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North Schuylkill Organizes #Prayersfor6 and #JadenStrong Fundraisers for the Community to Support Leiby

October 28, 2019, 1:11 pm
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On Monday, the North Schuylkill School District announced a few different ways for the community to help support Jaden Leiby, their quarterback that was seriously injured Friday night during their game with Pottsville.


During the 3rd quarter, Jaden Leiby, a senior and starting quarterback for the Spartans was seriously injured during a tackle.  Leiby broke his neck and was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Since Friday, the Spartan Community, Schuylkill County, around Pennsylvania, and across the United States, the hashtag #Prayersfor6 has been spreading across social media like wildfire in support of Leiby.

"Many have asked how they can help and the school district announced Monday morning some ways, the community can get involved unite in their efforts." stated Superintendent Robert Ackell.

"The outreach to support Jaden has been overwhelming!  The North Schuylkill School District would like to show their support for Jaden and his family.  We have organized a few ways our students, staff, Spartan Community and surrounding communities can get involved."

Two fundraisers have been setup by the school.

  • Prayers for 6 --T-Shirt Jersey Sale - $10/each
  • #JADENSTRONG Wristbands - $2/each
There is a link below to download the order form for both of these items.

If your District would like to sell T-shirt jerseys or Wristbands – please submit one cumulative order per district and we will get the items to your school ASAP.

Anyone with questions or would like to donate can email the school district directly at jaden@northschuylkill.net.

100% of the proceeds from the items sold are going to the Leiby Family.

If anyone is looking to send Monetary Donations – the check can be made out to Spartan Half-Time Club.

Checks can be mailed to:

North Schuylkill School District
Attn: Jaden Strong
15 Academy Lane
Ashland, PA 17921

"At this time, please continue to send your thoughts and prayers to Jaden and his family.  The Spartan Community recognizes that we are stronger together. The power of NS stands with #6.  Let us unite and stay strong." Ackell said.

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Ashland Changes Date of Trick or Treat Night

October 28, 2019, 1:25 pm
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The borough of Ashland has announced a date change for their Trick or Treat night scheduled for October 31st, 2019.

Due to the impending rain forecast, Trick or Trick Night will now be Wednesday, October 30th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The recreation committee will also hold Trunk or Treat at 7th and Centre Street.

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Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

October 25, 2019, 6:51 pm
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Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

Friday,  October 25th, 2019

North Schuylkill - 29
Pottsville - 7

Blue Mountain -19
Schuylkill Haven - 17 

Jim Thorpe - 21
Lehighton - 7

Nativity BVM - 65
Jenkintown - 21

Tri Valley - 21
Susquenita - 18

Williams Valley - 42
Millersburg - 6

Minersville - 26
Panther Valley - 24

Mahanoy Area - 60 
Shenandoah Valley - 12

Pine Grove - 55
Halifax - 30
Tamaqua - Wins by Forfeit
Marian Catholic -

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Shenandoah Changes Trick or Treat Night

October 29, 2019, 6:02 am
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The borough of Shenandoah has announced a date change for their Trick or Treat night scheduled for October 31st, 2019.

Due to the impending rain forecast, Trick or Trick Night will now be Wednesday, October 30th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. 

The Trunk or Treat by Healthy Shenandoah that was also scheduled for October 31st, has been changed to Wednesday, October 30th, as well.


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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/29/19

October 29, 2019, 6:49 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/29/19

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

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**Trick or Treat Forecast**
Wednesday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 60's
Wednesday Night - Rain to Begin Late Evening and Continue Overnight - Low in the Mid 50's

** Halloween **
Thursday - Rain - High in the Mid 50's
Thursday Night - Rain, Maybe a Thunderstorms - Low near 40

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Friday - Clouds and Sun - High near 50
Saturday - Sunny - High near 50
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Upper 40's
Monday - Sunny - High in the Upper 40's

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Mechanicsville Trick or Treat Rescheduled

October 29, 2019, 7:56 am
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Mechanicsville has announced a date change for their Trick or Treat night scheduled for October 31st, 2019.

Due to the impending rain forecast, Trick or Trick Night will now be Wednesday, October 30th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. 

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Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital Invites Community to Pre-opening Celebration

October 29, 2019, 8:34 am
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The community is welcome to get a look inside Schuylkill County’s newest hospital during the Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital Pre-Opening Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Join members of the Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital team for an afternoon of fun on the new hospital campus at 100 Paramount Blvd. near Orwigsburg. Live entertainment, prizes, hospital tours, health and wellness activities and a visit from the Geisinger Life Flight team will be featured. At this event, the community can see inside the hospital and meet with those who will be caring for them when the new hospital opens.

“A lot of hard work has gone into the hospital construction and planning, and we’re excited to let the community see what we’ve been doing here,” said Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital President Gabriel Kamarousky. “Our mission is to care for the sick and injured and improve our community’s health, regardless of the ability to pay, and we want to show off exactly how we’re going to do that by giving our neighbors a chance to see inside the hospital before it opens.”

More than 200 jobs were created for the construction of the 3-story, 130,000-square-foot hospital. Currently, more than 200 staff have been hired for the hospital. Employee training and orientation will continue into November to allow them to learn the brand-new equipment and the ins and outs of the building. An official hospital opening date hasn’t yet been set.

Some highlights people will see inside the 80-bed facility include state-of-the-art medical equipment, private patient rooms and a private patient discharge area.

Visitors will get a look inside the patient rooms, including 15 private rooms in the Emergency Department and the private in-patient rooms on the third floor. The hospital also features a private discharge area, making it more convenient to pick up a loved one when it’s time for them to head home to continue their recovery.

Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital will be the first hospital to open in more than 90 years in Schuylkill County. The hospital will feature inpatient care, surgery, radiology, lab and additional services including medical/surgical suites and an intensive care unit. The facility is the first time in Pennsylvania history that two health care systems, Geisinger and St. Luke’s University Health Network, have agreed to equally co-own and build a new hospital.
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Winning Cash 5 Ticket Worth $125,000 Sold in Berks County

October 29, 2019, 9:59 am
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A winning PA Lottery Ticket was sold in Hamburg on Monday.

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold for the Monday, October 28 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 06-22-36-38-43, to win $125,000, less withholding. Mobil Hamburg, 600 South Fourth St., Hamburg, earns a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Winners can be identified only after prizes are claimed and tickets validated. Cash 5 prizes expire one year from the drawing date. The ticket holder should sign the ticket, call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 and file a claim at the nearest Lottery office.

More than 12,000 other Cash 5 tickets also won prizes in the drawing. Players should check every ticket, every time, and claim lower-tier prizes at a Lottery retailer.
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Cressona Changes Date of Trick or Treat Due to Weather

October 29, 2019, 10:07 am
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The borough of Cressona has announced they will be changing the date of their Trick or Treat night.

Borough officials say the Trick or Treat night will now be on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019.



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Football Teams Show Support for Leiby #6

October 29, 2019, 11:10 am
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Over the weekend and the beginning of this week, youth football teams and junior varsity teams from Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas have continued to show their support for Jaden Leiby.

Since the game on Friday night, when Leiby was critically injured, the support has continued as football teams played their games.

Two teams that were some of the first to show their support was the Ashland Black Diamonds and Frackville Mountaineers on Sunday afternoon.

The Frackville Mountaineers wore a #6 on the back of their helmets and the Pee Wee cheerleaders formed a #6 with their pom poms at the end of their half time routine.

Frackville Mountaineers






The Mountaineers had faced St. Clair during their game who also brought banners using the hashtag #JadenStrong.

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The Ashland Black Diamonds, who was also Leiby's team when he was younger, carried a #6 jersey onto the field at the start of their game.
Ashland Black Diamond Football
Ashland Black Diamond Football
The Black Diamond's opponent, Lehighton, wore the #6 on the front of their helmet.

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The Shenandoah Valley team posted a photo Saturday evening after creating a banner displaying #JadenStrong

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On Monday, the North Schuylkill Spartan Junior Varsity team travelled to Pottsville.  The Spartans wore the #6 on their helmet and both the teams met at center field prior to the start of the game where each of the Crimson Tide shook the Spartans' hands  after a moment of silence.




The Minersville Junior Varsity also showed their support Monday night and played their game for Leiby.  They also released red balloons.


** Editor's Note - These postings and photos are those that we were made aware of.  If there are some we may have missed.  Please e-mail them to skooknews@outlook.com and we will add them.
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Emergency Personnel Respond to Fire at SCI-Frackville

October 29, 2019, 11:15 am
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Emergency personnel responded to a structure fire at SCI-Frackville on Tuesday afternoon.

Just after 1:30pm, fire crews were called to SCI-Frackville for a structure fire.

As crews were in route, it was reported to be a fire in the basement of the boiler plant.

Within minutes of the call, the fire was reported to be knocked down.

Fire crews from Frackville, Englewood, and Ryan Township were called to the scene.

More information when it's available.
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Shenandoah Valley Football Forfeits District XI Playoff Game

October 29, 2019, 11:20 am
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The Shenandoah Valley School District notified District XI on Tuesday that they would be forfeiting their football game against Williams Valley on Friday.

The Devils cited that due to injuries, they will be unable to field a team for the game.

Shenandoah Valley, who had an (0-10) record for the season had made the playoffs after Marian Catholic forfeited their season during Week 9.

The Williams Valley Vikings will now play the winner of the Nativity BVM vs. Tri-Valley game next week.
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Heating Unit Blamed for Fire Call to Shenandoah Rite Aid

October 29, 2019, 2:35 pm
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A heating unit is being blame for activate fire alarms at the Shenandoah Rite Aid Tuesday afternoon.


Around 4:00pm Tuesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to 15 South Main Street, Shenandoah, for a possible fire at the Rite Aid.

According to officials at the scene, work was being done on a heating unit and when it was turned on and began blowing heat, it tripped the fire alarm.

No fire was found and units cleared the scene.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/30/19

October 30, 2019, 4:13 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/30/19

Wednesday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 60's
Wednesday Night - Rain to Begin Late Evening and Continue Overnight - Low in the Mid 50's

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** Halloween **
Thursday - Rain and Storms- High near 70
Thursday Night - Rain, Maybe a Strong Thunderstorm - Low near 40



Friday - Clouds and Sun - High near 50
Friday Night - Clear - Low near 30

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Saturday - Sunny - High near 50
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Upper 40's
Monday - Sunny - High near 50
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 50's

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Shenandoah Volunteers Paint Helmet to Show Support for Leiby

October 30, 2019, 7:41 am
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A group of volunteers in Shenandoah repainted their Devils helmet at a intersection in the borough to show their support for North Schuylkill's Jaden Leiby.


An annual tradition in the borough of Shenandoah is the painting of the Shenandoah Valley Football Helmet at the intersection of Main and Centre Streets in the borough, prior to the start of the football season.  The painting of the helmet is organized by Bill Moyer of Shenandoah.

On Tuesday, the Devils' season came to end after bowing out of the District XI tournament, Moyer and a group of volunteers converted the helmet to a North Schuylkill helmet and painted a #6 on it.

When posting a photo of their work to Facebook, Moyer said "From the Shenandoah Valley School District and all of Shenandoah we send Prayers for Jaden and support him by painting our helmet North Schuylkill colors get well soon."

Leiby was injured last Friday in the Spartans matchup with the Pottsville Crimson Tide.  During a tackle in the 3rd quarter, Leiby broke his neck and has been hospitalized.

Since Leiby got hurt, he has received messages of support, dedications, and prayers from all around Schuylkill County and beyond.







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STS to Introduce New Southern Loop Route to Expand Service to Southern Schuylkill County

October 30, 2019, 8:53 am
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On Monday, STS will introduce a new "Southern Loop" fixed route to southern Schuylkill County.

The Schuylkill County Transportation Authority will be introducing to the public it’s brand new fixed route #80 Southern Loop .

The first bus to head out of Union Station in Pottsville will be 10:00 a.m. with two other departure times of 12 Noon and 2:00 p.m. respectfully.

Return times back to Union Station in Pottsville from the Hamburg Tilden Ridge Complex are scheduled for 11:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Key stops along this particular route include the borough of Schuylkill Haven, The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV); the borough of Orwigsburg, the Geisinger Medical Bldg., the new Geisinger/St. Luke’s Hospital, the Tilden Ridge Complex @ Walmart, the Strip Mall in the Complex, Logan’s Steak House, Cabela’s, Red Robin and will even make a connection at Cabela’s with Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) for passengers to ride into the city of Reading.

The Schuylkill Transportation System is also “kicking off” this new route by offering passengers the opportunity to ride for FREE the entire week of Monday, November 4th thru Friday, November 8th .

Dave Bekisz, Executive Director and Gary Martinaitis, Director of Operations believe the new route will compliment and work well in conjunction with the opening of St. Luke’s/Geisinger hospital and the influx of new business and shopping opportunities in the Hamburg area.

The #80 Southern Loop fixed route bus schedule can be found on the STS website. 
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Tamaqua Area to Hold "Meet the Raiders" Night for Winter Sports

October 30, 2019, 9:30 am
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The Tamaqua Area School District will hold its annual winter “Meet the Raiders Night” on Monday, November 25, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Athletic Center.

Make up date will be Wednesday, December 4. Members of the boys and girls basketball, wrestling, and swimming programs along with the cheerleaders will be introduced. The Blue Raider pep band will also be in attendance.

The event is free of charge and the public is encouraged to attend. However, we are asking for the public to please bring a non-perishable food item or a monetary donation so we could assist in replenishing our local food pantry.
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District XI High School Soccer Playoff Scores and Schedule - 10/29/2019

October 30, 2019, 9:45 am
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District XI High School Soccer Playoff Scores and Schedule - 10/29/2019


Tuesday, October 29, 2019

BOYS
1A
Moravian Academy - 6
Tri-Valley - 1

Schuylkill Haven - 1
Notre Dame ES - 0

2A
Pen Argyl - 4
Jim Thorpe - 3

Notre Dame GP - 2
Pine Grove  - 1

3A
Northwestern - 2
Blue Mountain - 0

GIRLS
1A
Minersville - 5
Williams Valley - 0

3A (District XI Championship)
Southern Lehigh - 1
Pottsville - 0


Thursday, October 31, 2019
BOYS:  1A - Moravian Academy vs. Schuylkill Haven @ Northwestern (District XI Championship)
GIRLS:  1A - Minersville vs. Moravian Academy @ Northwestern (District XI 1A Championship)

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District XI High School Volleyball Championship Results - 10/29/2019

October 30, 2019, 10:54 am
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District XI High School Volleyball Championship Results - 10/29/2019


Results from Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

1A (District XI Championship)
Nativity BVM - 3
Mahanoy Area - 0

2A (District XI Championship)
Panther Valley - 3
Notre Dame GP - 1




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Schuylkill County Trick or Treat Date Changes

October 30, 2019, 11:33 am
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Schuylkill County Trick or Treat Date Changes

Below is working list of Schuylkill County Trick or Treats that have been rescheduled due to bad weather in the forecast for October 31st, 2019.


Ashland - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, includes Trunk or Treat at 7th and Centre Streets.

Big Diamond Speedway - Trunk or Treat - October 30th, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Butler Township - October 30th, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Cressona - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

East Norwegian - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

East Union Township - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
    Fountain Springs- October 30th, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

    Frackville - October 30th, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
      Girardville - October 30th, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

      Gordon - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm


      Lavelle - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm includes Trunk or Treat at Lavelle Firehouse


      Mahanoy City - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
        Mahanoy Township - October 31st, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
          McAdoo - October 31st, 2019 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
            Orwigsburg - October 31, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
              Pottsville - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

              Ringtown - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
                Rush Township - November 2nd, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
                  Schuylkill Haven - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
                    Saint Clair - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

                    Shenandoah - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm;  also includes Health Shenandoah Trunk or Treat
                        Tamaqua - November 2nd, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
                          Tremont - November 2nd, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

                          West Mahanoy Township - October 30th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

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