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Tim McGraw to Bring "Here on Earth" Tour to Wilkes Barre

January 13, 2020, 12:43 pm
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Tim McGraw started the year off right with a headline show at the College Football Playoff Game, performing his new song “Way Down” from a forthcoming album later this year & his Nielsen BDS certified ‘Most Played Radio Song of the Decade’ hit “Something Like That,” and simultaneously announced the major HERE ON EARTH TOUR for 2020 including a tour date on Sunday, July 12th at ASM Global managed Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Special guest Midland will join the entire tour, and Ingrid Andress will open the show on all dates. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will cross the country beginning in July and ending in September. To be a part of future pre-sales, fans are encouraged to go to www.timmcgraw.com and become a part of MCGRAWONE.

“Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to be outside in the summertime playing music. Everyone is there, sharing the moment, having fun and letting loose,” says McGraw. “To be here on earth in this moment, together, sharing our love for music and getting through all that life is throwing us — that’s what it’s all about.”

Ticket on sale dates and ticket prices will be announced soon.

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Lebanon Valley College Announces Fall 2019 Dean's List

January 13, 2020, 1:25 pm
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On January 10th, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, announced their 2019 Fall Semester Dean's list.  Out of 700 recognized, 33 students were from Schuylkill County.
  • Kylee Petritsch, Ashland, PA
  • Charles Steinhilber, Ashland, PA
  • Cassandra Thomas, Ashland, PA
  • Kira Marlow, Ashland, PA
  • Emily Beil, Ashland, PA
  • Sierra Sheriff, Auburn, PA
  • Megan Bisco, Barnesville, PA
  • Rachel Filer, Coaldale, PA
  • Patrick Stone, Cumbola, PA
  • Stephanie Senglar, Frackville, PA
  • James Garraway, Frackville, PA
  • Ruby Deeter, Hegins, PA
  • James Markiewicz, Mahanoy City, PA
  • Adam Salazar, McAdoo, PA
  • George Hegedus, New Ringgold, PA
  • Mackenzie Lash, Pine Grove, PA
  • Lindsey Zimmerman, Pine Grove, PA
  • Mackenzie Hasenauer, Pine Grove, PA
  • Rebecca Lutz, Pine Grove, PA
  • Jessica Koch, Pine Grove, PA
  • Ariana Ansel, Pottsville, PA
  • Bryce Moyer, Schuylkill Haven, PA
  • Tessa Heim, Schuylkill Haven, PA
  • Sofia Pascuzzo, Schuylkill Haven, PA
  • Leslie O, Schuylkill Haven, PA
  • Erika Van Tries, Schuylkill Haven, PA
  • Edward Kolonsky, Shenandoah, PA
  • Patrick McMullen, Tamaqua, PA
  • Rose Reid, Tamaqua, PA
  • Christopher Miller, Tamaqua, PA
  • Rayanne Hawk, Tower City, PA
  • Melissa Sorensen, Tower City, PA
  • Alyssa Derr, Tremont, PA

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/14/2020

January 14, 2020, 7:38 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/14/2020

Tuesday - Cloudy with Showers in the Afternoon - High in the Mid 40's
Tuesday Night - Cloudy, Clearing Overnight - Low in the Mid 30's

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Wednesday - Cloudy with Increasing Sun - High near 50
Wednesday Night - Showers - Low in the Mid 30's

Thursday - Cloudy and Windy - High near 40
Thursday Night - Cloudy - Low near 20
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Friday - Sunny - High in the Upper 20's
Saturday - Plowable Snow Possible throughout day and into the evening - High in the Upper 20's
Sunday - Cloudy - High near 30
Monday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 20's

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Girardville Basketball Association Honors Late Senator Rhoades and Jaden Leiby

January 14, 2020, 8:48 am
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During their opening ceremony for the Junior Varsity and Varsity season, the Girardville Basketball Association honored the late Senator James Rhoades and injured North Schuylkill Spartan, Jaden Leiby.


The ceremony was held between games with the organization's President, Paul Kowalick, being emcee.

Kowalick opened the ceremony with Gabrielle Dinger singing the National Anthem.

Kowalick recognized the organizations board members and also the local officials in attendance which included Girardville Mayor Michael Zangari and members of the borough council.

He also thanked those that helped them with projects and improvements to the A Street Gymnasium.

Kowalick then called up the Rhoades family members that attended which included Senator Rhoades' widow Mary Edith Rhoades, son James Rhoades, and grandson Jack Rhoades.

Kowalick spoke about how the Senator would attend games, help with grants, and help where he could to help make improvements to the center.

Kowalick also spoke about a past project where the Senator was working on turning the old Girardville school into a YMCA.  The project was reportedly stopped when the Senator passed away from injuries in a car accident.  It was after his death that the center was named the Senator James Rhoades Community Center.

A banner was presented and will be hung in the gymnasium which had the Senator's portrait on it and stated "GBA is forever grateful for your support of our program".

Second, the organization recognized Jaden Leiby who was injured during a North Schuylkill Football game in October. He has since been recovering from a broken neck in Philadelphia at the Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia

Representing the Leiby family was Jaden's brother Jake Green, and Jaden's cousins Colin and Gavin Whalen.

Kowalick recognized that the three family members in attendance were all GBA alumni that collections at the door for the night were all going to the Leiby family.

Kowalick also announced that a trust has been set up for Jaden and if anyone wishes to donate, can send it to:

Jaden G. Leiby IRRV Trust
296 Malones Road
Ashland, PA 17935








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Attorney General Shapiro, Schuylkill County District Attorney O'Pake, and Law Enforcement Introduce PA LEAD Program in Schuylkill County to Help People Access Treatment

January 14, 2020, 9:23 am
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To better help people get treatment who are suffering from substance abuse disorders, Attorney General Josh Shapiro today expanded his collaborative law enforcement program in Schuylkill County with local officials, including District Attorney Michael O’Pake and Judge James Goodman.

PA LEAD, or Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, allows someone seeking treatment for addiction to visit their local police department and be connected with a participating local treatment partner without threat of arrest. PA LEAD kicked off in 2018 in Somerset County and expanded this past March in Carbon County.

“For too long we have been doing a disservice to people suffering with substance abuse by not treating their addiction,” Attorney General Shapiro said during a press conference today inside the Schuylkill County Courthouse. “As I’ve said over and over again, addiction is a disease, not a crime. We must do more to help people who need – and want – serious treatment, and we must do more to reduce the financial burden of incarceration for taxpayers.

“District Attorney O’Pake created this important county-wide policy working with my office. It is important and notable that the launch of this program has the support of Judge Goodman, police chiefs, law enforcement, and drug and alcohol officials in Schuylkill County. By connecting Schuylkill Countians to treatment, we will save lives, reduce the demand for illegal drugs, and make our communities safer.”

Shapiro said partnering Schuylkill County law enforcement agencies under PA LEAD will:

  • Open their station doors to those suffering from addiction.
  • Help identify treatment for those who seek it.
  • Assist with ensuring that people have transportation to the facilities.
  • Maintain relationships with local treatment providers to understand availability, and
  • Collect data to study outcomes.
DA O’Pake said he recognizes the rampant and overwhelming drug problem in Schuylkill County and throughout Pennsylvania, including the opioid crisis. In response to the epidemic, O’Pake helped form Schuylkill County REACH (Recovery Education Advocacy Community Health), which is an organization that works collaboratively across all agencies to reduce overdoses and overdose deaths in Schuylkill County to zero. Schuylkill County REACH will save lives and combat the Opioid Crisis in Schuylkill County, he said.

“No single agency, group or individual is able to lessen the impact of drugs in Schuylkill County,” but collaboratively, Schuylkill County REACH can make the lives of those suffering from substance abuse disorders and the lives of all Schuylkill County residents better. Pennsylvania LEAD is just one more tool to use to accomplish this goal.”

Janene Holter, PhD, is the Office of Attorney General’s dedicated full-time agent who coordinates PA LEAD, including training, providing sample policies and documents, and convening key community stakeholders.
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Pottsville Police Charge Man with Arson

January 14, 2020, 10:51 am
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Pottsville police have charged a city man with arson.

According to Police Chief Richard Wojciechowsky, on Sunday January 12, 2020 around 11:00pm, Pottsville Police were dispatched to 406 W Arch St. to assist with smoke in the building and a reported fire at the residence.

Upon arrival, Officers observed that the address was a multi-unit residential building. Two adults and two juveniles -ages 14 and 6 years old- safely exited the second-floor apartment through a rear door. 

Fire Chief James Misstishin, advised police that he had discovered that the front door of the building had been screwed shut and officers had to gain access to the first floor apartment by breaking the front door. Inside officers observed smoke on the first floor and removed and detained the only occupant of the first-floor apartment, Dale Roy Steffie, 59, of Pottsville. Inside that apartment, police and fire personnel observed a large burn mark in the corner of the front room and a melting hole into a plastic crate, gallon jug, and through the carpet to the floor. 

Further Investigation by Misstishin, fire personnel and police indicated that the origin of the fire was not in an electrical area and that the fire had been ignited in an area under circumstances where and when there should not have been any natural cause for a fire. Officers also observed items of drug paraphernalia in the same room that the fire occurred.

The second-floor residents collectively reported that Steffie had been making statements that he wanted to physically harm them. More specifically, Steffie had been threatening to turn off their heat and electric and Steffie told them several times to go to sleep because he was going to set the building on fire.

Steffie was transported form the scene to Pottsville City Hall. While being placed into a temporary holding cell, Steffie defecated and proceeded to repeatedly throw his feces at officers.

The results of the joint investigation showed that Steffie did intentionally start a fire with the purpose of destroying or damaging an inhabited building or occupied structure. 

In doing so, he recklessly created a risk of catastrophe in the employment of fire. 

Furthermore, Steffie did place persons in danger of death or serious bodily injury by creating a fire in an occupied structure and he did intend to cause substantial harm or serious inconvenience by creating a fire in a structure while being in the possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Finally, Steffie did intentionally cause human excrement to come in direct contact with law enforcement officers.

Based on the above stated facts a criminal complaint was prepared by PTL. Lynnsay Bauman charging Steffie with Felony Arson, Aggravated harassment, Risk of catastrophe, Reckless endangerment, Persistent disorderly conduct, and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Steffie was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Ferrier who set bail at $25,000 cash and Steffie was then placed into confinement at the Schuylkill County Prison.
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Schuylkill County Man Reported Missing; Last Seen Saturday

January 14, 2020, 1:50 pm
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The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for help locating a Schuylkill County man that has been reported missing.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Lykens, Stewart J. Dreisigacker, 60, was reported missing and was last seen in the Tower City are on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Police say on January 14, 2020, troopers received a report from Dreisigacker's family members that he was last seen on Saturday and has a recent history of medical issues.

His vehicle was found on January 14, 2020 unattended along Goldmine Road, Dauphin County near the Lebanon/Schuylkill County lines.  The area is reportedly surrounded by State Game lands and members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission are actively involved in the search.

Dreisigacker is believed to be in the Tower City area.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts the past few days should contact the Pennsylvania State Police at (717) 362-8700 or contact your local police department.


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Yuengling Announces Partnership with Celebrity Chef

January 14, 2020, 4:17 pm
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D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced Tuesday its partnership with celebrity chef and acclaimed restaurateur Kelsey Barnard Clark.

This partnership marks the brewery’s first-ever chef collaboration and celebrates food and beer occasions throughout the year that bring family and friends together.

“Some of my most beloved memories come from spending time with family and friends over food and drinks,” said celebrity chef Kelsey Barnard Clark. “Yuengling beer has always been a staple in my household and a unique, quality ingredient I’ve used for some of my favorite dishes. I’m thrilled to partner with Yuengling, a brand so deeply rooted in family traditions, and of course, excellent beer, to introduce beer & food pairings and new recipes and to help fans cook up some memorable experiences.”

Clark was winner of the 16th Season of Top Chef on the Bravo Channel and runs her own catering company and is the founder of the restaurant KBC.

As part of the partnership Sheryl Yuengling, 6th generation family member and graduate of the Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts, and Chef Kelsey, have combined their experience and passions for cooking to develop brand new, custom recipes that feature the bold flavors of Yuengling’s iconic beers, including Yuengling Traditional Lager, Golden Pilsner and Oktoberfest. Foodies and Yuengling fans alike can view these special recipes at www.yuengling.com/food and create their own meals for special occasions, from intimate dinners with loved ones to legendary Big Game parties.

“Yuengling has been a key ingredient for brewing good times for nearly 200 years,” said Sheryl Yuengling, 6th generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “We are excited to continue creating unforgettable moments for our fans through our partnership with renowned chef Kelsey Barnard Clark. Kelsey and I have had the pleasure of developing our own recipes for the past several months, and we can’t wait for our fans to pair these full-flavored creations with their favorite Yuengling beers.”

Fans will also have a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime exclusive VIP Dinner Event, hosted and catered by Kelsey and Sheryl, in Yuengling’s iconic hand-dug caves at the America’s Oldest Brewery in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Additionally, beer and food lovers will have the opportunity to create Kelsey and Sheryl’s specialty recipes in their own kitchens by entering for a chance to win a year-long supply of groceries at CookwithYuengling.com.

Whether it’s the six generations and nearly 200 years that Yuengling has been family-owned and operated, or Kelsey’s hometown of Dothan, Alabama, where her love of cooking was first born, for Sheryl Yuengling and Kelsey, family comes first. Kelsey’s deep family roots and love for Yuengling makes her the perfect brand ambassador who not only shares Yuengling’s family values, but also understands how to incorporate Yuengling’s authentic flavors into amazing dishes that are perfect for home and social gatherings.

Fans are also encouraged to keep their eyes out as Kelsey will be featured on various point of sale items throughout Yuengling’s 22-state footprint and make appearances to meet and cook for Yuengling’s biggest fans.

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Non Profit Hopes to Eliminate Barriers for Those with Special Needs

January 14, 2020, 4:50 pm
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One thing lacking in Schuylkill County is the availability of events that are designed for those with special needs. There is also a lack of venues that offer all inclusive areas and activities. In the near future, a local group called Dustin’s Adventureland, a pending 501c3 non profit organization, hopes to eliminate those barriers.
In 2018, Amy Freed of Pottsville, came up with the vision for a Special Needs Egg Hunt, which would be designed and organized specifically for those with all types of Special Needs. In April of 2019, the group held the First Annual “Dustin’s Special Egg Hunt", named after her son, Dustin who is autistic.

With the help of many local businesses and sponsors, the event was a huge success and over 100 children with special needs attended the event. All attendees received gifts and refreshments. There were plenty of events for them to take part in and over a dozen characters to interact and get pictures with. It was a great event and we are now in the planning stages of the 2nd Annual Dustin’s Special Egg Hunt which will take place on April 4th, 2020 at Miller Playground in Port Carbon Borough. Registration will take place starting Feb 1st, 2020 through our Facebook Page, Dustin’s Adventureland or though the event page by searching “2nd Annual Dustin’s Special Egg Hunt”.

The only way they can continue to hold these events and raise money for future plans is by holding fundraisers. February 29th, 2020 they will be hosting our “Leap Year Luau" featuring some of the areas best musicians such as Boys Upstairs, Merely Players, Nick Michels, Big Ger and Rhythm and Brews. The fun will start at 6pm at the Amvets Post 180 at 1300 Seneca St in Pottsville. Tickets are available online at myevent.com/leapyearluau. Only 150 tickets will be sold and an option for buffet is available. They would like to thank all of the musicians and to the Amvets Post 180 for their help in making this a success. They are certain “ There is no better way to spend your extra day".

They will be holding several fundraising events throughout the year as well including our 3rd Annual Auction which will be held on October 12th and 13th at the Amvets Post 180 in Pottsville. A Car Cruise, Winefest, Cornhole Tournament and other events are in the works as well.

If anyone would like more info on the Organization or would like to assist with fundraising events, please reach out to us. They have very big plans in the near future and would welcome committee members.

Dustin’s Adventureland
dustinsadventureland@gmail.com
P.O. Box 132
Pottsville PA 17901
President James Womer - 570-640-4771
V.P. Jeffrey Dunkel - 570-527-6040
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PPL Celebrates 100th Anniversary in 2020

January 14, 2020, 5:35 pm
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PPL celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of service that helped nurture the experiences, growth and progress of hundreds of communities we continue to have the privilege to power across central and eastern Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Power & Light Co., as we were known at our founding in early June 1920, was formed from the merger of eight smaller, local power companies in eastern Pennsylvania. PP&L’s founders eyed development of a modern regional utility capable of serving as a catalyst for further economic and industrial growth.

Today, PPL Corporation is one of the largest companies in the U.S. utility sector. PPL Electric Utilities — one of the family of PPL companies — grew quickly after its founding as additional, smaller local power companies were acquired. Today, we serve 1.4 million customers in all or part of 29 Pennsylvania counties in a service territory with a land area larger than New Jersey.

Line workers and engineers during the Great Depression, World War II and the turbulent 1960s would hardly recognize today’s technologically advanced smart grid that can automatically reroute power with the help of software and sensors. They’d surely be impressed with a system that can safely and automatically cut power to a downed power line. They’d probably even marvel about 3-D design and virtual reality, paying a bill by text message and more.

Hitting the century mark certainly is a time for reflection, but it’s also a time of excitement and promise as we work to make the power grid smarter and more reliable and resilient. We want to make the second century as memorable as the first. To do that, we’ll continue to innovate with you, our customers, as our focus.

From Scranton to Strasburg, from Williamsport to West Rockhill, we know you depend on us to power your life. And we’ll continue to deliver.

Interested in more PPL history? Visit PPL’s anniversary website at pplweb.com/100years.

Story by Carol Obando-Derstine | Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities
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PPL: Next Phase of Remediation Project Expected to Begin Early 2020 in Shenandoah

January 14, 2020, 5:39 pm
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The next phase of a remediation project in Shenandoah is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2020.

According to PPL, a project that began in 2018 involves remediation of the former Shenandoah Manufactured Gas Plant site, which was located in the area of 331 South Main Street, Shenandoah, where Burger King is now located.

The plant was operated by a predecessor company of PPL Electric Utilities from the late 1800s until sometime in the 1950s, at which time it was decommissioned. 

Since the Spring of 2018, PPL EU has been addressing the environmental impacts that resulted from the former plant’s historical operations.  PPL says that coal tar was a byproduct of the plant, which heated coal to produce gas. The early stages of the project at the time were to investigate the impacts from the coal tar, coal tar residues, and oils in the soil and groundwater.

A second phase of the project began in August of 2019, when PPL Electric Utilities began removing structures on multiple properties that it had purchased in preparation for the final environmental remediation work.

Those properties includes the following addresses on South Market Street:  309, 311, 313, 315, 317, 322, and 324.

That demolition work included garages on the former Reading Anthracite property now owned by PPL Electric Utilities at the triangle of S. Market St. and S. White St. Much of that work was done over the summer by FMG Construction.

PPL say the next phase of remediation is anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2020, pending receipt of necessary state approvals.

  

All work is being performed in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania regulations, including Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program (Act 2), and with full engagement of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP).
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Pennsylvania State Police Seize Almost $9 Million in Drugs During Fourth Quarter of 2019

January 14, 2020, 7:09 pm
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The Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday that troopers confiscated $8,770,800 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the fourth quarter of 2019.In total, state police seized more than $43 million worth of illegal drugs in 2019, including nearly 300 pounds of heroin and fentanyl. In 2018, troopers confiscated over $66 million in prohibited drugs from the highways and communities of the commonwealth, including 197 pounds of heroin and fentanyl.


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Gasoline Stolen from Van in Wayne Township

January 14, 2020, 8:00 pm
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The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven is investigating an incident where gas was stolen in Wayne Township.


According to police, sometime between January 11, 2020 at 5:00pm and January 13, 2020 at 7:20m, someone used a half in drill bit to puncture a 2014 Nissan work van at Moyer's Car Car Center on Route 183 in Wayne Township, and empty the gas from the tank.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Schuylkill Haven barracks at (570) 593-2000.
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Schuylkill County Police Log - 01/14/2020

January 14, 2020, 8:20 pm
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Man Locked Up for Protection from Abuse Violation

NEW CASTLE TOWNSHIP - According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville on Monday, January 13, 2020, around 4:00pm, troopers were dispatched to the 100 block of Broad Street for a PFA violation.

Police say, about 2 hours prior, Heath Dougherty, 32, of Saint Clair entered a home where he was to not have contact and confronted the victim.

Upon arrival, Dougherty was taken into custody for violation of the PFA where he was to have no contact with a female at the address.

Dougherty was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge Ferrier and committed to Schuylkill County Prison unable to post bail

Woman Locked up for Burglarizing Home in New Philadelphia

NEW PHILADELPHIA - According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, on December 18th, 2019, around 10:00am, State Troopers from the Frackville and Schuylkill Haven barracks responded to burglary in progress on Alliance Street.

Upon arrival, troopers found Sarah Werner, 33, of Douglassville, insiden the residence where she did not belong.

Werner showed signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance and was subsequently arrested.

Werner was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Plachko on charges of burglary, criminal trespass, and possession of a controlled substance, and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $50,000 straight cash bail.


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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/14/2020

January 14, 2020, 8:37 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/14/2020

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Bruce Allen Croneberger, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Monday, January 13th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.

Born in Friedensburg, PA on April 27, 1933, he was a son of the late John Kenneth & Helen Rebecca (Heffner) Croneberger.

He was the husband of Shirley Rose (Felty) Croneberger, whom he married February 15, 1953 and would have celebrated 67 years of marriage this year.

Bruce graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1951; and served in the U.S. Army.

He was employed as lab supervisor at Alcoa for 44 years; was a member of the 25 Year Club. He bowled, golfed and played baseball with the Alcoa league. Bruce and Shirley enjoyed camping in 48 states.

Bruce was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Schuylkill Haven where he held numerous positions within the church.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by two great-granddaughters: Bailey & Brianna Croneberger.

In addition to his wife, Bruce is also survived by a daughter, Brenda Ellex & husband, Terry, Cressona,& a son, Bruce Croneberger II & wife, Beth, Valley View, as well as grandchildren: Bruce Croneberger III & wife, Erika, Zachary Ellex & wife, Amanda, Brooke Sims, & Alicia Ellex, great-grandchildren: Brayden, Elijah, Bradley, Remington, & Madilyn, a sister, Lois Gibson, widow of Frank, New York, a brother, Don Croneberger & wife, Lucy, New Jersey, and nieces & nephews.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be conducted on Friday January 17, at St. James Episcopal Church, Schuylkill Haven, at 11 am with Rev Jeffrey Funk officiating

A viewing will be held at the church from 10am until the time of service on Friday.

Interment will follow the service at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

At his family's request donations in Bruce's memory may be sent to St. James Episcopal Church Dock Street and Paxson Avenue Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

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Thomas Raymond Quirk, Jr., 68, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill East.

Born in Pottsville on December 22, 1951, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Shirley (Peffer) Quirk.

He attended St. John Catholic School and Pottsville Area High School

Thomas served in the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of the AMVETS and the Buck Fever Rod and Gun Club.

For many years he worked as a salesman and bartender in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Tom loved his family, nature, shooting pool, and playing poker.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, Stephen Quirk.

He is survived by his sister, Patrice Quirk, Pottsville.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 9AM until 11AM on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville. Interment will be held at a later date at Holy Cross Cemetery, New Philadelphia.

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

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Thomas W. Shaulis, 86, of Somerville, N.J., formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Frank C. Shaulis Sr. and Anna (Francis) Shaulis.

He was a 1951 graduate of the former J.W. Copper High School, Shenandoah. He attended Penn State University and received a B.S. in chemistry from Rutgers University, N.J.

Tom retired as a supervisor from General Electric in Bridgewater, N.J.

He was a longtime member of the Knights of Lithuania Council 63 Lehigh Valley.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were two brothers, Frank C. Shaulis Jr. and Louis G. Shaulis, Ph.D.

Surviving are his wife, Helene Gwiazdowski “Star” Shaulis; one son, Thomas M. Shaulis, of Somerville, N.J.; one sister, Margaret Janowicz and her husband, Frank, of Massillon, Ohio; nephews, Francis Janowicz, Greg Janowicz and Glenn Janowicz; his niece, Kim Jones.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Divine Mercy Church, 232 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah, with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Relatives and friends may call from 10 until 11 a.m. Thursday at Divine Mercy Church.

Walukiewcz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Michael J. Hertz, 87 of Pine Grove, passed away on Sunday January 12, 2020 in Hershey Medical Center.
Born on March 1, 1932, in Glen Dower, he was a son of the late Andrew and Anna Polk Hertz.
He was a 1950 graduate of Cass Township High School.
Mike was a Cpl. in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict having served with Hq. & Hq. 7 Service Battery 663rd FA BN.
He was employed as a mechanic over 20 years for P.P.&L.
Preceding him in death were his wife of 62 years, Shirley E. Morgan Hertz, on December 30, 2019; two brothers, Emil and James Hertz; two sisters, Gloria Walasavage and Mary Ann Muscara.
Mike is survived by his daughter, Dawn E. Hertz of Harleysville; five brothers, Paul and wife Frances Hertz, John and wife JoAnn Hertz, Andrew Hertz and his companion Ann Marie, Thomas and wife Marie Hertz, George and wife Janice Hertz; two sisters, Arlene Reiff and Betty Mae Hertz; nieces and nephews.
All services and interment, in the Donaldson Cemetery, will be private at the convenience of the family,
The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations be given to the Hillside SPCA, P. O. Box 233, Pottsville, Pa. 17901, in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family at our website at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/15/2020

January 15, 2020, 3:54 am
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Shenandoah Branch of Santander Bank to Close in April

January 15, 2020, 7:19 am
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Santander Bank has announced the closing of their Shenandoah Branch.


In a letter dated, January 10th, 2020, received by members, the Santander Bank in Shenandoah has announced it will close.

"We are writing to let you know that at noon on Friday, April 17, 2020, Santander will consolidate our Shenandoah Branch at 2 N. Main St., Shenandoah, PA 17976 into our Pottsville Branch", the letter stated.

According to Nancy Orlando, External Communications for Santantder, the services provides at the Shenandoah Branch will be consolidated to the Pottsville branch.

In a statement from Santander, Orlando said "On April 17, Santander will close our branch and free-standing ATM at 2 North Main Street in Shenandoah, and consolidate our services with our branch at 120 South Centre street in Pottsville, ensuring that we continue to meet the banking needs of our customers in Schuylkill County. We routinely review our branch network to make sure we are optimizing our resources and this consolidation makes good sense for both our customers and our business. Customers were notified of the closure 90 days in advance and all of our team members from the closed branch will remain employed with us."
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Body of Missing Schuylkill County Man Found Wednesday Morning

January 15, 2020, 9:02 am
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The body of a man that was reported missing since Saturday in Schuylkill County was found Wednesday.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Lykens, Stewart Dreisigacker was located deceased in a wooded area in Porter Township.

Police say no foul play is suspected but the investigation is still ongoing at this time.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Lykens on Tuesday, Dreisigacker, 60, was reported missing and was last seen in the Tower City are on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Police said on January 14, 2020, troopers received a report from Dreisigacker's family members that he was last seen on Saturday and has a recent history of medical issues.

His vehicle was found on January 14, 2020 unattended along Goldmine Road, Dauphin County near the Lebanon/Schuylkill County lines. 

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Schuylkill County Woman Sentenced for $99,000 Theft from Council for the Arts

January 15, 2020, 11:26 am
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On Wednesday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the daughter of the executive director of the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts has been sentenced to time in the Schuylkill County Prison for her theft of $98,332 from the organization.

Caroline Coyle entered her plea Tuesday before President Judge William Baldwin, who then sentenced Coyle to three-to-six months in the county prison followed by five years of probation. Coyle will also pay restitution to the council equal to the money she stole from the organization.

“This individual admitted her crime and will now pay the price,” Attorney General Shapiro said. “For five years, Coyle used Council for the Arts financial software under the guise of helping her mother and the organization. Instead, she wrote herself checks with forged signatures, and she spent all of the money on herself.”

Coyle was never a member of the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, nor was she an employee.

Coyle’s case was referred to the Office of Attorney General due to a conflict with Schuylkill County District Attorney Mike O’Pake.

Deputy Attorney General Philip McCarthy prosecuted the case.





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Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/15/2020

January 15, 2020, 11:44 am
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Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/15/2020

Warrant Served by Saint Clair Police at Walmart

On January 7th, 2020, Saint Clair Police served a warrant after observing Suzanne L. Strause, of Saint Clair at the borough's Walmart.

Strause had an outstanding warrant that was issued by Schuylkill County Probation.

Strause was taken into custody and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.

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Two People Charged with Criminal Trespass for Returning to WalMart

Following two separate incidents, the Saint Clair Police has filed criminal trespassing charges against two individuals for returning to the Saint Clair Walmart after they were no longer permitted on the property.

On January 8th, 2020, Adrian Rodgers, of Saint Clair returned to the store after receiving notice on 10/30/16 that she was not permitted in the store.

On January 10th, 2020, Kimberly Marie Peletsky, of Saint Clair returned to the store after receiving notice on 12/12/19 that she was no longer permitted on store property.


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Auburn Man Facing DUI Charges

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, on January 2nd, 2020, Jeffrey Kramer, 52, of Auburn, was driving in the area of Main Street and Cherry Street in Landingville when he was stopped and the trooper determined him to be under the influence of alcohol.

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State Police Investigating Theft

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, on January 13, 2020, a package was delivered on Village Road in West Brunswick Township by FedEx.  The victims told police that they received a delivery from FedEx but the laptop that was supposed to be inside the box was removed.

The box had appeared to be opened, then resealed.

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State Police Investigate Ducks killed by Beagles

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, on January 11, 2020, it was reported to police that around 12:00pm, the owner of ducks on Mountain Road in Washington Township when inside his barn and found the ducks dead.

Shortly afterwards, the owner seen beagles running away from the barn and believes it was the dogs that killed the ducks.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schuylkill Haven Barracks at 570-593-2000.

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