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Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County - 01/13/2020 through 01/17/2020

January 10, 2020, 1:18 pm
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Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County 

Various road projects announced for January 13th, 2020 through January 17th, 2020


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Barry / Butler Township
Road name:  PA 901 (Sunbury Road)
Between:  Dutchtown Road and Taylorsville Road
Type of work:  Surveying
Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction with flagging for surveying work.
Start date:  1/24/20
Est completion date:  1/24/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 05:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No

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Delano / Kline Township
Road name:  Interstate 81
Between:  Exit 134 (Delano) and Exit 138 (PA 309)
Type of work:  Median Barrier Repair
Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions in both directions for median barrier repairs. Expect delays and please use caution while driving through the work zone.
Start date:  1/15/20
Est completion date:  1/15/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  09:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No

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Kline Township
Road name:  PA 309
Between:  Lofty Road and Kelayres Road
Type of work:  Inspection
Work being done by:  PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions both northbound and southbound. Expect delays and please use caution while driving through the work zone.
Start date:  1/15/20
Est completion date:  1/15/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  09:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes

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Pine Grove Township
Road name:  Interstate 81
Between:  Exit 100 (PA 443)  and Lebanon County Line
Type of work:  Inspection
Work being done by:  PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions both northbound and southbound. Expect delays and please use caution while driving in the work zone.
Start date:  1/14/20
Est completion date:  1/14/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  09:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes

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Butler / Cass Township
Road name:  Highridge Road
Between:  Valley Road and Biddle 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 while driving in the work zone.
Start date:  1/13/20
Est completion date:  1/17/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No

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Ryan / Mahanoy Township
Road name:  Interstate 81 (Northbound and Southbound) .
Between:  Exit 124 (St Clair / Frackville) and Exit 131 (Hometown / Mahanoy City)
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 while driving through the work zone.
Start date:  1/13/20
Est completion date:  1/16/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No

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Kline Township
Road name:  Lofty Road
Between:  Hazle Street and Hazleton Avenue
Type of work:  Drainage
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution while driving through the work zone.
Start date:  1/13/20
Est completion date:  1/17/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes

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Butler Township
Road name:  Main Street
Between:  Center Street and Wiggans Road
Type of work:  Pothole Patching
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and pleas use caution while driving through the work zone.
Start date:  1/13/20
Est completion date:  1/17/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No

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Borough of Cressona / Wayne Township
Road name:  PA 183
Between:  Berks County Line and PA 61
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 while driving through the work zone.
Start date:  1/13/20
Est completion date:  1/17/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No

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West Penn Twp.
Road name:  PA 309
Between:  Clamtown Road and County Line
Type of work:  Drainage
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restriction.
Start date:  1/13/20
Est completion date:  1/17/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No

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Rush / Ryan / Mahanoy Township
Road name:  PA 54
Between:  Morea Road and Tippets Road
Type of work:  Pothole Patching
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution while driving through the work zone.
Start date:  1/13/20
Est completion date:  1/17/20
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Results from Friday, January 10th, 2020

January 10, 2020, 8:37 pm
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High School Basketball Results from Friday, January 10th, 2020

Boys

Tamaqua Area - 59
Lehighton - 34


Girls

Jim Thorpe - 47
Blue Mountain - 27

Minersville - 65
Weatherly - 5

Nativity BVM - 53
Schuylkill Haven - 16

North Schuylkill - 79
Pottsville - 32

Pine Grove - 55
Panther Valley - 42

Tamaqua Area - 60
Lehighton - 36

Tri-Valley - 33
Shenandoah Valley - 20

**SPECIAL RECOGNITION:  Minersville's Krozunski scored here 1,000th point Friday night

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This sports update is brought to by

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/11/2020

January 11, 2020, 5:47 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/11/2020

Saturday - Overcast, Showers Late Afternoon - High near 60
Saturday Night - Showers Becoming more Steady - Low in the Mid 50's

**WIND ADVISORY FROM 2:00am until 10:00am on Sunday**

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Sunday - Cloudy - High near 60 early in the day with temps dropping throughout the day
Sunday Night - Cloudy - Low near 30


Monday - Clouds Some Sun - High in the Upper 40's
Monday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 30's

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Tuesday - Cloudy with Showers Beginning in the Afternoon - High in the Mid 40's
Wednesday - Clouds, Sun, with Showers late - High near 50
Thursday - Clouds and Sun Early with more Clouds in the Afternoon - High in the Lower 40's
Friday - Clouds and Sun, Snow Showers Late - High in the Lower 30's

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WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Early Sunday

January 11, 2020, 6:13 am
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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Early Sunday.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Adams, York and Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will likely occur around and shortly after the time of a strong cold frontal passage prior to daybreak.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.


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Realty World, Wendy Knorr, Ashland, PA


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Police Chase near Pine Grove Ends in Pond

January 11, 2020, 9:37 am
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A police chase near Pine Grove late Friday ended when the vehicle being chased ended up in a pond.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, around 11:00pm, Friday, a State Trooper attempted to pull over Tyler Nornhold, 22,  for a traffic violation on Sweet Arrow Lake Road.  Instead of stopping, Nornhold led police in a 5 mile chase that ended up he drove his vehicle into a pond, submerging the vehicle.

Nornhold was able to get out of the vehicle and troopers took him into custody.

Nornhold was already wanted for fleeing police during a chase on January 2nd, 2020 in the borough of Tremont.

For the January 2nd incident, Nornhold was charged with fleeing and eluding police, recklessly endangering another person, driving without a license, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and various traffic violations.

Nornhold was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on $10,000 straight cash bail for the January 2nd incident.  Additional charges will be filed.
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Car Used in Police Pursuit Late Friday Pulled from Pond Near Pine Grove

January 11, 2020, 6:21 pm
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On Saturday afternoon, State Police and Pine Grove towing pulled the vehicle that was used during a police pursuit late Friday and ended up in a pond near Pine Grove.

(Photos Courtesy of Ryan Schaeffer)

A small dock and a swing were also reportedly destroyed by the vehicle as it entered the pond.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, around 11:00pm, Friday, a State Trooper attempted to pull over Tyler Nornhold, 22,  for a traffic violation on Sweet Arrow Lake Road.  Instead of stopping, Nornhold led police in a 5 mile chase that ended up he drove his vehicle into a pond, submerging the vehicle.

Nornhold was able to get out of the vehicle and troopers took him into custody.

Nornhold was already wanted for fleeing police during a chase on January 2nd, 2020 in the borough of Tremont.

For the January 2nd incident, Nornhold was charged with fleeing and eluding police, recklessly endangering another person, driving without a license, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and various traffic violations.

Nornhold was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on $10,000 straight cash bail for the January 2nd incident.  Additional charges will be filed.





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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/11/2020

January 12, 2020, 5:41 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/11/2020

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Andrew Pollog, 89, of Pottsville, passed away on Friday at Luther Ridge.

Born in Saint Clair on July 29, 1930, he was a son of the late John and Mary Pollog. He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He worked as a machinist for Exxon, Marlin until his retirement in 1994. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served as an Aircraft Mechanic with the 122nd Bombardment Squadron in Korea.

He was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Minersville. He was also a member of the Minersville American Legion.

He was preceded in death by six siblings, including his oldest sister, Helen Havlick, who raised them after their parents died at a young age.

Andrew is survived by his wife of 64 years, the former Anna Hutsko; two sons, Michael Pollog, San Antonio, Texas, and Thomas Pollog (spouse, Mingzhu), Arlington, Virginia; three grandchildren, Rachel, Sarah, and Matthew Pollog. He is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy and Betty Pollog, New York; nieces and nephews.

The family will accept visitors at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville, on Wednesday from 7:00 A.M. Parastas will be at 10:00 A.M., after which visitation will end. Requiem Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. in St. Nicholas Church, 415 Front Street, Minersville. Interment with military honors will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Branch Township. The family prefers contributions to St. Nicholas Church.

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Fire Crews Respond to House Fire in Mahanoy City Sunday Morning

January 12, 2020, 5:59 am
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On Sunday morning, fire crews responded to a house fire in Mahanoy City.


Around 8:00am, emergency personnel were dispatched North B Street, in Mahanoy City for a house fire.

Fire crews were able to contain the fire not long after arrival and began overhaul.

As of 8:45am, crews were still at the scene.

More details when information is available.

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Police Investigating Damage to Property in Zion Grove

January 12, 2020, 6:22 am
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The State Police at Frackville is currently investigating a case of criminal mischief at a home in North Union Township.


According to police, on January 9th, 2020, someone drove onto the front lawn of a home on Hay Stack Drive, Zion Grove, damaged the property and left the scene.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact police (570) 874-5300.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: District XI Standings - As of 01/12/2020

January 12, 2020, 4:54 pm
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The District XI High School Basketball standings as of January 12, 2020.


Boys

Class A

  1. Nativity BVM (5-6)
  2. Tri-Valley (7-6)
  3. Weatherly Area (6-5)
  4. Notre Dame (5-7)
  5. Lincoln Leadershiip (4-7)
  6. Roberto Clemente (5-9)
  7. MMI Preparatory (1-6)
  8. Salem Christian (4-7)
  9. Lehigh Valley Christian (0-4)
Class AA
  1. Marian Catholic (11-0)
  2. Executive Education Academy (9-4)
  3. Schuylkill Haven (11-2)
  4. Moravian Academy (7-3)
  5. Williams Valley (8-3)
  6. Mahanoy Area (7-6)
  7. Shenandoah Valley (2-12)
  8. Minersville (2-10)
Class AAA
  1. Palmerton Area (9-4)
  2. Notre Dame of GP (7-6)
  3. New Hope-Solebury (6-6)
  4. Panther Valley (8-5)
  5. Collegium Charter (7-7)
  6. Catasauqua (6-7)
  7. Pen Argyl Area (2-11)
  8. MaST Community Charter (2-11)
Class AAAA
  1. Allentown Central Catholic (11-2)
  2. Bethlehem Catholic (8-5)
  3. Wilson Area (10-2)
  4. Tamaqua Area (10-3)
  5. Pine Grove (8-4)
  6. Palisades (7-5)
  7. Northwestern Lehigh (7-6)
  8. Salisbury Township (7-7)
  9. Lehighton (6-7)
  10. Jim Thorpe (3-10)
  11. North Schuylkill (2-10)
  12. Northern Lehigh (3-11)
  13. Saucon Valley (2-11)
Class AAAAA
  1. Southern Lehigh (11-1)
  2. Pottsville (10-3)
  3. Blue Mountain (11-2)
  4. Shikellamy (6-5)
  5. Selinsgrove (3-6)
  6. Bangor Area (5-8)
  7. East Stroudsburg North (1-12)
Class AAAAAA
  1. William Allen (10-2)
  2. Freedom (10-2)
  3. Easton Area (10-2)
  4. Liberty (10-4)
  5. East Stroudsburg South (10-3)
  6. Parkland (9-4)
  7. Northampton Area (8-5)
  8. Whitehall (7-6)
  9. Louis E Dieruff (5-7)
  10. Pleasant Valley (4-6)
  11. Emmaus (5-9)
  12. Stroudsburg (5-9)
  13. Pocono Mountain West (4-9)
  14. Nazareth (4-9)
  15. Pocono Mountain East (2-10)
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GIRLS

Class A
  1. Nativity BVM (10-3)
  2. Susquehanna Community (5-5)
  3. Salem Christian (8-4)
  4. MMI Prep (3-5)
  5. Weatherly (2-9)
  6. Executive Education Academy (1-10)
  7. Forest City Regional (1-10)
  8. Lincoln Leadership Academy (1-8)
Class AA
  1. Mahanoy Area (8-2)
  2. Moravian Academy (9-3)
  3. Minersville (9-2)
  4. Williams Valley (10-2)
  5. Marian Catholic (5-6)
  6. Tri-Valley (6-5)
  7. Shenandoah Valley (5-8)
  8. Notre Dame (3-8)
  9. Schuylkill Haven (0-9)
Class AAA
  1. Notre Dame of GP (12-0)
  2. North Schuylkill (8-3)
  3. Palmerton Area (8-5)
  4. Northern Lehigh (6-6)
  5. Pen Argyl (5-8)
  6. Panther Valley (4-7)
  7. Catasauqua (2-10)
  8. Salisbury Township (0-14)
Class AAAA
  1. Bethlehem Catholic (12-0)
  2. Jim Thorpe (11-1)
  3. Tamaqua Area (9-2)
  4. Allentown Central Catholic (8-5)
  5. Northwestern Lehgih (11-3)
  6. Pine Grove (7-6)
  7. Wilson Area (8-5)
  8. Palisades (4-7)
  9. Lehighton (5-9)
  10. Saucon Valley (0-13)
Class AAAAA
  1. Blue Mounta (9-3)
  2. Bangor Area (10-2)
  3. Shikellamy (7-3)
  4. Southern Lehigh (5-8)
  5. Pottsville (3-8)
  6. Selinsgrove (3-8)
  7. East Stroudsburg North (1-11)
Class AAAAAA
  1. Nazareth (12-1)
  2. Freedom (11-2)
  3. Northampton Area (11-3)
  4. Stroudsburg (12-2)
  5. Parkland (9-4)
  6. Pocono Mountain West (6-4)
  7. Easton (8-5)
  8. Pleasant Valley (8-3)
  9. Emmaus (6-7)
  10. William Allen (5-7)
  11. Whitehall (5-9)
  12. East Stroudsburg South (4-7)
  13. Liberty (5-9)
  14. Louis E Dieruff (3-10)
  15. Pocono Mountain East (3-10)
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/12/2020

January 12, 2020, 9:03 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/12/2020

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Brandon Trevor Rose 33 years of age passed away on January 9, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania.

Born in Wiesbaden Hessen Germany the son of Roger D. and Mary Martha (Goudy) Rose of Arizona. Brandon is also survived by siblings, Amanda Handy, Jennifer Heinzerling and Cassandra Spears.

Brandon served honorably in the United States Army having been deployed to Iraq for 18 months. A graduate of Evergreen State College of Olympia Washington, Brandon studied world economics and political journalism. Brandon worked winters at Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado, and traveled the country the remaining part of the year.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

online condolences may be made by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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It is with great sadness that the family of John R. Carter, husband, father, pap and brother, announce his passing on January 11, 2020 at St. Luke's Bethlehem at the age of 67 years.

John was a big presence, and to many would have been perceived as intimidating; however, to the contrary. John, was a kind, gentle man who was devoted to his family and many friends.

John and his beloved wife of 34 years, Cheryl A. " Sherry" (Smellowsky) Carter reside on Pine Street in Tamaqua. He is also survived by; sons, James Carter of Reading, Joshua M. Carter and his wife Mary of Tamaqua; grand daughters, Evelyn "Evey", and Grace Carter who he adored; step-brother, Brian Cassell and his wife Angela of Tamaqua. John had a huge extended family that view him as the patriarch.

Born in Coaldale the son of the late Robert and Joan (Henry) Carter - Cassell. John was also predeceased by his step-father Calvin Cassell.

A graduate of Tamaqua High School, John earned his mechanical engineering degree from Lafayette College and retired from Mallinckrodt Baker, now operating as Avantor of Philipsburg, New Jersey after 32 years of service. John was a charter member and past District Deputy of Harmony Lodge #86 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Tamaqua and a member of Scott Encampment #132. He was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons #238 Tamaqua and many masonic affiliations.

A patient and talented man, John enjoyed woodworking, and carving. He was an outdoors man who like to ride his Harley with Sherry and was an ardent fly fisherman, tying his own fly's. Time spent at his Lake House with his family was when John was in his true element, telling stories, and playing games and figures with his grand daughters. John looked forward to trips to Knobel's for it was another way to spoil his girl's.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday January 16, 2020 from the funeral home at 11 o'clock A.M. Friends may call on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8:00 P.M. and on the morning of from 10:00 A.M. until time of services officiated by Rev. Kevin Roberts.

Interment Odd Fellows Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in his name to:
Tamaqua Public Library
30 South Railroad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

condolences or a fond memory of John can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Kathryn I. Long, 91, of Lebanon formerly of Tower City, passed away Saturday afternoon at the Spang Crest Nursing Home, Lebanon.

Born in Orwin, April 22, 1928, a daughter of late Harry and Lottie Kohr Heberling.

Kathryn was a 1946 graduate of Porter Township High School.

She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton.

Surviving are her loving and devoted husband of 52 years, William L. Long; several nieces and nephews, including Jay and Grace Heberling, Lebanon; Amanda Wenrich and Jason Heberling whom Bill and Kathryn considered grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Friday, January 17th at 11:00 am from St. Peter's Lutheran Church with Rev. Brian Beissel. Following the services a luncheon and fellowship will follow. Private burial will be held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1931 Wiconisco Street, Tower City, PA 17980. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guestbook visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/13/2020

January 13, 2020, 4:03 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/13/2020

Monday - Clouds Some Sun - High in the Upper 40's


Monday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 30's

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Tuesday - Cloudy with Showers Beginning in the Afternoon - High in the Mid 40's

Tuesday Night - Cloudy, Clearing Overnight - Low in the Mid 30's

Wednesday - Sunny - High in the Mid 40's
Wednesday Night - Showers - Low in the Mid 30's


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Thursday - Clouds and Sun Early with more Clouds in the Afternoon - High near 40
Friday - Clouds and Sun, Snow in the Evening - High in the Upper 20's
Saturday - Plowable Snow Possible - High in the Lower 30's
Sunday - Cloudy - High near 30

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Woman Facing Charges After Child Found Naked Outside in the Cold

January 13, 2020, 6:05 am
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A woman is facing charges after a child was found outside in the cold naked early Monday.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, just after 12:30am, a 4 year old boy was found outside on Valley Street in New Philadelphia.  The boy was found naked and crying by a neighbor in the 31 degree temperatures.

Police say the 4 year old was being babysat by a 60 year old woman (who was not identified).   While the woman babysat the victim, she began consuming "four loco" and became intoxicated and fell asleep.

The woman will now face child endangerment charges before Magisterial District Judge David Plachko.
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Four Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in East Union Township

January 13, 2020, 6:11 am
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Four people are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in East Union Township on Sunday.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville on Sunday, January 12, 2020, around 11:30pm, a traffic stop was conducted on Chapel Road/Centre Street, East Union Township, on a vehicle driven by William Bennett, 21, of Hazleton.

Police say Bennett was found to be impaired and was taken into police custody for Driving Under the Influence.

Three passengers in the vehicle, Alexis Kantener, 20, Jeremy Lescowitch, 29, and Christian Kantner, 18, all of Hazle Township were found to be in possession of controlled substances.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville will be charging all the occupants of the vehicle with drug possession.

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Man Faces Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Saint Clair

January 13, 2020, 8:50 am
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The Saint Clair Police Department has charged a Pottsville man after a traffic stop on Saturday.


According to Chief William Dempsey, on Saturday, January 11, 2020, officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Cherry and Wade Road.  The driver, Brandon Moyer, 31, of Pottsville, failed to stop and drove into a private yard on Memorial Avenue.

Once stopped, Moyer refused to exit the vehicle.  Officers smashed and window in attempt to remove Moyer but he continued to fight with police.

An officer deployed his taser to control Moyer and was able to take him into custody.

Moyer was found to be in possession of suboxone, klonopin, and methamphetamine.

Moyer was charged with fleeing or eluding police, resisting arrest, 3 counts of possession with a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Moyer was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge Ferrier via video conference and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison and later release after posting $10,000 straight cash bail.

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Man Flown After ATV Crash in Middleport on Sunday

January 13, 2020, 9:39 am
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A man was flown for his injuries suffered in an ATV crash on Sunday.


The crash reportedly happened around 3:00pm near the intersection of Kaska Street and North Street in Middleport.

The victim, who was not identified, was taken to a local baseball field where he was flown to Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest with unknown injuries.
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Police Investigating Break-In at Saint Clair Football Stadium

January 13, 2020, 9:55 am
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Saint Clair Police are investigating a break-in at the football stadium located at East Franklin and North Nicholas Streets in the borough.


Police say on Sunday, January 12, 2020, officers were notified of a recent break-in at the football field's storage building.

School officials reported to police that an entry door was found open.

No items were reported missing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Saint Clair Police Department at (570) 429-2240.
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Who Allegedly Broke into Home in Porter Township

January 13, 2020, 10:44 am
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Charges have been filed and an arrest warrant has been issued for a man after he allegedly broke into a home in Porter Township.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, on Saturday, January 11th, 2020, around 1:15 am, Richard Paulus, 31, of Williamstown, reportedly kicked in the front door of a home on East Grande Avenue in Porter Township.

Police say the victim told police that Paulus, kicked in the door, and destroyed approximately $4,000 worth of various items throughout the house.

Before police arrived, Paulus fled the scene in a green Subaru Impreza being the license plate KWJ-0282.

Police were unable to locate Paulus.

Charges were filed through Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi's office and an arrest warrant has been issued.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Paulus are asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 593-2000.
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Big Diamond Announces Sponsors for the 2020 Race Season

January 13, 2020, 10:56 am
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You can tell it's soon time to start those engines because we are already talking about dirt track racing!


In the past week, Jake and Jasmine Smulley, owners of the Big Diamond Speedway have announced their sponsors for the upcoming season.

2020 Road Runner Division - Red,White, and Blue Autos

2020 Street Stock Division - Heller's Gas

2020 Crate 602 Division - Savage 61

2020 Open Sportsman - USS Achey

2020 358 Modifieds - Insigner Performance

The season opener for the 2020 season is scheduled for Friday, April 10th, 2020.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/13/2020

January 13, 2020, 11:13 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/13/2020

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Joseph G. Noll, 51, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, January 12th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Services will be private.

Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.

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Timothy A. Blihar, 45 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Born Thursday, February 7, 1974 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Robert Blihar and Cindy (Smith) Blihar of Tamaqua. Tim is also survived by; son, Aaron Neff, maternal grandmother, Hazel Smith; aunt Renee Breiner. He was predeceased by his brother, Jason R. Blihar on February 19, 2017.

A graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Tim had worked in the Grocery business. Tim enjoyed lifting weights and singing karaoke. He will be missed by all.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday January 17, 2020 at 10 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. located at 301 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

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

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Donald W. “Sluggo” Andrews, 88 of Pottsville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born May 29, 1931 in Phoenix Park, he was the son of the late William C. and Margaret B. (Gwyther) Andrews.

He was a 1949 graduate of the former Branch Township High School. After high school he worked briefly at ALCOA before enlisting in the United States Navy. From 1951-1955 he served his country aboard the USS Salem as a 3rd Class gunner’s mate.

Donald was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville. He was also a member of Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Local No. 429, Humane Fire Co. No. 1.

In 1952, he married the love of his life, Joan Felsburg Andrews, who preceded him in death in 2017.

Don worked as a truck driver for several companies including, Schuylkill Products, Felty Brick, and his last employer, Liberty Oil Co. until his retirement in 1994.

During Retirement, he volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels with his good buddy Charles “Chow” Heffner and working at the Senior Center in Pottsville. During the summer, he enjoyed going to the JFK pool. He also enjoyed watching old westerns on TV, cross word search puzzles, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by infant daughter, Debra Sue Andrews; brother, Russell Andrews; sister, Geraldine M. “Geri” Miller; and sister-in-law, Lois Walsh.

He is survived by daughter, Wendy Kline, Bethlehem; son, Donald W. Andrews, Jr husband of Donna, Pottsville; grandchildren, Alison Piripavel, Adam Kline, Jill Kline, Lindsay Andrews; great-grandchildren, Matison and Thomas Piripavel, Nathan Kline, and Londyn Platts; son-in-law, Kenneth Kline Jr.; cousin, Shirley Truxelle.

Funeral Services will be held 11AM on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville with Pastor Chris Rothharpt officiating. Family and friends may call from 9AM until the time of the service. Interment with military honor will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributes be made to National Alzheimer’s Association 225 North Michigan Ave. Fl. 17 Chicago IL 60601.

Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Andrews family.

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