pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, and drivers that us these highways daily.”

The $211,667 grant was awarded as part of PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund grant program.

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LCCC Announces Fall 2018 Dean's List

February 4, 2019, 10:23 am
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Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has announced the Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester.

Students with an academic grade point average of at least 3.50 achieve Dean's List status. They include:

Albrightsville: Christopher Asbrock, Kathleen Conway, Dylan Dailey, Makayla Davison, Teresa DeMaio, Shannon Hogarty, Khael Matias, William Munson, Christopher Pisarczyk Jr., Kyle Rich, Sarah Rosenberger, Jillian Saltz, Melanie Sepulveda, Danielle Shapiro, Michal Szlagiewicz, Julian Valentini and Shayne Watts.

Alburtis: Luis Alarcon Jr., Jordan Biery, Bryan Brown, Tirzah Escueta, Denise Figueroa, Riley Koch, Rodney Morales Cruz, Nikolas Talarico and Ruixue Xu.

Allentown: Anabel Abreu Rodriguez, Nathali Acevedo, Luis Adames Jr., Christine Agosto, Megan Aguilar, Taha Ahmad, Yussuf Aisset, Aldonair Alphonse, Miguel David Alt, Carlos Alvarez, Franca Anabui, Dorothy Angelini, Francess Anojulu, Alexander Arruda, Matthew Babel, Autumn Bachert, Nora Bader, Nicole Bailey, Ryan Ballek, Audrey Baseheart, Katherine Batten, Sarah Bazos, Harry Beers, Samantha Bloxham, Patricia Boccadoro, Monica Brensinger, Jennifer Brieva, Kasandra Brittenburg, Sebastian Buckley, Oscar Burgos Sr., Danielle Bussiere, Ian Butz, Anthony Cabassa, Erickson Cabassa, Leslie Cainas, Ivan Candelario, Ismael Canela Garcia, Brittany Canessa, Tara Canning, Emilia Caraballo Sr., Carlos Carrasquillo Jr., Deyaneira Carrasquillo, Rebecca Carter, Karina Carvajal, Erica Castillo, Jissell Castillo, Leonardo Castillo, Pa Cawi, Jennifer Cedeno, Franchesca Celestin, Angela Centolanza, Dana Chase-Herber, Alexa Chladny, Spencer Chrinko, Taylor Coleman, Karina Colfer, Miya Coodey, Yui Coodey, Sandra Cosme, Christopher Costa, Benjamin Costello, Sonia Cruz, Maria Cruz Coste, Jesalyn Cruz-Olivera, Juliana Cusumano, Mary Dalton, Ariel Danziger, Ivan De Jesus Rijo, Wendy De La Cruz Lorenzo, Krisa Defour, Amalia Delgado-Villafane, Jaclyn Demontreux, Marisa Diaz, Veronica D'Souza, Gloria Dugal, Nadea Dundore, Philip Elias, Jinan Elnaboulsi, Safwat Eltantawy, Dallas Ely, Amber Erdman, Kasey Fairchild, Stephanie Fegley, Deborah Feliciano, Fe Felix, Cynthia Fernandez, Elizabeth Fernandez, Madeline Fernandez, Brunie Ferreira, Natalia Fiallos, Liam Foley, Leanna Freeman, David Garcia, Elisabet Garcia, Ilianna Garcia, Karla Garduno, Nicholas George, Iulia Gherasim, Justin Giandomenico, Junior Gil Diaz, Dominick Goncalves, Hugh Goncalves, Brigitte Gonzalez, Julianna Gonzalez, Gabriellis Gonzalez Amaro, Michael Goodness, David Green, Lisa Grim, Miguel Guzman, Matthew Haber, Michael Hale, Michele Hankee, Robyn Hankee, Melisa Haring, Kaitlyn Hartney, Shawna Heiss, Nathanael Helman, Arlene Hernandez, Daniel Hernandez, Victoria Hertzog, Celeste Hesketh, Sequoia Hill, Harrison Hinkle, Michael Hoff, Lori Holliday, Jadyn Homa, Taylor Hontz, Komal Hussain, Denisette Irizarry, Meghan Isaacs, Shakem Ivey, Shakira Jaquez, Lary Leidy Jimenez Mirabal Sr., Jessica Johnson, Andrew Jones III, Alexandra Juarez, Josefita Jusino, Hemansi Kaneria, Kirandip Kaur, Amanda Kay, Blake Kelly, Anna Kharebova, Zane Kite, Gene Kleppinger III, Hunter Knerr, Brandon Kordeck, Naihara Kostic, Matthew Kramer, Afton Kuster, Abigail Landes-Kulp, Trevor Lanning, Courtney Lasko, Kristara Laudenslager, Collin Layton, Annisa Lebeduik, Jacob Lentz, Alfonso Leon, Gianny Leon Peralta, Abigail Leonardo, Jarrid Levy, Kenfe Lewis, Joselyn Lopez, Michele Lopez, Fausto Lora, Mckenzie Lowery, Jehad Mahmud, Diamond Maldonado, Moses Maldonado, Larisol Malena, Catherine Mancino, Ninfa Mannino, Adriana Manrique, Rubi Marte-Gonzalez, Allison Martin, Mercedes Martinez, Christian Mathews, Algenesi Matos, Deirdre McAndrews, Jeffrey Melendez-Gonzalez, Adam Mellinger, Melissa Melo, Justin Mendoza, Juliet Mercado, Dairen Mercedes, Elissa Meyers, Bryanna Miller, Shanasia Miller, Gladys Modesto, Santa Morales-Ramirez, Ian Morder, Chelsea Morgan, Kyle Morgan, Anthony Morris, Desiree Moser, Jared Moser, Connie Moya, Charlotte Moyer, Josh Muth, Ashley Myers, Jezale Neeh, Yasmeen Nesheiwat, Desiree Nester, Brandon Norris, Ashaunti Oquendo, Betty Ortiz, Cynthia Ortiz, Donny Ortiz, Jean Ortiz, Stella Owusu, Ritu Pandya, Aakash Patel, Claire Patterson, Lillian Paulino, Crystal Peckitt, Jeffrey Peplow, Karla Perallon, Liz Perez, Melinda Peters, Tabitha Pezoldt, Kimberly Pfingstl, Mariah Phillips, Kayla Piacquadio, Dayra Pimentel Canario, Maria Pimentel-Fernandez, Brandon Pinero, Sofia Pinto Castillo, Crystal Pires, Thomas Plantier, Wisleidy Plasencia, Marlene Pollock, Collette Portner, Kory Prehl, Yaryna Pukalo, Kenisa Ramirez, Elisha Ramos, Lianna Ramos, Sarah Rega, Michael Reichenbach, Killian Reppert, Olyvia Repyneck, Ginger Rissmiller, Genesis Rivera, Jailynn Rivera, Kenia Rivera, Melissa Robertson, Chanaly Rodriguez Jr., Lissette Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez Jr., Tharsis Rodriguez, Kathleen Rohrbach, Adelina Rolon, Mariah Roman, Matthew Rosa, Rebecca Rosa, Tiffany Rosa, Stephanie Rosario Rivera, Dante Ruffino, Karina Ruiz, Kyle Ryan, Mario Salibi, Dunia Sallit, Fayssal Sallit, Roswil Sanchez, Carmen Santana, Danilies Santos-Castro, Megan Schnettler, Roberto Schultz, Liza Serrano, Rawad Shahoud, Yorleny Shan, Anthony Shaver, Caleb Shenkman, MichelLe Silkworth, Belinda Smith, Katelynn Souder, Erika Spence, Victoria Stopper, Jade Sullivan, Lauren Sweigert, Nicole Sylvester, Jose Tavera-Morel, Matthew Tipton, Adeline Todal, Hannah Toomey, Christopher Torres, Maria Torres, Sharina Torres, Tien Tran, Arika Troxell, Leonie Tsen, Saadia Valdes, George Valdez Solano, Raymond Valdez Solano, Ashley Valerio Monte De Oca, Jason Varma, Darlin Vasquez, Edison Vasquez, Cristian Vasquez Gonzalez, Anairis Vazquez, Marianneliz Vega, Luisdiego Velez, Daniel Villalona-Hidalgo, Jessica Voorhees, Dakota Walck, Maureen Watkins, Ian Webster, Alysia Wenzel, Samantha White, Erica Whritenour, Austin Willever, Michael Williams, Terrell Wilson, Lindsay Wise, Evanie Zaborowski, Emily Zimmerer, Isaac Zimmerman, Isabelle Zimmerman, Andrei Zolotarev and Ekaterina Zolotareva.

Andreas: Spencer DePue, Morgan Miller, Esther Moyer, Mason Rabenold, Kyle Stalter, Erica Weinhold, Johanna Wolbach and Jordyn Zwetolitz.

Ashland: Margaret Looney.

Barnesville: Thomas Bennett and Carla Renfrow.

Bath: Susan Morrissey, Kimberly Ramos and Kerry Yeletskiy.

Bechtelsville: Christopher Miller.

Belvidere, NJ: Samantha Eppell.

Bethlehem: Rodolfo Arroyo, Geoffrey Baser, Mary-Margaret Collier, Atalanta Day, Andrea Deibert, Caitlin Dickson, Amy Dresh, Tanasia Elder, Stephanie Ensmenger, Tiffany Fagan, Edgard Flores, Hayley Joseph, Pegah Khorasani, Eric Lapos, Kirsten McCray, Robin Miller, James Pierce III, Abigail Rakos, Shaira Regelmann, Leslie Shoy and Andrew Smith.

Birdsboro: Kelly Loughery.

Blandon: Anika Curtis, Thomas Hegedus, Diane Hollenbach and Mary Keller.

Bowmanstown: Toby Sander.

Boyertown: Sheri Davis.

Breinigsville: Kaitlynn Althayabeh, Sarah Campbell, Cohlmia Caracio, Aaron Cramer, Danielle Culp, Alexandre De Brito, Christopher Droney, Anum Durrani, Matthew Eible, Ryan Engebretsen, Keiana Ennis-Dilley, Kelsey Frary, Hope Garcia, Yana Gavrilesku, Franklin Guillen Jr., Jennifer Haas, Kirstyn Jaeger, Desiree Kannapel, Kate Krizmanich, Michael Kryeski, Tyler Laudenslager, Joo Young Lee, Alcira Morales, Theresa Piazza-Masonis, Presila Ramos, Franchesca Reyes, Frances Russin, Dane Santa, Shaheeda Shivji, Elaine Tagliamonti, Laetitia Umubyeyi and Jaina Yenser.

Brodheadsville: Staci Blass and Gavin Newton.

Canton, MI: Priya Krishnan.

Catasauqua: Kyrsten Becker, Casey Benner, Miranda Bolton, Breeann Cimerol, Dede Creppy, Adriana DaSilva, Olivia Falko, Jason Hanninen, Bekkah Harakal, Michaela Kincaid, Christian Kingsley, James Kober, Toni Kurczewski, Michael Lienert, Dionis Lora, Tiffany Mason, Tyler Newhart, Maria Pacheco, Krista Pummer, Jennifer Santa, Mahogaly Serraty and Aurielle Wright.

Center Valley: Cori Adams, Adam Kurtz, Lisa Mantovani, Cameron McColgan, Shawn Mckee, Kristen Ott, Gary Popowitz Jr., Laura Quinn, Abigail Suarez and Debie Verrastro.

Chalfont: Linda Davis.

Coal Township: Lori Lorenz.

Coaldale: Alexandria Hutta, Allison Rang, Michele Seddon and Amanda Smith.

Cogan Station: Kathleen Kinley.

Coopersburg: Karen Beard, Jennifer Bell, Irena Connelly, Alyssa Dottery, Nicholas Fillman, David Gorant, Kristen Hayward, Conor Heitzer, Joy Jennings, Morgan Loux, Alyssa Lyon, Jordan Mann, Samantha Oquendo, Devyn Pugh, Jillian Schmell, Meaghan Seybert, Robin Stayer, Danielle Thrapp, Emily Tompkins and Jeff Wakeman.

Coplay: Jennifer Allem, Megan Baur, Jonae Berrios, Narda Bloch, Lauren Bostick, Jessica Brogan, Carrie Cevicelow, Logan Comstock, Debra DeLong, Stephen Frang, Keanna Horst, Charissa Kent, Derek Kirsopp, Jennifer Kresge, Dakota Little, Mallory Marsilio-Schmoyer, Haley McGuire, Vanittah Mwangi, Anthony Quiteles and Anthony Vassallo II.

Cressona: Erika Barnes and Jeremy Murphy.

Danielsville: Travis Verzino.

Delano: Jayda Hollan.

Doylestown: Jamie Hannold.

Drums: Ashley Acri and Emily Smolinsky.

East Greenville: Rachel Aston, Alexander Bleam and Riley Hefner.

East Stroudsburg: David Stanford.

Easton: Eliza Gross, Umaima Obaid, Denise Pezzanite, Bradley Smith, Rebecca Stanton and Claudio Zaffarese.

Effort: Zicora Hamilton and Carol McCue.

Emmaus: Esenam Asamoah, Kaitlyn Balmer, Mary Barnasevitch, Laura Capehart, Andrea Cope, Thomas Croft, Cassandra Dibucci, Brandon Diehl, Huy Dinh, Brandon Durrick, Tiffany Ernst, Kassandra Flamouropoulos, Jillian Gehman, Lauren Gehris, Kevin Gustafson, Robert Hammond, Sharon Harrison, Liam Jacobs, Zoie Kassis, Kyle Keller, Amanda Klegarth, Matthew Kressly, Jenny Krowitz, Jada Lichtenwalner, Ava Lovas, Laura Madsen, Ashley Martin, Joshua Martin, Hannah Mills, Joshua Moyer, Laura Newman, Summer Ramsey, Charlotte Saternos, Michael Schuler, Kyle Schweizer, Cathryn Seibert, Julie Shook, Samuel Smith, Jena Stahl, Kevin Stilo, Beverly Stolz, Kayla Vega and Del Vierling.

Ephrata: Ashley Kohl.

Fleetwood: Devin Gacke, Alison Lafaver and Krista Witman.

Fogelsville: Troy Boettger, Dean Guerrierie, Anjelica Kostenbader and Quinn Munro.

Fountain Hill: Jordan Scott.

Frackville: Estafany Hierro, Christopher Karlonis and Diana Ketusky.

Fredericksburg: Eric Schulden.

Freemansburg: Danielle Yerger.

Germansville: Tina Corke, Chloe Davis, Shante Duminie, Ashley Everett, Andi Frano, Crystal Greiss, Meredith Handwerk, Emily Johnson, Gina Lentz, Stacy Santiago, Justin Solt and Amanda Williams.

Gilbertsville: Diana Migliaccio.

Gordon: Jessica Slotcavage.

Greensburg: Rachel Province.

Hamburg: Giavanna Dibiase.

Hanover: Jessica Ivgi.

Hazleton: Vanessa Chase and Vanessa Texidor.

Hellertown: D Kyla Szemenyei.

Hereford: Ailish Conway and Kyria Knight.

Hummelstown: Elizabeth McMahon.

Jim Thorpe: Kristy Berger, Dominick Bierman, Cody Buchanan, Kelsey Carroll, Jodie Crowley, Ashleigh Davis, Brian DeMarco, Kaitlyn DeMarco, George Dugan, Tamara Encarnacion, Hayden Ginsberg, Christian Gould, Alexis Hill, Kiya Jenkins, Derek Joyce, Grace Kenna, Aaron Lienhard, Michelle Mertz, Hunter Michaud, Samantha Miller, Shawn O'Toole, Natalia Richards, Michelle Rolek, Nathan Rosahac, Jacob Schwartz, Zachary Searfoss, Thomas Sehenuk, Jacob Smith, Cloey Sterling, Saige Sterner, Samantha Sterner, Alexander Strauss, Ian Susko and Miranda Ziegenfus.

Kempton: Nina Conte, Joseph Gower, Lauren Gruen, Owen King, Kelly Lyter and Krystal McCool.

Kulpmont: Hannah Ahner.

Kunkletown: Holly Augustine.

Kutztown: Codey Geist, Leighton Gift, Kiersten Kistler, Sarah Lang, Anika Moralis, Alexander Schneck, Aleeha Southerland, Amanda Weida and Lauren Yarnes.

Lake Harmony: Brielle Long and Joseph Plavin.

Lansdale: Beth Frick Signore and David Nofsinger.

Lansford: Amanda Green, Robert Krajcirik, Kristina Matula, Connor Resto, Michael Vazquez and Corinne Virno.

Laurys Station: Dominick Galluzzo Jr., Melissa Giammarino, Jessica Krynicki and Anthony Nichol Jr.

Lebanon: Brittany Zappasodi.

Lehighton: Kimberly Anthony, Mason Barndt, Julia Barthold, Bryanna Berger, Erick Boorum, Timothy Carpency, David Citro, McKenzie DaCosta, Laura Dotter, Zoryana Duda, Richard Everett Jr., Alyssa Fisher, Lorianne Fitzsimmons, Linzey Fronheiser, Paige Gruber, Jacob Harris, Katlyn Haydt, Taylor Haydt, Steven Hopstock, Iris Isbansky, Andrew Jones, Jessica Kemmerer, Emily Kleintop, Kacie Knappenberger, Matthew Knippel, Kira Kuehner, Sarah Laible, Caroline Leiby, Ashley Lucykanish, Dillon Masington, Ally McGinley, Melanie Mears, Emily Miller, Logan Pagotto, Tanya Petaccio, Cindy Ranelli, Rain Rims, Anne Scott, Christa Serfass, Natasha Sitarchyk, Hayley Slater, Kacie Smalley, Sherry Smalley, Natalie Smith, Gillian Sommons, Matthew Stilwell, Autumn Traylor, Jada Whiteman and Alyssa Williams.

Lenhartsville: Delightful Grace Lamastra and Matthew Schappell.

Lititz: Dana Kramer.

Macungie: Farah Almeleh, May Almeleh, Adam Banko, Ximena Borja, Cassandra Burke, Amy Cincera, Evan Clewell, William Conway II, Michael D'Alessandro Jr., Matthew Danner, Ashlee Davies, Ramona Dela Cruz, Emily Doster, Tyler Dzojko, Christopher Erney, Taylor Faidley, Jennifer Garcia, Keith Gibson, Alexandra Goslin, Amber Hulvat, Kathryn Hulvat, Natasha Hyland, Michael Julfaian, Patrick Kelly II, Kimberly Knappenberger, Elliot Laubach, Tina Madtes, Aikaterine Masters, Daniel Melin, Kayla Merk, Cole Minard, Nicollette Moratori, Karen Neely, Megan Nyangau, Samuel O'Donnell, Nava Reed, Jader Restrepo Jr., Aaliyah Rodriguez-Pintos, Lily Stern, Tigist Tilahun, Tracy Torres, Lien Tran, Sophia Walmer, Stephanie Wentzel, Breonna Williams, Jasmine Witkowski and Kenneth Zamarripa.

Mahanoy City: Colleen Miller.

Mertztown: Brayden Barnhart, Drew Zensky and Randall Zimmerman.

Minersville: Megan Bainbridge.

Mohrsville: Michelle Schoonover-Iezzi.

Nazareth: Parneet Chauhan and Thomas Rissmiller IV.

Nesquehoning: Natalie Arner and Lexi Kerstetter.

New Ringgold: Kasey Anthony, Brittany Fryer, Jordan Georgis, Jessica Hollenbach, Erika Messner and Ericjohn Williams.

New Tripoli: Adriana Batres, Brandon Batres, Stephen Cebenko Jr., Jacob Crawford, Lydia Danner, Kelsey Gillette, Noah Heilman, Austin Kelly, Noah Kimock, Alexandria Lerner, Anna Lubinsky, Paige McCurley, Caitlyn Morrison, Michael Radmer, Kimberly Reichard, Steven Schoeniger, Jennifer Seale, Julia Smith and Leah Waidelich.

North Wales: Yearin Lim.

Northampton: Morgan Bear, Christopher Chanitz, Heather Doll, Sandra Gerard-Amazan, Taylor Gollie and Michael Muessig.

Old Bridge, NJ: Jennifer Casale.

Old Zionsville: Megan Miller.

Orefield: Brooke Bartholomew, Constance Baxter, Ashley Bennicoff, Adrienne Clemmer, Suliarys Contreras, Paula Figueroa, Terry Gordon Jr., Wyatt Hoin, Matthew Hyzinski, Micah Marushak, Jeffrey McNally, Calvin Panner, Kaylee Sam, Jessica Simpson, Jenna Troxell, Kaitlin Weston and Shealin Weston.

Orwigsburg: Abby Stumpf.

Palmerton: Bryce Beahm, John Binder, Briana Caravello, Matthew Dailey, Stephanie Drovich, Joseph Frey, Sydney Geist, Kaylie Haskins, Seth Howell, Brittany Hunzer, Alexis Jones, Kyle Krempasky, Tamantha Kress, Justine Kriz, Sarah Kunda, Merissa Long, Alyssa Miller, Samantha Miller, Daegan Mokshefski, Dakota Perez, Candace Rodrigues, Jonathan Rodriguez, Gunnar Sanchez and Makinde Taiwo.

Pen Argyl: Jordan Bergman and Nicole Compano.

Pennsburg: Tiffany Henker.

Philadelphia: Dominick King.

Phillipsburg, NJ: Rachael Raabe.

Pine Grove: Leslie Dreisbach, Jenny Lyons and Jesse Murphy.

Pittsburgh: Amy Grubb, Catharina Lanious and Sylvia Lanious.

Port Carbon: Miranda Thomas.

Pottstown: Colleen Young.

Pottsville:  Charlene Kuzmitsky, Rachelle Miller and Leanne Smith.

Quakertown: Charissa Elvin, Tracy Moyer and Brooke Silfies.

Reading: Mariellen Withers.

Richlandtown: Francis Joaquin and Courtney Rowedder.

Robesonia: Robert Shaulis.

Saint Clair: Rochelle Bulino, Dylon Searfoss, Gabrielle Vetrano and Brianna Wentzel.

Schnecksville: John Barto, Matthew Becker, Abigail Blommel, Jack Blommel, Gianna Caruso, Chad Cederberg, Samantha Chabak, Madeline Consuelos, Lisa Conte, Paige Cuenca, Judith Danko, Connie Dazzo, Frank Dazzo, Anthony Delnero, Grayson Destefani, Paige Diefenderfer, Brianna Falise, Cameron Flynn, Erika Fulmer, Alexandria Geiger, Elizabeth George, Rebecca Green, John Handler, Ralph Harvey II, Hannah Hurd, John Johnson Jr., Jared Kensinger, Rachel Kern, Kolt Litrenta, Justin Miller, Margaret Motolese, Miranda Scocca, Anna Slodkowski, Nicholas Smith, Nathan Williams and Anthony Wilt.

Schuylkill Haven: Jody Brossman, Monica Fanelli, Cheyenne Grillo, Alexa Hahn, Zachary Houtz, Karis Howell, Cera Klinger, Tiffany Meade, Shea Pothering and Jordan Sterner.

Shenandoah: Rachel Fray and Shawn Houser.

Sheppton: Melissa Motyl and Jillian Ogrodnick.

Shoemakersville: Brooke Derin.

Slatedale: Jacob Mankos.

Slatington: Julia Barber, Christine Caban, Gage Christ, Amber Cieri, Kassandra Crum, Jennifer Deibert, Alyxzandrya Delong, Franki Dibilio, Jeffrey Franklin, Angelique Godown, Kristi Grabarits, Katie Guelcher, Nathan Guth, Mathew Hammerstone, Shana Howell, Johnathan Irvin, Nicole Kaercher, Taryn Kemmerer, Abigail Merkle, Gaige Miller, Hunter Oberle, Jose Peguero Jr., Darby Pender, Abigail Quigley, Kira Rex, Brandon Schaffer, Katherine Shollenberger, Alex Sigley, Darion Slabinski, Adam Snyder, Nicholas Stinson, Ashlee Storm, Brianna Strohl, Kayti Swoveland, Reid Szczepanski, Nicholas Szuchyt, Serra Thomason, Rachel Tizol and Jennifer Wentz.

Springfield: Keith Brian Bacalla.

Stewartsville, NJ: Brian Leahey.

Stroudsburg: Robert Hale, Mandilee Kerprich and Sebastian Konefal.

Summit Hill: Christina Fernandes, Steven Fiedler Jr., Emily Horvath, Mary Lazar, Austin Lewis, Samantha Mack, Daniela Maturana, Patricia Rossmann and Marina Webb.

Susquehanna: Breanna Bushong.

Tamaqua: Rebecca Ansbach, Ashlei Arthurton, Christopher Baker, Madison Berk, Emily Bolles, Ashly Casler, Richard Evans, Deanna Fortin, Alden Gilbert, Page Gittens, Lucas Gregoire, Tyler Hazlett, Brandon Heffelfinger, Stephanie Heffelfinger, Ashlyn Herring, Kayla Holland, Amber Jones, John Maresca, Sarah Massar, Joshua Miller, Kiara Moser-MacDonald, Hannah Murphy, Ryan Murphy, Kaleb Mushock, Nastassia Orach, Melissa Oriel, Nancy Paisley, Tyrone Rarick, Hannah Reed, Tyler Roberts, Megan Robertshaw, Connor Ruch Sr., Megan Schoener, Jill Shupp, Kelly Smith, Sarah Snibbe, Amanda Stahley, Cassidy Taras, Edward Titus, Maizy Troxell, Gladys Viera, Samantha Wagner, Lauren Wandzilak, Kayla Wassel, Anna Whitbeck and Jessica Zapotocky.

Tamiment: Gabrielle Sheplock.

Temple: Jasmine Strause.

Topton: Mindy Berky, Morgan Bower, Makayla Moyer, Robert Smith Jr. and Miranda Wynne.

Trevorton: Amanda Flynn.

Trexlertown: Kole Otero.

Tuscarora: Frances Kabana and Janette Kabana.

Ulster: Nicole Demas.

Walnutport: Sheila Andrews, Jorge Cabrera, Chanel Diaz, Katie Kuntz, Tara Neff and Clare Schultes.

Weatherly: Sarah Castillo, Samantha Leininger and Cheyenne Weston.

Weissport: Tate Koch and Monique Velez.

Wescosville: Ciara Dolan, Donjeta Esati, Donmira Esati, Rose Lukoff, Ernesto Perez and Cameron Searfoss.

West Wyoming: Rebecca Ritts.

Whitehall: Rasha Abdouche, Zainab Alhamadani, Luis Arzola, Keisy Batista, Said Baya, Alyssia Besse, Melissa Bowen, Ellen Brady, Sean Brennan, Clayvi Brown, Karianie Cabrera Gonzalez, Kaitlyn Carlin, Melissa Chalas-Lopez, Ryan Christman Sr., Kassidy Cunningham, Courtney Daniels, Jennifer Davis, Julio Diaz, Nicole Fix, Jessica Frank, Elizabeth Fulbright, Shay Gimbel, Youssef Gourrame, Estela Guerrero, Melanie Guilleard, Shaun Haber, Joanna Haddad, Richard Harimenshi, Edward Harrich, Talitha Harry, Jacob Hess, Morgan Hoffman, Arlin Holder, Katherine Holva, Michelle Hutchens-Baratta, Lorignon Juliana, Judith Kimeu, Amanda Krasenics, Victoria Kunkle, Pablo Landivar, Amber Ledford, Kyle Lutz, Hanen Maazoun, Sebastian Manzano, Gilberto Marchese Jr., Sol Melendez, Jessica Mickno, Tiara Middleton, Melinda Millard, Dajanee Miskedini, Rebecca Moody, Christopher Mumford, Ali Murtaza, Joseph Nagle, Tiana Nazario, Katrina Nehmeh, Ashley O'Hara, Robert Owens Jr., Gavin Palmer, Katie Paul, Rosemary Perez, Katelyn Piff, Yolani Pineda, Dajanae Pizarro, Jonathan Potts, Alexander Rich Jr., Mostafa Rmouz, Bryan Rohrbach, Evelyn Rosa, Ousmane Sacko, Igor Santos, Shiloh Schneck, Michele Smith, Alec Sodl, Jessica Squitieri, Brendan Strohl, Sulia Szerencsits, Sarah Teets, Frederid Tirado-Cardona, Marie Toussaint, Truc Tran, Nam Truong, Janet Verga, Mary Viola, Noah Zahradnik, Yara Ziadi and Jessil Zuniga.

Yardley: Delcamise Pierre.

Zionsville: Emmanuel Adamo, Brea Afflerbach, Lucas Berthel, John Dondero, Kayla Fadler, Abigail Johnson, Faith Montgomery, Alyssa Rice, Hannah Rice, Veronica Rosenberger, Philip Thomas and Amanda Yarush.
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Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 02/04/2019

February 4, 2019, 11:05 am
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North Schuylkill Elementary PTO Basket Raffle
April 27 and 28, 2019 at North Schuylkill Elementary School

Shop & Drop - April 27, 10am to 5pm
April 28, 10am to 3pm

Prizes drawn starting at 3:15pm on April 28.


Prizes include 5-night Disney Vacation package, 50” 4k Smart TV, Apple Watch, Hershey Spa Gift Card, Fire Table, Kate Spade Handbag and lots of other great prizes including gift cards and theme baskets.
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SHENANDOAH AREA GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2019 SPRING/SUMMER
SOFTBALL SEASON
Will Be Held On The Following Dates:
Sat. Feb. 9TH 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sun. Feb 10TH 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 16TH 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
All Registrations Will Be Held At The
Anthony P. Damato American Legion Post
N. Main ST. Shenandoah

Girls Ages 5 To 16 are eligible to participate.
Birth Certificate is required for first time players.

$25.00 Registration Fee is Required.
Questions & Info. Call (570) 590-9075
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All You Can Eat Breakfast
Altamont Fire Co, 215 S. Green St‎, Frackville

$9 per person

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

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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WILLIAM PENN FIRE COMPANY
"ALMOST ARMONDO'S UNBAKED PIZZA SALE"

Pre Orders Only Order Dead Line Mon. March 11TH

CALL (570) 462-0338 OR (570) 590-4397

$10.00 For Plain, $12.00 For Pepperoni & .75 Cents Extra For Hot Sauce

Pre Ordered Pizza Can Be Picked Up On Fri. March 15TH After 3 p.m.

Sorry No Walk Ins Or Delivery's

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2018 Wettest Year on Record in Pennsylvania

February 4, 2019, 11:43 am
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Last year, after numerous rain events that lasted days and even prompted a State of Emergency by Governor Wolfe,  the final totals broke all records.

The normal amount of rainfall for Pennsylvania is recorded as 42.50 inches, but in 2018, the NWS record 63.97".

The 2nd wettest year on record was recorded in 2011 when the NWS recorded 61" of rainfall.

The NWS also announced that from January 2017 through December 2018, it was the most rainfall ever recorded within a 2 year (24 Month) time period.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/04/19

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Stanley Bevan, 79, of Frackville, PA, passed away Friday, February 1st, peacefully, at his residence.

Stan was born in Gilberton, PA on June 10, 1939, a son of the late Nellie (White) and Jack Bevan.

He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church Frackville.

Stan had graduated from Gilberton High School class of 1957?

He served in the U.S. Army.

He worked as an Electrician for Fischer & Porter, Warminster. Also worked for Schoenemans Beauty Supply, Pottsville as a truck driver.

Stan belonged to the Frackville VFW, Knights of Columbus.

He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Adzentoivich) Bevan.

Stan is survived by a son, Stanley, and his companion Matt Cooper, of Frackville; and a sister, Patsy Walsh, of NJ.

He is preceded in death by brothers Rich and Jack.

Religious Service will be held at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 10:30 am on Saturday, February 9th, with Father Brian Miller officiating.

Friends may call Saturday from 9 to 10:30 am at the funeral home.

Interment will take place at Services Skyview Memorial Park Tamaqua, 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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Leo J. Salle, Sr., 91 of Pottsville, died Saturday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East.

He was born June 19, 1927 in Pottsville a son of the late Jerome and Laura Baun Salle.

He was a 1945 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School and Ford School of Business with a degree in Business Administration.

He served in the Army during World War II.

When he was a young boy he delivered newspaper for the Pottsville Republican for many years in the Bunker Hill Area.

Prior to retiring. He was employed by Kelly Electric for 23 years and the Pottsville Housing Authority for 22 years where he was their first project manager.

Leo was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, Walter Griffiths AMVETS Post 125 where he was a past Commander, Eastern AMVETS where he was a past Commander; a Pottsville Democratic Committee Man for the Third Ward 1st Precinct for many years and was a life member of Good Intent Fire Co, Pottsville where he joined in 1952 and was Financial Secretary from 1966-1992.

He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Joseph and Robert Salle; 2 stepsons, Rick and John Weiss. Surviving are his wife Mildred Saylor Salle; children, Debbie Kubeika and her husband Edward, Barbara Petlansky and her husband, Leo J. Salle, Jr.,; Kathy Vernay; Stephen Weiss, all of Pottsville; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11AM for St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 6-8PM Thursday and 9:30-10:30AM Friday at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Interment with military honors will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.

Please share your memories and condolences with Leo’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com

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Bob Zimmerman never lost the grace that distinguished his life. Succeeding in business, marrying late, blending a family, his quiet smile shone through all of life’s twists and turns.

He died on January 28, 2019 at Carmel Hills Living Facility following a lengthy illness. Bob was 88 years old. Everyone fortunate to have know him will tell you that not even dementia could take away his good cheer or abiding Christian faith.

A native of Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Walter and Emma (nee Leiby) Zimmerman of the Lewistown Valley and a 1947 Tamaqua High School graduate.

Bob served in the Army during the Korean War. His nose for numbers led him to become a CPA. Bob worked in several positions before spending seventeen fruitful years as Vice President/Treasurer with SKF USA. He was all business, except at lunch, where he often played a little bridge. He accomplished more in his career than he ever would have dreamed. Building a family, however, came first, even if it took a little longer than usual.

Bob and Barb Zimmerman, both single again, met in 1989 at a Singles Adult Bible Study. Their courtship was capped by marriage three years later. He was 62, she was 48, and their life together flourished. Self-confessed nomads, he retired, she gave up the children’s/maternity shop she co-owned, and they lived in Pennsylvania and several places across the South before settling down in Charlotte in 2003. The Zimmermans then began the journey of blending their two families.

Bob is survived by his wife, Barb, who defined for years what it means to be a loving caregiver after dementia caused by several neurological diseases changed everything for them.

He is also survived by children, Eric Zimmerman and his wife, Teresa, of Conover, NC, Karen Swain and her husband, Jim, of Harrisburg, PA, and Ann Hoffer and her husband, Marv, of Mt. Joy, PA. Bob was one of four brothers.

He is predeceased by Ken (Gloria) and Floyd (Peggy); and is survived by one brother Ron (Peggy). Five grandchildren and several great grandchildren filled his heart as well. Beloved, as well, in his life were Barb’s children, Todd Kalish (Traci) of Columbus, GA and Kurt Kalish of Savannah, GA – and five more beloved grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating Mr. Zimmerman’s life will be held at 11AM on February 5, 2019 in Church at Charlotte, 2500 Carmel Road with The Rev. Jeff Alexander presiding. The family will greet friends and neighbors at the clubhouse at The Cottages at Carolina Place, 9915 Bishops Gate Blvd., Pineville, NC following the service. A private graveside service was held on February 2, 2019 at Zion Cemetery of the Lewistown Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes a gift in his honor be received by Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28226.

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Joseph S. Vinglinsky, 83, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday, February 2nd, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading.

Born in Auburn on May 25, 1935, he was a son of the late John & Helen (Santella) Vinglinsky.

In addition to his parents, Joseph is also preceded in death by his brother, John Vinglinsky.

He is survived by his loving wife, Grace A. (Daubenspeck) Vinglinsky, whom he married June 12, 1971.

Joseph was formerly employed as a union carpenter, and had served in the U. S. Army Reserves.

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February 5, 2019, 5:12 am
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DAUPHIN COUNTY - State Police are investigating a road rage incident on Interstate 81 that they believe resulted in a man's death in Dauphin County overnight.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, after 11:00pm, Monday night, the body of a man was found outside of his vehicle, along the northbound lanes Interstate 81 in Hanover Township.

Police say the body was located at mile marker 75.4.

The investigation suggests a road rage incident occurred involving multiple passenger vehicles and a tractor trailer.

Investigators believe there is no danger to the public.

Interstate 81 northbound was closed in the area of the incident while the investigation occurred.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police in Harrisburg at (717) 671-7500.


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Robert C Fritz, 63 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Friday, February 1, 2019, at home in Mantzville.

Born Monday, May 2, 1955 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania son of the late Robert F., and Leah (Wertman) Fritz. He was also predeceased byhis brother, Brent D. Fritz.

Surviving are son, Robert Craig Fritz, daughter, Mallory G. Fritz of California.

Bob was a 1973 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. He matriculated to Penn State University and then worked for ARCO in California for many years. Bob was a member of St. Peter's Church of Mantzville.

Private arrangement s have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960.

Interment St. Peter's Church Cemetery, Mantzville, Pennsylvania

To express condolences or share a fond memory of Bob visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Senate Committee Approves Legislation to Amend Lieutenant Governor Candidate Selection Process

February 5, 2019, 8:39 am
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On Tuesday, the Senate State Government Committee approved legislation, which would amend the state’s constitution to permit candidates for governor to choose their lieutenant governor candidate after the primary election – a process that mirrors how presidential candidates currently select their vice presidential running mates.

Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 133, extended his gratitude to the committee for its bipartisan support, noting the importance of such reform in Pennsylvania. “A leadership team can’t be separated into two warring factions that ignore each other,” Argall said. “It’s plain and simple: Pennsylvania’s residents deserve to have their top two leaders of the executive branch function as a team in order to best represent their interests.”

Pennsylvania’s constitutional amendment process requires that the proposal be approved by the House and the Senate during the same legislative session in which it was introduced, followed by a re-approval of the House and Senate in the next legislative session in 2021 before it is placed on the ballot for the approval of Pennsylvania’s voters.

The bill will now move to the full Senate for consideration.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/05/19

February 5, 2019, 8:43 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/05/19

Tuesday - Cloudy - High in the Upper 50's
Tuesday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Upper 20's

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Wednesday - Cloudy early with Rain in the Afternoon - High near 40
Wednesday Night - Rain - Low in the Mid 30's

Thursday - Foggy Early with Rain - High near 50
Thursday Night - Rain - High in the Mid 40's

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Friday - Rain Early with temperatures dropping throughout the day, Clearing in the Afternoon - Morning Temps - Low 50's, Afternoon Temps - Lower 30's
Saturday - Sunny - High near 30
Sunday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 30's
Monday - Snow Showers - High near 40

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Five Indicted for Conspiring to Distribute Meth, Heroin, and Cocaine to Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Lackawanna Counties

February 5, 2019, 10:27 am
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Five people were indicted for conspiring to distribute drugs into Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Lackawanna counties.

On Tuesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that William Terron, age 35, of Reading, Francheska Quinones, age 26, of Reading, Amanda Boyle, age 36, of Sweet Valley, Rudolph Ford, age 30, of Olyphant, and Adam Holcomb, age 35, of Shickshinny, Pennsylvania were indicted on December 11, 2018, by a federal grand jury for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The indictment was unsealed following the arrests of the defendants.

According to United States Attorney David J. Freed, the indictment alleges that defendants conspired to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, more than 100 grams of heroin, and more than 500 grams of cocaine in Schuylkill, Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties between January 2017 and the present. One hundred grams of heroin is the equivalent of approximately 4,000 individual doses of heroin.

The matter was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), the Pennsylvania State Police, the Kingston Police Department, the Luzerne County Drug Task Force, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. O’Hara is prosecuting the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The Department of Justice reinvigorated PSN in 2017 as part of the Department’s renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

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February and March Events Announced for the Fairlane Village Mall

February 6, 2019, 5:39 am
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The Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, has announced their February and March 2019 events.


Events are free and open to the public as follows:

Feb. 9: Get a glimpse of the past from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the mall's History Fair. This one-day event will provide a closer look at the county’s rich heritage.

March 1 & 2: A vendor show/Chinese auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

March 10: Participate as a baker or cupcake taster during the mall’s “Cupcake Wars” event, taking place at 1 p.m. in Center Court. Festivities also include a coloring contest. For more information contact (570) 366-1638.

March 16: An American Red Cross Blood Drive takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the storefront next to Super Shoes.

March 16 & 17: The Kid’s Closet Connection Spring Consignment Sale takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 27: Learn more about local job opportunities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during a Job & Career Fair sponsored by PA CareerLink.

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Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 02/06/2019

February 6, 2019, 5:58 am
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February 6, 2019, 8:17 am
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Wednesday - Cloudy Early with Rain Beginning in the Afternoon - High near 40
Wednesday Night - Rain, Then Becoming Foggy Overnight - Low in the Upper 30's

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Thursday - Foggy Early with Rain - High near 50
Thursday Night - Rain - High in the Mid 40's

Friday - Showers Ending Early, Clearing in the Afternoon - Morning Temps - Low 50's, Afternoon Temps - Mid 30's
Friday Night - Clear - Low in the Teens

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Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High near 30
Sunday - Cloudy, Snow Showers Late - High in the Mid 30's
Monday - Early Snow Showers, Cloudy - High near 40
Tuesday - Snow Showers Early then a Mix of Rain, Snow, and Wintry Mix - High in the Mid 30's

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Couple Facing Charges After Crash in Shenandoah

February 6, 2019, 11:29 am
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A man and wife will be charged after crashing a vehicle in Shenandoah on Tuesday, then fleeing the scene.

According to Shenandoah Police, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, around 1:15pm, Officer Stamets was dispatched to 183 Pioneer Road, Shenandoah, to speak to David Havlicek.

Havlicek told police that someone came to work on his vehicle and took the vehicle without permission; however, he told police that he did not know the identity of the male. The vehicle was reported to be a white Ford Explorer.

Not longer after, police received a dispatched for a vehicle collision located in the 700 Block of East Centre Street involving a white SUV. 

When emergency personnel arrived, they found a White Ford Explorer that had crashed through the side of a concrete garage but the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene.

Police investigated and located credit cards, an access card, and a Pennsylvania identification card which were lying in the center console with the name, Caleisha B. Havlicek.

Caleisha Havlicek was later identified as David Havlicek's wife.

Based on the position of the vehicle and markings in the grass prior to striking the garage, police believe it appeared the vehicle was traveling westbound into Shenandoah when it lost control, crossing the double yellow and opposite lane of travel. The vehicle proceeded in the grass and nearly struck a telephone pole before traveling up a slight incline in the yard and colliding with the concrete block of the garage. The vehicle suffered extensive front end damage.

As part of the investigation, Officer Stamets left the scene of the accident and returned to 183 Pioneer Road to speak with David Havlicek.

Havlicek told the Officer that he met a male who works on cars on a mobile app called "LetGo".

He reported that he messaged him utilizing the LetGo application; however, the post and messages were deleted.

Havlicek said they are gone because the male deleted the post.

He also said that he never gave the male permission to drive the vehicle.

The statement provided was not consistent with Officer Stamets investigation and explained that to Havlicek.

Havlicek then admitted the vehicle was not stolen and he provided a false story.

Havlicek initially reported that he was operating the vehicle during the collision.

Officer Stamets explained how the seat was positioned and that it would not be possible for him to fit.

Caleisha Havlicek then told police that she was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash. Caleisha also told police that she has a suspended license.

The Havliceks then told police that Caleisha was driving with David in the front passenger seat and their two children, ages 2 and 4 were in the back seat. Caleisha told police she was traveling westbound when she began to lose control of the Explorer. She feared that she was going to strike the telephone pole but just missed it and then struck the side of the building.

Caleisha reported that she suffered a leg injury in the crash,  and David and the two children were not harmed.

The Havliceks will be charged by Shenandoah Police.



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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/06/19

February 6, 2019, 12:11 pm
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Joseph M. Sweeney, 80, Lost Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday February 1st.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday February 8th at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Cemetery, in the Englewood section of Frackville.

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

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Steve Thomas Schwalm, age 61, of Lavelle, formerly of Valley View, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born on Wednesday, May 29, 1957, in Pottsville, a son of the late Clair M Schwalm and the late Ruth A Coleman Schwalm.

Steve was a 1978 graduate of Intermediate Unit 29, Mar Lin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a step mother, Vilma 'Mim" Troutman Schwalm.

He is survived by four sisters, Claire Nicksic of Lititz, Deborah Schwartz of Hegins, Jodi Spotts of Schuylkill Haven, and Carol Pasirba of Lavelle; a brother, Kevin Schwalm of Pitman; step mother, Joan Schwalm of Catawissa; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View.

Burial will be made in St. Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hillside SPCA, 51 S P C A Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

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Gale C. Fiorini, 68, of Minersville, passed away on Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Theodore Halye and the late Margaret P. Lloyd Halye Zimmerman. She was a 1968 graduate of Minersville Area High School. She worked at several local taverns, including Corby's, Curran Hotel, Washington Hotel and Lazarchick's. She was also a manager for Uni-Mart, Minersville.

She was an associate member of the Minersville American Legion and the Sunny Rod & Gun Club.

Preceding her in death were a son, Michael Pernick, in 1999; three brothers, Donald, David and William Zimmerman.

Gale is survived by three sons, Robert Halye (companion, Mary King), Minersville, Joseph Sorokach, Minersville, and Brad Pernick (spouse, Barbara Roberts), Nuremberg; nine grandchildren, Rachel Halye, Erin Pernick, Joseph and Jacob Sorokach, Gage Hummel, Lydia, Emily and Derek Logan Pernick and Ciera Wills. She is also survived by eight siblings, Margaret Ann Kemble (spouse, Larry), Reinerton, Thomas Halye (spouse, Mary Jo), Cass Township, Rosemarie Zimmerman, Pottsville, Richard Zimmerman, Jr., Pine Grove, Cynthia DeWolff, Las Vegas, Randy Zimmerman (spouse, Karen), Harrisburg, Kevin Zimmerman (spouse, Rose), Girardville, and Todd Zimmerman (spouse, Laura), North Carolina; nieces and nephews.

The family will accept visitors at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville, on Saturday from 6:00 P.M. Interment will be private in Mount Peace Cemetery, Branch Township.

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Schuylkill League Announces 2019 Basketball Playoff Schedule

February 6, 2019, 6:35 pm
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Schuylkill League Announces Basketball Playoff Schedule


Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Girls

Lourdes or Mahanoy Area vs. Tamaqua Area  - @ Martz Hall - 6:00pm
Jim Thorpe vs Lourdes or Mahanoy Area - @ Martz Hall - 7:30pm

**Note:  On February 7th, 2019 - Lourdes will play Mahanoy Area - Winner will play Tamaqua/Loser will play Jim Thorpe

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Boys

Lourdes vs. Division 1 Wild Card - @ Martz Hall - 6:00pm
Pottsville vs. D2 or D3 Champion @ Martz Hall -  7:30pm

NOTES—DIVISION 1 WILDCARD:
  • Blue Mountain wins the wild card if it beats Tamaqua on Thursday, February 7th. (Blue Mt could lose on Friday and still earn spot since they would hold tiebreaker over Tamaqua)
  • Tamaqua wins the wild card if it beats Blue Mountain on Thursday AND Panther Valley on Friday  (Blue Mountain defeated Tamaqua in the first meeting)

Playoff Tiebreaker on Monday Evening (Site and time to be determined) if:

  • Tamaqua beats Blue Mountain AND loses to Panther Valley AND Blue Mountain loses to Tamaqua AND defeats Pine Grove Area


NOTES--Division 3 CHAMPION
  • Mahanoy Area holds tie-breaker vs. Marian
  • Nativity holds tie-breaker vs. Mahanoy Area
  • Nativity defeated Marian in the first meeting
  • Mahanoy Area wins the title with 2 wins (Friday vs Lourdes and Saturday vs Weatherly)
  • Nativity wins the title it beats Marian Friday AND Mahanoy Area loses 1.

3-way tie if:
  • Mahanoy Area loses to Weatherly AND Lourdes and Marian beats Nativity
  • If a three way tie occurs, games would be held on Sunday and Monday to determine the Division 3 Champion.

(Sites and times to be determined)

The team with the highest league power rating would be given a bye into Monday’s game and the two remaining teams would play to determine who plays on Monday.

  • Division 3 will only need a playoff if it is a 3-way tie.

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Dziczek Commits to Lycoming College

February 7, 2019, 9:31 am
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On Thursday morning, North Schuylkill held a signing ceremony for Brian Dziczek .

Dziczek, a senior, has signed his letter of committment to continue his education and football career at Lycoming College.

Pictured above at Thursday's ceremony
Back Row:  Supertinendent Robert Ackell, Football Coach Wally Hall, Principal Ken Roseberry, Athletic Director Jim Gross
Front Row:  Michele Dziczek, Brian Dziczek, Joseph Dziczek


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