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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/11/19

October 11, 2019, 8:08 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/11/19

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Robin A. Gilbert, age 57, of Ringtown, passed away Thursday morning at her home. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Schlauch) Hauck.

She was a high school graduate and worked caring for her family as a stay home mom. She was a member of the Aurand Memorial United Methodist Church in Ringtown. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her son John Weyman, sister Lisa Hauck and a grandson Liam Gilbert.

She is survived by her husband Joseph Gilbert Sr., 3 sons Darrell Weyman, Joseph Gilbert Jr. and his wife Mariana Gorski Gilbert and Dwayne Gilbert and fiancé Sabrina Krusinsky, six sisters Nancy Greising, Beverly Baker, Bonnie Wagner, Sharon Holland, Kathy Kreisher and her husband George and Brenda Berlanda, 9 grandchildren Shantell Weyman, Summer Weyman, Destiny Judge, Abagail Weyman, Nicolai Gilbert, Jazlynn Gilbert, Emma Gorski and Jonathan Gilbert, a great grandchild Oriana Franqui, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Monday evening at 7 PM at Aurand Memorial United Methodist Church, 217 W. Main St., Ringtown.

The Rev. Barbara J. Welsh will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Monday beginning at 4:30 PM. Contributions in Robin's name to the Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue PO Box 243, Ringtown, PA 17967 would be appreciated by the family

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Virginia J. Schwartz, 89, of Moyers Station Rd., Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading.

Born on September 20, 1930 in Pine Grove twp., she was a daughter of the late Thomas Sr. and Helen Sherman Zimmerman.

She was a graduate of Pine Grove High School. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove where she was a Sunday School Teacher for over 50 years, member of the choir, Willing Workers and Fellowship Committee. She also made the communion wine for many years.
Virginia worked as a seamstress for Fox Knapp Mfg., Pine Grove.

She had a love for music and nature, especially butterflies and hummingbirds. She was a guitarist in a band that played for Hoedowns. She loved to cook, especially her sugar cookies, and the kids always enjoyed eating cookies at Gramma's kitchen table.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert B. Schwartz in 2001; sister Jean Zimmerman; two brothers Clare "Nubby" Zimmerman and Thomas Zimmerman, Jr.

Surviving are two daughters, Brenda and husband Dale Ferrebee, Jane and husband James Halye, both of Schuylkill Haven; 6 grandchildren, Aleisha and husband Tim Brixius, Billie Jo Wolff, Jeremy and wife Erin Herring, Stephanie and husband Andru Ditzler, Tyler and wife Missy Halye, Lindsey and husband Tom Herbein; 3 step children, Krysta Halye and husband David Houtz, Jeremiah and wife Laura Ferrebee, Tamara and husband Dane Noecker; 11 great grandchildren, Hayley, Quentin, and Ian Wolff, Delton and Julia Brixius, Aedyn and Carter Ditzler, Emma and Alex Halye, Cadence and Finley Herring; 2 step great grandchildren, Caeli and John Noecker, nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 312 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 312 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in her memory.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences to the family online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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Applefest is this Saturday in Ashland

October 11, 2019, 8:18 am
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The Washington Fire Company will host it's annual Applefest this Saturday, October 11, 2019 at the Eureka Park in Ashland.


The event will includes live entertainment, food trucks, prizes, and of course Apples!

Music for the event will be by Dave Evans from 11:00am to 1:00pm and After Dark from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Vince's Cheesesteaks, Pop's Screamers, the Wilburton Fire Company, Pizza Place, and Bissinger's Apple Dumplings will be selling food.


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CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Mount Carmel Police Investigating Hit and Run Involving UTV

October 11, 2019, 8:36 am
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Mount Carmel Borough Police is asking for any information on the driver of the UTV and or owner related to hit and run incident in the 500 Block of East Avenue.

The video is not the best in clarity but it is obvious the driver of the UTV knows the vehicle was struck before fleeing.

Any information shall remain confidential. Contact the MCPD at 570-339-6020 Ext. 13 with any information.

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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Tamaqua Area @ Pottsville Area

October 11, 2019, 10:16 am
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Schuylkill County Treasurer Appointed to PSAECO

October 11, 2019, 11:29 am
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Schuylkill County Treasurer Linda Marchalk announced that she was appointed by Jim VanSteenberg, President of the County Treasurers’ Association of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as delegate on the board of the Pennsylvania State Association of Elected County Officials (PSAECO).

Marchalk joins this association along with fellow Treasurers Barbara Bair, York County, and Thomas McConnell, Clarion County, who also serve on the PSAECO Board representing the county treasurers from Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.

PSAECO is a collective organization consisting of representatives from each of the various statewide associations of elected county officials. Delegates and Representatives to PSAECO work with the General Assembly, executive agencies, the judiciary and state agencies to develop policy benefitting counties and their citizens. PSAECO delegates attend regular monthly meetings as well as quarterly meetings with the Local Government Commission.

Marchalk attended a meeting on October 10, 2019 in Harrisburg. During the meeting Erik Arneson of the Office of Open Records discussed the Right to Know Act and pending legislation that may amend the act. Marchalk stated, “I am happy to serve on this Board and further the goals of the association which help create a more effective and efficient government and open lines of communication in government.”

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Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County - 10/15 through 10/18

October 11, 2019, 12:59 pm
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Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County 


Various road projects announced for October 15th, 2019 through October 18th, 2019

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Interstate 81 North
Between:  Exit 116 (PA 901) and Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of work:  Pothole Patching
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  10/15/19
Est completion date:  10/15/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  06:00 AM To 04:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
 

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Rush Township
Road name:  PA 54
Between:  Lake Drive and Tippetts Road
Type of work:  Drainage
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  10/15/19
Est completion date:  10/18/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
 

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Interstate 81
Between:  Exit 124 (PA 61) and Exit 138 (PA 309)
Type of work:  Highway Beautification
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Work in the shoulder areas. Be alert for slow moving vehicles entering or exiting the highway from the shoulder areas on I-81 north or south. Please use caution driving through the area.
Start date:  10/15/19
Est completion date:  10/17/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
 

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Delano Township
Road name:  PA 309
Between:  Lofty Road and Still Creek Road/Fairview Street
Type of work:  Milling & Paving
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  10/15/19
Est completion date:  10/18/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
 

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South Manheim Township
Road name:  PA 895/Fair Road
Between:  PA 183 and 7th Street
Type of work:  Crack Sealing
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  10/15/19
Est completion date:  10/17/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
 

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West Penn Township and Tamaqua Borough
Road name:  PA 309/Center Street
Between:  West Union Street and PA 443
Type of work:  Drainage
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  10/15/19
Est completion date:  10/17/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
 

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Butler and New Castle Townships
Road name:  Interstate 81 North
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:  Lane restriction from 7 PM Sunday through 12 PM Friday. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  10/13/19
Est completion date:  10/18/19
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update: 

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Interstate 81 South
Between:  Exit 124 (PA 61) and Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of work:  Construction
Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction:  24 Hours
Restriction:  Lane restriction from Sunday at 10 PM through Friday at 12 PM. Expect significant delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  10/13/19
Est completion date:  10/18/19
Will rain cause delays?  Yes
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Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

October 11, 2019, 6:17 pm
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Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Friday,  October 11th, 2019

Pottsville - 32
Jim Thorpe - 26

Upper Dauphin - 60
Williams Valley - 30


North Schuylkill - 39
Blue Mountain - 7

Tamaqua - 54
Lehighton - 6

Schuylkill Haven - 72
Minersville - 8

Newport - 38
Tri-Valley - 21

Pine Grove - 14
Line Mountain  - 6

Nativity BVM - 22
Bucktail - 14

Mahanoy Area - 46
Panther Valley - 13

Marian Catholic - 9
Shenandoah Valley - 8

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Man Crashes Vehicle near Ringtown While Driving Under the Influence

October 12, 2019, 3:08 pm
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A man under the influence caused a dangerous situation near Ringtown Saturday afternoon.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the incident began around 1:30pm, when David Houser, 55, of Ringtown was southbound on Ringtown Boulevard,  approximately 1/2 mile north of Route 924 near the entrance to the windmill farm.

Police say Houser was "under the influence of some type of intoxicating substance" and began to lose consciousness.

Houser's vehicle went off the northbound side of the road, striking a rocky embankment and ripping the muffler and a fender liner from the vehicle.

Houser reentered the roadway and continued northbound down the mountain where he began to lose consciousness for a 2nd time and crossed into northbound traffic nearly striking an oncoming vehicle. swerved back across the road and continued North.

Houser then lost consciousness a 3rd time drifting into the northbound lanes, striking and shearing off a mailbox at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, then drove into fencing at an adjacent residence before coming to a stop.

Houser was revived by Ringtown and Frackville Rescue/EMS units, then transported to an area hosptial.

Police will file charges on Houser based on testing conducted.

Assisting Police at the scene was the Ringtown Valley Fire Company.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill @ Blue Mountain

October 12, 2019, 7:14 pm
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On Friday night, the North Schuylkill Spartans traveled to Orwigsburg to face the Blue Mountain Eagles.

The Spartans went home victorious with a score of 39-7.

Photos by Jocelyn Harach / Danie Mae Photography (https://www.facebook.com/dmaephotography/)

































































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Ashland Welcomes Fall through Applefest

October 13, 2019, 6:15 am
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On Saturday, Ashland celebrated their Annual Applefest.


The event was held at Eureka Park in the borough and hosted by the Washington Fire Company.

The morning was gloomy with a drizzle but that didn't keep anyone away.

By noon, Bissinger's Apple Dumplings and the Wilberton Fire Company had people lining up for their favorite foods.

Pop's Screamers, Vince's Cheesesteaks, and the Washington Fire Company also provided food.  Local craft vendors were also set up.

Kids were able to pick out a free pumpkin and decorate it and could also get their face painted.


















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Priest Removed from Ministry After Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor that Occurred in Shenandoah Decades Ago

October 13, 2019, 4:40 pm
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A priest has removed from ministry after allegations were reported of sexual abuse of a minor in Shenandoah decades ago.


According to the Archdiocese of Allentown, Father Robert J. Potts, pastor of St. Ursula Church, Fountain Hill (Bethlehem), has been removed from ministry pending investigation of an allegation that he sexually abused a minor in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The allegation was made recently to the administrators of the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program, who then notified the Diocese. The Diocese had no prior knowledge of the allegation until being notified by program administrators. The program was established by the Diocese to provide compensation to abuse victims as one part of their healing.

On the day he was notified of the allegation, Bishop Alfred Schlert immediately removed Father Potts from ministry and immediately directed that law enforcement be notified.

The removal of Father Potts from ministry at this time is not a determination of guilt, but rather a precautionary measure until the appropriate investigations are completed.

The abuse allegedly occurred when Father Potts, now 82, was pastor of the former St. George Parish, Shenandoah. He was ordained in March 1964.

As part of its cooperation with law enforcement, the Diocese sought the guidance of the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s office regarding the appropriate timing of a public announcement.

Parishioners of St. Ursula’s were informed of the allegation at all Masses this weekend.

Assignment History of Father Potts

Immaculate Conception, Jim Thorpe 1964 - 1965
St. Joseph, Easton 1965 - 1966
St. Vincent de Paul, Minersville 1966 - 1967
St. Ann, Lansford 1967 - 1969
Notre Dame, Bethlehem 1969 - 1970
St. Vincent de Paul, Minersville 1970 - 1978
St. Bernard, Easton 1978 - 1979
Sacred Heart, New Philadelphia 1979 - 1985
St. George, Shenandoah 1985 - 2004
also Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Shenandoah 1986 - 2004
also St. Stephen, Shenandoah 2001 - 2004
St. Mary, Ringtown and St. Joseph, Sheppton 2004 – 2006
St. Ursula, Fountain Hill 2006-Present
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14 Year Old Drives Vehicle to Frackville; Sheers Off Sign, Flees Scene

October 13, 2019, 7:09 pm
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A 14 year old was found to have taken a vehicle and struck a sign near Frackville on Sunday.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, on Sunday, October 13, 2019 around 3:15pm a 14 year old from Ashland had taken a Chevrolet Equinox without permission, then headed towards Frackville.

Police say the teen was heading northbound on Route 61 (West Oak Street) in Butler Township near Frackville and came upon the 3 way intersection with  7th Street and Frackville Street.

The teen reportedly intended to turn left but slid through the intersection into a grassy area shearing off a "Fire Station Ahead" sign.

The teen then fled the scene with police finding the vehicle parked approximately 3 blocks away.

Police say the teen will be charged.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: District XI Standings After Week 8

October 14, 2019, 7:20 am
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District XI High School Football Standings after Week 8.


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 14th, 2019.

Photos by Jocelyn Harach / Danie Mae Photography (https://www.facebook.com/dmaephotography/)

Overall win/loss stats displayed with teams.

** Means they make the District XI Playoffs


1A (Top 4 Teams Qualify)
  1. Williams Valley (6-2) **
  2. Tri-Valley (3-5) **
  3. Nativity BVM (4-4) **
  4. Marian Catholic (1-7)
  5. Shenandoah Valley (0-8)
2A (Top 4 Teams Qualify)
  1. West Catholic Prep (5-3)
  2. Bishop McDevitt (3-5)
  3. Mahanoy Area (5-3)
  4. Schuylkill Haven (4-4)
  5. Palmerton Area (3-5)
  6. Minersville (3-5)
  7. Panther Valley (2-6)
  8. Catasauqua (0-8)
3A (Top 4 Teams Qualify)
  1. North Schuylkill (7-1) **
  2. Tamaqua Area (6-2)
  3. Pine Grove (7-1)
  4. Notre Dame GP (6-2)
  5. Jim Thorpe (6-2)
  6. Salisbury Township (5-3)
  7. Northern Lehigh (5-3)
  8. Palisades (2-6)
  9. Pen Argyl (2-6)
4A (Top 8 Teams Qualify)
  1. Bethlehem Catholic (6-2) **
  2. Northwestern lehgih (7-1)  **
  3. Pottsville (7-1)
  4. Allentown Central Catholic (5-3) **
  5. Saucon Valley (5-3)
  6. Blue Mountain (4-4)
  7. Wilson Area (4-4)
  8. Lehighton (3-5)
  9. Bangor Area (2-6)
No Schuylkill County teams play in Class 5A or 6A.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/14/19

October 14, 2019, 7:52 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/14/19

Monday - Sunny - High in the Mid 60's
Monday Night - Clear - Low in the Upper 30's

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Tuesday - Sunny - High near 60
Tuesday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid 40's

Wednesday - Rain - High in the Upper 50's
Wednesday Night - Showers - Low in the Lower 40's

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Thursday - Showers Early - High in the Lower 50's
Friday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 50's
Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High near 60
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Mid 60's

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Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics, and Player of the Week - Week 8

October 14, 2019, 5:48 pm
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Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics and Player of the Week ... as of Week - 8!!

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

NOTE: Waiting on OFFENSIVE Stats from the Shenandoah Valley Week-2

Division 1:
1. Pottsville - 7-1-0
2. North Schuylkill - 7-1-0
3. Tamaqua - 6-2-0
4. Jim Thorpe - 6-2-0
5. Pine Grove - 7-1-0
6. Blue Mountain - 4-4-0
7. Lehighton - 3-5-0
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Division 2:
1. Williams Valley - 6-2-0
2. Schuylkill Haven - 4-4-0 *Tiebreaker over Mahanoy Area*
3. Mahanoy Area - 5-3-0
4. Minersville - 3-5-0 *Tiebreaker over Nativity BVM*
5. Nativity BVM - 4-4-0
6. Tri Valley - 3-5-0
7. Panther Valley - 2-6-0
8. Marian Catholic - 1-7-0
9. Shenandoah Valley - 0-8-0
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Points Scored:
1. Pottsville - 338
2. Tamaqua - 315
3. Jim Thorpe - 303
4. Williams Valley - 298
5. Schuylkill Haven - 293
6. North Schuylkill - 286
7. Pine Grove - 255
8. Mahanoy Area - 251
9. Blue Mountain - 194
10. Minersville - 185
11. Nativity BVM - 170
12. Panther Valley - 144
13. Lehighton - 136
14. Tri Valley - 136
15. Shenandoah Valley - 62
16. Marian Catholic - 52
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Points Scored Against:
1. Jim Thorpe - 97
2. Pine Grove - 101
3. Tamaqua - 104
4. Pottsville - 110
5. Nativity BVM - 122
6. North Schuylkill - 126
7. Schuylkill Haven - 148
8. Williams Valley - 152
9. Blue Mountain - 177
10. Mahanoy Area - 226
11. Tri Valley - 243
12. Lehighton - 269
13. Minersville - 277
14. Panther Valley - 292
15. Marian Catholic - 309
16. Shenandoah Valley - 324
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Points Differential:
1. Pottsville - 228
2. Tamaqua - 211
3. Jim Thorpe - 206
4. North Schuylkill - 160
5. Pine Grove - 154
6. Williams Valley - 146
7. Schuylkill Haven - 145
8. Nativity BVM - 48
9. Mahanoy Area - 27
10. Blue Mountain - 17
11. Minersville - (-92)
12. Tri Valley - (-114)
13. Lehighton - (-133)
14. Panther Valley - (-148)
15. Marian Catholic - (-257)
16. Shenandoah Valley - (-262)
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Total Offense:
1. North Schuylkill - 3309 yards
2. Mahanoy Area - 3065 yards
3. Williams Valley - 3012 yards
4. Tamaqua - 3000 yards
5. Pottsville - 2964 yards
6. Pine Grove - 2950 yards
7. Jim Thorpe - 2591 yards
8. Blue Mountain - 2379 yards
9. Schuylkill Haven - 2341 yards
10. Minersville - 2222 yards
11. Nativity BVM - 2108 yards
12. Lehighton - 1832 yards
13. Tri Valley - 1808 yards
14. Panther Valley - 1629 yards
15. Marian Catholic - 1062 yards
*16. Shenandoah Valley - 475 yards *missing week 2 OFFENSIVE stats*
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Total Defense:
1. Pottsville - 1385 yards
2. Jim Thorpe - 1395 yards
3. Pine Grove - 1534 yards
4. North Schuylkill - 1725 yards
5. Schuylkill Haven - 1823 yards
6. Blue Mountain - 1883 yards
7. Tamaqua - 1889 yards
8. Nativity BVM - 2023 yards
9. Williams Valley - 2417 yards
10. Tri Valley - 2508 yards
11. Lehighton - 2536 yards
12. Mahanoy Area - 2662 yards
13. Minersville - 2669 yards
14. Shenandoah Valley - 2672 yards
15. Marian Catholic - 2767 yards
16. Panther Valley - 2826 yards
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Rushing Offense:
1. North Schuylkill - 2666 yards
2. Mahanoy Area - 2639 yards
3. Pine Grove - 2579 yards
4. Schuylkill Haven - 2188 yards
5. Jim Thorpe - 1823 yards
6. Tamaqua - 1605 yards
7. Tri Valley - 1508 yards
8. Blue Mountain - 1309 yards
9. Pottsville - 1305 yards
10. Williams Valley - 1251 yards
11. Nativity BVM - 1192 yards
12. Panther Valley - 1066 yards
13. Lehighton - 1033 yards
14. Marian Catholic - 583 yards
15. Minersville - 480 yards
*16. Shenandoah Valley - 214 yards *missing week 2 OFFENSIVE stats*
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Rushing Defense:
1. Pottsville - 666 yards
2. North Schuylkill - 720 yards
3. Jim Thorpe - 811 yards
4. Pine Grove - 861 yards
5. Schuylkill Haven - 1098 yards
6. Tamaqua - 1216 yards
7. Blue Mountain - 1269 yards
8. Lehighton - 1380 yards
9. Nativity BVM - 1460 yards
10. Tri Valley - 1771 yards
11. Mahanoy Area - 1781 yards
12. Shenandoah Valley - 1830 yards
13. Marian Catholic - 1837 yards
14. Williams Valley - 1880 yards
15. Minersville - 1880 yards
16. Panther Valley - 2277 yards
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Passing Offense:
1. Williams Valley - 1761 yards
2. Minersville - 1742 yards
3. Pottsville - 1659 yards
4. Tamaqua - 1493 yards
5. Blue Mountain - 1070 yards
6. Nativity BVM - 916 yards
7. Lehighton - 799 yards
8. Jim Thorpe - 715 yards
9. North Schuylkill - 643 yards
10. Panther Valley - 584 yards
11. Marian Catholic - 478 yards
12. Mahanoy Area - 426 yards
13. Pine Grove - 375 yards
14. Tri Valley - 367 yards
*15. Shenandoah Valley - 261 yards *missing week 2 OFFENSIVE stats*
16. Schuylkill Haven - 153 yards
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Passing Defense:
1. Williams Valley - 537 yards
2. Panther Valley - 549 yards
3. Nativity BVM - 563 yards
4. Jim Thorpe - 586 yards
5. Blue Mountain - 611 yards
6. Tamaqua - 673 yards
7. Pottsville - 680 yards
8. Schuylkill Haven - 725 yards
9. Tri Valley - 737 yards
10. Pine Grove - 775 yards
11. Minersville - 789 yards
12. Shenandoah Valley - 842 yards
13. Mahanoy Area - 881 yards
14. North Schuylkill - 1005 yards
15. Marian Catholic - 1081 yards
16. Lehighton - 1156 yards
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First Downs:
1. Pottsville - 144
2. Williams Valley - 136
3. North Schuylkill - 134
4. Tamaqua - 123
5. Blue Mountain - 119
6. Mahanoy Area - 114
7. Minersville - 114
8. Pine Grove - 111 *Missing Week 6 Stat*
9. Jim Thorpe - 103
10. Nativity BVM - 91
11. Lehighton - 89
12. Schuylkill Haven - 89
13. Tri Valley - 81
14. Marian Catholic - 78
15. Panther Valley - 75
*16. Shenandoah Valley - 34 *missing week 2 OFFENSIVE stats*
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Player of the Week and Honorable Mention:
P.O.W.
1. Damon Yost(Pottsville-QB) vs Jim Thorpe
Passing: 16-25-0 for 304 yards (3 TDS)
Rushing: 7 rush for 10 yards
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H.M.
2. CJ Selby(Jim Thorpe-RB) vs Pottsville
Rushing: 26 rush for 142 yards (2 TDS)
Receiving: 1 catch for 26 yards (1 TD)

3. Kobe Brish(Schuylkill Haven-RB) vs Minersville
Rushing: 11 rush for 267 yards (7 TDS)
Special Teams: Punt Return 50 yards (1 TD)

4 Brayden Knoblauch(Tamaqua-QB) vs Lehighton
Passing: 15-19-0 for 214 yards (3 TDS)
Rushing: 1 rush for 16 yards (1 TD)

5. Zack Chowansky(North Schuylkill-RB) vs Blue Mountain
Rushing: 21 rush for 190 yards (2 TDS)
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NOTABLES:
6. Bryce Herb(Williams Valley-QB) vs Upper Dauphin
Passing: 14-40-3 for 261 yards (2 TDS)
Rushing: 5 rush for 20 yards (2 TDS)

7. Nate Boyle(Tamaqua-RB/K) vs Lehighton
Rushing: 12 rush for 109 yards (2 TDS)
Receiving: 4 catch for 38 yards
Kicking: 4 of 6 on extra points

8. Bo Raho(Williams Valley-WR) vs Upper Dauphin
Receiving: 8 catch for 188 yards (2 TDS)

9. Ben Terry(Mahanoy Area-RB) vs Panther Valley
Rushing: 6 rush for 100 yards (3 TDS)

10. Xavier Ocasio(Marian Catholic-RB) vs Shenandoah Valley
Rushing: 22 rush for 146 yards
Receiving: 1 catch for 13 yards
Defense: 1 INT

11. Matt Kistler(Tamaqua-WR) vs Lehighton
Receiving: 6 catch for 115 yards (1 TD)
Rushing: 3 rush for 25 yards

12. Kevin DiCello(Pottsville-RB) vs Jim Thorpe
Rushing: 18 rush for 79 yards (1 TD)
Receiving: 2 catch for 19 yards
Defense: 1 INT

13. Tyler Eldson(North Schuylkill-RB) vs Blue Mountain
Rushing: 8 rush for 108 yards
Receiving: 1 catch for 15 yards (1 TD)

14. Chase Herb(Tri Valley-RB) vs Newport
Rushing: 27 rush for 154 yards (1 TD)
Receiving: 1 catch for 12 yards

15. Mason Barnes(Pottsville-WR/Def) vs Jim Thorpe
Receiving: 3 catch for 74 yards (1 TD)
Defense: 2 INTS

16. Gabe Davis(Minersville-WR) vs Schuylkill Haven
Receiving: 9 catch for 118 yards (1 TD)

17. Shyhiem Ervine(Panther Valley-RB) vs Mahanoy Area
Rushing: 2 rush for 60 yards (2 TDS)

18. Colin Luckenbill(Pine Grove-RB) vs Line Mountain
Rushing: 25 rush for 151 yards

19. Jaden Leiby(North Schuylkill-QB) vs Blue Mountain
Passing: 5-14-0 for 65 yards (1 TD)
Rushing: 11 rush for 77 yards (1 TD)

20. Daulton Mates(Pottsville-WR) vs Jim Thorpe
Receiving: 5 catch for 109 yards (1 TD)

21. Cody Miller(Nativity BVM-QB) vs Bucktail
Passing: 7-17-0 for 123 yards (2 TDS)
Rushing: 6 rush for 29 yards

22. Caleb Riegel(Schuylkill Haven-RB) vs Minersville
Rushing: 7 rush for 107 yards (1 TD)

23. Daulton Kintzel(Pine Grove-RB) vs Line Mountain
Rushing: 17 rush for 42 yards (2 TDS)

24. Danny Lawrence(Mahanoy Area-QB) vs Panther Valley
Passing: 2-2-0 for 43 yards (1 TD)
Rushing: 8 rush for 144 yards (1 TD)

25. Keegan Brennan(Nativity BVM-WR) vs Bucktail
Receiving: 4 catch for 98 yards (1 TD)

26. Haydn Wall(Mahanoy Area-RB/WR) vs Panther Valley
Rushing: 5 rush for 91 yards
Receiving: 2 catch for 43 yards (1 TD)

27. Dylan Dietz(North Schuylkill-WR) vs Blue Mountain
Receiving: 2 catch for 35 yards (1 TD)
Defense: 1 INT
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/14/19

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Bertha B. Stahler-Bennick, 89 of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday morning October 13, 2019 in her residence. She was the widow of Vinson C. Sathler who died in 1989 and James Bennick who died in 2017.

She was born in West Penn Township, a daughter of the late Milton N. and Mabel (Miller) Bailey.

Bertha was employed as a floor worker for the former Fessler Knitting Mill in Orwigsburg, PA until retiring in 1994.

Her survivors are include two daughters, Donna L. Deem with whom she resided and Joyce A. (Terry W.) Shellhammer of New Ringgold, PA; two sons, Jeffrey V. ( Angela) Stahler of New Ringgold, PA and Steven C. (Rita) Stahler of Minersville, PA; brother, Curtis J. (Dorothy) Bailey of New Ringgold, PA; 8 grand children; 7 great grand children and 3 great, great grandchildren. She was also predeceased by five brothers; two sisters and a son-in-law, Ernest L. Deem.

Her funeral service will take place on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11:00 am at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc,, 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, PA 17960 with a calling hour beginning at 10:00 am. Interment will be in Zions Stone Church Cemetery, New Ringgold.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name are requested to:
Blue Mountain Christian Retreat
1 Christian Lane
New Ringgold, PA 17960

Online condolences can be offered at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Allen R. Flail, 73 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at home.

Born Friday, September 6, 1946 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania son of the late Stratton and Edith A. (Faust) Flail. He was also predeceased by his brother, David C. Faust on June 15, 2019.

Surviving are; sister, Elaine Nattress of Tamaqua, brother, Rodger Flail of Treskow; nieces and nephews.

A 1965 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Allen worked in the Textile Industry. He resided in Florida for many years. Allen was a talented artisit and avid reader.

Private arrangements in care of the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

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

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Marie Weremedic, 85, lifelong Frackville resident, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Kuchta Sagan. She worked as an LPN at the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville until her retirement.

Marie was a devout member of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, Frackville, where she was very active in her parish life through the various committees and organizations that she served on.

She was a 1952 graduate of the former Frackville High School and a graduate of the LPN program of Schuylkill Vo-Tech, Marlin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three sisters: Carole Sagan, Lynn Chrush and Suzanne Sagan.

Marie is survived by her husband of 63 years, Peter Weremedic, Frackville; her three sons: Michael and his wife Roseanne Weremedic, Frackville; Peter Weremedic, Bethlehem; V. Rev. James Weremedic and Mat. Lisa, Coaldale; two brothers: Nicholas and his wife Barbara Sagan, Laurel, MD, Theodore and his wife Jeanette Sagan, Saint Clair; a brother-in-law Dennis Chrush, Bethlehem and a sister-in-law Betty Russell Weremedic, Frackville; her four grandchildren: Elizabeth, wife of John Wittig, Michael and his wife Amanda Weremedic, Sub-deacon James Weremedic Jr. and Victoria Weremedic; her four loving great-grandchildren: Madeline and Sophia Wittig and Nicholas and Noah Weremedic; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday October 17th at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, Frackville with V. Rev. James Jadick as the celebrant. Friends may call at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. with parastasis at 7:30 and again on Thursday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Englewood, Frackville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Marie's name, to Holy Ascension Orthodox Church at 209 S. Lehigh Avenue Frackville, PA 17931

Sign the guest book, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com

Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.

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Joan O. (Schruff) Gray, 82, of Pottsville, PA, formerly of Pass Christian, MS, Bloomsburg, PA, and Orwigsburg, PA, passed away Friday, October 11th, peacefully, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville

Joan was born in Pass Christian, MS on April 27, 1937, a daughter of the late Shirley (Brownlee) and Louis J. Schruff.

She was a 1954 graduate of St. Joseph's Catholic School.

She was the wife of Robert W. Gray, Jr., and they were happily married for 65 years.

Joan was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, as well as a member of St. Columbia Parish, Bloomsburg. She was a volunteer at Geisinger Medical Center, and she served on the Geisinger Woman's Auxillary. She also served on the board of Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival, and was a Cub Scout Leader.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by two sons: Robert W. Gray III, and Jeffrey C. Gray; brother, Lawrence Schruff of Gulfport, MS.

In addition to her husband, Joan is survived by two daughters, Eileen M. Rhody & husband, Andrew J., of Schuylkill Haven;Debra Schiavoni, of Lancaster; a son, Gregory Gray & wife, Elizabeth, of Pottsville;

She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, brother, Louis McCall Schruff, of Long Beach, MS, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven,at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16th,with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik officiating.

A viewing will be held Tuesday 6-8 PM. at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., 25 E. Main Street, Schuylkill Haven.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to "NAMI" 6600 York Rd #204,Baltimore, MD 22164 or PKD Foundation, 1001 E 101st Terrace #220, Kansas City, MO 64131

Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park Schuylkill Haven, PA.

To extend online condolences, please visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com

Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Donna Jeanne Yatcilla, 76, of Hometown, PA died on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Coaldale, PA. She was the wife of William Yatcilla who passed away in 2018. 

Born in Coaldale, PA on October 22, 1942, Donna was a daughter of the late Joseph Dreher and Alice Spack. 

A 1960 graduate of Marian High School, she worked as a nurse’s aide at Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly, PA and was a devoted member of St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church, Barnesville, PA where she was a Eucharistic Minister and a lector for many years. Donna loved to garden and landscape around her home. 

She is survived by sons Russell Troy Gilbert of Hometown, Darrell Todd Gilbert of Nesquehoning, PA, Shawn Eric Gilbert of Hometown, and Terrance Andre Gilbert of Hometown; grandchildren Peyton Gilbert, Alden Gilbert, Tyler Alexander Gilbert, Jordan Reabold, and Ashley Frederick; and one great-grandchild. Donna was predeceased by a brother, Barry Spack. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, October 15 in St. Richard Catholic Church, 799 Barnesville Drive, Barnesville. Interment in Sky View Memorial Park, 108 Lafayette Avenue, Hometown will follow the mass. Call 8-9:30 AM on Tuesday at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua. Memorials in Donna’s name may be made to St. Richard Catholic Church, 799 Barnesville Drive, Barnesville, PA 18214.

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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Dawn M. Erdock , 75, of St. Clair, died Saturday Oct. 12, 2019, at Good Shepard Specialty Hospital, Bethlehem PA.

Born in West Mahanoy Twp., September 24, 1944, She was the daughter of the late Royce and Ruth (Jeffrey) Mensinger.

She was a Sales Clerk at Former Value City, Pottsville and was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, St. Clair.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Joseph Erdock Jr., 2 sisters, Linda McHugh and Bonnie Davidson.

Surviving are her husband of 56 years Joseph Erdock Sr., 2 daughters Heather Kenderdine of St. Clair; Tamara Charters and her husband Joseph of Friedensburg; brother Jeffery Mensinger of Williamsport; sister Robin Mensinger of Zion Grove; 4 grandchildren: Britney, Chelsea, Shelby, and Bailey, 5 great-grandchildren: Brett, Layla, Rylee, Kevin and Harper, nieces and nephews.

Further Service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday Oct. 17, 2019, from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 North Second Street St. Clair. Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church 131 South Morris Street, St. Clair, PA 17970. The Rev. James Carroll will be officiating. Friends may call Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM with Panachida at 7:30 PM and Thursday from 9:00AM to 10: 00 AM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ruth Steinert SPCA, PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com

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Henry J. “Hank” Faleski, 68, of 202 Furnace St, Shenandoah (Turkey Run) passed away on Saturday, October 12th at his home. Born in Shenandoah on October 2nd, 1951 he was the son of the late Henry T. and Helen “Mentz” Faleski.

Hank was a 1969 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School in Shenandoah and then went on to earn an associates degree. He worked as a corrections officer at the Schuylkill County Prison for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the East End Field & Stream Club, a former member of the Arrowhead Rod and Gun Club, and had a love for sports being an avid Penn State and New York Yankee fan.

Besides his parents, Hank was preceded by his father-in-law, John “JB” Buchinsky and 1 brother-in-law, Michael Pribish.

He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Julie Buchinsky whom he married on September 20th, 2011, but had spent the last 32 years together. His mother-in-law, Madeline Buchinsky, 2 brothers-in-law, Jack Buchinsky (Mary Lou) and Yogi Buchinsky (Eileen), 1 sister-in-law, Joann Pribish, nieces, nephews, several cousins, and many dear friends also survive.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 17th at 11am in Divine Mercy Parish – Sacred Worship Site – St. Casimir’s, 229 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah officiated by Msgr. Ronald Bocian. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday morning from 8:30 to 10:30am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of Dawn Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.



In lieu of flowers, donations in Hank’s memory may be made to Divine Mercy Parish or the Shenandoah Area Free Public Library.


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Schuylkill League High School Volleyball Playoff Results and Schedule - 10/14/2019

October 15, 2019, 7:47 am
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The Schuylkill League High School Volleyball playoffs began on Monday and the league has announced the schedule up to the championship that will be held on Thursday.

Monday, October 14th - Results

Held @ Minersville Area HS
Division 1 Champion- (Blue Mt)  - 3
Division 3 Runner up (Upper Dauphin)  - 0

Division 4 Champion (Nativity) - 3
Division 2 Runner-up (Pine Grove)  - 0


Held @ North Schuylkill HS
Division 2 Champion- (Panther Valley) - 3
Division 4 Runner-up-(Mahanoy Area) - 1

Division 1 Runner-up (Pottsville) Pottsville Area - 3
Division 3 Champion- (Millersburg) - 0


Wednesday, October 16th

Semi-finals @ Minersville Area HS
5:30 Blue Mountain vs Nativity BVM
30 min after- Panther Valley vs Pottsville Area

Thursday, October 17th

League Championship Martz Hall- Pottsville @ 7:00pm
League Championship
Teams- TBA
Start time- 7 pm

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Penn State Health Announces Intent to Purchase Holy Spirt Health System from Geisinger

October 15, 2019, 8:01 am
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Penn State Health and Geisinger announced Tuesday the signing of a letter of intent to transfer ownership of Holy Spirit Health System to Penn State Health.

Target date for completion of the transaction is by June 30, 2020, dependent upon regulatory timeline and approval.

Specifically, the letter of intent is for the two health organizations to enter into a member substitution agreement for Penn State Health to replace Geisinger as the sole corporate member of Holy Spirit Health System.

“We have considered many options for Geisinger Holy Spirit to move forward, and we believe we have the right organization in Penn State Health,” said Geisinger President and Chief Executive Officer, Jaewon Ryu, M.D. “We already work together on joint programs such as neurosurgery and cardio-thoracic surgery in the Harrisburg region. This is a positive next step for Holy Spirit to continue its legacy of providing quality, compassionate care to this community.”

The transfer includes Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, its affiliated outpatient practices and urgent care centers, as well as the Ortenzio Heart Center and West Shore EMS in the Holy Spirit market.

“This makes sense for both organizations, and more importantly for the people in the Cumberland County and Greater Harrisburg region,” said Steve Massini, Penn State Health chief executive officer. “People in these growing communities will continue to have local choice and access to the health services they need to live their lives the way they want.”

Geisinger has invested more than $120 million at Holy Spirit, recruited nearly 100 new providers, and added or expanded important services including trauma, stroke and diabetes care since Holy Spirit joined Geisinger in October 2014.

“By enabling our patients from Cumberland and Perry counties to be cared for closer to home at Holy Spirit, we can create increased capacity for patients in need of the kind of complex care that is only available in our region at Hershey Medical Center,” Massini said.

He added that Penn State Health intends to honor Holy Spirit’s catholic tradition and sponsorship by the Sisters of Christian Charity, “just as we have done in Berks County following the addition of St. Joseph Regional Health Network into our organization in 2015.”

Ownership of Holy Spirit Hospital will not affect Penn State Health’s plans to open Hampden Medical Center, its new, 108-bed adult hospital under construction in Hampden Twp., Cumberland County.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/15/19

October 15, 2019, 8:11 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/15/19

Tuesday - Sunny - High near 60
Tuesday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid 40's

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Wednesday - Rain - High in the Upper 50's
Wednesday Night - Showers - Low in the Lower 40's

Thursday - Cloudy - High in the Lower 50's
Thursday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Lower 40's
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Friday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 50's
Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High near 60
Sunday - Cloudy with Showers Late - High in the Mid 60's
Monday - Showers - High in the Lower 60's

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One Flown After Motorcycle Struck by Tri-Axle on Route 895

October 15, 2019, 8:59 am
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One person was flown Monday after a crash on Route 895 that involved a motorcycle and a tri-axle truck.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred just after 2:00pm on Route 895 in West Brunswick Township.

Police say the crash occurred as Gary L. Schaeffer, 73, of Middleport was driving in a tri-axle dump truck came up behind Jeffrey Mintzer, 51, of Schuylkill Haven on a motorcycle.

Schaeffer reportedly struck rear of the motorcycle when Mintzer slowed to a make a left turn onto Stephens Road.

When the dump truck struck the motorcycle Mintzer was ejected and the bike became wedged beneath the truck.

Mintzer was flown to an area hospital with an unknown extent of injuries.

Route 895 was closed for a period of time while the scene was investigated.
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