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Rush Township Police Investigating Retail Theft

March 1, 2019, 7:44 pm
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Rush Township Police are investigating a retail theft that occurred last week.


According to Rush Township Police, on Thursday, February 20, 2019 at approximately 1:37PM, a retail theft occurred at a store in Rush Township.

The Rush Township Police are trying to identify the individual who committed the offense.

A male took a television valued at approximately $450.00 and fled the store without paying for the item.

The male was accompanied by a female and a child at the time of the offense.

The offender left the scene in a vehicle was similar to a Jeep Grand Cherokee or Ford Escape.

Anyone with information to help identify these actors are asked to contact Rush Township Police at (570) 668-4242 or email at police@rushtownship.org. All calls will be held in confidence.




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ROAD WORK: PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County

March 2, 2019, 6:15 am
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This week's weather may impact this schedule but PennDOT has announced scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work.

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Municipality:  Gilberton Boro.
Road name:  PA 924
Between:  Frackville Borough and Shenandoah Borough
Type of work:  Bridge Repair
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction both directions.
Start date:  3/4/19
Est completion date:  3/8/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No


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Municipality:  West Mahanoy Twp.
Road name:  US 209
Between:  Carbon County Line and Tamaqua Borough
Type of work:  Pothole Patching
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction with flagging.
Start date:  3/4/19
Est completion date:  3/8/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No


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Municipality:  Mahanoy / Ryan / Blythe Twps.
Road name:  Burma Road
Between:  Morea Road and SR 61
Type of work:  Brush Cutting
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction with flagging.
Start date:  3/4/19
Est completion date:  3/8/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No


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Municipality:  Ryan Twp.
Road name:  Interstate 81
Between:  Exit 124 (PA 61) and Exit 131 (PA 54)
Type of work:  Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction both directions.
Start date:  3/4/19
Est completion date:  3/7/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No


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Municipality:  Butler / Mahanoy / Ryan / Rush Twps.
Road name:  PA 54
Between:  Ashland Borough and Hometown
Type of work:  Other
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction with flagging.
Start date:  3/4/19
Est completion date:  3/8/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update:  Spray Patching Potholes


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Municipality:  West Mahanoy / East Union Twp.
Road name:  PA  924
Between:  Shenandoah Borough and Sheppton
Type of work:  Drainage
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction with flagging.
Start date:  3/4/19
Est completion date:  3/8/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No


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Municipality:  Foster Twp.
Road name:  Interstate 81
Between:  Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road) and Exit 107 (US 209)
Type of work:  Pothole Patching
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction both directions.
Start date:  3/4/19
Est completion date:  3/7/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No


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Municipality:  Pine Grove Twp.
Road name:  PA 443
Between:  Pine Grove Borough and Suedburg
Type of work:  Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction in both directions.
Start date:  3/4/19
Est completion date:  3/8/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
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WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

March 2, 2019, 6:23 am
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for late Sunday into Monday Morning.


WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are possible.

* WHERE...Dauphin, Schuylkill and Lebanon Counties.

* WHEN...Sunday afternoon into Sunday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions.

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Schuylkill County Parking Restrictions and Snow Bans - March 3, 2019

March 2, 2019, 9:32 pm
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Snow emergencies and parking bans have been announced for Sunday, March 3rd, 2019.


Mahanoy City - SNOW BAN - Starting Sunday at NOON, no parking on Centre, Main, W South, Liberty Hill, S Church, and E Maple St until Monday at 3pm

Pottsville - Snow Emergency Level 1 - will be in effect as of 10:00am Sunday, March 3, 2019 and will remain in effect until 7:00am, Monday, March 4, 2019.

Saint Clair - PARKING BAN - There will be NO PARKING on the entire length of 2nd and entire length of Hancock Streets from Sunday, March 3rd at 2pm until Monday, March 4th until 12 noon as a result of the projected winter storm. Violators will be ticketed and removed.

Shenandoah - SNOW BAN - in effect Sunday, March 3, 2019 noon until 3 pm Monday, March 4th. No parking on Main St from Washington to Laurel and Centre St from West to White. Vehicles will be ticketed and towed.

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Commercial Vehicle Restrictions Announced for Sunday Due to Winter Storm

March 2, 2019, 9:37 pm
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and PA Turnpike are encouraging motorists to monitor forecasts and also provided an update on vehicle restrictions expected to be in effect during a storm expected to impact the state on Sunday.


The agencies adjusted planned restrictions based on forecast changes since yesterday and will make additional changes if necessary moving forward. At noon on Sunday, the agencies will prohibit only empty, straight CDL-weighted trucks; all Large Combination Vehicles (double trailers); tractors hauling empty trailers; tractors without trailers (bobtails); any trailers pulled by motorcycles, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or SUVs; all motorcycles; and all recreational vehicles and RVs on the following roadways:
  • I-70 full length in Fulton County;
  • I-80 (I-99 to I-81);
  • I-81 from the Maryland state line to I-83;
  • I-99 full length
  • I-180 full length from Route 220/U.S. 15 to I-80.

At 3:00 PM Sunday, the agencies will implement a full commercial ban (including buses) on the following roadways:
  • I-78 full length from I-81 to the New Jersey state line;
  • I-80 from I-81 to the New Jersey state line;
  • I-81 from I-83 to I-80;
  • I-83 from the Maryland state line to I-81;
  • I-283;
  • I-476 (PA Turnpike, Northeast Ext.) from Mid-County to I-80;
  • Route 22 from I-78 to the New Jersey state line
  • Route 33 from I-78 to I-80.

Also at 3:00 PM Sunday, the agencies will prohibit only empty, straight CDL-weighted trucks; all Large Combination Vehicles (double trailers); tractors hauling empty trailers; tractors without trailers (bobtails); any trailers pulled by motorcycles, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or SUVs; all motorcycles; and all recreational vehicles and RVs on the following roadways:
  • PA Turnpike (I-76, I-276) from Harrisburg East to Mid-County;
  • I-81 from I-80 to the New York state line;
  • I-84 full length from I-81 to the New York state line;
  • I-176;
  • I-380 full length from I-81 to I-80; and
  • I-476 (PA Turnpike, Northeast Ext.) from I-80 to Clarks Summit.


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Schuylkill County Residents Give Opinions on Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

March 3, 2019, 6:12 am
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On Saturday, Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman made a stop in Schuylkill County as part of his listening tour on legalizing recreational marijuana.

The stop was Fetterman's 13th stop on his 67 county tour where the Lt. Governor opens the floor to Pennsylvania residents to provide their opinions on why or why not the state should legalize marijuana recreationally.

When asked why the issue is so important to him, Fetterman said "New York and New Jersey are considering and it's important in Pennsylvania we have a conversation face to face on this really critical issue".

Almost 300 people attended the event at the Majestic Theater in Pottsville.

Dozens of those attendees lined up on each side of the room to provide their wide-range opinions.

"This is my responsible as an elected official, to come and engage and listen to what you think", said Fetterman.

Participating were leaders from local groups such as the Schuylkill United Way and Schuylkill County Drug and Alcohol who opposed the legalization of the drug.

Others included those have suffered injuries or have experienced family members that found that the use of marijuana was better than taking prescribed pills.

There were also many others who looked at legalization as a way for the State to make revenue by taxing the drug.

By the end of the event, Fetterman took a roll call vote and asked everyone to raise their hand if they for, against, or still in the middle of the road on the subject.

Estimating the vote, about 75% raised their hand "FOR" legalization, about 20% raised their hand "AGAINST", and about 5% were still not sure.

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WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

March 3, 2019, 10:12 am
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County.


WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total accumulations of 5 to 7 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, York and Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...Snow will develop early this afternoon and will taper off after midnight. The heaviest snow will fall this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions.

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Suspect in Murphy Homicide Taken into Custody

March 3, 2019, 10:19 am
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The woman wanted for the death of Pat Murphy has been taken into custody.

According to the New Orleans Police Department, Megen Hall, 25,  wanted for second-degree murder for the death of Pat Murphy, 62, of Pottsville.

Hall surrendered to officers today with her attorney present in the2800 block of Perdido Street.

Police say on February 28, 2019, just before noon, NOPD First District officers responded to a call of an unclassified death in the 1300 block of Ursulines Avenue. Upon arrival, officers learned that staff at the location discovered an unknown white male subject lying in a bed and unresponsive. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Upon further investigation, the incident was reclassified as a homicide by cutting. Hall was initially sought as a person of interest for questioning in this investigation. However, as the investigation had progressed, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives positively identified Hall as the perpetrator in this incident.

An arrest warrant was obtained for Hall on a charge of second-degree murder.


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Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/04/2019

March 3, 2019, 4:14 pm
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Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/04/2019

School Delays and Closings for Monday, March 4th,  2019

CLOSED Monday

  • Gillingham Charter


3-Hour Delay

  • Assumption BVM
  • Mahanoy Area
  • North Schuylkill
  • Pine Grove Area
  • Pottsville Area
  • Schuylkill Haven Area
  • Shenandoah Valley
  • St. Clair Area
  • St. Jerome Regional
  • St. Nicholas
  • Trinity Academy
  • Williams Valley
2-Hour Delay
  • Blue Mountain
  • Minersville Area
  • Panther Valley
  • Penn State/Schuylkill
  • Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29
  • Schuylkill Maple Ave.
  • Schuylkill Technology Center North & South
  • Tri-Valley

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Ashland Fire and American Red Cross to Canvass Borough Installing Smoke Alarms

March 3, 2019, 5:57 pm
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The Ashland Fire Department and the American Red Cross are going to team up to canvass the borough and install more smoke alarms.

On Saturday, March 23rd, 2019, volunteers from the Ashland Fire Department, American Red Cross, and organizations will be going door to door to install smoke alarms in homes.

After the fire that took place on Brock Street in the borough on February 21st, 2019,  that displaced 30 people, borough officials are using that as a wake up call to again make sure all homes have smoke alarms.

This campaign will focus on homes on Spruce Street, Pine Street, and Brock Street.  Starting at 10:00am, volunteers will go door to door, asking residents if they can install brand new smoke alarms wherever they are needed in the homes for free.

During previous campaigns, volunteers have installed nearly 300 smoke alarms in the borough.

Those who would like to preregister, and any other residents in the borough of Ashland that is interested in free smoke alarms, should contact the borough office at (570) 875-2411.

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PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Schedule (Round 1)

March 3, 2019, 7:47 pm
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PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Schedule  (Round 1)


Friday, March 8, 2019

GIRLS - 2A - Marian Catholic vs. Holy Cross @ Scranton - 6:00pm
GIRLS - 2A - Mahanoy Area vs. Southern Columbia @ Martz Hall - 7:30pm
BOYS - 1A - Nativity BVM vs. Galeton @ Martz Hall - 6:00pm
BOYS - 5A - Pottsville vs. Lampeter-Strasburg @ Blue Mountain - 7:00pm


Saturday, March 9, 2019

GIRLS - 4A - Jim Thorpe vs. Lansdale Catholic @ Martz Hall - 5:00pm
GIRLS - 4A - Tamaqua vs. Danville @ Shikellamy HS - 4:00pm

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Fire Crews Responding to 2nd Alarm Fully Involved House Fire in Cass Township

March 4, 2019, 6:07 am
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Just before 9:00am emergency personnel were dispatched to a house fire located at 506 Tunnel Road, Cass Township, for a working structure fire.


As the first arrived, the house fire was reported to be fully involved and was upgraded to a 2nd alarm.

All occupants of the home were reported to have evacuated.

More information as it comes available.
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VFW Recognizes Ashland Area First Responders

March 4, 2019, 1:41 pm
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On Saturday evening, the Ashland VFW held a banquet for the First Responders in the Ashland area.


Invited to the event were the Ashland Fire Department, Locust Dale Fire Department, Lavelle Fire Department, Gordon Fire Department, Fountain Springs Fire Department, Ashland EMS, Ashland Police, Ashland Fire Police, American Red Cross, the auxiliaries associated with the areas departments, and the elected officials of Ashland, Butler Township, and Gordon.

Roughly 60 members attended the event at the Ashland VFW.

Organizer of the event and VFW member Richard Harris said "We just wanted to show support for our local hero's who are out there every day and night making sure our communities are safe and for saving lives."

Attendees were treated to a meal, drinks, and music for DJ Rock-N-Racer.

A special program was held during the event with Ashland Fire Department Brandon Blank delivering prayer, Benediction by VFW Member Richard Harris,  remarks from Ashland Mayor Ray Walacavage, and Ashland Fire Chief Philip Groody who spoke about "volunteers" and the need for more of them in our communities.

The VFW hopes to makes this an annual event.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/04/19

March 5, 2019, 4:48 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/04/19

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Catherine L. Bolton, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, March 2nd, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Catherine was born on May 4, 1930, a daughter of the late Lillie (Christ) and Oscar Bolton.

She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregation Church, Schuylkill Haven, PA.

She was employed as a Nurse at the office of Dr. Herbert Rubright, Sr., where she worked until retirement.

Catherine was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1948. She went on to study nursing at Jefferson School of Nursing, Philadelphia, graduating in 1951.

In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by siblings: Margaret Bolton, June Bolton, Therald Bolton, and Charlotte Stiles.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Gretta M. Sanner,95,passed away Saturday, March 2, at the Highlands, Wyomissing.

Born Oct. 16, 1923 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Margaret (Timmins) Baney. She graduated from Minersville High School in 1941 and received a nursing degree from Hahnemann Medical College in 1945.

She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ ,Pottsville ,where she had been a Sunday school teacher , did volunteer work at the American Red Cross local blood banks and was a past member of the Board of Directors at the Y.W.C.A.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harry E. Sanner in 2001 and her son Dr. Frederick C. Sanner in 2013.

Surviving are a son, Harry E. SannerJr., Chester, MA. and a daughter Susan L. Fraser, Oley, PA.,11 grandchildren , 13 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Private graveside services will be held on the grounds of Mount Peace Cemetery, Minersville.Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market St, Pottsville Pa 17901 has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for the Sanner family.

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Elizabeth Neary, age 92 of Pottsville, died March 1, 2019, at The Gardens at York Terrace.

Born in Excelsior, PA, Elizabeth was the daughter of Peter and Anna (Suchanick) Goguts.

She was a graduate of Coal Township High School and Temple University, and she also attended New York University in New York.
Elizabeth was a member of the World War II Cadet Nurse Corps and Women in Service.

She was employed as a registered nurse at the former Good Samaritan Medical Center for more than 40 years, and was an active participant in the Harvard Nurses Health Study since its inception in 1976.

Elizabeth was a member of St. Patrick’s R.C.C. in Pottsville and its senior group, and often volunteered with the American Red Cross Blood Drive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Neary, Sr., on January 18, 2008, and to whom she was married 57 years; and six siblings.

Survivors include her daughters: Nancy Griffin (Michael), Southampton, PA; Margaret Brown (Don), Camp Hill, PA; Jane Spehrley (Jim), Pottsville, PA; Maryann Neary-Gill (John), Richmond, VA; her son, Joseph Neary, Jr. (Dee), Dayton, KY; and grandchildren: Lisa Stormont, Sara Griffin, Mary Griffin, Harrison Gill, Martha Gill, Jennifer Spehrley, and James (JJ) Spehrley; one great-granddaughter: Brielle Stormont; nephews, nieces and cousins.

A memorial mass in Elizabeth's honor will be celebrated on Saturday, March 9th at 11:00a.m. at St. Patrick R.C.C, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with Msgr. Edward J. O'Connor officiating.

A visitation with the family will be held in the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Internment will be held at Transfiguration Cemetery, Coal Township, at the family’s discretion.

The family request contributions in memory of the deceased members of the Goguts and Suchanick families be sent to: Transfiguration Church, 227 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, PA 17872.

Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Brian L. Miller, 64, of Manor Rd., Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Tremont Health & Rehab Center.

Born on January 31, 1955 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Marlin Sr. and Helen Lipinsky Miller.
He was in the Air Force Reserves and was a member of Reedsville Bethesda EC Church, Schuylkill Haven.

Brian was a Truck Driver, sales associate, worked for Miller Surplus in Pa. and Hock Building Material in Cressona. He and his cousin Matt Yob were partners and owned Metro Sign Co. in Arizona.

He enjoyed hunting and loved fishing, especially deep sea fishing.
Preceding him in death was a brother Theodore Miller.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Kelli Eyman Miller of Tuscon, AZ; children David Miller of Schuylkill Haven, Melyssa Velge of Arizona and Gerald Miller of Arizona; numerous grandchildren; two brothers, Ike Miller of Schuylkill Haven, Marlin Miller Jr. of Trappe; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with his brother, Pastor Marlin Miller Jr. officiating. There will be a viewing on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Reedsville Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.

You may send condolences to the family online at our website www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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Herbert E. Fincham, 81, of Minersville, formerly of Virginia, passed away on Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill – East.

Born in Culpeper, Virginia, he was a son of the late Hanry Clay Fincham and the late Lucy Ella McFarland Fincham.

He was employed as a house painter until retirement.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Angel Ayres.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, the former Carol McKinney; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Ayres, Minersville, and Kelly Hein (spouse, Bruce), Minersville; six grandchildren, Daniel Ayres, Dakota Hein, Agnela Hein, Austin Hein, Aiden Hein and April Hein. He is also survived by a brother, Cleveland Fincham, Florida.

Services will be held at a later date in Culpeper, Virginia.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/05/19

March 5, 2019, 7:17 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/05/19


Tuesday - Sunny - High in the Mid 20's
Tuesday Night - Cloudy - Low near 10

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Wednesday - Cloudy with Some Sun - High near 20
Wednesday Night - Clear - Low near 5

Thursday - Sun and Clouds - High in the Upper 20's
Thursday Night - Cloudy - Low near 10

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Friday - Cloudy with Snow Showers - High in the Lower 30's
Saturday - Sunny - High near 40
Sunday - Mix of Rain and Freezing Rain Early, All Rain in the Afternon - High in the Mid 40's
Monday - Cloudy - High in the Lower 40's 

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/05/19

March 5, 2019, 8:46 am
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Joyce Ann Gurski, 80, of Schuylkill Haven went to be with the lord on March 4th, 2019 at her residence.

Born in Piedmont, SC, August 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Nell Clardy.

Joyce was an excellent student and a graduate of Pelzer High School, Class of 1956. Her love for children helped realize her goal of becoming an LPN, labor and delivery, working for the United States Army at Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, IL, Tripler Army Hospital, Honolulu, HI, and Fort Belvoir Hospital, Lorton, VA. Joyce loved being a nurse and received numerous awards and accommodations for her dedicated service of over 25 years. Joyce was an avid reader and gardener who enjoyed sharing her passions with whomever she came in contact with.

She was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran church of Schuylkill Haven.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Charles, three sons, Rodney and his wife Lillie; Randy and his wife Doris; Richard; one daughter, Robin and her husband John; four granddaughters, Melissa and her husband Trevor Richards, Melanie and her husband Justin, dear love, Kristen and her husband Jason Jolivette and Lauren Heeley. Two grandsons, Matthew Gurski and Nicholas Heeley. Four great granddaughters, Abigail, Madeleine, and Olivia Richards and Sophie Jolivette. Two great grandsons, Gabriel Jolivette and Owen Dearlove, numerous nieces and nephews.

A viewing will held at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc.., Schuylkill Haven on March 7th, 2019, from 09:30 am until the time of service. A celebration of life funeral service conducted by Rev. David Rowe will begin at 10:30 am. Interment service immediately following at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, pa.

To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com

Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, has been entrusted with arrangements.



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Louis E. Swatski, 74, of 2300 Spruce Street, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his loving family.

Louis was born and raised in Kulpmont on October 21, 1944. He was the son of Anthony and Anna (Zarlinski) Swatski. Louis started his first job at age eight (8) delivering newspapers. When he turned sixteen (16), he started his career at Acme Markets while attending Mount Carmel Catholic High School from which he graduate in 1962. While working at the Mount Carmel Acme, he met his sweetheart, Ruth Ann Lindner, whom he married on September 2, 1967, at Saint Casimir's Church in Kulpmont.

Louis and Ruth lived briefly in Harrisburg before returning to Mount Carmel. In his twenties, Louis attended McCann's School of Business and served in the Army Reserves for 10 years as a Specialty 5. During that time, he also became a store supervisor for Acme Markets, where he proudly worked for his entire career. Louis enjoyed greeting customers at the store and becoming involved in the community. He was a member of Divine Redeemer Church, the American Legion, Ashland ELKS, American Hose Co. of Ashland, Knights of Columbus Third Degree Mount Carmel, and he served as the Vice President of the Ashland Borough Council for several years, the President of the Ashland Kiwanis Club and the Chairman of the Schuylkill County Republican Committee. He was passionate about improving local parks so that kids had a safe place to play.

Louis loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with friends, neighbors and his faithful dog, Jake. Louis could be found having breakfast each day with his friends at local restaurants discussing the latest political news, sports and NASCAR racing. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.

Louis is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann; daughter, Michelle and her husband Eric Ober of Ellicott City, MD, and daughter, Susan and her husband Scott Lebson of Pennington, NJ; four grandchildren, Jared Ober, Olivia Ober, Matthew Lebson, and Luke Lebson; sister, Mary Ann Yocum of Bloomsburg; a sister-in-law, Marie Swatski of OH; a niece and cousins. Louis was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Anthony Swatski.

Viewing will be held at C.J. Lucas Funeral Home, 27 North Vine Street, Mount Carmel on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. with Rosary at 7:45 p.m. and Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Protestant communion will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. with Reverend Dana Biel on Thursday and Catholic Transferal Prayers will commence at 10:00 a.m. with Father Ryan Fischer at the funeral home.

Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Divine Redeemer Church, 300 West Third Street, Mount Carmel, with Father Ryan Fischer, officiating. Entombment will be held in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1905. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com.


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Dr. William E. Shipton, 68, of Pottsville, PA died on February 26, 2019 in Pottsville. He was the husband of Kathleen (nee Cox) Shipton. Arrangements will be announced upon their completion. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.

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Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Mahanoy City

March 5, 2019, 9:51 am
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Fire Crews are responding to a working house fire in Mahanoy City.

Just before 12:45pm, emergency personnel were dispatched to 537 West Centre Street, Mahanoy City, for a working structure fire.

The original call was reported to come in as a 2nd floor bedroom was filling up with smoke.

The first crews arriving classified it as working.

UPDATE:  From crews on scene, Heavy smoke is being reported with fire in the floor of the 2nd floor.

UPDATE:  The fire was reported under control just after 1:00pm.

More information when it is available.


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Police Investigating Copper Theft in Blythe Township

March 5, 2019, 11:59 am
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Police are investigating the theft of copper in Blythe Township recently.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, someone removed several linear feet of copper tubing from a home in the 200 Block Market Street, in Cumbola.

The theft was reported to police on February 27, 2019.

Anyone with information should contact the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville at (570) 874-5300.

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State Police Provide February 2019 Report of Incidents

March 5, 2019, 12:06 pm
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Pennsylvania State Police Public Information Officer, Master Trooper David Beohm provided a report of statistics that troopers responded to in February 2019.


Frackville Barracks

Criminal Activity
# of Incidents Responded to - 1,054
Offenses Reported - 57
Total Founded Offenses - 54
Offenses Cleared - 28
Criminal Arrests - 25


Traffic Activity
Crashes - 66
Fatal Crashes - 0
Hit and Run Crashes - 4
Injured - 18
DUI Arrests - 7
DUI Related Crashes -1
DUI Related Fatal Crashes - 0
Traffic Citations - 244
Written Warnings - 108
Seatbelt/Child Seat Citations - 4

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Schuylkill Haven Barracks

Criminal Activity
# of Incidents Responded to - 805
Offenses Reported - 137
Total Founded Offenses -  131
Offenses Cleared - 78
Criminal Arrests - 73


Traffic Activity
Crashes - 60
Fatal Crashes - 0
Hit and Run Crashes - 8
Injured - 12
DUI Arrests - 19
DUI Related Crashes - 3
DUI Related Fatal Crashes - 0
Traffic Citations - 421
Written Warnings - 77
Seatbelt/Child Seat Citations - 22

The Frackville and Schuylkill Haven Barracks are part of the State Police Troop L which covers Schuylkill, Berks, and Lebanon Counties.

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Faulty Wiring to Blame for Mahanoy City Fire; Family Temporarily Displaced

March 5, 2019, 6:30 pm
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Firefighters made quick work of a fire in Mahanoy City Tuesday afternoon.


According to Mahanoy City Fire Officials, on Tuesday, around 12:45pm, fire crews were dispatched to 537 West Centre Street, Mahanoy City, for a house fire.

When the first firefighters arrived, the homeowner reported that their smoke detectors were going off and the second floor bedroom was filling with smoke and she could smell wood burning.

An investigation found a small electrical fire in the floor of the 2nd story of the home.  Crews responded within minutes and were able to extinguish the fire quickly.

The family, who was home at the time of the fire, will be temporarily displaced due to minor smoke and water damage.

The cause of the fire is being blamed on faulty wiring.

Photo Credit:  West End Fire & Rescue
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