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Minersville School Lockdowns Lifted; Carbon Street Incident Under Investigation

May 13, 2019, 8:56 am
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A police incident on Carbon Street forced the Minersville School District on lockdown Monday morning.

According to a statement by the Minersville Police,

At approximately 10 a.m. May 13, 2019, an incident happened in the 400 block of Carbon Street. Due to the proximity to the school, the Minersville Area School District placed the District on restrictive lock down. Once the incident was cleared by the Minersville Police, the School removed the lock down status.

The incident is still under investigation at this time.

Minersville Police have not released the details on what the Carbon Street involved.  We will have more information when it is available.


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Office of State Inspector General Files Welfare Fraud Charges Against 178 Statewide in First Quarter of 2019

May 13, 2019, 9:19 am
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The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 178 individuals between January 1 and March 31 of 2019.

The restitution owed the Commonwealth in these cases totals $886,055.54. Additional cost savings will be realized as the defendants will be temporarily disqualified from receiving public benefits in the programs they allegedly defrauded.

“Our Office remains vigilant to protect the integrity of our vital public assistance programs,” said State Inspector General Bruce R. Beemer. “We are proud to work with our partners in law enforcement across the Commonwealth to help those in need and stop those who cheat.”

The OSIG filed ninety (90) cases of fraudulently receiving public assistance that were graded as felonies of the third degree. The defendants are:

• Desiree McClendon, of Erie in Erie County, for $2,308.50 in Cash Assistance fraud and $971.00 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamp) fraud.
• Megan Kazmierczak, of Edinboro in Erie County, for $3,405.88 in Cash Assistance fraud and $1,702.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Kaycee Messmer, of New Castle in Lawrence County, for $1,220.00 in Cash Assistance fraud and $2,610.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Jamarah Smokes, of Johnstown in Cambria County, for $2,226.51 in Cash Assistance fraud and $7,013.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Jessica Kiser, of Buchkannon, in Mercer County, for $995.40 in Cash Assistance fraud and 2,016.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Ileana Contreras, of Wilkes Barre in Luzerne County, for $5,467.00 in Cash Assistance fraud and $5,295.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Constance Feger, of Minersville in Lebanon County, for $6,188.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Bethany Pifer, of Fairview in Erie County, for $2,576.00 in SNAP fraud and $2,717.40 in Subsidized Day Care Fraud.
• Tiffany Palmer-Chase, of York in York County, for $7,016.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Melissa LaSalle, of Shamokin in Northumberland County, for $860.00 in SNAP fraud and $3,484.82 in Subsidized Day Care.
• Nia Frazier, of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, for $7,611.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Bridgette Crue, of Salisbury in Blair County, for $11,415.74 in SNAP fraud and $5,143.11 in Medical Assistance Fraud
• Khalia Jones, of Merion Statiion in Montgomery County, for $6,583.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Alexis Sampson, of Clifton Heights in Delaware County, for $3,204.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Caitlin Gardner, of New Castle in Lawrence County, for $4,291.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Sandra Perez, of Chambersburg in Franklin County, for $27,322.00 in SNAP fraud and $41,708.93 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Melissa Temple, of Gettysburg in Adams County, for $3,617.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Tiffany Starks, of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, for $7,106.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Jaclyn Richardson, of Dundalk in Maryland for $17,377.00 in SNAP fraud
• Emily Cecconello, of Penn in Westmoreland County, for 5,651.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Amy Noel, of Altoona in Blair County, for $8,052.82 in SNAP fraud.
• Kelly Brewbaker, of Hershey in Dauphin County, for $5,335.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Jeanette Acevedo, of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, for $10,935.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Dawn Kline, of Waynesboro in Franklin County, for $20,398.00 in SNAP fraud and $27,426.80 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Jamal Barker, of Harrisburg in Dauphin County, for $ 19,081.29 in SNAP fraud.
• Carla Lucero, of Lancaster in Lancaster County, for $6,002.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Jose Segarra, of Lancaster in Lancaster County, for $3,216.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Tiffany Johnson-Anders, of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, for $8,787.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Malynda Allshouse, of Altoona in Blair County, for $690.00 in SNAP fraud and $4,042.20 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Marylenny Acosta, of Camp Hill in Cumberland County, for $24,000.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Ramona Acosta, of Camp Hill in Cumberland County, for $$1,672.81 in SNAP fraud.
• Larry Boone, of Lancaster in Lancaster County, for $ 15,330.00 in SNAP fraud and $7,984.55 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Montice Robinson, of Franklin in Venango County, for $4,097.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Pamela Iman, of Renfrew in Butler County, for $4,088.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Chimere Mobley, of Brookhaven in Delaware County, for $13,883.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Francheska Auquilla, of Lancaster in Lancaster County, for $10,646.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Pascual Cancelliere, of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, for $6,969.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Caroline Kornyzakis of Scranton in Lackawana County, for $375.00 in SNAP fraud and $2,692.19 in Medical fraud.
• Brooke Adamy, of Johnstown in Cambria County, for $6,041.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Shanta Key, of Washington in Washington County, for $3,694.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Lauren Hunt, of Norristown in Montgomery County, for $3,865.00 in SNAP fraud.
• John Fickes, of Carlisle in Cumberland County, for $ 851.00 in SNAP fraud and $4,874.10 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Deborah Greeley, of Brookville in Jefferson County, for $5,042.00 in SNAP fraud and $13,240.53 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Katy Berroa, of Hazle Township in Luzerne County, for $3,409.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Heather Randall, of Emigsville in York County, for $9,115.00 in SNAP fraud and $3,896.80 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Angel Signor, of Linden in Lycoming County, for $1,520.00 in SNAP fraud and $3,966.55 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Stephen McDaniel, of Harrisburg in Dauphin County, for $ 13,949.86 in SNAP fraud.
• Larry Brown, of Shoemakersville in Lancaster County, for $ 4,560.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Jessica Weiser, of Red Lion in York County, for $3,328.00 in SNAP fraud and $3,617.96 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Lyniqua Webb, of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, for $3,916.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Sheena Higgins, of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, for $4,363.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Jason Muhl, of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, for $4,667.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Shameka Moody, of Steelton in Dauphin County, for $3,300.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Jerissa Coaxum, of Harrisburg in Dauphin County, for $3,168.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Patricia Arlott, of Belle Vernon in Westmoreland County, for $8,513.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Amanda Boyd, of Cranberry Township in Butler County, for $625.00 in SNAP fraud and $4,137.40 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Alyssa Sullivan, of Williamsport in Lycoming County, for $ 346.00 in SNAP fraud and $1,723.43 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Cynthia Plance, of Brownsville in Fayette County, for $9,160.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Bradley Stackhouse, of Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County, for $1,328 in SNAP fraud and $1,972.77 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Sadia Saleem, of Woodlyn in Delaware County, for $ 3,274.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Jennifer Flint, of Butler in Butler County, for $3,200.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Jere Hyatt, of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, for $ 3,915.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Tina Berrios, of York in York County, for $8,418.00 SNAP fraud.
• Kelisha Williams, of Norristown in Montgomery County, for $3,557.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Mallory Lott, of New Kensington in Westmoreland County, for $3,610.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Carol Witmer, of Elizabethtown in Lancaster County, for $4,968.00 in SNAP fraud and $10,998.90 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Carissa Farling, of York in York County, for $6,329.00 in SNAP fraud and $7,947.57 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Andre Sell, of Hazle Township in Luzerne County, for $394.00 in SNAP fraud and $3,751.69 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Alicia Kline, of Hollidaysburg in Blair County, for $3,209.00 in SNAP fraud and $5,927.60 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Tiffany Brooks, of Sharon Hill in Delaware County, for $1,098.00 in SNAP fraud and $3198.47 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Michael Riggens, of Sharon in Mercer County, for $711.00 in SNAP fraud and $2,572.74 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Maria Rock, of Lyndora in Butler County, for $2,850.00 in SNAP fraud and $4,618.16 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Ameena Collier, of Clifton Heights in Delaware County, for $3,147.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Sterling Randolph, of Royersford in Montgomery County, for $4,373.00 in SNAP fraud.
• Rebecca Fry, of Jamestown in Mercer County, for $10,838.48 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Harlie Allison-Mille, of Perryopolis in Fayette County, for $3,773.76 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Kerry Geisel, of Johnstown in Cambria County, for $5,787.92 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Danielle Ribaric, of Johnstown in Cambria County, for $11,584.93 in Medical Assistance fraud.
• Humu Sesay, of Lansdowne in Delaware County, for $15,694.26 in Subsidized Day Care.
• Tisa Love, of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, for $7,330.56 in Subsidized Day Care.
• Palakiyem Watossim, of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, for $8,573.40 in subsidized Day Care.

To report suspected fraud please call the Welfare Fraud Tipline at 1-800-932-0582 or visit the OIG website at www.oig.pa.gov. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

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One Injured in Interstate 81 Crash Monday Afternoon

May 13, 2019, 10:29 am
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One person was injured Monday afternoon in a crash on Interstate 81.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred around 12:10pm in Delano Township in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 near Mile Marker 136.

Police say Ryan Engle, 27, of Mount Carmel was travelling southbound in a Ford Focus when he lost control and rolled over the vehicle onto it's roof on the west berm.

Engle was transported to Lehigh Valley Hazleton via McAdoo Fire Ambulance with unknown injuries.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/13/19

May 13, 2019, 11:08 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/13/19


Monday - Rain  - High near 50
Monday Night - Showers Ending Early, Cloudy Overnight - Low in the Lower 40's

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Tuesday - Showers - High in the Lower 50's
Tuesday Night - Cloudy - Low near 40

Wednesday - Sunny Early with Increasing Clouds - High in the Mid 60's
Wednesday Night  - Rain - Low near 50

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Thursday - Clouds and Sun, Showers Late - High in the Lower 60's
Friday - Showers - High in the Upper 60's
Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 60's
Sunday - Sunny, Storm Possible - High near 70

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/13/19

May 13, 2019, 11:29 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/13/19


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Donald “Donnie” Hughes, 74, of West West Terrace, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at the Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Hospital East. Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Davis Hughes.

He attended the Cass Twp Schools. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Minersville. He had worked construction, owned and operated Hughes Contracting with his brother, and later was a foreman with J.W. Zaprazny Inc. He served with the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was a former Past Master of Masonic Lodge 222, Cressona and was a member of the Tall Cedars. He was also a former member of the Minersville Lions Club.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and sitting out by his pool. He also enjoyed watching western shows on TV.

In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by a granddaughter, Lauren Murphy and a sister, Doris Klotunowitch.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former LaRae Gauntlett; a son Todd Hughes (Janine), West West Terrace; 2 daughters, Donelle Hughes (Brian), Pottsville and Kendra Deeter (Craig), Berry’s Grove; 9 grandchildren, Cody Hughes, Laykin Hughes, Drake Hughes , Rachel Hughes, Kyle Lucas, Blake Deeter, Kyra Deeter, Gavin Vesay and Ridge Vesay; 2 great-grandchildren, Deegan and Isabella; a brother Joseph Hughes and his wife Antoinette, West West Terrace; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 10 AM from the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, 328 Sunbury St., Minersville. Rev. Joan Weiderhold, Pastor of the First Congregational Church will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 PM and on Friday morning from 7AM until the time of the service. A Masonic Service will be held 6:30PM on Thursday evening. Private Interment in Mt. Peace Cemetery, Minersville will be at the convenience of the family.

The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Donald to the American Cancer Society, 101 W. Frack St., Frackville, Pa. 17931 or to the First Congregational Church, 315 Sunbury St., Minersville 17954. Contributions will also be accepted at the funeral home. To offer condolences to the family or to light a candle in Donald’s memory, visit us at www.donaldjbutlerfh.com

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Margaret Yasenchak, 93, Mary D, PA, died on January 21, 2019. On August 2, 1925, she was born Margaret Susan Tomchick to father Adam Tomchick and mother Mary Cizmar in Coaldale, PA.

Margaret is pre-deceased by her husband John and her brother George and sisters Ann, Rose, and Betty. She is survived by her son John, Bangor, Maine, and daughter Mary, Catawissa, PA, and her dear cousin Dorothy Tomchick, Coaldale.

In her early life, Margaret worked at the Atlas Powder Company, Wood Brothers Chocolate Shop, and Ss. Peter and Paul School cafeteria. But for many years, she remained at home lovingly caring for her ailing husband. We are grateful for the care received at St. Luke’s Nursing and Rehab Center, Coaldale. We are also grateful for friends who supported Margaret, especially Deb and Glenn Balliet. Margaret was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Brockton, PA.

She had special devotion for Mother Mary.

Office of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua with The Rev. James Carroll officiating.

Interment in St. Mary Byzantine Cemetery, Tuscarora will follow the services. Call 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donate to St. Mary BCC, Brockton in care of 621 West Mahanoy Street, Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua, PA.

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John J. Bova, 81, of Ringtown, passed away Sunday, May 12th, 2019 while a guest at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center in Shenandoah Heights.

John was born in Shenandoah, on October 13, 1937, a son of the late Rose (Damato) and Peter Bova.

After high school, John served in the U.S. Army.

He rwas a etired Shipping Manager for the former Tyco Plastics , which was formerly the Yankee Plastics Plant in Ringtown.,After retirement, he drove school bus for Zimmerman Busing in Ringtown.

John attended the former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Shenandoah.

He loved attending corvette shows, and had several corvettes during his lifetime. He also enjoyed fishing and oil painting.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Matski) Bova, on March 26 , 2018; a son, John and by siblings Anthony, Harry and Rose.

He is survived by his daughter Rose Marie Stravinsky, and by 2 grandchildren, Dalton Stravinsky and Shaunna Demetrius.

Private funeral services will be accorded to John's wishes.

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Wynonna and the Big Noise is Coming to Penn's Peak

May 13, 2019, 11:34 am
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Wynonna is coming to Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe.

Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and undeniable talent, Wynonna’s rich and commanding voice has sold over 30-million albums worldwide spanning her remarkable 34-year career. 

As one-half of the legendary mother/daughter duo "The Judds," Wynonna was once dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline." This iconic performer has received over 60 industry awards, with countless charting singles, including 20 No.1 hits such as “Mama He’s Crazy,” “Why Not me,” and “Grandpa, (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Ole Days).”

Wynonna and her band The Big Noise, led by her husband/drummer/producer, Cactus Moser, released their debut full-length album in February 2016 via Curb Records to critical acclaim. Wynonna has described the new sound as “vintage yet modern” and a “return to the well.” It’s a rootsy work encompassing country, Americana, blues, soul and rock. The album features special guests Derek Trucks, Jason Isbell, Susan Tedeschi and Timothy B. Schmit. NPR’s Ann Powers noted that, “With her tight band behind her after touring together for several years, she just sounds like she’s home…You can just feel the grin on her face.”

Tickets on sale Friday, May 17th at 10:00AM at ticketmaster.com, the Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar. Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only, no phone orders.

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Reported Home Invasion Causes Minersville School Lockdowns; Incident Still Under Investigation

May 13, 2019, 5:32 pm
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On Monday, a reported home invasion prompted area police to put Minersville schools on lockdown.


According to Minersville Patrolman Jeffrey Bowers, an alleged home invasion occurred in the 400 Block of Carbon Street in the borough around 10:00am.

A 12 year old boy told police that a man wearing a black ski mask and a blue hooded sweatshirt entered his home and confronted him.  The boy said he thought the man was going to pull a gun on him and felt threatened, so he shot the man one time in the shoulder before he fled from the scene.

The boy described the man as being about 6 feet tall.

Due to the nature of the incident, Minersville schools in the area were put on "external" lockdown while the investigation took place.

Bowers said they did not find any evidence at the scene, like blood or anything, that a shooting took place.

Until the incident in investigated, Bowers said the suspect is being considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Minersville Police at (570) 544-2223.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/14/19

May 14, 2019, 2:46 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/14/19

Tuesday - Showers - High in the Lower 50's
Tuesday Night - Cloudy - Low near 40

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Wednesday - Sunny Early with Increasing Clouds - High in the Mid 60's
Wednesday Night  - Cloudy with Storms Possible Overnight - Low near 50



Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 60's
Thursday Night - Clear - Low near 50

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Friday - Showers - High in the Upper 60's
Saturday - Cloudy - High in the Upper 60's
Sunday - Clouds and Sun - High near 70
Monday - Clouds, Sun, Scattered Storms - High in the Lower 70's
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PA Attorney General Sues OxyContin Creator for Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic

May 14, 2019, 6:09 pm
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Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the creator of prescription painkiller OxyContin, accusing the company of a multi-faceted, illegal effort to market OxyContin in Pennsylvania. 

Shapiro’s suit is the first to specifically detail Purdue’s barrage of sales representatives targeting Pennsylvania doctors as a key facet of their campaign to push addictive opioids on Pennsylvanians.

Purdue’s sales force completed 531,000 visits to doctors’ offices and pharmacies in Pennsylvania, pushing OxyContin to doctors who overprescribed and even illegally prescribed the addictive opioid. The Attorney General’s suit also cites the multifaceted marketing campaign in Pennsylvania by Purdue and their creation of “pseudo-addiction,” a fabricated condition they utilized to get their doctors to ignore early signs of addicted patients and write more prescriptions.

“Our communities and families have been devastated by the opioid epidemic, which takes 12 Pennsylvania lives per day,” said Attorney General Shapiro. “There is nothing natural about this epidemic—it was manufactured in part by Purdue Pharma, as the company deceptively marketed OxyContin despite knowing the risk of addiction. While Pennsylvania paid the price, Purdue made more than $35 billion in revenue. We’re taking action to hold them accountable for their greed and the devastation they pushed for profit.”

The lawsuit alleges that Purdue launched an illegal marketing campaign of deception targeting Pennsylvania doctors and patients to change attitudes, practices, and the culture surrounding pain management. Some of the most egregious components of the campaign include:

  • Purdue deployed their highly trained sales staff to blanket Pennsylvania, making sales calls and in-person visits to physicians, totaling more than half a million visits in Pennsylvania alone, an amount second to only California.
  • Purdue targeted Pennsylvania doctors with suspicious prescribing activity and would invest more sales force and marketing to get those doctors to prescribe even more OxyContin – sometimes resulting in as much as a 500% increase in OxyContin prescriptions by one office alone.
  • Purdue misinformed doctors and pharmacists about the addictive nature of OxyContin and used industry thought leaders and in-house marketing literature to dispel the facts about the drug.
  • As the opioid epidemic grew, Purdue created “pseudo-addiction,” a Purdue-conjured disease that showed similar equities as addiction but was to be treated, according to Purdue, with additional opioids.

The suit, part of a broad effort by the Office of Attorney General to target sources of the opioid epidemic, alleges that by misrepresenting and omitting correct, scientifically supported contrary evidence concerning their opioid products, Purdue offered a product that was materially different from what it purported to be in the marketplace. This conduct constitutes a violation of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.

The Office of Attorney General is demanding that the Court issue an order preventing Purdue and anyone associated with Purdue’s misconduct from continuing to engage in these same deceptive tactics. The suit asks that the defendants forfeit all profits they have derived from their misconduct and pay the Commonwealth for the costs of its investigation and prosecution of this action. The suit also requests that the Court order Purdue to pay civil penalties in the amount of $1000 for each and every violation of Consumer Protection Law. This amount will increase to $3000 for each violation involving a victim age 60 or older.

“Purdue acted with brazen disregard for the public health hazard they were creating, choosing to maximize profits while putting Pennsylvanians’ lives at risk and ignoring suspicious prescribing practices by doctors,” said Attorney General Shapiro. “They targeted the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, including our seniors and veterans, and aggressively pushed doctors to prescribe unnecessary levels of opioids. All along, they knew how dangerous their drugs were and they knew that their claims were deceptive—and that violates the laws of our Commonwealth.”

This lawsuit is a result of an investigation that Pennsylvania began leading with 40 other states in 2017 into six opioid manufacturers—Endo International, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceutical, Allergan Inc., and Purdue Pharma—and three opioid distributors—AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson.

Earlier this week, Pennsylvania and more than 40 other states filed a separate lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals, 19 of the nation's largest generic drug manufacturers, and 15 individual senior executive defendants alleging a broad conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade for more than 100 different generic drugs.
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Wine and Wick This Weekend at the Appalachian Wine Festival

May 14, 2019, 7:08 pm
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Last minute addition to the Appalachian Festival on the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds this Saturday, May 18. What goes better with wine and spirits than a little candle light? Come to the Appalachian Festival and roll your own candle and sip your wine by candle light.
The candles, rolled by you the participant is made of honeycomb bees’ wax. Clean burning and long lasting candle for your sipping pleasure. This is an all-natural product made from the honey bee. Honey bees and other native pollinators are essential to our sustainable future.

Come out to the Festival and support the Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club as they assist you in rolling out your candle. Stroll by the “Pollinator Garden” on the Fairgrounds as you make your way to the FARM Food Stand for some light refreshments. See the native pollinators in action in the garden as they pollinate the blooms to come. The pollinator garden was developed by the Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club. Help support the honey bee by rolling out your candle for a sustainable future. Festival opens to the public at 11 AM this Saturday, May 18 on the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds.
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Tamaqua Area Students Recognized at Night of Achievement

May 14, 2019, 7:17 pm
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On Monday evening, the Tamaqua Area School District held their annual Night of Achievement.


Students recognized at the event are listed below with the award they were honored with































































Drs. Larry and Pamela Assalita Scholarship (2019 last year)Mason Dolinsky
B.P.W. "Girl of the Year" AwardKaitlyn Bender
Bailey's Building Supplies - Top Vo-Tech StudentTyler Shilko
Beta Sigma Phi AwardKayla Sherry
Jerome Betz Memorial AwardTalia Lewis
James D. Collins Memorial ScholarshipRebecca Kunkel
Arnold Delin AwardOlivia Lattanzi
Nicholas S. Demyanovich Memorial AwardHunter Knepper
The Cassidy Derr Memorial ScholarshipEmily Barrett
The Joan Clarke Memorial ScholarshipApril Gerber
Edmonds Memorial ScholarshipDustin Ulrich
The William and Florence Fegley and Family AwardOlivia Lattanzi
The Fenstermacher PrizeEmily Amershek
The Fisher Memorial AwardEmily Fisher  Morgan Lusch  Olivia Lattanzi
The Dr. John and Nell Forrest ScholarshipJaclyn Ohl
Fraternal Order of Police AwardShelly Valentine   
Robert R. Fritzinger III Memorial ScholarshipLuke Mateyak
Theodore A. Giltner Memorial AwardMorgan Lusch
The Kermit Gregory AwardMason Dolinsky
Kimberly Mateyak Griffith Memorial AwardKailyn Erbe
The Hassan ScholarshipEmily Barrett
Marlin Hechler Memorial AwardHunter Knepper
The Benjamin Herring Memorial ScholarshipTalia Lewis
Joanne and Raymond C. Kinder Educational ScholarshipDetrick Borden
John P. Klimowitch Memorial AwardKayla Zamudio
The William Klingaman AwardBrooke Williams
The Alice Konecny Memorial ScholarshipJacob Rudy
The Russell P. Kropp, PHD Memorial ScholarshipBrandi DeAngelo
Theodore Leiser Memorial ScholarshipKaitlyn Bender
The Humbert Lendin Music ScholarshipMorgan Lusch
The Walter Ligenza Memorial ScholarshipJada Schellhammer
M & T Financial Bank AwardMelanie Shimko
Karen Mateyak Mathematics AwardEmily Amershek  
The John Mettler Future Educators ScholarshipMorgan Houser
Miller/Knowles Memorial AwardKayla Sherry
Frances K. Miller Scholarship FundJacob Rudy
Dr. Richard E. Miller AwardSarah Martinez
The J.E. Morgan Foundation ScholarshipEmily Barrett  Olivia Lattanzi
Class of 1953 Wm. J. Rarick Memorial Scholarship Amanda Sotalin
Matthew Roberts Memorial ScholarshipNicholas Breiner and Miranda Chinchar
Charlie Rohart Memorial ScholarshipNathan Schellhammer
Rotary AwardMiranda Chinchar
The Ernest Scheller Memorial ScholarshipSarah Maue
The Schuylkill County Interscholastic Athletic Association ScholarshipMatthew Amodea  Emily Amershek
The Special Foreign Language Award in SpanishEmily Amershek
The Edward Shafer Memorial ScholarshipHannah Kistler
Student Recognition Committee AwardBrianna Dinsmore
T.A.S.G.A. Student Government ScholarshipOlivia Lattanzi
T.A.E.A. - Tamaqua Education Association AwardTalia Lewis  Emily Amershek  April Gerber  Kayla Sherry
Tamaqua Area High School Alumni AwardElizabeth Wagner  Megahan McArdle
Tamaqua Class of 1965 AwardMatthew Franklin 
Edward J. Tite Memorial ScholarshipSarah Maue/Derian Stianche
The Towle Family ScholarshipSarah Martinez
Thelma Urban Memorial ScholarshipMorgan Lusch
The Fred Valent Memorial ScholarshipCheyenne Daly
Versum Materials AwardEmily Amershek, Matthew Amodea, Mason Dolinsky, Talia Lewis, Sarah Maue
The McKayla Wall Memorial ScholarshipShelly Valentine  Talia Lewis
Catherine and Junior Zehner AwardJacob Rudy
The Frank Zlock Memorial ScholarshipNicholas Breiner          
Richard C. Zukovich Memorial ScholarshipKayla Sherry
Beemis Company Foundation ScholarshipOlivia Lattanzi


                       


                           
                       
                     


                   


                   
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/14/19

                     

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Elizabeth J. Miller, 87, of Woodside, N.Y passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at her home. 
Born in New York City on September 12, 1931 the daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Rae) Haxton. 

Elizabeth was raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. She graduated from High School in Portobella, Scotland. She last worked as a book keeper for the NY Mets before retiring. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years: Ray "Danny" Miller, 2003. Two sisters: Janette Graham and Mabel Groat. Niece: Terry (Wilinsky) Cerino. Surviving are a sister-in-law: Beverly wife of William Fahs of Bethlehem, PA. Nieces and nephews. 

Funeral Services will be held from the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Interment at Christ Church Cemetery, Ft. Springs, PA. Viewing Thursday, May 16 at 12:00 Noon until the time of service at Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.

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Frances M. Griggs, 74, of North Second Street, Girardville, passed away Friday May 10th, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born in AshlandState General Hospital, Fountain Springs, July 15, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Doris Faust Halbe.  She was a graduate of the former Ashland High School, class of 1963, and was employed as a sewing machine operator for the former City Shirt Company, of Frackville, until her retirement in 2009.  Frances was a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Girardville, now the St. Charles Barromeo Roman Church Parish of Ashland and Girardville.

Survivors

Daughter:  Michelle Wetzel, Media, PA

Grandson:  David and Amanda Wetzel, Ft Benning, GA

Granddaughter:  Nicole Wetzel (Jason Murray), Media, PA

Great Grandchildren (Nicole): Austin Wetzel Knecht, Christian Murray, Savanna Murray. 

At the request of Frances, a private burial service will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Judes Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, or Living Beyond Breast Cancer Bala Cynwyd, PA.

Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.

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Lucille M. Ludwig, 91, of Deep Creek Road, Ashland, passed away Saturday, May 11th at her residence.  Born in Valley View, March 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Schwalm Lubold.  She was a graduate of the former Hegins Township High School, class of 1945. Lucille was a member of the Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample, where she was president of the church’s Missionary group, and also a member of the Weishample Grange Hall.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Lester H. Ludwig, passing in July 2015, a son Donald, passing in 1971, and a grandson, passing in 1991.

Survivors

Son:  Steve Ludwig and his wife Patsy, Weishample

Son:  Tom Ludwig and his wife Donna, Weishample

Son:  Ken Ludwig, Ephrata

Daughter:  Marie wife of Ted Reinoehl, Weishample

Daughter:  Cathy Ludwig, Weishample

Daughter:  Alice wife of Kevin Scheib, Weishample

Brother:  Melvin Lubold and his wife Loretta, Harrisburg

15 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, 7 Great Great Grandchildren

Nieces and Nephews

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service, Wednesday, May 15th, at 11 AM, in the Barry Salem Methodist Church.  Officiating will be Chaplin Rodney Weaver, and Rev. W. Keith Rockwell, pastor.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  A viewing will begin in the church at 9: AM until service.  Memorials may be made to the Barry Salem United Methodist Church Missionary Fund, 844 Deep Creek Road, Ashland, PA., 17921, or the Compass Hospice Palliative Care, 1001 James Drive, Suite B-34, Leesport, PA. 19533.  Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/15/19

                     

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/15/19

Wednesday - Sunny Early with Increasing Clouds; Afternoon Showers - High in the Mid 60's
Wednesday Night  - Cloudy with Showers - Low near 50

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Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 60's
Thursday Night - Clear - Low near 50

Friday - Showers and Storms - High in the Mid 70's
Friday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Lower 50's

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Saturday - Cloudy - High near 70
Sunday - Cloudy with Showers and Storms - High in the Mid 70's
Monday - Clouds, Sun, Scattered Storms - High in the Upper 60's
Tuesday - Cloudy - High near 70

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Police Incident Reported in Orwigsburg Early Wednesday Morning

                     

                                              May 15, 2019, 5:08 am
                     


                     
                     

                     
                     
                                          
                     
                                          
                     
                   


                   
                   


                     
                     

                       
                       

                         
                              
                         

                          
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                         Police are reported to be at the scene of a incident in Orwigsburg early Wednesday.

According to police, early Wednesday, they were called to a home on Lehigh Avenue in Orwigsburg to check on a woman.

When they arrived, she refused to come out.

Multiple police units are still at the scene.

As of 7:15am, Lehigh Avenue was still closed.

We'll have more information on this as it develops.

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Big Diamond Announces Schedule Changes After Rain Causes Postponements

                     

                                              May 15, 2019, 6:40 am
                     


                     
                     

                     
                     
                                          
                     
                                          
                     
                   


                   
                   


                     
                     

                       
                       

                         
                              
                         

                          
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Just like almost every other speedway in the northeast that runs on Friday nights, Big Diamond Speedway has once again been forced to update their weekly schedule for the month of May due to the excessive amount of rain the area has received the past few weeks. 

Starting with this Friday night May 17th, it will be Youth Group Night as well as Eash’s Towing & Recovery Night as the mighty USAC Wingless Sprint Cars make their first of three visits to the speedway in 2019. The non-winged warriors put on quite a show last season as they slide sideways around the PA dirt oval. The USS Achey Sportsman will attempt to finally race this season along with the Savage 61 Road Runners. The Eash’s Towing & Recovery Street Stocks will race for a $750 winner’s share Friday night. Completing the racing card on Friday will be the 600cc modifieds. 

Gates will open this Friday night at 5:30pm. Warmups will hit the track at 7:15pm with the racing getting underway at 7:45pm. 

General admission for this Friday is $15, kids 11 -12 are $10. Kids 10 and under are free. Active military with a valid ID are also admitted free of charge. 

Friday night May 24th will feature a huge night of racing as part of Slifko Service Center Night. The Insinger Performance 358 modifieds will headline the night’s racing events along with the winged warriors of the United Racing Club who will make their first of two appearances at the track in 2019. Originally scheduled to be off on this night, the USS Achey Sportsman cars have been added to May 24th schedule. The Savage 61 Road Runners and the Eash’s Towing & Recovery Street Stocks will fill out the night’s racing schedule. 

Completing the month of May will be the much anticipated “Money in the Mountains” race for the modifieds presented by Fire Management Control of Pennsylvania. The modifieds will compete under the rules of the Short Track Super Series (no sail panels) with the winner receiving a cool $10,000. The Sportsman, Road Runners, Street Stocks and the Central PA Legend cars will also be part of the night’s events. 

The opening day event from May 3rd has been cancelled, all regular Big Diamond divisions will draw for positions starting this Friday. 

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School Teachers Announced as Winners of $3.2 Million Lottery Jackpot

                     

                                              May 15, 2019, 7:39 am
                     


                     
                     

                     
                     
                                          
                     
                                          
                     
                   


                   
                   


                     
                     

                       
                       

                         
                              
                         

                          
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Last week, it was announced that 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.


The ticket was sold at the Giant Food Store, located 1241 Blakeslee Blvd., Lehighton.

The Pennsylvania Lottery has announced that the winners were 11 school teachers from the Lehighton Area School District.  Their names have not been released but they are calling themselves the "Lucky Lehighton Ladies".

Coincidently enough, the ticket was purchased during Teacher Appreciation Week.

The 11 "Lucky Lehighton Ladies" will be presented their check at the Giant Store where they bought the ticket on Thursday at 4:00pm.

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North Schuylkill Senior Wins Artistic Discovery Contest Sponsored by Congressman Meuser

                     

                                              May 15, 2019, 11:31 am
                     


                     
                     

                     
                     
                                          
                     
                                          
                     
                   


                   
                   


                     
                     

                       
                       

                         
                              
                         

                          
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A North Schuylkill Senior won the Artistic Discovery Contest sponsored by Congressman Meuser. 


On Monday evening, Congressman Dan Meuser held a reception to honor the participants and announce the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for Pennsylvania’s 9th District.

Each Spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors the Congressional Art Competition to recognize young artists from across the country.

The reception, held at the Schoeneman Corporation in St. Clair, displayed nearly 30 pieces of original artwork that were provided from students from school district's throughout the district.

The artwork was also on display at an exhibit at Penn State Schuylkill who partnered with Meuser for the contest.

The theme for the contest was “Reflections of Pennsylvania”.

At the event Monday, Cassidy Heckler, a senior at North Schuylkill was announced as the winner.

Heckler's piece will be displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for the next year. The Congressman will also select a few pieces to be displayed in his Washington, D.C. office. All other pieces will be on display in the district offices in Pottsville, Palmyra, and Reading. The art will be returned to the students after one year. 

Photos Courtesy of the North Schuylkill School District




                       


                           
                       
                     


                   


                   
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8 Hour Standoff Ends Without Incident in Orwigsburg

                     

                                              May 15, 2019, 11:50 am
                     


                     
                     

                     
                     
                                          
                     
                                          
                     
                   


                   
                   


                     
                     

                       
                       

                         
                              
                         

                          
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                         A standoff in Orwigsburg ended without incident on Wednesday.


According to State Police, early Wednesday morning, troopers attempted to do a mental health welfare check on a 62 year old woman on Lehigh Street in Orwigsburg.

When police arrived, she refused to exit the home,  threatened to hurt herself, and warned troopers that she had weapons inside the home.

A State Police SERT team was called.

After nearly 8 hours, the woman eventually surrendered and was taken to an area hospital.

Lehigh Street was closed and residents who lived nearby were told to stay indoors while the standoff took place.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/15/19

                     

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Anna H. Fickinger, 81, of Ashland had an appointment with the Lord Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Ashland July 28,1937 the daughter of the late George S. and Mary (Mekosh) Kripplebauer. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church,Ashland. Graduated from Ashland High School Class of 1955; Served on the Board of Elections in Ashland's 3rd Ward for many years and enjoyed bingo and was proud of her athletic abilities playing basketball, volley ball and softball. 

Preceding her in death was her husband John "Jack" Fickinger in 2008. 
A grandson Glenn F. Barwicki also preceded her in death in 1992 and a sister: 
Mary Stepanchick in 2009. 

Surviving are three sons & three daughters: Lona wife of Kenneth Schreffler, 
Lavelle; Susan wife of Ron Mattes, North Carolina; Ann wife of Glenn Barwicki, Kulpmont,PA; David husband of Cindy, Ashland; Kirk husband of Louann, Ashland; and Carl Fickinger of Ashland. Sister: Mary Frances Nowroski wife of Thomas, Atlas, PA. Seventeen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; nieces and nephews survive. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland, PA, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 18th, with Rev. Paul Rothermel officiating. Interment at St. Mauritius Cemetery, Ashland, PA. Viewing Friday 6:00-8:00 P.M. from the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc.,901 Center St., Ashland and Saturday 9:30-10:45 A.M. from St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1116 Walnut Street, Ashland. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland, PA . Charles Heizenroth III,Supervisor .

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June Troy, 88, of Kulpmont, PA passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home. 
Born August 10, 1930 in Ashland, PA the daughter of the late Malcolm and Rose (Mills) Green. 
June graduated from Ashland High School Class of 1948. 

Surviving are a brother: Bill Green of Ashland, PA. Niece: Stephanie Cook of Riverside, CA. 
Interment and graveside services will be held at Christ Church Cemetery, Ft. Springs at the convenience of the family. 

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. 
Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.

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Sarah Shustack, 61, of Shenandoah, Pa passed away on Tuesday, May 14th at Penn State Health, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading, Pa.  Born on February 5th, 1958 in Turkey Run, Pa to the late John and Mae "Clifford" Shustack.  

Sarah was a 1976 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School, she then worked for IWCO and various other manufacturing companies.  She enjoyed to crochet, do puzzles, and loved to garden.

Besides her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, David Johns in 2015 and 1 sister, Margaret Link

Her surviving family include, 2 sons, Bryan Shustack (Judith) - Frackville and Michael Johns - Frackville, 1 step-son, David Johns - St. Clair, 2 daughters, Melissa Shustack (Chris) - Temple, Pa and Jennell Johns - West Chester, Pa, 3 brothers, Charles Shustack (Anna) - Cape May, NJ, Joseph Shustack (Barb) - Turkey Run, and John Shustack (Patti) - Mt. Carmel, 1 sister, Bernadine Miller (Butch) - Boston Run, 4 grandchildren, Alison Weikel, Kyla Shustack, Noah Shustack, and Deacon Johns.  Nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Scripture Services will be conducted on Sunday, May 19th at 5:45pm at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah with Pastor Jack Murray officiating.  Visitation for family and friends will take place Sunday afternoon from 3pm to 5:45pm at the funeral home.








                       


                           
                       
                     


                   


                   
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Schuylkill League Semi-Final Baseball and Softball Scores - 05/15/19

                     

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North Schuylkill - 8
Marian Catholic - 1

Blue Mountain -
Schuylkill Haven -

Thursday, May 16th-- LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP at Stump Stadium, Pine Grove

7:00pm -  North Schuylkill vs.

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Softball


Williams Valley - 8
Blue Mountain - 1

Pine Grove - 13
Mahanoy Area - 0

Thursday May 16 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP at Patton Field, Blue Mt. HS

7:00pm - Williams Valley vs. Pine Grove




                       


                           
                       
                     


                   


                   
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