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Mrs. T's Pierogies Celebrates with Customers and Employees through Annual Picnic

October 6, 2019, 5:38 pm
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On Sunday, Mrs. T's Pierogies celebrated their 14th Annual Community Picnic in Shenandoah.


The company started the picnic 14 years ago after realizing they have been part of Shenandoah since 1952 and wanted to do something that brought the community together, according to Ateeco Inc. (Mrs. T's) President, Tom Twardzik.

"It's nice to get people out together to have a nice meal and be with your friends and neighbors", said Twardzik.

The event, which was held next to their plant on Herald Road in Shenandoah, was free to the public. Attendees were required though to obtain the tickets from businesses around the borough that were members of the Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce.

The event included a free pierogy meal, music by DJ Spinjammers Mobile Entertainment, pierogie bingo, Noodles the Clown, kettle corn, and various games.

The cloudy, drizzly weather for this year's picnic was not ideal but that didn't stop people from coming out.

"Our attendees were still lined up at 10:30am to enjoy the picnic."  said Twardzik.

Mrs. T's schedules the event before Pierogy Day, which is on Tuesday, October 8th.

The company will hold a special event on Tuesday at borough hall when they raise the Pierogy Flag up the flag pole at 10:00am.  The public is invited to this event.

























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Man Stabbed Outside Tower City Bar Early Sunday

October 6, 2019, 6:40 pm
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A man was stabbed by an unknown suspect early Sunday in Tower City.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, the incident occurred around 3:00am outside the "Garage Bar" in Tower City.

Police say an unknown man pulled a large knife and stabbed a 26 year old man in the shoulder, then ran away.

The victim was flown to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, but it's not known his condition at this time.

Police are asking if anyone witnessed or has information on the incident to called police at (570) 754-4600.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/06/19

October 6, 2019, 7:22 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/06/19

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Alfred L. Hadesty, 80, of Tamaqua, PA died on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Coaldale, PA. He was the husband of Norma “Susie” (nee Delp) Hadesty. Born April 19, 1939 in Tamaqua, Alfred was a son of the late Stanley and Kathryn (nee Folweiler) Hadesty. He worked as a manager for Weis Markets for over 30 years. After his employment with Weis Markets, Alfred worked for Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company for 10 years. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua and the Tamaqua Zoning Board; a social member of the Tamaqua Legion; and a former member of the Tamaqua Ambulance Association and the American Hose Company. Alfred and his wife were the proprietors of Susie’s Food Store in Tamaqua for 8 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kim Valianatos and her husband Chris of Hellertown, PA; son Lew Hadesty and his wife Chris of West Penn Township, PA, John Hadesty and his wife Karen of West Penn Township, and Jay “Mick” Hadesty and his wife Nikki of Hometown, PA; grandchildren, Steven Hadesty, Juli Hadesty, Morgan Hadesty, Michael Hadesty, Manny Valianatos, Dimitri Valianatos, and Amanda Tessitore; great grandchild, Nora Hadesty; brothers, Richard Hadesty and his wife Judy of Tamaqua and David Hadesty and his wife Gayle of Tamaqua; sisters, Nancy Lesisko and her husband Leo of New Ringgold, PA and Eleanor Hadesty and her companion Bill Gaumer of Tamaqua; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by brothers, James Hadesty, Raymond “Chops” Hadesty, Thomas Hadesty, and Donald Hadesty and sister, Marie Howells. Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 9 in Trinity United Church of Christ with The Rev. Kevin Duffy-Guy officiating. Interment in Odd Fellow Cemetery, 501 West Broad Street, Tamaqua will follow the services. Call 10-11 AM on Wednesday at the church. Memorials in Alfred’s name may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, 22 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252. 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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Helen Tarris, 92, of Port Carbon, died Thursday October 3, 2019 at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville. 

Born in Five Point, Cumbola, August 29, 1927, She was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Turanicza) Danshock.

She was a graduate of Blythe Twp. High School and then worked as a Seamstress for Colonial Blouse, Pottsville, and was a member of the ILGWU.

She was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Clair.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Metro Tarris on December 10, 2017.

Surviving are son Leonard Tarris and his wife Rita of Middleport; daughter Elaine Vrabel and her husband James of Lancaster; 4 Grandchildren Melissa, Stacie, Paul and Gregory; 1 Great grandson Seth. Nieces and Nephews

Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Tuesday October 8, 2019 at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church 105 N. Morris St. Saint Clair, PA 17970 with Msgr. Myron Grabowski officiating. Friends may call from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tuesday at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 N. Second St. Saint Clair, with Panachida being held at 9:45AM. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, St. Clair.

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Two Injured in Route 183 Crash on Sunday

October 7, 2019, 6:59 am
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Two people were taken to an area hospital after a crash on Route 183 on Sunday.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, the crash occurred around 11:30am, Sunday on Route 183 near the intersection with Hurst Road in Wayne Township.

Police say witnesses to the crash said that they saw a Jeep being driven by Lisa Cecchini that was travelling south on Route 183 begin to fishtail on the wet roadway, then cross into oncoming traffic and broadside a Chevrolet Impala being driven by Peter Shellong.

Both driver were reported to be entrapped in their vehicles after the crash.

Emergency personnel freed both from their vehicles and both were taken via EMS to Reading Hospital with unknown injuries.

Route 183 was closed in both directions for approximately 2 hours after the crash due to debris and a large amount of engine oil/fuel that needed to be cleaned up.  The roadway reopened around 2:00pm.

Assisting at the scene were the Friedensburg Fire Department, Summit Station Fire Department, and Schuylkill EMS.

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Schuylkill County and Beyond are Celebrating Pierogy Day on Tuesday

October 7, 2019, 7:38 am
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Pierogy can be spelled many different ways, but one thing is for sure, Tuesday will be a big day for you if you love them Polish Pockets.


On Tuesday, October 8th, 2019, the 11th Annual Pierogy will be celebrated within Schuylkill County and many other places.

Mrs. T's Pierogies, will hold a special flag raising ceremony at Shenandoah Borough Hall on Tuesday.

According to Megan Heim, Assistant Public Relations Manager of Mrs. T's, the event will begin at 10:00am and is open to the public. The first 25 people to arrive will receive a special prize from Mrs. T's.

The Wheel, in Pottsville, will also be celebrating the day with a special menu which will include Buffalo Mac and Pierogies, Pierogie Pasta, and Bayside Crab Pierogie.  WBRE's PA Live will also be doing a live broadcast from the restaurant during their afternoon broadcast.

“Pierogies are something everyone in our area grew up on. Mrs. T's has been a staple and continues to be one of our county’s biggest assets. Not to mention, we tested them on grilled cheese early on in the life of the restaurant and it was a resounding hit!” said Savas Logothetides, owner of The Wheel.

According to Mrs. T's/Ateeco President Tom Twardzik, many universities participate in celebrating Pierogy Day as well.

"While some might not serve them on Tuesday, we kind of celebrate it as Pierogy Month.  We have been fortunate to have some of our colleges that are our customers invite us there for the day.  We will bring games, trivia, and t-shirts for the kids" said Twardzik.

Twardzik says Bloomsburg University, Kutztown University, and New York University are just some of the colleges they will be visiting throughout the month of October.

Twardzik also said that a special luncheon will be held at their plant in Shenandoah for the employees of Ateeco Inc.

Will you be having Pierogies on Tuesday?  What your favorite way to eat them? Butter and Onions? Fried?

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: District XI Standings After Week 7

October 7, 2019, 8:13 am
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The end of High School Football regular season is coming quickly with 3 more games left to play.


Below are the current District XI rankings and who is still eligible for Schuylkill County teams. These stats are up to date as of October 7th, 2019.

Overall win/loss stats displayed with teams.

(Photo's by JC Kriesher / JC Kriesher Photography / Fire & Film)


1A (Top 4 Teams Qualify)
  1. Williams Valley (6-1) 
  2. Tri-Valley (3-4)
  3. Nativity BVM (3-4)
  4. Marian Catholic (0-7)
  5. Shenandoah Valley (0-7)
2A (Top 4 Teams Qualify)
  1. West Catholic Preparatory (4-3)
  2. Bishop McDevitt (3-4)
  3. Mahanoy Area (4-3)
  4. Schuylkill Haven (3-4)
  5. Palmerton Area (2-5)
  6. Minersville - (3-4)
  7. Panther Valley (2-5)
  8. Catasaqua (0-7)
3A (Top 4 Teams Qualify)
  1. North Schuylkill (6-1)
  2. Pine Grove (6-1)
  3. Jim Thorpe (6-1)
  4. Tamaqua (5-2)
  5. Notre Dame GP (5-2)
  6. Salisbury Township (4-3)
  7. North Lehigh (4-3)
  8. Palisades (2-5)
  9. Pen Argyl (2-5)
4A (Top 8 Teams Qualify)
  1. Bethlehem Catholic (5-2)
  2. Northwestern Lehigh (6-1)
  3. Pottsville (6-1)
  4. Allentown Central Catholic (4-3)
  5. Saucon Valley (5-2)
  6. Blue Mountain (4-3)
  7. Wilson Area (4-3)
  8. Lehighton (3-4)
  9. Bangor Area (2-5)
No Schuylkill County teams play in Class 5A or 6A.
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Geisinger Announces Three Infants Have Died in NICU Due to Waterborne Bacteria

October 7, 2019, 8:44 am
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Geisinger has announced that three infants have died in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit from a waterborne bacteria.
Geisinger Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Edward Hartle, M.D., today issued the following statement regarding the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville:

“The neonatal intensive care unit at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville recently experienced an increase in cases of pseudomonas infection, a waterborne bacteria, among premature infants. While HIPPA regulations limit what we can disclose about individual cases, all were confined to the GMC NICU. In total, eight infants confined specifically to the Geisinger Medical Center NICU were treated for a pseudomonas infection. Four of these infants have been successfully treated and are doing well; one of these infants continues to receive antibiotic treatment for the infection and is responding positively; and, sadly, the other three infants have passed away, which may have been a result of the infection complicating their already vulnerable state due to extreme prematurity. We express our deepest sympathies and provide our full support to the families and loved ones who have been affected.

We continue to work closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate and ensure that proactive measures already taken have eradicated the bacteria as well as prevent any additional cases.

Out of an abundance of caution, the obstetrics and neonatal teams at Geisinger Medical Center are temporarily diverting mothers likely to deliver prematurely before 32 weeks gestation, and infants born at less than 32 weeks gestation, to other regional institutions in Pennsylvania with appropriate NICU capabilities. We will continue our meticulous and comprehensive infection control practices at GMC to reduce the risk of any infection in any infant, and we remain committed to providing the highest level of family-centered neonatal care for our families and babies.”

A hotline has been established for any community members who may have questions regarding this announcement. The hotline numbers are 570-214-9087 and 570-214-9088.

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Tamaqua to Celebrate 35th Annual Heritage Festival

October 7, 2019, 8:53 am
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The Tamaqua Historical Society is busy preparing for its 35th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival on Sunday October 13 from 10 to 5 PM in downtown Tamaqua.

The Tamaqua Heritage Festival is a celebration of our local and regional history and culture held at the peak of Fall foliage and harvest time! The Heritage Festival is a time when the community, friends, relatives and neighbors come together for a homecoming to celebrate our rich history and enjoy all that the Tamaqua area has to offer. The event is held rain or shine. Registrations are still being accepted for craft and vendor spaces noted Dale Freudenberger, President. “Anyone still wanting a space downtown can email me at dalefreud@gmail.com or call at 610-597-6722 and leave a message. Email is preferred” he said.

The Tamaqua Heritage Festival is Tamaqua’s largest annual event and includes nearly a hundred vendors and crafters selling handmade crafts, seasonal and holiday creations, works of art, street wares and so much more! Every booth has something special and unique to offer. Many local organizations, school groups, churches, scouts and fire companies participate with food stands or items for sale. Leiby’s Autumn harvest farm market will feature a vast array of seasonal homegrown fruits, vegetables and decorations including pumpkins, gourds, mums, corn stalks and bales of straw. Don’t forget to take home some of their great homemade apple cider, the best to be found in the area.

Great food is always on everybody’s mind the day of the festival as they smell the tempting aromas of all kinds of homemade, ethnic and other popular festival foods scattered all along West Broad Street. Items include homemade soups, chili, bleenies, pierogies, pit beef or pork sandwiches, chili dogs, deep fried veggies, funnel cake, fried Oreos, lemonade, Chinese cuisine, barbecue, baked goods, pizza, fresh cut fries, steak and sausage sandwiches, burgers, snow cones, cotton candy, pasta, chicken sandwiches, shish kabobs, gyros, stuffed grape leaves, fresh squeezed apple cider, homemade baked goods, birch beer on tap, ice cream and more! If visitors are more in the mood for a sit-down dinner with family, stop in one of our fine downtown restaurants or sandwich shops. It’s all good! DiMaggios La Dolce Casa Italian Restaurant will be joining us for the first time out on the sidewalk with their great Italian food. Tamaqua’s two very popular micro-breweries will be open offering specials for the Heritage Festival. Stoker’s Brewing Company located nearby on Mauch Chunk Street, will be offering 14 handcrafted beers brewed on site including their seasonal best seller, Stoker’s Pumpkin Ale! Guests can bring food in from the festival or order from local restaurants at Stoker’s.. They are open from 1 to 7 PM and will feature live music beginning at 5 PM with folk musician Dave Matsinko. Visitors can enjoy outdoor seating in the backyard biergarten with corn hole and various other games. Revere Brewing Company located at the far eastern end of town on East Broad Street will be open from 2 to 7 PM featuring two dollars off all growlers. They will be offering 11 handcrafted beers on tap including their popular Pumpkin Ale and their Bourbon cask aged porter in oak barrels! Food can also be brought in from the festival or ordered next door at Sisters Mexican Cantina.

Along the railroad station sidewalk will be more vendors and a special display and costumed re-enactor honoring the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One this year. The Tamaqua Heritage Players will be strolling throughout the festival area dressed in period clothing and performing a coal region skit in front of the train station at 2 PM. The theme will be the first impression of a 19th century visitor to Tamaqua who just arrived on a train according to the groups coordinator, Bob VyBrenner. The historic 1874 Tamaqua Railroad Station will be open for business including the Tamaqua Station Restaurant and the Station Creamery. Free, half- hour guided historic walking tours will start in front of the Tamaqua Railroad Station entrance at 11 and again at 1 pm for guided tours of the station, the Five Points area, nearby Railroad St. and ending with a tour of the inside of the more than a century old, Padora’s coal-fired brick oven Italian Bakery located just up the street. The tour is free, but donations are appreciated. Tour goers will be able to purchase a loaf of Padora’s fresh Italian Bread at the end of the tour if they so desire. There is not much walking required on this tour so all ages should be able to handle it.

The Tamaqua Area Historical Museum at 118 West Broad Street will be open for tours and features many great displays of local wildlife, native Americans, the towns founding, discovery and mining of coal, railroads, immigration and ethnic heritage, fraternal organizations, death and burial customs, the Molly Maguires, police, farming, dairies, religion, theaters, breweries and hotels, explosives, early industry and manufacturing, textiles, military, schools, sports, scouting, Indian celebrations, banking, telephones, businesses and more! The Museum Annex and Gallery is closed presently for major renovations. Admission to the Museum is free!

The 1848 Hegarty Blacksmith Shop at the corner of Hegarty Avenue and Nescopeck Streets will be open with blacksmith Don Campbell demonstrating his skills at the forge and anvil in the 171 year old shop and explaining its history as the oldest continuous run business in Schuylkill County when it closed in 1974. The 1801 Moser Log Home on East Broad Street is closed presently for safety access reasons until the home in front of it is demolished.

The Tamaqua Victorian Hi-Wheeler bicyclists will be riding their vintage hi-wheel bicycles in period costumes and showing off their skills during the day. This was once a popular pastime in Tamaqua during the 1880s when we actually had a local bicycling organization known as the ‘Tamaqua Wheelmen”.

The Jukebox Cruisers Car Club will present the car show on South Railroad Street from 10 to 3 for all types of antique, classic and street rod cars and trucks. There are no entrance fees and everyone is welcome to bring their vehicles out and show them off. Vehicles owners will register when they arrive. Festival goers are encouraged to cast their ballot for your favorite vehicle during the Peoples Choice. First, second and third place Peoples Choice trophies will be presented at 3 PM. The first fifty vehicles to arrive will receive Tamaqua Heritage Festival dash plaques. The Tamaqua Historical Society is pleased to have All American Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram on Route 309 North in Tamaqua, be our official sponsor of the car show. All American will also display one of their sharp looking new vehicles in front of the Tamaqua Library. Be sure to check it out and thank them for their sponsorship!

A variety of music around the festival area includes the WMGH Polka Program live broadcast with Polka Joe Manjack from 10 to 1 in front of the Museum, DJ Shawn from 1 to 5 in front of the Museum Annex. Folk musician and clogger, Jay Smar, will perform in front of the Hegarty Blacksmith Shop from 11 to 3 and folk musician Dave Matsinko will stroll and play various historic instruments from 11 to 3 throughout the festival area. If you are into oldies music, a disc jockey will be playing your favorite oldies from 10 to 3 at the car show area.

Leiby’s Carriage Service will be offering horsedrawn trolley rides around the festival featuring their beautiful Belgian draft horses starting on Berwick Street. If you are into antiques and decorating, stop by Tink’s Antiques in a three story brick warehouse on South Railroad Street between 9 and 5 to check out their latest acquisitions, including vintage jewelry. Lizard Creek Valley Antiques on Lafeyette Street in the historic Bischoff factory building will also be open from 10 to 4 featuring a closeout of everything including primitives, architectural doors, windows, shutters, antique hardware, chairs, farm items, and salvage.

For the younger folks, there will be amusements and games to keep them occupied. The kiddie bounce house, train ride and games will be on South Railroad Street. There will also be a small petting zoo nearby where children can see the animals. Face painting will be on West Broad Street near Mila Chinese Buffet. Kids and adults alike will love the open house at the Tamaqua Anthracite Model Railroad Club on the second floor of the historic Masonic Building at the corner of West Broad Street at Nescopeck from 9 to 5. See their large operating layout as they continue to model the railroads from the greater Tamaqua area and beyond. New this year, the Carbon County Model Railroad Society will have its traveling caboose with a model train layout inside displayed in front of RF Haircare on West Broad St.

For further information or to register as a vendor, contact the Tamaqua Historical Society at 610-597-6722 or by email to dalefreud@gmail.com. Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook to follow all of our events throughout the year. You can also visit us on the Web at www.tamaquahistoricalsociety.org

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Minersville Man Found with Guns and Meth During Traffic Stop in Berks County

October 7, 2019, 11:07 am
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A Minersville man was found with two guns and methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Berks County over the weekend.

David Fitting, 35, of Minersville was arrested Saturday after being pulled over for not stopping at stop sign which led to the finding of the guns and drugs.

Wyomissing Police say around 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Officer Matthew R. Cavallo was traveling westbound on Spring Street in a marked patrol vehicle behind the SUV and observed it make a right turn onto Crossing Drive without coming to a complete stop at a stop sign.

He followed the SUV as it turned left to get onto the ramp for northbound Route 222, then pulled it over.

The officer shined his patrol vehicle's spotlights on the SUV and noticed the driver, who was the lone occupant, reaching for something on the front passenger side.

Cavallo radioed for another officer to assist him. As he approached the passenger side, he noticed bullets near Fitting's feet.

He asked Fitting if there was anything in the vehicle he should know about and Fitting said there was an AR-15-style rifle behind his seat.

Fitting was ordered to exit the vehicle. Police searched him and found several knives.

While searching the SUV, an officer found a .45-caliber handgun under the passenger seat.

Fitting admitted he had no license to carry. He said the pistol belonged to a friend of a friend. He was handcuffed and gave police permission to continue to search for weapons.

Police retrieved the rifle from behind the driver's seat. Near it were four loaded magazines that fit the rifle.

In the center console they found the methamphetamine next to Fitting's cellphone.

Fitting was charged with possession with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, firearms not to be carried without a license, and traffic violations.

Fitting was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Sandra L. Fegley and locked up in Berks County Prison unable to post $75,000 cash bail.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/07/19

October 7, 2019, 11:19 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/07/19

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Whalen E Wenrich, Sr, age 87, of Spring Glen, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on Sunday, July 10, 1932, in Hubley Twp, a son of the late Ellis Wenrich and the late Mary Bowman Wenrich.

He was a self employed coal miner and also was a truck driver for Harvey Umholtz and AA Shade, prior to his retirement.

He was a member of the Gratz VFW, Gratz Fire Company, and the Valley View Gun Club.

Whalen enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, camping, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by two sons David E Wenrich and Randy E Wenrich; a daughter in law, Vicki Wenrich; two brothers Charles Wenrich and Robert Wenrich; an infant brother; and by two sisters, M Annabelle Wenrich and Nancy Laudenslager.

He is survived by his wife Anna M Kissinger Wenrich, to whom he was married for 67 years.

He is also survived by three sons, Richard L Wenrich and his wife Tammy of Sacramento, Whalen E Wenrich, Jr of Herndon, and Lynn L Wenrich and his wife Tammy of Valley View; two daughters, Lori A Belack and her husband Raymond of Gratz and Tammy S Wenrich of Lykens; seventeen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no services at this time.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

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

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Patricia A. Selbi , 71, formerly of Mahanoy City, died Saturday Oct. 5, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown,Pa.

Born in Mahanoy City, December 12, 1947, She was a daughter of the late Ramon and Anna (Miskar) Selbi.

She was preceded in death by son Ramon Selbi; 4 brothers Joseph Selbi, Michael Selbi, John Selbi, Ramon Selbi; 2 sisters Dolores Dziadosz and Rosalie Selbi.

Surviving are daughter Anna Selbi and her Fiance Jonathan Fowler of Mahanoy City; brother Thomas Selbi of Shenandoah; 2 grandchildren, Alexis Brennan, Ashley Heidel and a great-granddaughter Eva Updegrave.

Service’s will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday from Nice- Hart Funeral Home, Inc, 9 North Lehigh Avenue Frackville. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com.

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John J. Zebraitis, 70, of Catawissa, Pa passed away on Thursday, October 3rd in Oswego, NY.

Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Adolph & Adele “Yuska” Zebraitis and was a veteran of the US Air Force.

At the request of the family, no services will be scheduled.

Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah are handling the arrangements.

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After Big Win, Spartans Take Photo With Two Lucky Auction Winners

October 7, 2019, 12:42 pm
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After their big win against Tamaqua Friday night, two lucky Frackville Mountaineer Cheerleaders got to get their photo taken with the entire North Schuylkill Football team.


During the weekend of September 14th and 15th, the Frackville Mountaineers held their Annual Basket Raffle/Auction which supports their football and cheerleading program.

One of the prizes for the event, was a signed football of the entire 2019 North Schuylkill football team.  The prize could be very valuable one day due the fact that there are many talented players on their team this year.  As of the end of Week 7, the team is also ranked #1 in the District XI AAA Class.

On Sunday, September 15th, the winner of the prize was drawn and it was won by Katie, 11, and Karaline Reilly, 7, of Frackville, along with their mom, Kristina.

The girls, being huge Spartans fans, loved the prize, and mom, Kristina,  thought it would be fun to meet and get a photo with the team as well. 

Mom spoke with members of the Booster Club who got in touch with Coach Hall to arrange the photo.

This past Friday, the girls went to the game with their mom and waited until the game was over.  The team had their final huddle with Coach Wally Hall and before leaving the field, the team called the girls out to the field for their photo.

The girls met the team at the 50 yard line and got their photo.  They also got a photo with the 2019 Seniors as well as a photo with Senior and Penn State Commit Tyler Elsdon.

Katie and Karaline's mom, Kristina said "Thank you to the entire team, Coach Hall, Glenn Weist, and Amy Hudock-Wahalec for making it happen".

Both girls hope to be North Schuylkill Spartan Cheerleaders when they get to high school.



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Dan + Shay to Bring 2020 The (Arena) Tour to Giant Center in Hershey in 2020

October 7, 2019, 12:57 pm
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Dan + Shay is coming to Giant Center on Sunday, October 11, 2020, during their first- ever arena tour. 

The first day of the onsale, tickets will be available only online at www.Ticketmaster.com.

Solidifying their superstar status with yet another career milestone, GRAMMY-winning duo Dan + Shay have announced dates for their first ever headlining arena trek, Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour.

Dan + Shay shared the touring announcement just days after unveiling a brand-new collaboration with one of the world’s best-selling pop icons, Justin Bieber, as their latest single, “10,000 Hours.” The duo’s Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney co-wrote the song with Bieber, alongside Jessie Jo Dillon, Jordan Reynolds and Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd. The undeniably catchy track was also produced by Smyers and promises a lifetime of learning and loving as his and Mooney’s flawless harmonies trade verses with Bieber’s smooth vocals.

Fans can expect to hear the duo’s growing catalog of hits from their most recent album Dan + Shay, which has held strong in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart all year, earning over two billion on-demand streams globally to date. The record-breaking project produced three back-to-back chart-topping singles – the 3x Platinum, multi-week No. 1 “Tequila,” 2x Platinum, four-week No. 1 “Speechless” and most recently, the Gold-certified “All To Myself.”

In addition to a string of No. 1 hits, the album rewarded the duo with their first-ever GRAMMY award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Tequila”), with their performance on the live broadcast becoming the most Shazamed song of the night. They were the most awarded artist at this year’s ACM Awards, taking home three awards for Best Duo, Song and Single (“Tequila”), with Smyers earning an additional two for his work as a songwriter and producer. Dan + Shay also added a Billboard Music award for Top Country Duo/Group to their shelves, most recently taking home two surfboards at the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Country Artist and Choice Country Song (“Speechless”) after sweeping the country categories. Among the most-nominated artists at this year’s CMA Awards, Dan + Shay are up for Duo, Album and Single of the Year for “Speechless,” with Smyers receiving an additional nomination for Song of the Year as a co-writer alongside Nicolle Galyon and Jordan Reynolds on “Tequila” for the second year. Earlier this year, CMT awarded them the Duo Video of the Year trophy for “Speechless” and recently announced their inclusion as one of the top country superstars of 2019 to be celebrated at their 10th Annual “CMT Artists of the Year” special, airing Wednesday, October 16 at 8 p.m.

Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour follows their sold-out Dan + Shay The Tour earlier this year. The duo just wrapped their time on Florida Georgia Line’s Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour and will join superstar Shawn Mendes later this month on his self-titled tour in Australia.

For more information, please visit either www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.danandshay.com.
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Registration for the 2020 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K Opens Tuesday

October 7, 2019, 1:15 pm
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Registration for the 2020 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K in Pottsville opens Tuesday, October 8th, 2019.
The eighth annual race is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 25, 2020!

Registration opens on Tuesday, October 8th at noon EST. Register as early as you can because the race usually sells out within 72 hours!

The race is limited to 3,500 participants.

To register online, visit www.lagerjogger.com.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Millersburg Area Forfeits Week 8 Due to Injury

October 7, 2019, 1:42 pm
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The Millersburg Area Football team has forfeited Week 8 of the High School Football regular season due to injury.


After injuries suffered during the regular season and most recently Week 7 when they played against the Tri-Valley Bull Dogs, the Millersburg Area School District has made the following announcement

Members of the Millersburg Area School District Community,

Our first responsibility as educators is the health, safety and welfare of our students. This responsibility also extends to our extracurricular programs. Due to multiple injuries sustained throughout the season, most recently against Tri-Valley on October 4, we are forfeiting our football game vs. Susquenita High School on Friday, October 11. The administration finalized this decision through communications with our coaching staff, board of school directors, and the PIAA. We are unable to safely field a football team for this week’s game against Susquenita. We will continue to evaluate the status of our players’ health each week to decide if we can safely compete in our remaining football games for the remainder of this season.

We are still planning to celebrate our students on Friday, October 11 as part of Millersburg Area’s “History in the Making” themed athletic events in 2019. The district desires to appreciate this memorable event for the students as well as the Millersburg community.

Keeping with tradition, the district will be recognizing senior members of the Marching Band, Band Front, Golf, Cross Country, and Football teams and their parents. We will also be recognizing past and present members of football, cheerleading, and band. The Marching Band will be presenting their halftime show in its entirety.

There will be no admission charged for this event. We encourage all Millersburg Area alumni to come out and share our “Indian Pride” on October 11, 2019 beginning at 7:00 pm at the athletic stadium. Free T-shirts, sponsored by Mid Penn Bank, will be available to the first 250 spectators in attendance.

Additional information will be shared later this week regarding activities for the evening of October 11th.

Let’s pack the stands! #IndiansPride

During Week 7, Tri-Valley defeated Millersburg 35-13.
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Shenandoah Valley Inducts 2019 Class of Sports Hall of Fame

October 7, 2019, 2:09 pm
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During Week 1 of the High School Football Season, the Shenandoah Valley School District inducted the 2019 Class of the Shenandoah Valley Sports Hall of Fame.


1969-70 District XI Boys Basketball Team.


Co-AD John Brennan, Brian Waite Superintendent, Jack Babinchak Head Coach, Dan Salvadore President of SV School Board, Co-AD Jeff Maksimik, John Cooper, & Al Sands.
Back Row: Ed McCole, Ron Kalyan Asst Coach, Jim Dalius, Tony Chatkiewicz, & Wally Choplick.



2008 District XI Class A Champs SV Football Team



Front Row L-R: Ben Lawson. Brian Rooney, Leo Kayes, Head Coach Nick Sajone, Josh Metkus, Jackson Latimore, & Coach Jeff Maksimik. Back Row: John Gower, John Semanchik, Coach Scott Grochowski, Coach Bill Cuff, Coach Jason Berresford, Coach Randy Maksimik, & Matt Mankiewicz.

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Schuylkill Technology Center Names LPN Student of the Month for September

October 7, 2019, 7:02 pm
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STC has announced their LPN student of the month for September.
Lauren Meyer of Pottsville has been named the September full time student of the month for the part-time Schuylkill Technology Practical Nursing Program.

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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Drug Task Force Seizes Over $1 Million in Drugs; 14 Arrests Made

October 8, 2019, 12:52 pm
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During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O'Pake and the Pennsylvania State Police announced the results of a drug investigation that led to 14 arrests and over $1,000,000 in drugs seized.

"Today is a good day for law enforcement in Schuylkill County, it's a good day for the citizen's of Schuylkill County as well, but it's a bad day to be a drug dealer in Schuylkill County", opened DA O'Pake.

According to O'Pake, early Tuesday morning, 14 arrests were made as a result of them being involved in the distribution and sale of drugs in Schuylkill County as part of an operation called "Operation Strike 3".

It was reported to be a cooperate effort of more than 10 law enforcement agencies.  Agencies involved included the Schuylkill County District Attorney's office, Luzerne County District Attorney's Office, Pennsylvania State Police Troop L,  Pennsylvania State Police Troop M, Butler Township Police Department (Schuylkill), Pottsville Bureau of Police, Schuylkill Haven Police Department, Tower City Police Department, Ashland Police Department, and Frackville Police Department.

The investigation was reported to have started about 9 months ago and within the past 30 days, information led to the arrests Tuesday.

Of the drugs seized, over 5 pounds of methamphetamine, over 5 pounds of Fentynal and over 1 pound of heroin.  The drugs seized were laid out across the table in front of O'Pake during the press conference.

O'Pake pointed out that the fentynal seized were street valued at over $700,000.  The methamphetamine was valued  in excess of $200,000 and with the other drugs found, the entire table was valued at over $1,000,000.

O'Pake said this drug bust could possibly be the biggest in Schuylkill County's history.

O'Pake thanked everyone involved in the investigation as well as Assistant District Attorney AJ Serina.

"If you are a drug dealer in Schuylkill County, Be Careful, we are coming to get you" added O'Pake.


Those arrested Tuesday were

  • Miguel Carrasquillo Apolinaris AKA Domi - 900 Block West 1st Street, Hazleton
  • Martin Diaz - 300 Block of West Green Street, Hazelton
  • Cassandra O'Doherty AKA CC - 600 Block of North 4th Street, Mar Lin
  • Sharon Smith - 0 Block of Geesaman Park Lane, Fredericksburg
  • Sheila Carter - 1600 BLock of West Norwegian Street, Pottsville
  • Jeremy Wengert - 500 Block of Dock Street, Schuylkill Haven
  • Joseph James Ganunis - 200 Block of South 2nd Street, Saint Clair
  • Christopher L Madenford - 200 Block of Main Street, Joliett
  • Anthony Harold Catizone - 0 Block Shamokin Street, Ashland
  • Douglass Huyett - 800 Block North Centre Street, Pottsville
  • Felix Diaz - 500 Block Peace Street, Hazleton
  • Yensi Mateo - 700 Block North Laurel Street, Hazleton
  • Dennis Shafe - 300 Block Morgan Avenue, Pottsville
  • Manuel Blijden - 100 Block of Debbie Drive, Hazleton
Specific charges for each were not available as of the press conference.  All arrested have been locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.


























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North Schuylkill Halloween Window Painting Contest Begins

October 8, 2019, 5:37 pm
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On Tuesday, students from North Schuylkill High School began working on their entry into the 57th Annual North Schuylkill Halloween Window Painting Contest.


Students in grades 7 through 12, went out to Ashland, Frackville, Ringtown, Butler Township, and Girardville to decorate business windows.  This year’s theme for the windows was “Under the Sea”.

Students first submit a drawing on paper of their ideas, and the top selections as determined by the Art Department at North Schuylkill. Students are then assigned a window where they convert their drawing to a painting.

Each year, retired North Schuylkill Art teachers travel from town to town, judging each of the paintings. Prizes are awarded for: Grand Prize, 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, and Honorable Mention.

According to contest coordinator, Art Teacher Kerri Herring said the contest includes 42 entries this year.





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LCCC Announces New Director of Northern Tier Sites

October 9, 2019, 6:19 am
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Amber E. Zuber, of Summit Hill, has recently been named director of Site Educational Services at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) campuses in Tamaqua and Jim Thorpe.

At LCCC, she is responsible for the administrative operation of both sites including enrollment management, budget, student services, classroom/lab needs, program/course schedules and faculty requests. She will coordinate community partnerships and work with district schools, community organizations, and business and industry to identify programming, all with the goal to maintain a high quality academic environment for students, staff, faculty and the community.

Zuber earned her bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in gender studies from Cedar Crest College and her master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from The Ohio State University.

Zuber most recently served as director of Leadership and Service Programs at Lafayette College for more than 14 years. While at Lafayette College, she piloted an attendance ambassador program with the United Way and two Easton elementary schools to engage Lafayette students with the Easton School District in an effort to promote regular attendance. She served on numerous committees throughout Easton, and is an officer for the Panther Valley Elementary School PTO and the Summit Hill Recreation Commission.

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NEPA MAEC and Penn Tech Announce Partnership that Extends Scholarship Support to ‘YES’ Program Graduates

October 9, 2019, 6:27 am
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On Tuesday, The Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Council and Pennsylvania College of Technology announced a partnership and a scholarship opportunity for YES (Your Employability Skills) Northeast Program graduates.
YES, which is administered by the Council, is a 120-hour, one-credit, year-round elective course that addresses the shortfall of basic skills that employers say are lacking in many job applicants. The course covers 38 modules in all, including communication, team building, interview/resume/cover letter writing, completing a job application, personal finance, conflict resolution, and time management.

In order to earn a certification and become a graduate of the program, students must achieve passing scores on both the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) and the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test, demonstrate an attendance rate of 95% or better, pass a six-panel drug screen, complete the 120 hours of curriculum, and earn their high school diploma. Since the program began in 2006, more than 7,500 students have enrolled in the program with 2,633 earning their industry-recognized credential.

Starting with the 2020 fall semester, graduates of the program that enroll at Penn College are eligible to receive a $2,000 renewable scholarship. Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree are eligible for up to $8,000; associate degree students are eligible for up to $4,000. The scholarship is for first-time, full-time students.

“The Council is proud to partner with Pennsylvania College of Technology, as together we can help to build the workforce of tomorrow for industry and across our regional economy,” said NEPA MAEC president Darlene J. Robbins. “Within the manufacturing industry alone, there will be 2.4 million jobs to fill over the next decade.

“Manufacturers are facing a workforce crisis, but with this brings an opportunity, because together we can bring more people into high-paying careers by connecting them with the right training opportunities. This is not only true for the manufacturing industry, but for all of the industries that Penn College prepares their students to enter.”

“This exciting partnership with the Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Council extends the benefits of a hands-on, applied technology education to a new group of students, who will become the ‘tomorrow makers’ the workforce needs as it addresses critical skills-gap shortages in so many industries and professions,” said Penn College president Davie Jane Gilmour. “We are thrilled to offer scholarship support to YES Northeast Program graduates, whose training in the basic skills that all employers seek, provides them with a running start on a successful college experience.”

Across 100-plus diverse majors, Penn College students are learning to work, solve and lead in a wide range of in-demand career fields. Instruction is offered by faculty – many with extensive real-world experience – in cutting-edge facilities and labs featuring the latest equipment, often provided by the college’s valued industry partners. Students have access to an expansive network of companies offering employment and internship opportunities through twice-annual Career Fairs and other events.

Through this scholarship opportunity, graduates both from the YES Program and Penn College will enter the workforce as well-rounded employees, having received extensive soft-skills training through YES and advanced technical knowledge in their field of study during their time on campus. This is a direct attack on the growing skills gap that’s plaguing employers and businesses across the nation.

“The partnership between Penn College and the YES Program will be a tremendous benefit to local businesses that require trained workers with the skill sets that Penn College offers,” said Cardinal Systems vice-president of manufacturing John Barnetsky. “Cardinal Systems has been a part of the YES Program since it started and we currently work in conjunction with Penn College on several training projects. We have hired students that have graduated from the YES Program and from Penn College. They are all very great employees and have advanced in their careers since being hired.”

For more information on the YES Program, visit the Council’s website at www.nepamaec.com, or call their office at 570-622-0940.

Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education, is a special mission affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University. The college has a 97.3% graduate placement rate (100% in many majors) based on the latest available data.

To learn more about Penn College or this unique scholarship opportunity, visit www.pct.edu, email admissions@pct.edu or call 800-367-9222
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