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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 8 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County; Over 700 New Cases Statewide

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On Tuesday, March 31st, 2020, 8 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 38.


The daily update the Department of Health also shows that Pennsylvania diagnosed 756 new cases Statewide.  The current number of Statewide confirmed cases is 4,843 as of Midnight.

According to the Department of Health 37,645 have tested negative since testing began with 63 deaths statewide.

No deaths have been reported in Schuylkill County.








Governor Wolf Announce Seven More Counties Added to "Stay-At-Home" Order Including Lebanon County

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On Tuesday, Governor Tom Wolf announced seven more counties have been added to the "Stay-at-Home" order.


Those counties included Lebanon, Crawford, Cameron, Forest, Franklin, Lawrence, and Somerset bringing the total number to 33.

The order will take effect at 8:00pm Tuesday and last until April 30th, 2020.

The Other counties under the order are Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Centre, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Washington, Wayne, Westmoreland and York.


Under this order, residents who live within these counties can only leave their homes if it is for a necessary task.

Individuals may leave their residence only to perform any of the following allowable individual activities and allowable essential travel:
  • Tasks essential to maintain health and safety, or the health and safety of their family or household members (including pets), such as obtaining medicine or medical supplies, visiting a health care professional, or obtaining supplies they need to work from home 
  • Getting necessary services or supplies for themselves, for their family or household members, or as part of volunteer efforts, or to deliver those services or supplies to others to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences 
  • Engaging in outdoor activity, such as walking, hiking or running if they maintain social distancing 
  • To perform work providing essential products and services at a life-sustaining business 
  • To care for a family member or pet in another household 
  • Any travel related to the provision of or access to the above-mentioned individual activities or life-sustaining business activities 
  • Travel to care for elderly, minors, dependents, persons with disabilities, or other vulnerable persons 
  • Travel to or from educational institutions for purposes of receiving materials for distance learning, for receiving meals, and any other related services 
  • Travel to return to a place of residence from an outside jurisdiction 
  • Travel required by law enforcement or court order 
  • Travel required for non-residents to return to their place of residence outside the commonwealth 
  • Anyone performing life-sustaining travel does not need paperwork to prove the reason for travel.
The following operations are exempt:

  • Life-sustaining business activities 
  • Health care or medical services providers 
  • Access to life-sustaining services for low-income residents, including food banks 
  • Access to child care services for employees of life-sustaining businesses that remain open as follows: child care facilities operating under the Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning waiver process; group and family child care operating in a residence; and part-day school age programs operating under an exemption from the March 19, 2020 business closure Orders 
  • News media 
  • Law enforcement, emergency medical services personnel, firefighters 
  • The federal government 
  • Religious institutions
Individuals experiencing homelessness are not subject to this order but are strongly urged to find shelter and government agencies are urged to take steps needed to provide shelter for those individuals.

Pottsville Man Charged for Stealing $15,000 Worth of Items from Storage Units

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A Pottsville man was charged after an investigation led to the finding of $15,000 worth of stolen items.

According to Chief Richard Wojciechowsky, on Monday March 30, 2020, Pottsville Bureau of Police Det. Joseph Welsh filed criminal charges against William Christensen, 50,  of Pottsville for the crimes of Burglary, Trespassing, Attempted Burglary, Theft by Unlawful Taking, Receiving Stolen Property and Possessing Instruments of Crime. Christensen was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Reiley who set bail at $25,000 cash and Christensen was then recommitted to Schuylkill County Prison where he was being held on un-related charges.

The most recent series of charges stem from an investigation conducted by the Pottsville Bureau of Police that began in December of 2019 after a victim reported several items had been stolen from her storage shed leased from ED’S USA Rental, 303 N. 12th Street, Pottsville. 

While actively investigating this incident, three additional victims came forward with similar complaints. A subsequent investigation led Pottsville Police to obtain and execute a search warrant at the unit in the storage facility Christensen was renting. 

During the course of the execution of this search warrant, officers seized previously reported stolen property. 

Investigators then obtained and executed a search warrant at Christensen’s 825 W. Market Street residence which resulted in the recovery of additional property which had been previously reported stolen. 

To date the total monetary value of items stolen and recovered is approximately $15,000 with four victims.

Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Second Assault Within a Week

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A Girardville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for his second assault within a week.


According to Girardville Police, on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020, around 12:30pm, Joseph Rush, 23, of Shenandoah assaulted a woman in the 100 Block of West Main Street.   The woman was taken to an area hospital due to her injuries.

Girardville Police charged Rush with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, escape, harassment, simple assault, and fleeing and eluding police.

Girardvlle Police were assisted by police from Ashland, Butler Township, and Mahanoy City.

Rush was arraigned via video by Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale who locked him up in Schuylkill County Prison after he was unable to post $25,000 Straight Cash Bail.

This was Rush's second assault within a week.

On Sunday, March 29th, 2020, Rush was charged with simple assault and harassment after a domestic incident in Girardville.

For the first inciden, Rush was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge Steven Bayer and released on $5,000 unsecured bail.

Pottsville Man Charged After Threatening Teens with a Gun Over the Weekend

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A Pottsville man was charged after he allegedly threatened teens with a gun over the weekend.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, the incident began on Seltzer Road in Norwegian Township when Rick Carl, 51,  approached four teens for using a shared driveway.

Police say Carl began waiving a gun in close proximity to the victims then confronted one of the teens and struck  the teen in the head with the firearm.

Carl was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, 4 counts of terroristic threats, 4 counts of simple assault, 4 counts of recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, harassment, and public drunkenness.

Carl was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Stephen Bayer and locked him up in Schuylkill County Prison on $50,000 (10%) cash bail.

Carl has since posted bail.

A preliminary hearing is set for April 9th, 2020 before Magisterial District Judge David Plachko.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/31/2020

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/31/2020

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Nadine Mason, 37 of York, formerly of Minersville, died Thursday at home.

She was born March 2, 1983 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Bernard J. Sr., and Judy Pruden Mason.

She was employed by Harley-Davidson Plant, York.

Nadine was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minersville.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Mason

Surviving are 3 children, Blake Bowers, Gabriellah Natatle, and Tristan Ferry. Siblings, Bernadette Mason, Cumbola; Grace Mason, Schuylkill Haven; Bernard J. Mason, Sr., Heckscherville; Mandy Mason and her wife Angela Kyleberg, Honey Brook; a companion, Joshua Ferry, York; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Service of Remembrance will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, F.D., James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

Please share your memories and condolences with Nadine's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com,

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Lillian Bergan, 90, of Buck Run, Foster Township, passed away on Monday at her home.

Born in Mount Pleasant, Foster Township, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy Bowers Yoder. She was a 1947 graduate of Cass Township High School. She was employed by the Schuylkill County Tax Assessment Office, retiring as Chief Assessor in 1991.

She was a member of the Trinity Chapel, Buck Run, where she served on Church Council for many years. She was also a member of the Mount Pleasant Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary.

Preceding her in death were her husband of 64 years, James A. Bergan, on December 12, 2012; four siblings, Jean Everly, Donna Martin, Darlene Yoder and William Yoder.

Surviving are two children, James R. Bergan (spouse, Carol), Linda Pavao (spouse, Ed), Brier City, Norwegian Township; four grandchildren, Scott Bergan, Keith Bergan, Kelly Dilmore and Jaime Boris; six great-grandchildren, Paige and Addison Bergan, Cailey, Riley and Brady Bergan and Eiren Dilmore. She is also survived by her brother, Ralph Yoder (spouse, Cynthia), Forestville, Cass Township; nieces and nephews.

Current services will be held from Dutcavich Funeral Home at the convenience of the family, with memorial services to be scheduled at a later date. Private interment will be in Kimmel Cemetery, Barry Township.

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Darlene R. Dunkelberger, age 83, of Hegins, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.

She was born on Friday, February 12, 1937, in Pitman, a daughter of the late Leonard P Morgan and the late Dorothy Ramberger Morgan.

She was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.

Darlene was a payroll clerk at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation until her retirement and then worked at Romberger Farm Supply, Pitman.

She was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins; where she was a member of the Alter Guild.

Darlene enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, and reading. She was a warm and loving grandmother and loved to share in her granddaughters lives and activities.

Her husband, Maynard H Dunkelberger, passed away in 2010. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and by two brothers, Kenneth Morgan and Ronald Morgan.

She is survived by two daughters, Carol J Waldron and her husband Carlton of Dillsburg and Kathleen G Romberger and her husband William of Pitman; a son, Gary M Dunkelberger and his wife Ann of Elizabethville; two granddaughters, Darla J Romberger and Kayla M Romberger, both of Pitman; a brother, Willis Morgan of Valley View; and several nieces and nephews.

Due to the on going public health concerns, services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be made in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.

Memorial contributions can be made to Friedens Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 375, Hegins, PA 17938 or to the Hegins Area Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 678, Valley View, PA 17983.

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

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

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/01/2020

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/01/2020

Wednesday - Cloudy, Shower Possible - High near 50
Wednesday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid 30's

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Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 50's
Thursday Night - Cloudy - Low near 40

Friday - Cloudy - High near 50
Friday Night - Cloudy - Low near 40

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Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 50's

Sunday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 60's

Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 60's

Tuesday - Clouds and Sun, Storms Possible - High near 60

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 962 New Positive Cases Statewide; Schuylkill County Total at 47

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On Wednesday, April 1st, 2020, 9 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 47.


The daily update the Department of Health also shows that Pennsylvania diagnosed 756 new cases Statewide.  The current number of Statewide confirmed cases is 4,843 as of Midnight.

According to the Department of Health 42,427 have tested negative since testing began with 74 deaths statewide.

No deaths have been reported in Schuylkill County.

Current Surrounding County #'s:

Berks:  151
Carbon:  23
Columbia: 8
Dauphin:  59
Lebanon:  36
Lehigh:  374
Luzerne:  282
Northumberland:  6









PA State Police to Reduce Contact for Certain Non-Emergency Incidents

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On Wednesday, Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced a temporary change to the way troopers respond to select non-emergency incidents.

With the goal of limiting in-person contact and mitigating the spread of COVID-19, the department has identified certain types of calls that may be resolved with limited or no on-scene response. The change went into effect April 1, 2020 and will remain until further notice.

"To enhance social distancing and keep our personnel and the public safe and healthy, we will begin collecting information via telephone for incidents that do not require an in-person response from a trooper," said Colonel Evanchick. "This change affects only a limited number of call types, and the public can be confident that the PSP has the personnel, equipment, and plans in place to respond to emergencies and other critical incidents."

Call types eligible for a modified response include lost and found items, littering, identity theft, and general requests to speak to a trooper. While limiting in-person contact and collecting as much information via telephone is the goal, the actual response will be based on the totality of the circumstances of each unique situation in consultation with a supervisor on duty. State police response protocol to emergencies and crimes in progress remains unchanged.

The department asks the public to be mindful of social distancing if they need to visit their local PSP station. Signs have been posted at each entrance instructing visitors not to enter the facility if they are experiencing symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Instead, they are instructed to contact the station by phone to speak to a trooper who may come outside to resolve the situation one-on-one if needed.

"Our facilities remain open as a public resource 24 hours a day, seven days a week," said Colonel Evanchick. "Essential personnel remain ready to assist as needed during this unprecedented public health crisis, and we appreciate the public's continued support."

Governor Wolf Expands Stay-At-Home Order Statewide

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On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Wolf expanded the "Stay-At-Home" order to all of Pennsylvania.

Prior to Wednesday, 33 counties had been issued the order, but not all 67 will need to abide by the order to help the fight and "flatten the curve" of the COVID-19 virus.

The order will take effect Wednesday evening at 8:00pm for the 34 counties added today.


Under this order, residents who live within these counties can only leave their homes if it is for a necessary task.

Individuals may leave their residence only to perform any of the following allowable individual activities and allowable essential travel:
  • Tasks essential to maintain health and safety, or the health and safety of their family or household members (including pets), such as obtaining medicine or medical supplies, visiting a health care professional, or obtaining supplies they need to work from home 
  • Getting necessary services or supplies for themselves, for their family or household members, or as part of volunteer efforts, or to deliver those services or supplies to others to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences 
  • Engaging in outdoor activity, such as walking, hiking or running if they maintain social distancing 
  • To perform work providing essential products and services at a life-sustaining business 
  • To care for a family member or pet in another household 
  • Any travel related to the provision of or access to the above-mentioned individual activities or life-sustaining business activities 
  • Travel to care for elderly, minors, dependents, persons with disabilities, or other vulnerable persons 
  • Travel to or from educational institutions for purposes of receiving materials for distance learning, for receiving meals, and any other related services 
  • Travel to return to a place of residence from an outside jurisdiction 
  • Travel required by law enforcement or court order 
  • Travel required for non-residents to return to their place of residence outside the commonwealth 
  • Anyone performing life-sustaining travel does not need paperwork to prove the reason for travel.
The following operations are exempt:

  • Life-sustaining business activities 
  • Health care or medical services providers 
  • Access to life-sustaining services for low-income residents, including food banks 
  • Access to child care services for employees of life-sustaining businesses that remain open as follows: child care facilities operating under the Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning waiver process; group and family child care operating in a residence; and part-day school age programs operating under an exemption from the March 19, 2020 business closure Orders 
  • News media 
  • Law enforcement, emergency medical services personnel, firefighters 
  • The federal government 
  • Religious institutions
Individuals experiencing homelessness are not subject to this order but are strongly urged to find shelter and government agencies are urged to take steps needed to provide shelter for those individuals.



Girardville Meetings Cancelled for April

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According to Girardville Mayor Michael Zangari, the following meetings are cancelled for the month of April.

All borough meetings, work sessions and Gama meetings are canceled for Girardville for April and will not be rescheduled.

PA Attorney General Reminds Landlords of No Evictions During State of Emergency

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On Tuesday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro made clear that Pennsylvanians can not be evicted from their homes at this time. 

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered courts closed to eviction proceedings due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The Court’s order is applicable to all Pennsylvania property owners, managers, landlords, as well as mortgage brokers and lenders.
Attorney General Shapiro wrote landlords and mortgage lenders to urge them to extend the time during which eviction proceedings are suspended for a period of time beyond what the Supreme Court requires to give affected Pennsylvanians time to get back on their feet.
“With millions of Pennsylvanians following Governor Wolf’s direction to stay at home, it is critical that rental evictions cease for the duration of this emergency,” said​ Attorney General Shapiro in his letter.
“Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians have lost wages and jobs during this crisis and we will need time for businesses to reopen and for our economy to come back when the emergency is lifted. Stable housing is part of the foundation we need as a Commonwealth to fully recover.”
The Office of Attorney General’s letter to landlords and lenders seeks to build on the Court’s order to suspend evictions for a period of time after the lifting of the COVID-19 state of emergency. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered that renters and homeowners could not be evicted from their homes during the COVID19 pandemic. The Office of Attorney General is working to go beyond the existing state Supreme Court order and an existing federal order from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which prevents evictions and foreclosures on properties insured by the Federal Housing Administration.
If you believe that you have been wrongfully evicted from your home or wrongfully had your property foreclosed, you can file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General.
Information posted from a press release from AG Shapiro's Office

Geisinger and AtlantiCare Reach Mutual Agreement to End Current Relationship

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Geisinger and AtlantiCare have reached an agreement on the structure of a future relationship between the two organizations.Geisinger and AltantiCare have agreed in principle to a relationship in which Geisinger will no longer serve as the parent organization of AtlantiCare. Both systems will continue to collaborate on joint projects and initiatives like the New Jersey campus of the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

This mutual agreement includes a number of conditions for closing and may take six to 18 months to finalize. Until this process is complete, AtlantiCare remains a part of the Geisinger system. Additionally, as a result of the mutual agreement in place, all claims in the federal lawsuit Geisinger filed against AtlantiCare in January have been withdrawn. The proposed agreement, if completed, is expected to have no impact on patients, patient care, employees, facilities and the local communities served by the respective health systems.

Both organizations released the following joint statement:

“Throughout this process, both Geisinger and AtlantiCare have been guided by the desire to do what is best for the people and communities we serve in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We believe this agreement best supports the long-term health and wellness of our communities and makes the best use of our non-profit resources today and into the future. We remain committed to working together to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality health care services.”

Gordon Nagle Trail Closed Wednesday Afternoon Due to Tractor Trailer Rollover

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The Gordon Nagle Trail is closed as of 3:45pm, Wednesday, due to a crash.


The crash occurred Wednesday afternoon on Route 901/Gordon Nagle Trail, and involved a tractor trailer rollover in the area of Hillside SPCA.

Along with the crash, crews at the scene are reportedly dealing with a large fuel spill near the West Branch of the Schuylkill River.

The road is closed near Sheetz in Pottsville as well as in Cressona.  Fire police will also be on Route 61 to direct truck traffic on Route 61 around the accident.

More details on this as they come available.

Frackville Police Investigating Stolen Firearm from Vehicle

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The Frackville Police Department is investigating the theft of a gun from a vehicle early Saturday.


According to Police Chief Rick Bell, the gun was taken from a vehicle on 4th Street in Frackville, overnight Thursday, March 27th, 2020 into Friday, March 28th, 2020.

The owner provided the firearm's information to Police and marked it stolen in the NCIC database.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Frackville Police Department at (570) 874-0238.

The theft occurred on the same night that a vehicle was stolen from the Englewood section of Butler Township near Frackville.

The stolen vehicle was later found Friday morning in New Jersey.

It's not known if the two incidents were related.

Personal Care Aide Charged for Stealing Medication from Elderly Man

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A woman was charged Wednesday after police say they learned she was stealing medication from a man she was taking care of.


According to Rush Township Police Chief Kenneth Zipovsky, it is alleged that Katherine White, 45, of Summit Hill, had stolen medication and violated a duty of care of a 76 year-old care-dependent male that she was paid to provide services for as a personal care aide.

The incident occurred at the victim’s residence at Cumberland Avenue in the Hometown section of Rush Township over a period of approximately 10 days in March.

White has been charged on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 with Neglect of Care, Theft by Unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

A preliminary hearing will be scheduled at a later date by Magisterial District Judge Stephen Bayer’s office in Tamaqua, PA. Charges were filed by Chief Kenneth Zipovsky.

Dog Taken from Front of Gold Star Beverage near Shenandoah

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A dog was taken from the front of a business near Shenandoah on Wednesday.


According to Mahanoy Township Police, a man approximately 6' tall with long brown hair and a beard, wearing hoodie that says Redneck, and woman with white and blue colored hair, driving a gold colored pick up truck with 4 other dogs, stopped and took the dog in the photo from in front of the Goldstar Beverage.

If you know who they might be, please contact the Mahanoy Township Police or Charlie Welna at 570-900-8789 the Bad Dog Fitness Center in Shenandoah.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Search and Rescue at Tuscarora State Park Late Wednesday

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Emergency personnel are responding to a search and rescue at Tuscarora State Park.


Just before 8:30pm, Wednesday, emergency personnel from Hometown and Mahanoy City were dispatched to Tuscarora State Park for a search and rescue.

According to the original dispatch, a female with an injured ankle called for help.

As of 8:30pm, crews were just arriving at the scene.

More information as it comes available.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/01/2020

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/01/2020

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Jill McElhenny Toter, 63, of Shenandoah Heights, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 1st, while in the company of family members at the home of her daughter, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Jill was born in Mahanoy City, PA on May 16, 1956, a daughter of Florence (Kenvin) McElhenny-Nolan and the late John McElhenny.

She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area, class of 1974.

Jill was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville.

She spent a majority of her working career as the fragrance manager at the Bon Ton in the former Schuylkill Mall before retiring as a production worker at Mrs. T’s Pierogies in Shenandoah, PA.

Jill was the wife of Dennis Toter for 21 years.

Jill is also survived by step-father Edward Nolan, two daughters, Siobhan Walsh of Frackville and companion Derek Schane; Tara Evans and Husband Chris, of Ashland; and a son, Steven Mroczka and wife Pam, of Park Place. She was a devoted and loving “Nanny” of six grandchildren: Emily and Johnny Walsh; Henry and Isla Evans; and Victoria and Evan Mroczka.

A brother, Jack McElhenny and wife Karen reside in Florida.

Graveside services will be private in the St. Canicus Cemetery Mahanoy City.

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

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Joyce Ann Magdeburg, 72, Ashland, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late Clement and Margaret Todd Utaras. She had been employed as a nurses aide at the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville.

She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland.

She enjoyed her hobbies of crocheting and doing ceramics.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and her husband James J. Magdeburg in 2008 also by a nephew Robert Utaras.

Joyce is survived by two sons; James and his wife Renee Magdeburg, Auburn and John J. Magdeburg, her daughter Joy Magdeburg and her boyfriend Richard Schalp, Ashland, her brother Clement Utaras, Deer Lake, her five grandsons; James III, Joshua, Bryan, Richard and Jaxon also by her step-children; Kyle Weidensaul and Rachel Rowley.

Private Funeral and Graveside Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Ruth A. Moyer, 89, of Orwin, passed away Wednesday, April 1st at the Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.

Born in Kalmia, August 9, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Ida Williard Hoffman.

Ruth was a retired seamstress from the former Manson Wear, Muir.

She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Orwin.

She enjoyed crocheting, doing puzzles and sitting on her front porch.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Marlin Moyer, 1993; two sisters, Ellen Morgan and Shirley Chubb.

Surviving are her son, William Morgan and his wife, Donna; a grandson, Troy Morgan and his wife Kay; two great grandchildren, Drew and Claire Morgan all of Orwin. Two sisters, Ruby Kreiser, Muir and Eva Moyer, Jonestown. Nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held for the immediate family with Rev. Maureen Duffy-Guy. Burial will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 427 Dietrich Ave., 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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Dale F. Lindner, 84, of Ringtown, passed away Friday evening, March 27th, 2020 at his residence.

As per Dale's wishes, no services will be held.
Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Jeanette Mummey, 89, of Zion Grove, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 31st, 2020.

Jeanette was born in Weston on November 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Rose (Skoff) and Rueben McGlynn.

She attended the former Rock Glen high school, and worked as a seamstress in the former dress factory in Weston.

Jeannette was a hard working woman, who helped alongside her husband on their family farm.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Zion Grove.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William McGlynn

She is survived by her husband of over 70 years, Allen Mummey of Zion Grove, and by their sons, Dennis Mummey, and his wife Kendra, of Zion Grove; Vern Mummey, and his friend Julia Wincek, of Ashley; and Scott Mummey, and his wife Karen, of White Haven.

A brother Philip McGlynn, and his wife Jeanie , of Lake Wallenpaupack survives as do her three grandsons, Dennis Joseph Mummey; Robert Mummey; and Kyle Mummey. Nieces and nephews also survive.

Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings, private services for Jeanette's immediate family, followed by burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Over 1,200 New Positive Cases Statewide; Schuylkill County Adds 7

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On Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, 7 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 54.


The daily update the Department of Health also shows that Pennsylvania diagnosed 1,211 new cases Statewide.  The current number of Statewide confirmed cases is 7,016 as of Midnight.

According to the Department of Health 47,698 have tested negative since testing began with 90 deaths statewide.

No deaths have been reported in Schuylkill County.

Current Surrounding County #'s:

Berks:  168 Cases; 1 Death
Carbon:  26 Cases; 1 Death
Columbia: 11 Cases
Dauphin:  67 Cases; 1 Death
Lebanon:  45 Cases
Lehigh:  479 Cases; 5 Deaths
Luzerne:  384 Cases; 5 Deaths
Northumberland:  8 Cases

** MAP REMOVED DUE TO INACCURATE NUMBERS, We will add it back once the Department of Health corrects it **
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