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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/06/19

March 6, 2019, 5:04 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/06/19

Wednesday - Cloudy, Flurries Possible - High near 20
Wednesday Night - Cloudy- Low near 10

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Thursday - Cloudy with Increasing Sun - High near 30
Thursday Night - Cloudy - Low near 10

Friday - Cloudy with Snow Showers - High in the Lower 30's
Friday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Lower 20's

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Saturday - Clouds and Sun, Rain Beginning Late - High in the Lower 40's
Sunday - Morning Rain, then Remaining Cloudy- High near 50
Monday - Cloudy - High in the Lower 40's 
Tuesday - Sunny - High near 40

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Expanding roster of 358 Modified drivers expected to call Big Diamond Speedway home in 2019

March 6, 2019, 5:07 am
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The 2019 small block modified season at the Big Diamond Speedway is shaping up to be one for the history books.


Promoters Jake and Jasmine Smulley have laid out a schedule for the mighty modifieds that is jam packed with many high paying events highlighted by the $10,000 to win “Money in the Mountains” small block/big block race scheduled for Friday night April 19th and the annual season ending Coalcracker race this year paying an unprecedented $17,000 to winner of the 100-lap event.

The very lucrative 2019 schedule has not gone unnoticed in the modified world. Given the money laden schedule along with a new red clay track surface plus some additional lighting, Big Diamond Speedway has caught the attention of several drivers and teams who plan to make Big Diamond Speedway their home for Friday nights in 2019.

In 2019, the field at Big Diamond will be star studded to say the least with track regulars Duane Howard, Craig Von Dohren, Jeff Strunk, Ryan Godown, Ryan Krachun, Mike Lisowski, Kevin Beach Jr, Frank Yankowski, John Willman, Shawn Fitzpatrick, Scott Albert amongst others. Those drivers alone would be enough to make any promoter happy. But this season there will be many more driver/teams that will be looking to take home some of the Smulley’s money.

There are a handful of former Big Diamond Speedway regulars who plan to return this season such as former track champions Rick Laubach and Billy Pauch Jr. Both drivers have committed to being track regulars this season after being part-time performers the past couple of years. Laubach will be behind the wheel of the Ryan Kerr owned No. 1K looking to take home his second track championship as will Pauch Jr who will splitting the season in his own No. 15 and the Breitenstein No. 14. Jared Umbenhauer is another driver who has competed at Big Diamond on a part-time basis in the past who will be a track regular this season driving the Mike Harvey owned No. 1. Umbenhauer has been fast in his limited starts at the speedway but has yet to take home a checkered flag in the modified division. Brett Kressley who has four career wins at Big Diamond will be back as a regular once again this season in the family owned No. 19K looking to add to his win totals. Justin Grim and his family owned No. 61 have also announced a return to the speedway in 2019 as has Dale Hartz in a former Jeff Strunk car owned by Jeff Hertzog.

Moving up this year from the Sportsman ranks to the 358 Modified division is your 2018 Sportsman champ Alex Yankowski. All the 14 y/o driver out of Troop, PA did last year was completely dominate the sportsman division on his way to the 2018 title with six wins. Anticipation is high for the teenage sensation to see what he can do against some of his boyhood idols. Another former sportsman dominator is returning to race on Fridays this season in the modified division. 2017 sportsman champion Matt Stangle who made the move to the big cars last season is set to make his return to his former Friday night stomping ground this season. Stangle was the man to beat in 2017 with five wins in the sportsman ranks and is looking forward to returning this season to battle with big boys at a track he has had much success at.

Also joining the ranks of track regulars this year at Big Diamond will be the “Wizard of Wind Gap” Frank Cozze. Cozze will be teaming with owner Dave Renaldo to drive the potent No. 401 Bicknell modified every Friday night at the speedway. The Cozze/Renaldo team ran the Short Track Super Series South region last year, but this year decided to call Big Diamond their home on Friday nights. Owner Renaldo is happy to run at just one track this season knowing everyone will be running the same rules package. A surprise announcement was released just two weeks ago that southern tier driver Nick Rochinski will be making a change in venues this season and call Big Diamond his home Friday nights in his No. 20R Teo chassis. Rochinski brings strong resume to the speedway and will be a welcome addition to an already star-studded lineup. Also joining the ranks of Friday night regulars this season will be Kyle Merkel in his No. 118 along with former New Egypt Speedway regular Tim Apgar driving the Apgar Trucking No. 98 modified. Steve Young has also indicated that he will call Big Diamond Speedway home on Friday nights in his family owned No. 187.

The lineup of drivers this season at Big Diamond Speedway is shaping up to be one of the best ever and it all gets underway on Friday night April 12th as part of Schaeffer’s Motorsports night highlighted with a big $4000 to win 30-lap feature on tap for the Insinger Performance 358 Modifieds which will be sure to attract other drivers looking to cash in on some of the big money being offered this season. The U.S.S Achey Sportsman will also race for a $1000 to win main event on opening night. The following Friday night April 19th will be the annual “Money on the Mountains race presented by Fire Management and Control. This season’s MITM race will be run under the Brett Deyo STSS rules (no sail panels) and will pay the winner of the big event a premium winner’s share of $10,000. The money being offered is sure to attract the best of the best drivers and teams in the northeast like former MITM winner Ryan Watt. Look for superstar drivers like Jimmy Horton, Matt Sheppard and Stewart Friesen to possibly make their way to the Schuylkill County dirt oval to take home the grand prize.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/06/19

March 6, 2019, 5:11 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/06/19

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Bonnie J Felty, age 57, of Ventor City, NJ, formerly of Hegins, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Atlantic Care Medical Center, Atlantic City NJ.
She was born on Tuesday, May 2, 1961, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Lester O Felty Sr and the late Gloria H Wert Felty.
She was a 1979 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
She is survived by two sisters, Cheryl Straub of Hegins and Pamela Felty and her companion Tom Krick of Reading; two brothers, Lester Felty Jr and his wife Ann of Spring Hill, FL and Robert Felty Sr of Hegins; life long best friend, Holly Deibler of Ventnor City, NJ; a niece and four nephews; and her fur babies, Nick and Zena.
Bonnie's wishes were to have her body donated to a medical school. Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will use her remains for the advancement of medical rsearch.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

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Schuylkill Teams Win Awards Through "Whats So Cool About Manufacturing?" Contest

March 6, 2019, 10:06 am
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Four Schuylkill County teams/School Districts earned awards through the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" Berks/Schuylkill Contest.


Presented by Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC), the Student Video Contest: “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) gave students in Berks and Schuylkill Counties the opportunity to network with local manufacturers as well as gain new perspectives, record their experiences and present them in an educational and “cool” way through documentary video production. The program was created to generate excitement that draws students towards considering manufacturing career paths to create a 21st century workforce.

Twelve Teams/School Districts from Schuylkill County participated in the contest.

Public voting for the contest was held online from February 27th, 2019 through March 1st, 2019.

On Wednesday evening, the awards ceremony was held at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Reading.

Four Schuylkill County teams brought home awards

Outstanding Creativity - D.H.H. Lengel Middle School, Pottsville Area
Outstanding Cool - North Schuylkill Jr./Sr. High School


Outstanding Educational Value - Tri-Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Outstanding Outreach Plan - Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School

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Schuylkill Technology Center North Graduates LPN Class

March 6, 2019, 11:22 am
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Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) hosted a graduation ceremony for the adult Practical Nursing Program on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 6pm at the North Campus.
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Standing from left to right: Mallory White, Gilberton; Katie Dower, Ashland; Tiffany Harrison, St. Clair; Rebekah Farrell, Sch. Haven; Mallory Hylka, Pottsville; Patricia Shepherd, Coal Twp.; Angela Pryzbylik, Ashland; Nicole Yesalavage, Girardville; Danhalzy Diaz, Frackville; Margaret Keisling, Tower City; Shannon Blood, Minersville.

Sitting from left to right: Kristi Zerby, Ashland; Alyssa Orme, Shamokin; Chrissy Smith, Pottsville; Melissa Matina, Pottsville; Kassandra Kintzel, Pine Grove; Amanda Wright, Pine Grove; Anastasia Hubert, Tower City.

STC Practical Nursing Program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX Examination, which qualifies them to become Licensed Practical Nursing. The classes are at STC North for both full time and part-time students. For more information, call 570-874-4881.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/07/19

March 7, 2019, 6:49 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/07/19

Thursday - Cloudy - High near 30
Thursday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid Teens

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Friday - Cloudy with Afternoon Snow Showers - High in the Lower 30's
Friday Night - Snow Showers Early then Cloudy - Low in the Lower 20's

Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 40's
Saturday Night - Rain - Low in the Lower 30's

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Sunday - Morning Rain, then Remaining Cloudy- High near 50
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 40's 
Tuesday - Sunny - High near 40
Wednesday - Increasing Clouds - High in the Mid 40's

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Peoples Security Bank & Trust Opens Blue Mountain Business Lending Center in Schuylkill County

March 7, 2019, 7:44 am
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Peoples Security Bank & Trust has opened a new business center in Orwigsburg to serve customers in Schuylkill County, as well as surrounding Carbon and Berks counties.
The 1,750-square-foot Blue Mountain Business Lending Center — located at 705 W. Market Street, Suite 8 — offers a range of financial products and services including business loans, personal mortgages and cash management services.

“In a time when larger, national banks are pulling out of this area, Peoples Security Bank & Trust believes there are opportunities for growth, and we are committed to providing competitive products and services to meet the financial needs in Schuylkill County,” said Executive Vice President Neal Koplin. “Commencing in 2015, our bank successfully built a presence in the Lehigh Valley that today includes three locations and more than $400 million in loans by exceeding customer expectations and being equipped with the right tools and support to succeed.”

Following a soft launch in December 2018, the new location is open and serving the business and professional community in Schuylkill County. Denise Ressler, Peoples Security Bank & Trust Senior Vice President, has more than 25 years of experience in the Schuylkill business community and will oversee the Blue Mountain Business Lending Center’s operations.

“While we’re keeping an eye to the future and expanding our offerings, our priority during this inaugural year is to partner with small and mid-sized businesses,” Ressler said. “Born and raised in Schuylkill County, I know the potential for growth in our area. It’s truly an honor to be able to serve the region I call home, partner with growing businesses to assist in their success and contribute to the overall economic vitality of the region.”

Headquartered in Scranton, Pa., Peoples Security Bank & Trust’s roots date back to 1905. The institution has carved out a reputation of hands-on, personalized community banking while offering services competitive with larger banks. Since 2014, the bank has expanded its footprint into the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia suburbs and Luzerne County. With the addition of the Orwigsburg business center, Peoples Security Bank & Trust has 28 locations in Pennsylvania and New York.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/07/19

March 7, 2019, 9:56 am
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Debra L. Dziadosz, of Oak Street Hometown passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown at 59 years of age..

Born Monday, September 21, 1959 in Shamokin the daughter of the late Charles, and Mary Ellen (Pizzoli) Slotterback. She was also predeceased by her brother, Charles Slotterback.

A graduate of Shamokin Area High School, Debra had worked for Koch's Turkey Farms for many years.

Surviving are daughter, Trista Ferguson wife of Ivan with whom she resided; sister, Mary Ellen Borich wife of Joseph of Paxinos ; grand children, Illyanna, Addilyn, Elijah, two nephews and a great niece.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

To offer condolences or share a fond memory of Debra visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Donald T. Kahley, 66, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 6th, at Broad Mountain Manor Nursing Home.

Don was born in Delano, on August 16, 1952, a son of the late Violet (Deitz) and Robert Kahley.

Don graduated from Mahanoy Area High School.

He had worked for City Shirt Mahanoy City, Fiber Rite Delano, and Chromatex Hazleton.

Don is also survived by two sons Scott Kahley and his fiancé Kim Franklin, of Mahanoy City; Donald Jr., of Jacksonville Fl; and a sister, Ann Garraway, of Frackville, and brother in law Daniel Sabol. He was the husband of Sandy Kahley Mahanoy City.

He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren.

Don is preceded in death by a brother Robert, sisters Joan Kahley and Barbara Sabol, brother in law Wayne Garraway, and 2 nephews Daniel Sabol Jr., and Wayne Garraway Jr..

Memorial Service at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. , Mahanoy City, PA, at 11 am on Saturday, March 16th, with Deacon Dave Henninger officiating.

Friends may call Saturday 9am to 11am at the funeral home.

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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Governor Wolf Returns to Tremont to See Ongoing Recovery

March 7, 2019, 10:39 am
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Governor Tom Wolf today returned to Tremont, to see the ongoing recovery after devastating flash flooding last summer. After the tour, the governor highlighted Restore Pennsylvania, his aggressive plan to improve flood protection and Pennsylvania’s aging infrastructure.

“I visited Tremont after the flooding last year and was frustrated that Pennsylvania lacks the funding this community needs to recover and prevent future floods,” said Governor Wolf. “The experiences of communities like Tremont are a reason why I’m proposing Restore Pennsylvania.

“Restore Pennsylvania will provide the funding to help communities with the high cost of flood control projects to keep our homes and businesses safe. Restore Pennsylvania will also help homeowners put their lives back together after severe storms by establishing a disaster relief trust fund to assist individuals who suffer losses that FEMA will not fund.”

The governor was joined by Senator David Argall, representatives Mike Tobash and Neil Goodman, Tremont Mayor Ricky Ney and other local officials.

Governor Wolf’s bold infrastructure initiative, Restore Pennsylvania, would be funded by the monetization of a commonsense severance tax. Restore Pennsylvania will invest $4.5 billion over the next four years in significant, high-impact projects throughout the commonwealth to help catapult Pennsylvania ahead of every state in the country in terms of technology, development, and infrastructure.

Encompassing new and expanded programs to address five priority infrastructure areas including High Speed Internet Access, Storm Preparedness and Disaster Recovery, Downstream Manufacturing, Business Development, and Energy Infrastructure, Demolition, Revitalization, and Renewal, and Transportation Capital Projects, Restore Pennsylvania projects will be driven by local input about local needs. Projects identified by local stakeholders will be evaluated through a competitive process to ensure that high priority, high impact projects are funded and needs across Pennsylvania are met.

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Community Walk/Run Scheduled to Help Fight Against Cancer

March 7, 2019, 12:06 pm
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A community walk/run is scheduled in Shenandoah to help the fight against cancer.


The Shenandoah Area Free Public Library will sponsor a community walk against cancer. It will also commemorate the 5th annual walk in memory of Attorney Kathie Palubinsky, a former library board member who passed away from metastatic breast cancer.

There is no cost to participate in the walk. The walk is approximately one-half mile on the grounds of the Shenandoah Valley High School.

There will also be a 5k run in memory of Krystal Lombardo, sponsored by her sister Desiree Dunleavy. The cost of the 5k run is $25 with proceeds going to a memorial scholarship fund in memory of Krystal, who passed away from a brain tumor. A t-shirt is included and medals will be given to the first 3 male and female finishers.

The event will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Shenandoah Valley High School.  The event opens at 9:00pm with the walk and run starting at 10:00am

We all have a common enemy – cancer. Many are impacted by this disease. This event will allow patients, families, and, care givers a chance to share their story, be supported, and alleviate stress.
Healthy snacks will be available. There will be a ticket raffle for gift baskets to benefit both the library and scholarship fund. Registration starts at 9am.

For the patients battling this disease, the survivors, the heroes taken, this IS a cause worth fighting for and we hope you will join us.


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North Schuylkill Wind Ensemble Plays at the State Capitol

March 7, 2019, 12:26 pm
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On Wednesday, the North Schuylkill Wind Ensemble played in the East Wing Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg.
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Fire Crews at the Scene of a House Fire Near Hegins

March 8, 2019, 4:10 am
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Fire crews were called Friday morning to a house fire in Hegins Township.


Around 6:30am, emergency personnel were dispatched to 465 South Good Spring Road, in Hegins Township for a house fire.

As crews arrived, part of the structure had already collapsed.

Called to the scene were Hegins Township, Hubley Township, Joliett Fire, Frailey Township, Mahantango Fire, and North End Fire Company from Pine Grove.

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Police Shoot Man with Gun Early Friday Morning in Pottsville

March 8, 2019, 4:17 am
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A man with a gun was shot and injured by Police early Friday morning in Pottsville.


According to Pottsville Police Chief Richard Wojiechowsky, in the early morning of Friday, March 8, 2019 around 1:00am Pottsville Police officers and Pa State Police troopers responded to a report of an armed subject in the 500 block of Mahantongo Street who had reportedly fired a weapon.

Upon arrival police encountered the male, later identified as Jose Cruz, 32 years old from Allentown, on the porch of the residence and he ignored repeated lawful verbal commands from police as he began to leave the scene and he then displayed a handgun.

Wojciechowsky said as officers continued to give verbal commands to Cruz a Pottsville Police officer and a PA State Trooper deployed Tasers on Cruz and he then pointed his handgun at the officers at which time two Pottsville Police Officers discharged their weapons to protect themselves and the PA State Troopers.

Cruz was then taken into custody and immediate medical care was provided.

No police officers were injured and Cruz was transported to a medical facility for treatment.

The investigation is still ongoing into the incident.

A press conference is scheduled for 9:00am at the Schuylkill Haven State Police Barracks.
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Over 12,000 Homes Without Power Friday Morning in Schuylkill County

March 8, 2019, 4:26 am
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Over 12,000 PPL customers are without power Friday morning in southern Schuylkill County.


According to PPL, as of 7:15am, 12,730 homes are without power in the following municipalities

 - Cressona - 6,293 homes
 - Orwigsburg - 4,396 homes
 - West Brunswick Township - 2,041 homes

There are also reports of outages in Schuylkill Haven and Auburn areas.

No cause was reported but PPL is stating that power should be restored by 10:30am.

UPDATE - Outages reported as of 7:55am - 11,391
 including St. Clair, North Manheim Township, and Wayne Township.

UPDATE - (10:15am) - All power has been restored to the affected areas.


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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/08/19

March 8, 2019, 8:49 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/08/19

Friday - Cloudy with Afternoon Snow Showers - High in the Mid 30's
Friday Night - Snow Showers Early then Cloudy - Low in the Lower 20's

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Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 40's
Saturday Night - Rain - Low in the Lower 30's

Sunday - Morning Rain, then Remaining Cloudy- High in the Mid 50's
Sunday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 30's

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Monday - Clouds and Sun, Flurries Possible - High in the Mid 40's 
Tuesday - Sunny - High near 40
Wednesday - Sunny Early with Increasing Clouds - High in the Mid 40's
Thursday - Showers - High near 50

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Officer Involved Shooting in Pottsville Justified

March 8, 2019, 4:41 pm
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A police involved shooting that occurred early Friday morning in Pottsville has been ruled justified by Schuylkill County District Attorney Mike O'Pake.

O'Pake said, after reviewing body camera footage, the two officers that fired their weapons at Jose Cruz, 32, of Allentown, and injured him during the incident were justified.

“This shooting was a justified shooting, a justified use of force.  It is clear from that video that the officers were performing their duty and performing it well. This incident was thrust upon them, forced upon them but it’s a classic textbook use of force by these police officers.”  O'Pake said.
According to Pottsville Police Chief Richard Wojiechowsky, around 1:00am, Friday morning,  Pottsville Police officers and Pennsylvania State Police troopers responded to a report of an armed subject in the 500 block of Mahantongo Street who had reportedly fired a weapon.

Upon arrival police encountered the male, later identified as Cruz, on the porch of the residence and he ignored repeated lawful verbal commands from police as he began to leave the scene and he then displayed a handgun.

Wojciechowsky said as officers continued to give verbal commands to Cruz a Pottsville Police officer and a PA State Trooper deployed Tasers on Cruz and he then pointed his handgun at the officers at which time two Pottsville Police Officers discharged their weapons to protect themselves and the PA State Troopers.

Cruz was then taken into custody and taken to a local hospital and later flown to a Lehigh Valley Trauma Center listed in satisfactory condition.

No police officers were injured and Cruz was transported to a medical facility for treatment.

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Minersville Woman Suspected of Running Large Scale Theft, Forgery, and Drug Trafficking Operation

March 8, 2019, 5:59 pm
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Minersville Police took a woman into custody on Friday that is suspected of operating a large scale theft, forgery, and drug trafficking operation.


According to Minersville Patrolman Jeffrey Bowers, on Friday, Minersville Police were dispatched to the Washington Hotel Apartment 13, for a theft investigation.

Police questioned Melissa Noelle Madeo, 35, of Minersville, concerning a theft.

Stolen items and drug paraphernalia were in plain view inside the apartment, prompting police to place Madeo under arrest.

As police attempted to take Madeo into custody, she continued to resist, to the point Patrolman Bowers was required to taser her in order for her to cooperate and cease resisting.

After Madeo was taken into custody, police found Matthew Hunt, a fugitive wanted by Schuylkill County detectives, hiding underneath clothes inside a closet.  Hunt was taken into custody and transferred to detectives.

Later Friday, Police were able to obtain a search warrant and return to Apartment 13.  Minersville Police Patrolman Bowers and Patrolman Cody Searfoss recovered checks and personal items belonging to numerous victims of theft in the area.

The officers also recovered clothing and a package that was stolen from a residence on Sunbury Street.

Numerous items of drug paraphernalia including smoking pipes and hypodermic syringes were found throughout the apartment.

Officers also recovered a black/silver box containing a digital scale, prepackaged glassine baggies of a crystalline substance that later tested positive for methamphetamine, packaging materials, spoons and a large quantity of new glassine baggies.

Also seized were forged checks that were written in amounts of $2,575.00.

All the items seized lead police to believe Madeo was involved in a large scale fraud and theft operation involving theft and forgery of checks.  Police also believe based on the evidence in the apartment that Madeo was also involved in the trafficking of controlled substances, particularly methamphetamine.

Madeo was taken into custody and is facing charges of possession with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, forgery, access device fraud, receiving stolen property, and resisting arrest.

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PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/08/2019

March 8, 2019, 7:35 pm
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PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/08/2019


Friday, March 8, 2019

GIRLS - 2A
Holy Cross - 53
Marian Catholic - 39

GIRLS - 2A 
Mahanoy Area - 49
Southern Columbia - 34

BOYS - 1A
Nativity BVM - 61
Galeton - 48

BOYS - 5A
Pottsville - 56
Lampeter-Strasburg - 51

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/08/19

March 8, 2019, 10:15 pm
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Patricia “Trish” Kowker - Bloss, 47, of Gilberton, PA, passed away Monday, March 4th, at her residence.

Trish was born in Gilberton, PA on April 16, 1971, a daughter of Carol (Siciensky) and William Kowker.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1989 and also graduated from McCanns School of Business.

Trish was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.

She worked for many years as a Medical Secretary at Ashland Hospital.

Trish is survived by three sons Vincent William, of Gilberton; Hunter, of Gilberton; Brandon, of Gilberton; and by a sister, Jacqueline O'prey and her husband Don, of Pitman, a brother, Michael and his wife Alicia, of Frackville; and by nieces and a nephew.

Religious Service at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 2 pm on Saturday, March 16th, with Deacon Dave Henninger officiating.

Friends may call Saturday from 12:30 to 2 pm at the funeral home.

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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Elizabeth M. Kehler, 94 formerly of Ashland passed away Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 at Green Ridge Village, Newville,PA.
Born in Ashland,PA January 10,1925 the daughter of the late Harry and Nelda
(Leonard) Wolfgang. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School, Ashland and
was previously a member of the former St. Joseph's Church in Ashland.
Preceding her in death was her husband Owen Kehler in 1999 and a granddaughter Erin Davis.
A daughter Kathleen "Kay" Davis of Lake Wynoah, PA survives.
Three grandchildren: Katie Davis of Lake Wynoah; John Owen Davis, Schuylkill Haven,PA and Jeanie Gross of Northampton,PA. Seven great-grandchildren survive. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland, PA, at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 11th, with Rev. Paul Rothermel officiating. Interment at St. Mauritius Cemetery Ashland, PA.
Friends are invited to call Monday 9:30-11:00 A.M. from St. Charles Borromeo Church,1114 Walnut St., Ashland, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 322 8th Ave., New York,NY 10001 or www.alz.org.

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled by PennDOT

March 9, 2019, 5:47 am
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PennDOT has announced road work scheduled for Schuylkill County for the week of March 11, 2019.


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Municipality:  Mahanoy Township
Road name:  PA 54 at Interstate 81
Between:  Morea Road and Hillside Drive
Type of work:  Inspection
Work being done by:  PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions in both directions.

Start date:  3/11/19
Est completion date:  3/12/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  09:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes
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Municipality:  Mahanoy / Ryan / Blythe Twps.
Road name:  Burma Road
Between:  Morea Road and PA 61
Type of work:  Brush Cutting
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction with flagging.
Start date:  3/11/19
Est completion date:  3/15/19
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 in both directions.
Start date:  3/11/19
Est completion date:  3/14/19
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:  3/11/19
Est completion date:  3/15/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update:  Spray Patching

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Municipality:  West Mahanoy  / East Union Twps.
Road name:  PA 924
Between:  Shenandoah and Sheppton
Type of work:  Drainage
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction with flagging.
Start date:  3/11/19
Est completion date:  3/15/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update:

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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 with flagging.
Start date:  3/11/19
Est completion date:  3/15/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update:

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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:  3/11/19
Est completion date:  3/15/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update:

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Municipality:  Pine Grove Twp.
Road name:  PA 443/Suedburg Road
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 restrictions.
Start date:  3/11/19
Est completion date:  3/15/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update:

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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:  3/11/19
Est completion date:  3/14/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update:

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Road name:  Interstate 81
Between:  Exit 112 (PA 25) and Exit 131 (PA 54)
Type of work:  Construction
Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  The will be a rolling roadblocks/traffic stoppages for signage installation work. Please use caution.
Start date:  3/11/19
Est completion date:  3/12/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  09:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
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