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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/08/19

May 8, 2019, 7:13 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/08/19


Wednesday - Cloudy - High in the Upper 60's
Wednesday Night - Cloudy - Low near 50

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Thursday - Cloudy Early with Showers Later in the Day- High in the Mid 50's
Thursday Night - Showers - Low near 50

Friday - Showers Early; Breaks of Sun During the Day; Storms Developing Late - High near 70
Friday Night - Storms Early in the Evening then Remaining Cloudy - Low in the Mid 40's

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Saturday - Cloudy- High in the Lower 60's
Sunday - Rain - High in the Upper 40's
Monday - Showers Early - High near 60
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 60's

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Braucheri and Pow Pow Discuessed at Shenandoah Historical Society Meeting

May 8, 2019, 7:41 am
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At the recent meeting of the Shenandoah Historical Society guest speaker Bob Cook spoke on the Pennsylvania Dutch practice of Braucheri & described what is meant by a Pow Wow.


Shown in the photo are members of the Shenandoah Historical Society L-R: Rose Ann Markunas, Kathleen Merchlinsky, Guest Speaker Bob Cook, Debbie Ulicny, Andrea Pytak, & Sue Swearhart

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Bear Cub Rescued in Pottsville

May 8, 2019, 9:51 am
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A bear cub was rescued from behind a pharmacy in Pottsville last month.

According to the PA Game Commission, on April 28th, 2019, Schuylkill County Game Warden Macunas had just finished instructing a Hunter-Trapper Education Class when he received a call about a seemingly orphaned bear cub behind the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Pottsville.

Along with Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Sanchez, Warden Macunas was able to contain the cub. The pair placed the cub in a crate overnight, so in the event the mother returned for her cub, it would be there.

By the next morning, the mother bear hadn't returned, so the decision was made to transport the cub to the Northcentral Region to be reintroduced with a collared sow and her three cubs.

The introduction went well and this will provide the orphaned cub with the best chance of natural survival in a natural setting. The cub's adopted mother is fitted with a tracking collar and will be monitored next winter to determine the success of the reintroduction.

The PA Game Commission thanks whomever reported this cub to the Southeast Region Office. The reported information, coupled with a quick response by Warden Macunas and Trooper Sanchez, provided this orphaned cub with its best chance of survival in the wild.

(Photo Courtesy of the PA Game Commission)

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Wolf Administration Awards Funding to Cut Costs and Energy Consumption for Small Businesses; Two in Schuylkill County

May 8, 2019, 10:32 am
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On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell announced the approval of nearly $1 million in new funding to help reduce costs, energy consumption, and waste for 201 small businesses statewide.

Two of those businesses were from Schuylkill County:
  • KB&B Enterprises (for HVAC) -Grant Amount:  $7,000, Private Investment:  $16,240
  • Twin Valley Farms Exchange, Hegins (for Auxilary Power Unit) - Grant Amount:  $3,875, Private Investment:  $6,325 
“This funding helps small businesses cut their expenses, assist in reducing or eliminating their environmental impact, and allow them to be more competitive in local, regional, and international markets,” McDonnell said. “In addition, many of these projects have short payback periods for the small business owners, making the financial decision quite simple to move forward with them.”

This fiscal year DEP approved nearly $1 million in grants through the department’s Small Business Advantage Grant program for 201 projects statewide, leveraging nearly $3.4 million in matching private investment from the recipients to complete their projects. The range of savings per business was between $522 to more than $66,000 per year, with the average annual savings per business being $4,906. Combined, these small businesses will realize net savings of approximately $941,000 annually.

Projects included installing energy saving LED lighting, switching from traditional chemical-based X-ray equipment to waste-free digital equipment, replacing inefficient heating systems with high efficiency boilers and HVAC solutions, installing equipment to eliminate idling for long distance trucks, and replacing dry-cleaning machinery which generates hazardous waste with equipment using more environmentally friendly processes and materials. New this year was the opportunity for the farming community to take advantage of the program to implement agricultural best practice projects to eliminate or reduce sediment and nutrients entering our waterways.

One of the awardees, a grain producer in Bradford County, used the grant to purchase a grain dryer that will reduce his use of propane by an estimated 3,400 gallons and 1,152 gallons of diesel, saving him over $8,000 per year in fuel costs. The $5,590 grant was matched with a private investment of over $46,000 by the business owner.

A mid-size fabricating company located in Venango County matched the $2,500 grant with $2,500 of private investment to buy new, energy efficient lighting to lower their electricity consumption by nearly 80 percent. They estimate annual cost savings of $6,565, a reduction of 51,000 kWh of electricity, and improved lighting conditions on the production floor. The estimated payback time for the project will be less than six months.

“Success stories such as these demonstrate the value of partnering with the small business community to invest in energy efficient and waste prevention technology. This program is a win-win for small businesses and for Pennsylvania’s environment,” McDonnell said.

Eligible small businesses had fewer than 100 employees and were required to reduce their energy consumption or waste by 25 percent or more. The grant was available to Pennsylvania-based small businesses to install equipment which significantly lowered their energy use or decreased the amount of pollution or waste generated by their operations. Future grant availability will be announced at a later date.

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Walmart to Raise Age to Purchase Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes

May 8, 2019, 10:56 am
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On Wednesday, Walmart announced it will be raising the purchase age to purchase tobacco products .


According to John Scudder, U.S. Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer for Walmart Inc., "There’s been a lot of discussion lately about how companies restrict the sales of tobacco to minors. Recently, we received a letter from the Food and Drug Administration about the policies we have in place to prevent the sale of tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems to anyone under age. While we have implemented a robust compliance program, we are not satisfied with falling short of our company-wide goal of 100% compliance. Even a single sale to a minor is one too many, and we take seriously our responsibilities in this regard. So today, we sent a letter back to the FDA outlining additional measures we’re taking to keep tobacco out of the hands of minors."

The change will take place on July 1st, 2019 and will raise the purchase age to 21.


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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/08/19

May 8, 2019, 12:12 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/08/19


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Carol A. Boyer, 75, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Tuesday, May 7th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on July 24, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Clarence W. & Marion (Sibbett) Krause.

In addition to her parents, Carol was also preceded in death by her brother, Daniel G. Krause.

She was the wife of Gerald L. "Jerry" Boyer.

Carol was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Class of 1962.

She worked as a hairdresser, prior to becoming a stay-at-home mother.

In addition to her husband, Carol is also survived by two daughters, Valerie Heintzelman, wife of Steven, Auburn, and Susan K. Boyer, Pottsville, one granddaughter, Rachel Heintzelman, two brothers, James Krause, husband of Gaylene, Auburn, and William Krause, Sinking Spring, and a sister-in-law, Mary Krause, Palm Bay, FL.

Carol was looking forward to becoming a great-grandmother in September.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be conducted at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10th, with Pastor Mark Brooks officiating.

A viewing will be held Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Interment will immediately follow the service at Reedsville Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.

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Peter Stencovage , 82, of St. Clair, died Monday February 6, 2018 at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.

Born in Eagle Hill, December 5, 1936, He was a son of the late George and Mary (Horvath) Stencovage.

Stencovage served in the US Air Force in the Korean War.

He retired from Reading Anthracite, where he worked as a welder.

He was a member of St. Clair Fish & Game Association and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and trap shooting.

He was preceded in death by 4 brothers Michael, Stephen, George and John Stencovage.

Surviving are his wife Ethel (Berkeiser) Stencovage; brother Joseph Stencovage and his wife Maryanne of St. Clair; a sister Mary Twardzik of St. Clair; Nieces and Nephews.

Friends may call from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Monday at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 N.
Second  St. Saint Clair, Pa 17970. Burial with military honors will follow at 11:00 AM from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. The family would prefer condolences to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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Two Injured in Crash in Mahanoy Township on Wednesday

May 8, 2019, 4:29 pm
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Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Mahanoy Township on Wednesday.

According to Mahanoy Township Police, the crash occurred around 5:15pm at the intersection of Morea Road and Roosevelt Drive.

Police say Antoinette Boyle, 78, operating a Chevrolet Colorado, was attempting to make a left turn onto Roosevelt Drive from the southbound lane of Morea Road, when she became temporarily blinded by the sun.

The front driver side of Boyle's vehicle struck the front driver side door of a Kia Sportage drive by Dennis Water, 54, of Berwick.

Both drivers were taken to the hospital with injuries.  The extent of those injuries was not known at the time of this post.

Both vehicles suffered severe damage.

Assisting Mahanoy Township at the scene were the Mahanoy City Police, Humane Fire Department (Mahanoy City), West End Fire (Mahanoy City), and ambulances from Frackville and Ashland.


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UPDATE: Dropped Money That was Taken Returned to Owner

May 8, 2019, 7:38 pm
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Money that was dropped then taken by a woman earlier this has been returned to the victim.


According to Pottsville Police, on Sunday, May 5, 2019, someone inadvertently dropped a large amount of cash while inside the Sheetz store, located at West Market Street and the Gordon Nagle Trail.

After dropping the money, a woman picked up the cash and left the store without returning it.

Through help from social media posts, the Pottsville Police were able to identify the woman who took the money.

In an update from Chief Wojciechowsky on Wednesday, "The money was returned to the victim who chose not to pursue criminal charges".

Chief Wojciechowsky also thanks those who helped identify the woman.

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Emergency Personnel Called to Crash on Route 61

May 9, 2019, 5:55 am
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Emergency personnel are at the scene of a crash on Route 61 in southern Schuylkill County.

Just before 8:30am, emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Route 61 and Summer Valley Road, near Molino, for a motor vehicle accident with multiple injuries and ejection.

As of 8:50am, emergency personnel were at the scene with 2 reported patients.

More details when they are available.

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Ashland Hires Part-Time Police Officer

May 9, 2019, 6:51 am
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During the May meeting of the Ashland Borough Council, which was held Wednesday evening, a new part-time police officer was hired.

Council voted unanimously to hire Elizabeth Raibeck, of Schuylkill Haven.

According to Chief Gerard Daley, "She will be a very good addition to the Ashland Police Department.  There are many times when a female is needed and there aren't very many available in the area. "

Daley says Raibeck comes with experience as a park ranger at Shikellamy State Park.

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Shenandoah Valley Grad Initiated into Nation's Oldest Collegiate Honor Society

May 9, 2019, 8:24 am
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Alaina Demalis of Shenandoah, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.


Demalis is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology at the Pennsylvania State University at University Park, Pa.
Demalis is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni to be initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi each year.

Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.

Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.

Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarship distinction. Alaina is a 2016 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and the daughter of Anthony & Judy Demalis from Shenandoah Heights.

Demalis also recently received the Evan Pugh Scholar Award for her 4.0 cumulative GPA.

Information and Photo Submitted by Shenandoah Valley School District/Robert Yudinsky

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/09/19

May 9, 2019, 10:27 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/09/19

Thursday - Cloudy Early with Showers and Storms Later in the Day- High in the Mid 50's
Thursday Night - Showers Overnight - Low near 50

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Friday - Showers and Storms; Some Storms May Be Heavy - High near 70
Friday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 40's

Saturday - Clouds with Some Sun - High in the Lower 60's
Saturday Night - Showers - Lower near 40

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Sunday - On and Off Showers - High in the Upper 40's
Monday - Showers Early - High near 50
Tuesday - Showers - High in the Lower 50's
Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 60's

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Demolition Begins of Sandwich Shop and Homes Destroyed By Fire in Ashland

May 9, 2019, 10:47 am
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This week, demolition began of the former M&M Sandwich shop and hopes that were destroyed by fire in late March.


In the early morning hours of Sunday, March 24, 2019, emergency personnel were called to the 100 Block of Centre Street in Ashland for a working structure fire.

Fire crews battled the fire for hours before bring it under control and displacing four families and destroying the well known M&M Sandwich Shop.

Since the fire, State Police Fire Investigators have not come up with a cause or location where the fire started.

But this week, demolition began of the burnt out structures.

Kass Contracting is in charge of the demolition with the main structure expected to be brought down by the end of the week.

NOTE:  For those wondering, the M&M Sandwich Shop sign that hung for years out front was saved.







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Rush Township Police Attempting to Identify Theft Suspects

May 9, 2019, 11:09 am
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Police in Rush Township are attempting to identify two individuals they say stole from a store then later attempted to steal from it again.

According to Rush Township Police, on Monday, April 22ndn, 2019 at approximately 2:45pm, a retail theft occurred at a store in Rush Township.

The Rush Township Police are trying to identify the individuals who committed the offense. A male took a several items of electronics merchandise and fled the store without paying for the item. The male was accompanied by another male and appears to be working in together, assisting in the theft. The offenders left the scene in a 2010 silver Honda Accord.

Both of these individuals entered the same store again on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 and attempted to steal a television. They were confronted by Loss Prevention Officers, and the offenders subsequently fled the scene.

Anyone with information to help identify the individuals in the photo are asked to contact Rush Township Police at (570) 668-4242 or email at police@rushtownship.org.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/09/19

May 9, 2019, 12:31 pm
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Derek A. Shellhamer, 32 years of age, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania died on Friday, May 3, 2019, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Born Friday, March 6, 1987 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he is survived by; mother, Anna M. (Perez) Funk and her companion, Andrew B. "Drew" Zelonis, Esq.; son, Hayden Edmonds, sisters, Alyssa L. Shellhamer and Jordan A. Funk. Nieces and nephews also survive Derek.

Derek liked to cook and was a woodworker.

Derek was predeceased by his father, Virgil R. Shellhamer on October 17, 2011.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Celebration of Derek's life will be held on Tuesday evening May 14, 2019 at 7 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 5 to 7:00 P.M.

Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Derek can be shared by visiting, www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Richard W. Yost, Sr., 78, of Tamaqua, PA died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Salisbury Township, PA. He was the husband of Arlene (nee Phillip) Yost to whom he was married 46 years.

Born in Barnesville, PA on June 26, 1940, Richard was a son of the late George and Blanche (nee Hepler) Yost. A high school graduate of South River High School, New Jersey, he worked for Revlon Cosmetics in Edison, NJ for 31 years. Richard then worked at the former John Morgan Knitting Mills, Hometown for 15 years. He was Protestant. An avid New York Mets and New York Jets fan, Richard also loved to hunt and fish.

In addition to his wife, Arlene, he is survived by sons, Richard W. Yost, Jr. and his wife Carmela of Summit Hill, PA and Chris Yost of New Tripoli, PA; daughters, Jennifer Yost of Berwick, PA, Toni Yost of Florida, and Jeannie Yost of Florida; 6 grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Web and her husband Jesse of Somerset, NJ and Muriel Wehr of Grier City, PA; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Richard was also predeceased by siblings, Faye, Jack, Fern, William, Dorothy, and Walter.

Services will be held at 6 PM on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua with Timothy Van Blargan officiating. Call 4-6 PM, Monday, at the funeral home. 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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Matthew D. Roshannon, 46, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

Born March 17, 1973 in Pottsville he was the son of the late John J. Roshannon and Anne Marie (Kenney) Clark.

Matthew was raised Catholic. He loved spending time with his three pit bulls, Yves, Rhonda, and Chunk.

In addition to his mother he is survived by a brother, John J. Roshannon, Jr., sisters, Jacqueline Roshannon, Bernadette Roshannon, and Amanda M. Roshannon. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Rachel Marx, John J. Roshannon III, Justin Roshannon, Nathan Dreher, and Julia Roshannon, great nephew, John J. Roshannon IV, aunt Patricia Kenney, and step siblings, Joseph D. Clark Jr., Angela Perez, and Timothy M. Clark.

Funeral Services will be held 12PM on Saturday, May 11 at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville. Family and friends may call on Saturday at the funeral home from 10AM until the time of the service.

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

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Helen Marie Sidella, 90, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, May 8th, while in the company of her family. Helen was born in Seltzer, PA, on November 15, 1928, a daughter of the late Pauline (Sakala) and Vendel Babusik. She was the widow of George Sidella. Helen was a homemaker throughout her life and enjoyed polka music and dancing.

Helen is survived by a daughter, Sandra, wife of David Breslin, of Deer Lake; four sons George, husband of Joy Sidella, of Schuylkill Haven; Michael Sidella, of Ocala, Florida; Richard, husband of Yvonne Sidella, of Orwigsburg; William, husband of Susan Sidella, of Schuylkill Haven; She is also survived by a sister, Mildred, widow of John Balulis as well as 18 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her sisters Pauline Berger, Mary Kerick, Anna Welkie, Agnes Davison and her brother John Babusik.

Services will be announced..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Michael's Orthodox Church, 106 North Morris Street, St. Clair, PA 17970.


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LVH-Schuylkill to Offer Free Program for Those at Risk for Developing Diabetes

May 9, 2019, 5:32 pm
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Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill is offering a free multi-week program geared to help people at risk for developing diabetes. 

It’s part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, a free, lifestyle-change program designed to help individuals prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes. Programs will be offered at LVH–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street campus beginning June 4.

“One in three American adults has prediabetes, so the need for prevention has never been greater,” says Joan Loudy, RN, a certified clinical diabetes educator at LVH–Schuylkill.

To better accommodate people’s schedules, LVH–Schuylkill is offering two course options, one begins June 4 and a second track begins August 7.

LVH–Schuylkill’s diabetes educators have been trained as lifestyle coaches and will work with participants to learn skills to make lasting changes such as – losing a modest amount of weight, being more physically active or managing stress.

To register, participants should call 888-402-LVHN (5846).

“Participants learn how to eat healthy, add physical activity to their routine, manage stress, stay motivated and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes,” says Loudy.

The program’s group setting provides a supportive environment with people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes. Together participants celebrate their successes and find ways to overcome obstacles.

People with prediabetes – higher-than-normal blood glucose (sugar) levels – are five to 15 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with normal blood glucose levels. In fact, many people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 3 years if they do not take steps to prevent it.

The program consists of 12 weekly sessions followed by four bi-weekly sessions and additional monthly sessions. There are certain requirements for the program. LVH–Schuylkill clinical diabetes educators can give more information or register those who are eligible.

Research shows that modest behavior changes, such as making better food choices and increasing physical activity, reduces the risk for developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent in people at high-risk for this disease. The National Diabetes Prevention Program, a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, brings together federal agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, employers, insurers, health care professionals, academia, and other stakeholders to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes among people with prediabetes. 

Learn more at: cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention.
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Pottsville Man Admits to Sexually Assaulting 11 Year Old Girl

May 9, 2019, 7:02 pm
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A Pottsville man has admitted to sexually assaulting an 11 year old girl.

According to Pottsville Police Chief Richard Wojiechowksy, on Tuesday May 7, 2019 the Pottsville Bureau of Police received a report pertaining to sexual abuse involving an 11-year-old female.

Detective Joseph Welsh interviewed the victim who disclosed that she had been being sexually assaulted by Jason Ciccocioppo, 40, of Pottsville. 

The victim told Welsh that the assaults had happened on multiple dates in various ways at two different locations within the City of Pottsville. Schuylkill County Children &Youth Services worked with the Pottsville Bureau of Police to immediately begin providing care for the child.

Detective Welsh interviewed Ciccocioppo at City Hall on May 7th and after being provided his Miranda Warning he agreed to speak to police. 

Ciccocioppo admitted that he had been sexually assaulting the female juvenile on multiple occasions at two locations within the City of Pottsville. 

Welsh then prepared a criminal complaint charging Ciccocioppo with Rape of a Child, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Indecent Assault, Indecent Exposure and Corruption of Minors. 

Ciccocioppo was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge  Reiley and committed to Schuylkill County Prison after being unable to post $100,000 straight cash bail pending his preliminary hearing.

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Minersville Woman Charged with Theft for Stealing Over $97,000 from Schuylkill County Council for the Arts

May 9, 2019, 7:34 pm
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A Minersville woman has been charged with theft after an investigation found that she had stolen over $97,000 from the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts.

According to Pottsville Police Chief Richard Wojciechowsky, in February 2019 the Pottsville Bureau of Police was contacted by representatives of the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts (SCCA), located at 1440 Mahantongo Street, regarding the possible theft or misappropriation of funds. It was described to the Department that the SCCA is funded by the receipt of membership dues, grants and other donations, as they are a non-profit organization.

During the subsequent investigation Patrolmman Grant Yoder learned that Caroline Coyle, 54, Minersville, had begun receiving payments through the SCCA checking account. 

Further investigation revealed that from January 2014 to January 2019 Caroline Coyle received 223 payments totaling $97,932.25, while never being hired, employed or contracted by the SCCA. 

Additional investigative information led the investigation to find that multiple checks, which bore the signatures of a past executive director and board members, had been forged or altered by the payee. 

Interviews conducted throughout the course of the investigation provided information that no one from SCCA had ever authorized the payments.

A review of all checks issued through the account further found that dozens of checks written by Coyle had been accounted for in expense reports as “accounts payable” to various companies. 

Yoder confirmed with these companies that the information provided by Coyle in the reports was not accurate and had been falsified to cover the checks written to herself.

At the conclusion of the investigation Yoder completed a criminal complaint charging Coyle with Theft by Unlawful Taking, Receiving Stolen Property, Forgery, Identity Theft, and Unlawful Use of a Computer, all felony offenses. 

An arrest warrant was obtained and Coyle turned herself in at Magisterial District Judge Reiley’s office on Thursday at which time she was arraigned by Judge Reiley who set bail at $100,000 unsecured pending a preliminary hearing.

Wojiechowsky said that prosecution of the case will be conducted by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, due to a conflict of interest within the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office.
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Shenandoah Valley Band Asking for Votes to Help Win $100,000 Worth of New Instruments

May 10, 2019, 6:11 am
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The Shenandoah Valley Band is asking for help to win contest where they could win $100,000 worth of equipment.


The Manilow Music Project was started by singer and songwriter Barry Manilow.  the project has donated thousands of instruments to schools nationwide and has also awarded scholarships to universities.

This year, a contest was started for high schools to enter and win the chance to win $100,000 worth of instruments.

Shenandoah Valley Band Director John Shoener found the contest and entered.

Shoener says he entered the contest due to the amount of interest the students have in the program.  "Our program, especially at the elementary level, is exploding with interest in our program" said Shoener.

The band made a video and submitted and if they win, Barry Manilow will deliver the instruments himself to the school.

Please consider voting at
https://manilowmusicproject.strutta.me/gallery?entry_id=1415529
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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $3.2 Million Sold in Lehighton

May 10, 2019, 6:24 am
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A winning Match 6 Lottery Ticket worth millions was sold in Lehighton.

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $3.2 million from the Thursday, May 9, drawing was sold at a Carbon County supermarket.

Giant Food Store, 1241 Blakeslee Blvd., Lehighton, earns a $10,000 bonus for selling the big winning ticket. The jackpot had been rolling for more than a month.

The winning ticket matched all six winning numbers, 11-13-21-26-33-44, to win the jackpot, less applicable withholding.

Winners are unknown until prizes are claimed and tickets validated. Match 6 winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes. The holder of a jackpot-winning Match 6 ticket should sign the ticket and contact the nearest Lottery office.

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