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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/30/19

September 30, 2019, 8:43 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/30/19

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Martin J. Sedlock, Sr., 78 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Born Saturday, March 1, 1941 in Pottsville son of the late Martin and Anna (Shimkonis) Sedlock.

Surviving are; sons, Martin J. Sedlock and his wife Cindy, Michael Sedlock; daughter, Lisa Klemick, brother, Robert Sedlock; sisters, Anna Mae Garber and Betty Lou Sedlock, Mary Ann Malasavage; 3 grand children.

He was predeceased by; son, Maurice Sedlock; sister Kathleen Klinger, Dorothy Watsula.

Martin was a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, served in the United States Marines Reserve and worked construction for many years.

Private arrangement's have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

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John J. Schlauch, 35 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus.

Born Tuesday, September 4, 1984 in Wilkes - Barre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Paul Yarnell and Janet Schlauch - Potts. In addition he is survived by; son, Joseph J. Weaver, brothers, Christopher Yemm, William Potts III, Joseph Yarnell and Keith Yarnell, Joseph Yarnell, sisters, Stephanie Potts, Christine Yarnell, Ashley Bauder; maternal grandmother, Mary Schlauch; uncle, Raymond Schlauch.

John worked at Koch's Turkey Farm and was a member of the Tamaqua Rescue Squad.

A Celebration of John's life will take place on Thursday afternoon October 3, 2019 at 2 o'clock P.M. from the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. until time of services.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com


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Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics, and Player of the Week - Week 6

September 30, 2019, 8:47 am
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Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics and Player of the Week ... as of Week - 6!!

Check out more Skook Sports at http://www.facebook.com/SkookSports

NOTE: Waiting on OFFENSIVE Stats from the Shenandoah Valley Week-2 and Pine Grove/Juniata game now being played on Monday !!

Division 1:
1. Pottsville - 5-1-0
2. North Schuylkill - 5-1-0
3. Tamaqua - 5-1-0
4. Jim Thorpe - 5-1-0
5. Pine Grove - 4-1-0 *Plays Monday*
6. Blue Mountain - 4-2-0
7. Lehighton - 3-3-0
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Division 2:
1. Williams Valley - 6-0-0
2. Mahanoy Area - 3-3-0
3. Minersville - 3-3-0
4. Schuylkill Haven - 2-4-0
5. Nativity BVM - 2-4-0
6. Tri Valley - 2-4-0
7. Panther Valley - 1-5-0
8. Shenandoah Valley - 0-6-0
9. Marian Catholic - 0-6-0
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Points Scored:
1. Jim Thorpe - 256
2. Pottsville - 245
3. Tamaqua - 243
4. Williams Valley - 242
5. North Schuylkill - 220
6. Pine Grove - 185 *Plays Monday*
7. Blue Mountain - 170
8. Schuylkill Haven - 166
9. Mahanoy Area - 164
10. Minersville - 152
11. Lehighton - 124
12. Nativity BVM - 119
13. Panther Valley - 91
14. Tri Valley - 80
15. Shenandoah Valley - 54
16. Marian Catholic -26
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Points Scored Against:
1. Jim Thorpe - 48
2. Pine Grove - 57 *Plays Monday*
3. Williams Valley - 64
4. Tamaqua - 71
5. Pottsville - 78
6. North Schuylkill - 101
7. Nativity BVM - 101
8. Blue Mountain - 117
9. Schuylkill Haven - 140
10. Lehighton - 154
11. Minersville - 164
12. Mahanoy Area - 188
13. Tri Valley - 192
14. Panther Valley - 229
15. Shenandoah Valley - 260
16. Marian Catholic - 261
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Points Differential:
1. Jim Thorpe - 208
2. Williams Valley - 178
3. Tamaqua - 172
4. Pottsville - 167
5. Pine Grove - 128 *Plays Monday*
6. North Schuylkill - 119
7. Blue Mountain - 53
8. Schuylkill Haven - 26
9. Nativity BVM - 18
10. Minersville - (-12)
11. Mahanoy Area - (-22)
12. Lehighton - (-30)
13. Tri Valley - (-119)
14. Panther Valley - (-138)
15. Shenandoah Valley - (-206)
16. Marian Catholic - (-235)
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Total Offense:
1. North Schuylkill - 2462 yards
2. Williams Valley - 2288 yards
3. Tamaqua - 2167 yards
4. Mahanoy Area - 2121 yards
5. Pottsville - 2109 yards
6. Jim Thorpe - 2055 yards
7. Blue Mountain - 1894 yards
8. Pine Grove - 1799 yards *Plays Monday*
9. Minersville - 1795 yards
10. Lehighton - 1659 yards
11. Nativity BVM - 1513 yards
12. Schuylkill Haven - 1467 yards
13. Tri Valley - 1114 yards
14. Panther Valley - 1037 yards
15. Marian Catholic - 637 yards
*16. Shenandoah Valley - 416 yards *missing week 2 OFFENSIVE stats*
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Total Defense:
1. Pine Grove - 680 yards *Plays Monday*
2. Jim Thorpe - 693 yards
3. Pottsville - 1109 yards
4. Blue Mountain - 1120 yards
5. North Schuylkill - 1230 yards
6. Tamaqua - 1372 yards
7. Williams Valley - 1392 yards
8. Nativity BVM - 1416 yards
9. Lehighton - 1560 yards
10. Schuylkill Haven - 1679 yards
11. Minersville - 1720 yards
12. Tri Valley - 1999 yards
13. Panther Valley - 2096 yards
14. Shenandoah Valley - 2108 yards
15. Mahanoy Area - 2125 yards
16. Marian Catholic - 2370 yards
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Rushing Offense:
1. North Schuylkill - 2000 yards
2. Mahanoy Area - 1759 yards
3. Pine Grove - 1512 yards *Plays Monday*
4. Jim Thorpe - 1509 yards
5. Schuylkill Haven - 1348 yards
6. Tamaqua - 1204 yards
7. Williams Valley - 1116 yards
8. Blue Mountain - 1035 yards
9. Nativity BVM - 1008 yards
10. Lehighton - 938 yards
11. Pottsville - 936 yards
12. Tri Valley - 901 yards
13. Panther Valley - 703 yards
14. Minersville - 351 yards
15. Marian Catholic - 252 yards
*16. Shenandoah Valley - 195 yards *missing week 2 OFFENSIVE stats*
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Rushing Defense:
1. Pine Grove - 477 yards *Plays Monday*
2. Pottsville - 498 yards
3. North Schuylkill - 522 yards
4. Jim Thorpe - 545 yards
5. Blue Mountain - 733 yards
6. Lehighton - 800 yards
7. Tamaqua - 845 yards
8. Williams Valley - 945 yards
9. Minersville - 952 yards
10. Nativity BVM - 1034 yards
11. Schuylkill Haven - 1081 yards
12. Shenandoah Valley - 1375 yards
13. Marian Catholic - 1480 yards
14. Mahanoy Area - 1493 yards
15. Tri Valley - 1509 yards
16. Panther Valley - 1609 yards
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Passing Offense:
1. Minersville - 1444 yards
2. Pottsville - 1173 yards
3. Williams Valley - 1172 yards
4. Tamaqua - 963 yards
5. Blue Mountain - 859 yards
6. Lehighton - 721 yards
7. Nativity BVM - 505 yards
8. Jim Thorpe - 493 yards
9. North Schuylkill - 462 yards
10. Marian Catholic - 384 yards
11. Mahanoy Area - 362 yards
12. Panther Valley - 355 yards
13. Pine Grove - 291 yards *Plays Monday*
14. Tri Valley - 280 yards
*15. Shenandoah Valley - 221 yards *missing week 2 OFFENSIVE stats*
16. Schuylkill Haven - 119 yards
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Passing Defense:
1. Jim Thorpe - 150 yards
2. Pine Grove - 305 yards *Plays Monday*
3. Nativity BVM - 382 yards
4. Blue Mountain - 384 yards
5. Williams Valley - 447 yards
6. Pottsville - 480 yards
7. Panther Valley - 487 yards
8. Tri Valley - 490 yards
9. Tamaqua - 527 yards
10. Schuylkill Haven - 598 yards
11. Mahanoy Area - 632 yards
12. North Schuylkill - 708 yards
13. Shenandoah Valley - 733 yards
14. Lehighton - 760 yards
15. Minersville - 768 yards
16. Marian Catholic - 890 yards
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First Downs:
1 Williams Valley - 103
2. North Schuylkill - 102
3. Pottsville - 99
4. Blue Mountain - 93
5. Minersville - 87
6. Tamaqua - 85
7. Jim Thorpe - 80
8. Pine Grove - 78 *Plays Monday*
9. Lehighton - 77
10. Mahanoy Area - 76
11. Schuylkill Haven - 67
12. Nativity BVM - 63
13. Panther Valley - 53
14. Tri Valley - 51
15. Marian Catholic - 47
*16. Shenandoah Valley - 28 *missing week 2 OFFENSIVE stats*
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Player of the Week and Honorable Mention:
P.O.W.
1. Zack Chowansky(North Schuylkill-RB) vs Jim Thorpe
Rushing: 28 rush for 277 yards (4 TDS)
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H.M.
2. Damon Yost(Pottsville-QB) vs Tamaqua
Passing: 18-25-2 for 254 yards (3 TDS)
Rushing: 3 rush for 16 yards

3. Kobe Brish(Schuylkill Haven-RB/QB) vs Mahanoy Area
Rushing: 33 rush for 291 yards (4 TDS)
Passing: 0-1-0 for 0 yards

4. Bryce Herb(Williams Valley-QB) vs Line Mountain
Passing: 17-23-0 for 280 yards (3 TDS)

5. Scott Schwalm(Minersville-QB) vs Marian Catholic
Passing: 22-37-1 for 303 yards (1 TD)
Rushing: 8 rush for 17 yards (3 TDS)
Defense: 1 INT
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NOTABLES:
6. Noah Snisky(Jim Thorpe-WR) vs North Schuylkill
Receiving: 4 catch for 155 yards (2 TDS)

7. Jaden Leiby(North Schuylkill-QB) vs Jim Thorpe
Passing: 6-10-0 for 56 yards
Rushing: 20 rush for 140 yards (2 TDS)

8. Chase Herb(Tri Valley-RB) vs Halifax
Rushing: 13 rush for 181 yards (2 TDS)
Receiving: 3 catch for 25 yards

9. Davier Calcano(Jim Thorpe-QB) vs North Schuylkill
Passing: 7-12-1 for 196 yards (2 TDS)

10. Nate Boyle(Tamaqua-RB/K) vs Pottsville
Rushing: 8 rush for 108 yards (1 TD)
Kicking: 2 of 2 XP and 1 FG for 25 yards

11. Jason Dean(Blue Mountain-QB) vs Lehighton
Passing: 11-19-0 for 147 yards (3 TDS)
Rushing: 7 rush for 21 yards

12. Jayden Cruz(Williams Valley-WR) vs Line Mountain
Receiving: 5 catch for 83 yards (2TDS)

13. Gabe Davis(Minersville-WR) vs Marian Catholic
Receiving: 8 catch for 152 yards

14. Eric Moyer(Panther Valley-WR) vs Shenandoah Valley
Rushing: 7 rush for 108 yards (2 TDS)

15. Brady Miller(Williams Valley-RB) vs Line Mountain
Rushing: 25 rush for 100 yards (2 TDS)
Receiving: 4 catch for 46 yards

16. Xavier Ocasio(Marian Catholic-RB) vs Minersville
Rushing: 16 rush for 95 yards (2 TDS)
Receiving: 1 catch for 24 yards

17. Gavin Bartholomew(Blue Mountain-WR) vs Lehighton
Receiving: 3 catch for 91 yards (1 TD)
Defense: 1 INT

18. Mason Barnes(Pottsville-WR/Def) vs Tamaqua
Receiving: 7 catch for 72 yards (1TD)
Defense: 1 INT

19. Elias Tavares(Panther Valley-RB) vs Shenandoah Valley
Rushing: 13 rush for 135 yards (1 TD

20. TBD after Monday's game Pine Grove vs Juniata
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Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County - 09/30 through 10/04

September 30, 2019, 8:59 am
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Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County 


Various road projects announced for September 30, 2019 through October 4, 2019

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Municipality: Butler & New Castle Townships
Road name: Interstate 81
Between: Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road) and Exit 124 (PA 61)
Type of work: Construction
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: 24 Hours
Restriction: Single lane on I-81 north and south form Sunday in the AM to Friday 12 PM. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date: 9/29/19
Est completion date: 10/4/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day): 06:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Will rain cause delays? Yes
Change/Update: 

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Municipality: Delano Twp.
Road name: Interstate 81
Between: Exit 134 (Delano) and Exit 138 (PA 309)
Type of work: Inspection
Work being done by: PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Southbound lane restriction.
Start date: 10/3/19
Est completion date: 10/3/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day): 09:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays? Yes

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Municipality: Butler / Foster Twps.
Road name: Interstate 81 South
Between: Exit 119 (Highridge) and Exit 112 (Hegins)
Type of work: Pothole Patching
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane Closure
Start date: 9/30/19
Est completion date: 10/3/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day): 06:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays? No

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Municipality: Blythe / Ryan Twps.
Road name: PA-1006
Between: Morea Road and Peach Mountain Road
Type of work: Highway Beautification
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Rain
Start date: 9/30/19
Est completion date: 10/4/19
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: North Manheim Twp.
Road name: PA 61 South
Between: Mill Creek Avenue and PA 183
Type of work: Pothole Patching
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane Restrictions
Start date: 9/30/19
Est completion date: 10/4/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
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Orwigsburg Police Attempting to Identify Women Who Used Stolen Cards

September 30, 2019, 9:25 am
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The Orwigsburg Police Department is attempting to identify the pictured individuals who attempted to use stolen bank cards at the Elizabethville Wal Mart (200 Kocher Ln, Elizabethville, PA 17023) early Sunday morning, September 22nd.

The cards were stolen from a vehicle in which the windows were smashed. Another vehicle had a smashed window but nothing of value was stolen.

If you recognize either of these individuals, please contact the Orwigsburg Police Department at (570)-366-3101. All calls will remain confidential.
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Shenandoah Valley Volleyball Wins Shamokin Area Tournament

September 30, 2019, 10:02 am
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Over the weekend, the Shenandoah Valley ”Lady Devils” Volleyball Team won the Shamokin Area Volleyball Tournament which consisted of twelve varsity teams from Northumberland and Schuylkill Counties.

Front Row kneeling L-R: Head Coach Elysha Bolschi, Jacqueline Buchanan, Victoria Donovan, & Assistant Coach Maricia Buhl. Standing: Faith Gottshall, Jocelyn Hysock, Aidynn Link, Abby Conroy, Alyssa Buchanan, Rolainy Baez, Jisel Cruz, Crystal Morales, Emily Papa, Sabrina Hussein, & Rachael Roguskie

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Shenandoah Valley's Buchanan Reaches 500 Career Digs

September 30, 2019, 10:03 am
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Alyssa Buchanan, a senior member of the Shenandoah Valley “Lady Devils” Volleyball Team, was recognized for attaining 500 career DIGS.
Alyssa reached this milestone when her team defeating North Schuylkill and capturing the Shamokin Area Varsity Volleyball Tournament Championship held this weekend.

Shown in the photo L-R: SV Head Coach Elysha Bolschi, Alyssa’s mom Renee Buchanan, Alyssa Buchanan, & Assistant Coach Maricia Buhl.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/30/19

September 30, 2019, 10:21 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/30/19

Monday - Showers - High near 60
Monday Night - Showers - Low in the Mid 50's

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Schuylkill Technology Center Names September Student of the Month

September 30, 2019, 12:09 pm
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Adam Miller of Pottsville was named September Student of the Month.

Adam is currently enrolled as a full time student in the Schuylkill Technology Practical Nursing Program.

"Adam was selected for this recognition due to his academic progress, attendance and positive outlook," said Practical Nursing Coordinator, Kim O'Neill.

STC is an accredited career and technical school comprised of 12 public school districts in Schuylkill County: Blue Mountain, Mahanoy Area, Minersville, North Schuylkill, Pine Grove, Pottsville, Saint Clair, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah Valley, Tamaqua, Tri-Valley, and Williams Valley. STC serves students in grades 9-12, operates on two academic cycles (August - January & January - June), and has two campuses located in Mar Lin, PA (South Campus) and Frackville, PA (North Campus). STC offers 21 programs of study that combine classroom theory, hands-on application, and access to state of the art equipment. The programs are designed to promote lifelong learning that prepares students for successful entry into the workforce or higher education at the postsecondary level.
For more information about the programs and services available at STC, please visit www.stcenters.org, or contact Stacey Minahan, Assistant Director, at minas@stcenters.org or Chris Groody, Assistant Director, at cgroody@stcenters.org.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/01/19

October 1, 2019, 6:27 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/01/19

Tuesday - Cloudy Early with Increasing Sun - High in the Mid 70's
Tuesday Night - Cloudy - High in the Mid 60's

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Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 80's
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Shenandoah Valley Crowns Homecoming Queen

October 1, 2019, 7:24 am
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On Friday evening, Shenandoah Valley’s Homecoming activities culminated with the crowning of this year’s Homecoming Queen.


Selected was Victoria Donovan on the right shown after being crowned by last year’s queen Melissa Chinchay.

Homecoming activities were coordinated by senior class advisers Pamela Conroy and Beth Thomas.

The homecoming candidates were Crystal Morales, Jisel Cruz, Jocelyn Hysock, Alyssa Buchanan, Rachael Roguskie, Emily Papa, Victoria Mata, Vicky Donovan, Abby Conroy, Amaya Aftuk

(Submitted Photos by Robert Yudinsky/Shenandoah Valley School District)




Shenandoah Valley Homecoming Court

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Yuengling and Hershey Collaborate to Create Hershey's Chocolate Porter

October 1, 2019, 7:54 am
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On Tuesday, Yuengling officially announced it's first-ever collaboration with any other product to create Hershey's Chocolate Porter.


The limited-edition brew will launch this month and will mark the first time Hershey's has ever partnered with an alcoholic brand.


Yuengling HERSHEY’S Chocolate Porter will be available on draft only, in select markets, while supplies last, starting mid-October 2019. This is the first beer collaboration for the two iconic, Pennsylvania brands. Beer-lovers, chocolate-lovers and consumers, of legal drinking age, are encouraged to taste this once-in-a-lifetime, limited-edition brew before it runs out.

To celebrate people’s love of beer and their love of chocolate, Yuengling, America’s #1 craft brewery, and HERSHEY’S, America’s iconic chocolate, have joined forces to bring the best of both worlds to consumers with a limited-edition Chocolate Porter. A uniquely, delicious collaboration, the new beer combines over 300 years of their respective mastery and rich heritages rooted in Pennsylvania. Yuengling HERSHEY’S Chocolate Porter will be here just in time for beer lovers and loyal fans to enjoy this fall and holiday season. The pairing promises to deliver a premium drinking experience for consumers to toast to life’s most special occasions from Halloween through Valentine’s Day.

As the 6th Generation of the Yuengling family, we have a 190-year history of listening to our fans and looking for new ways to deliver quality and memorable drinking experiences,” said Jennifer Yuengling, Vice President of Operations and 6th Generation Brewer, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “We saw a unique opportunity to partner with HERSHEY’S, a brand known worldwide for its iconic, delicious tasting chocolate, to deliver fans our first-ever beer collaboration. We spent nearly a year developing our Yuengling HERSHEY’S Chocolate Porter and are excited for the world to indulge in the classic taste of Yuengling Dark Brewed Porter blended with the unmistakable taste of HERSHEY’S chocolate.”

At a 4.7% ABV, Yuengling HERSHEY’S Chocolate Porter is a new spin that combines Yuengling’s nearly 200-year old Dark Brewed Porter recipe with the world-famous taste of HERSHEY’S chocolate. The limited-edition beer uses Yuengling’s unparalleled brewing experience to artfully blend HERSHEY’S chocolate with caramel and dark roasted malts for a smooth, rich and delightfully chocolaty finish. The liquid pairs well with everything from barbequed and smoked meats, to cheeses and desserts.

“Bringing together over 300 years of craft and experience is quite rare in 2019; however, that’s exactly what we did bringing together the Yuengling brewing masters with the chocolate making expertise of Hershey. This Yuengling HERSHEY’S Chocolate Porter is sure to surprise and delight the chocolate fans, and the avid beer-lovers, among us that are looking to try something new and delicious,” said Ernie Savo, Senior Director Global Licensing and Business Development, The Hershey Company.

Starting in mid-October of 2019, Yuengling HERSHEY’S Chocolate Porter will be available via draft only, in bars and restaurants throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Washington D.C., Delaware, Indiana and Kentucky, while supplies last. Fans can find the closest location that serves Yuengling HERSHEY’S Chocolate Porter by visiting the “Find Our Beer” link at www.yuengling.com.
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North Schuylkill to Host Annual Powderpuff Classic This Wednesday

October 1, 2019, 10:03 am
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North Schuylkill will hold their annual Powderpuff Classic as part of Homecoming Week this Wednesday.


On Wednesday night, October 2nd, 2019 the North Schuylkill School District will be hosting its’ Annual Powderpuff Classic on Ghosh Orthodontics Field at Spartan Stadium.

The annual event, now in its’ 30th year, has always been a hi-light of North Schuylkill’s Homecoming Spirit Week, which began on Monday, September 30th.

The Powderpuff Classic will get underway at 7 pm. The public is invited to attend. Admission fee is the donation of a non-perishable food item, or cash donation, which will benefit North Schuylkill’s Student Council Feed-A-Friend project.

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LVHN to Host Free Diabetes and Heart Health Program

October 1, 2019, 10:21 am
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Having diabetes means that you are more likely to develop heart disease and have a greater risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke.

Join Ghulam Akbar, MD of the Lehigh Valley Heart Institute and Robert McCauley, MD of LVPG Endocrinology to learn about diabetes and its effects on heart health.

The program will be offered Wednesday, October 16 at 6 pm at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill (east campus) Wall Auditorium, 700 East Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

This is a free community info session. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to 888-402-LVHN (5846) or visit LVHN.org/LVHSHeartEvent to register.

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Missing Female from New York Possibly in Schuylkill County

October 1, 2019, 10:31 am
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A female that has been missing in the state of New York is thought to be in the Pottsville area.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a 14 year old that has been reported missing since September 23rd, could be in the Schuylkill County after a recent cell phone ping put her in the Pottsville area.

From New York Police,

SP Amity, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) are attempting to locate Molton R. Lapp, 14 years old from the town of Genesee, Allegany County. Lapp was last seen on September 23, 2019 at her residence. Lapp left a note stating she was leaving the area with an unknown individual and has traveled to an unknown location. Lapp is believed to be outside New York State, possibly within the state of Pennsylvania. Lapp was last seen wearing a white shirt with black sleeves and a collar (pictured below).

Anyone one who has seen or made contact with Lapp since September 23, 2019 is requested to contact the NYSP at 585-344-6200. Refer to SJS 9167955

Anyone locally in Schuylkill County can also contact the Pennsylvania State Police or Schuylkill County Communications.



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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/01/19

October 1, 2019, 11:01 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/01/19

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John J. Clark, 75, Mahanoy City, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 26, 2019

He attended local schools and worked various jobs. He especially loved working at Muhammad Ali’s training camp in Deer Lake. He met many sports stars and celebrities of which would not have been possible without his closest friend, Gene Kilroy.

He leaves behind his lifelong companion Bonnie Craig, and her son Nicholas and Lillianna who he adored as a granddaughter. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Malachi Clark and mother Christine (Bowers) Clark, as well as brothers James, Joseph, Anthony, Malachi, and one sister Matilda Mooney. He was the last of his immediate family.

A memorial service at St Cecilias’s Chapel on west Catawissa Street will be held on Saturday October 5th, 2019 at 7pm with Father Bill Linchorst officiating.

Friends may call at the Chapel from 6 to 8:30 PM.

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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John Russell Benner, Jr,age 81, of Pine Grove, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Providence Place, Pine Grove.

He was born on Tuesday, February 22, 1938, in Scranton, PA, a son of the late John R Benner, Sr and Evelyn M Diehl Benner.

He was a 1955 graduate of the former Scranton Central High School 1965 graduate of LaSalle University, Philadelphia.

He was a CPA for John R Benner CPA.

He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Tremont.

He was also a member of Hegins Area Rotary Club; where he was a Paul Harris Fellow, Valley Lodge F&AM 797, Valley View, and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon Lodge 125, Millersburg. He was a board member of the Pine Grove Twp Authority. John was active in his church and enjoyed gardening.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley M Benner, who passed away June 3, 2017, a daughter, Donna Deibler, and a son, Frank E Benner.

He survived by two daughters, Patricia A Benner of Palmyra, Kathryn M Nork and her husband Donald of Arnold, MD; a son, William A Benner and his wife Rebecca of Arnold, MD; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Satruday, October 12, 2019 at Noon, at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, with Elder Kent Steinmetz officiating.

Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to Noon at the funeral home.

Burial will private in Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

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

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These Obituaries are brought to you by

Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory INC.





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Police Looking to Identify Suspect that Attempted to Burglarize a Laurel Mall Kiosk

October 1, 2019, 11:28 am
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Pennsylvania State Police in Luzerne County are looking to identify a suspect they say attempted to burglarize a kiosk in the Laurel Mall in Hazleton.


According to Public Information Officer Anthony Petroski, the pictured suspect attempted to break into a Cricket Wireless kiosk.

Anyone with info please contact PSP Hazleton, 570-459-3890.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/02/19

October 2, 2019, 9:44 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/02/19

Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 80's
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Port Carbon Councilman Resigns at September Meeting

October 2, 2019, 1:06 pm
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Councilman Michael Quercia, a borough council member in Port Carbon, announced his resignation at the September meeting

Quercia read the following letter to council during their monthly meeting held on September 10th, 2019.

I would like to thank the citizens of Port Carbon for electing me to serve the Borough for the past ten years. It was an Honor and Privilege to serve you.

As the President of Council, I am very frustrated to find unauthorized spending during a monetary freeze, the spending of tax payers money without approval from Council and without my knowledge. I'm very disappointed of the actions taken by some of the Council members. Therefore, I hereby tender my resignation effective immediately.

Sincerely,
Michael Quercia 
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Ashland Fire Prevention Day

October 2, 2019, 1:58 pm
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Clearly Clean to Bring More Jobs to Schuylkill County; Opens 7th Plant near Frackville

October 3, 2019, 6:33 pm
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On Thursday, Clearly Clean LLC held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open their West Mahanoy Township Plant.

In March 2019, the recyclable food tray manufacturer, announced that it was expanding its North American footprint by purchasing and renovating an additional 80,000 sq. ft. thermoforming plant in Frackville.

The project initially created approximately 25 new jobs and as of Thursday, the plant employed 50 people and expected to expected to grow to more than 125.

The Frackville plant, which brings Clearly Clean’s total number of locations to seven, will produce the company’s patented 100% recyclable, smooth-edged Roll Over-Wrap™ trays and vacuum-sealed packaging (VSP) trays as well as its patented, award-winning, recyclable modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays. Clearly Clean’s recyclable food trays can be utilized for meat, poultry, seafood, produce, and deli. They can also be customized in terms of size, shape, and color.

The ceremony on Thursday brought many Schuylkill County, State, and National dignitaries to the event.

Speaking at the event included Master of Ceremonies, Robert Carl, President of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, Senator Dave Argall, Congressman Dan Meuser, Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage, Representative Jerry Knowles, and Dennis Davin, Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development.

The ceremony concluded with their own unique ribbon, recycled plastic that was produced right in the plant.

Photos of the ceremony below



























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