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SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Madeline Consugar, West Chester University

May 12, 2020, 2:49 pm
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SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Madeline Consugar, of Pottsville.

She is a Class of 2020 Graduate from West Chester University. 

Madeline graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art and a minor in Art History.

Stay tuned for many more Schuylkill Graduates.

If you would like to submit a photo and information on a graduate, please email us at skooknews@outlook.com.
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North Schuylkill and Mount Carmel Area to Participate in Virtual Prom to Raise Funds for Families Battling Pediatric Cancer

May 12, 2020, 6:04 pm
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Several area school districts will compete for prize money for their school’s prom planning efforts while participating in a virtual prom event aimed to raise funds for families battling pediatric cancer. 

The #ThinkBIGVirtualProm will air on social media at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, and aims to give area high school students a prom experience, but also will serve as a fundraiser for the ThinkBIG Pediatric Cancer Fund. 

The participating school districts include Benton, Central Columbia, Danville, Lewisburg, Millville, Mount Carmel, North Schuylkill and the Berwick Teen Center. Some of these districts are still trying to execute a real prom for their students later this summer.

The virtual prom will feature DJ Dosk and DJ S.A.B.M and other musical talent. Students are encouraged to don their prom attire and watch the production on social media, while creating Zoom and Google Hangout meetings to interact with their peers.

The top three fundraising school districts will win money toward their respective prom events. The crowning of the prom king and queen will be awarded to the top individual fundraisers across all districts.

The event will be available for the entire community to view, including students from other districts who are not formally participating in the fundraiser part. The #ThinkBIGVirtualProm is being produced by Stone State Entertainment and sponsored by Service 1st Credit Union and Weis Markets.

ThinkBIG is an organization with the primary mission to alleviate the stress of everyday financial expenses so families who are battling pediatric cancer can concentrate on treatment and healing. 

ThinkBIG was founded in 2014, and since then has helped more than 120 families throughout central and northeast Pennsylvania with more than $640,000 worth of financial support. More information on 

ThinkBIG and the #ThinkBIGVirtualProm can be found at www.thinkbigpa.org or by following ThinkBIG on Facebook and Instagram (thinkbigcancerfund).

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Skook News Obituaries for 05/12/2020

May 13, 2020, 5:35 am
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Skook News Obituaries for 05/12/2020

Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

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Abbey Eversley Whalen, 41, of Cressona, died Thursday, May 7, 2020. Abbey was born in Reading, PA on March 11, 1979, the daughter of Claire Louise MacDonald.

She was the wife of Randy Michael Whalen, Jr. They were married on May 19, 2007. She was a member of Zion’s Red Church, Orwigsburg, and also worked as their Administrative Assistant. Abbey was recently elected future 2020-21 PTO President for Blue Mountain Elementary West and was a motivational speaker for the Reading Weight Management Center.

In addition to her husband Randy, son of Randy Sr. and Kim Whalen, and her mother Claire MacDonald, wife of David Rieger, Abbey is survived by her loving children James age 7 and Olivia age 5. She is also survived by a brother Chris Childs, husband of Kelli and a nephew Quinten age 12, as well as a niece Celia age 8.

Abbey was the most amazing, strong, kind, generous, outgoing and beautiful soul. Everything and everyone she touched was made the better for it. She loved her husband, children, family and friends with a passion. We love her so much and she will be missed so much more than words could ever say.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to , www.gofundme.com/f/abbey-whalen-memorial-fund

Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements.

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David L. “Cookie” Morgan, 67, of Branchdale, formerly of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Monday at his home.

Born in Butler Township, he was a son of the late Stanley and Blanche Buhl Morgan. He was a 1971 graduate of the Milton Hershey School. He was a carpenter in the building trade; and was last employed as a maintenance technician by Foster Township.

Preceding him in death were two brothers, Louis Morgan and Gene Buhl.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, the former Loretta McGann; a daughter, Angela Vesay, Pottsville; a grandson, Michael Blanco; two brothers, Bob Morgan, Pitman, and Dale Buhl, New Ringgold.

A memorial service at Faith Assembly of God Church, Cressona, will be scheduled at a later date.

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Ruth “Ella” Trezise, 89, of Llewellyn, Branch Township died Monday at Berks-Heim Nursing Home.

Born in Branch Township, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Duffy Hopkins. She was a 1949 graduate of Branch Township High School.

She was a member of former First English Baptist Church, Minersville, where she taught Sunday school and served as treasurer of the Building Fund.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert W. Trezise, on August 20, 1998. She was also the last member of her immediate family, including four brothers, James Hopkins, Robert Hopkins, Frank Hopkins, and Carl Hopkins, and four sisters, Marie Stusalitus, Naomi Boyer, Dorothy Galinis and Anna Novitsky.

Ruth is survived by two children, Lori Trezise, Reading, and Robbin Trezise, Minersville; three grandchildren, Robyn Lynn Koch, Eric Trezise and Jeremy Trezise; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Mount Peace Cemetery, Branch Township.

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Woman Flown After Blythe Township Crash on Tuesday

May 13, 2020, 5:48 am
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A woman was flown with serious injuries have a crash in Blythe Township on Tuesday.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred around 10:30am, on Mountain Road near the intersection with Valley Road in Blythe Township near New Philadelphia.

Troopers say the crash occurred when Marcia Donlin, 29, of Middleport was traveling south on Mountain Road when she failed to stay in her lane and crossed into the oncoming tractor trailer being driven by Timothy Carr, 50, of Parsons, West Virginia.

Was was able to swerve to avoid a head-on crash but Donlin still struck the rear axle of the trailer.

Donlin was entrapped in the heavily damaged vehicle and required the fire department to cut her from the vehicle.

Once freed, Donlin was taken to a waiting medical helicopter and flown to Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest with serious injuries.

Carr was not injured in the crash.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
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Schuylkill County Changes Stance; County to Remain in "Red Phase" For Now

May 13, 2020, 8:46 am
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On Wednesday, during the Commissioner's Meeting, the Schuylkill County Commissioners voted unanimously to keep the county in the "Red Phase" and to continue following the Governor's order.

During the meeting that was held remotely Wednesday, Commissioner Gary Hess made the motion to not move the county to the "Yellow Phase" as stated in a letter to Governor Wolf last weekend.

On the motion, Commissioner's George Halcovage and Barron Hetherington unanimously approved.

Hess had stated during the meeting that the decision to move to "Yellow" may have been hasty, but Halcovage and Hetherington stated "they will not wait forever".

Early word is that County Officials and Officials from the Governor's Office and Department of Health are cooperating more.


Schuylkill County's "Stay-At-Home" order is scheduled to expire June 4th, 2020.  The letter to Governor Wolf  was sent after Schuylkill County was not included in the first two waves of moving counties to the "Yellow Phase".  State and County Officials signed the letter at the time, informing the Governor that the County would switch to yellow on Friday, May 15th, 2020.

But, FOR NOW, Schuylkill County will remain "RED".




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SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: McKenzee Warner, Penn State Schuylkill

May 13, 2020, 10:35 am
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SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: McKenzee Warner, of Pine Grove.

Mackenzie is a member of the Class of 2020 of Penn State Schuylkill where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree, Majoring in Administrative of Justice, and Minoring in Sociology.

She plans to either be a Border Patrol Agent, or a Pennsylvania State Police woman and is currently in the process of testing for both.

McKenzee is currently employed by Fed Ex Ground, in Auburn, where she is an operations manager.

Congratulations McKenzee!
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Adds 19 New Positive Cases

May 13, 2020, 10:43 am
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On Wednesday, May 13th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 19 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

In Schuylkill County, the current total of positive cases in Schuylkill County is 478 with 2,823 have tested negative for the virus.

The increase is the 3rd largest in Schuylkill County since the pandemic began.

The daily update the Department of Health also shows that Pennsylvania diagnosed 707 new cases Statewide since Tuesday.  The current number of  Statewide confirmed cases is 58,698 as of Midnight.

According to the Department of Health 244,171 have tested negative since testing began.

Schuylkill County's death total still stands at 14 with no new deaths reported.  The Statewide death total stands at 3,943. 

The following stats have been released for Schuylkill County's surrounding counties:

Berks:  3,485 Cases; 179 Deaths
Carbon: 205 Cases; 17 Deaths
Columbia:  330 Cases; 28 Deaths
Dauphin: 871 Cases; 39 Deaths
Lebanon:  849 Cases; 19 Deaths
Lehigh:  3,318 Cases; 129 Deaths
Luzerne: 2,467 Cases' 123 Deaths
Northumberland:  128 Cases; Zero Deaths


May 11th, 2020 Update of Positive Cases by Zip Code in Schuylkill County

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No Injuries Reported After Three-Vehicle Crash near Shenandoah

May 13, 2020, 11:02 am
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No injuries were reported after a three-vehicle crash near Shenandoah Wednesday afternoon.

Around 12:15pm, Wednesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of the Gold Star Highway and the entrance of the Gold Star Plaza for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

When crews arrived, no entrapment was found.

According to Shenandoah Police Patrolman Adam Bernodin, the crash occurred as the Blue Corvette was exiting the Gold Star Plaza legally with a green light.  The white Dodge was travelling south on Route 924 and failed to recognize the Red Light and impacted the left side of the Corvette.

The two vehicles then continued and impacted the front end of a vehicle parked waiting to make a left turn into the plaza.

All occupants of the vehicle escaped without injury.

The Shenandoah Fire Department responded along with the Shenandoah Police Department, West Mahanoy Township, and Mahanoy Township to the scene.

Steve's Towing assisted at the scene with clearing the vehicles.
















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Mount Carmel Man Injured in Crash near Ashland/Centralia Early Wednesday

May 13, 2020, 11:28 am
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A Mount Carmel man was taken to the hospital after a crash near Ashland early Wednesday.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Bloomsburg, around 1:00am, emergency personnel were dispatched to the North Memorial Boulevard, near the Ashland/Conyngham Township line near the intersection with Snake Road.

According to Troopers, the crash occurred as Christian Castellano, 19, of Mount Carmel was traveling east on Snake Road and failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection.

Castellano travelled through the intersection and struck an embankment.

The Ford Focus Castellano was driving sustained disabling front end damage and was towed from the scene by Klischer Motors.

Castellano was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries.  A passenger in the vehicle, Shawn Spotts, 26, of Mount Carmel was not injured.

Castellano will be cited for the crash.

Responding to the scene were members from the Aristes Fire Company, Centralia Fire Company, Ashland Fire Company, and Area Services.

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One Injured in Two Vehicle Crash in Ashland

May 13, 2020, 3:52 pm
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One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Ashland on Wednesday.

At 5:20pm, emergency personnel were dispatched to 2105 Centre Street in Ashland in the area of May's Drive In for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

In the crash, a car and a pickup truck collided at 21st Street causing the pickup truck to roll onto it's side trapping the pickup driver inside.

A woman in the car suffered a head injury, while the man in the pickup truck escaped injury.

When the crash occurred, nearby local residents as well as past and present members from the North Schuylkill Spartan Football team who were nearby, jumped to aid and helped keep the pickup truck from rolling onto it's roof with the man inside until emergency personnel arrived.

Responding to the scene were the Washington Fire Department and Rescue, American Hose Co., and both Washington Ambulances, as well as the Pennsylvania State Police.








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Fire Crews Responding to Large Brush Fire in East Union Township

May 13, 2020, 7:07 pm
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Fire crews are responding to a large brush fire late Wednesday.

Around 9:00pm, fire crews were dispatched to the area of 1 Dombrowski Lane, East Union Township for a possible house fire.  Crews encountered rugged terrain that could only be accessible on foot.

Just before 10:00pm, additional brush units from around Schuylkill County were called to the scene to aid in fighting the fire.

Units are staging in the area along Route 924.


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Skook News Obituaries for 05/13/2020

May 13, 2020, 9:26 pm
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Skook News Obituaries for 05/13/2020

Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

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Evelyn Ann Kuczynski, 87, of Frackville, a former resident of the Ringtown Valley, passed away Tuesday, May 12th, 2020.

Evelyn was born in Shenandoah, on May 15, 1932, a daughter of the late Violet (Rescavage) and Frank Kubilis.

She was a graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School.

A lifelong homemaker, she was one of the first original employees of Mrs. T's Pierogies in Shenandoah. Evelyn enjoyed cooking and entertaining all the members of her family, whom she loved dearly.

She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Ringtown.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Walter in 2017, and by a grandson, Eric.

She is survived by her eight children, Diane Mervine, of Frackville; Marie Dillard, of Morea; Susan Kurtek, of Cresswell Gardens; June Ann O'Brien, of Coal Twp.; David, of Mahanoy City; Walter, Jr., of Gilberton; Kenneth, of Florida; and Robert, of Zion Grove.

She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren, all of whom she loved very much. She was a very caring and generous woman who was affectionately known to many as “Mom.” She will be greatly missed by entire family whom she loved dearly and anyone who was blessed to have known her.

A Mass of Christian Burial followed by burial at Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery in Shenandoah Heights will be held for Evelyn's immediate family.


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Senator Argall to Restaff Pottsville and Mahanoy City Offices

May 13, 2020, 7:50 pm
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Senator Argall’s offices in Pottsville and Mahanoy City will have staff on the premises again starting Monday, May 18th, 2020.

Argall's Berks County offices in Hamburg and Spring Township will remain closed for the time being due to being located inside municipal buildings which are closed until further notice. 

While the offices will NOT be open to the public for walk-ins or meetings, staff will be on hand to answer any phone calls and emails regarding state government related questions. This move is in accordance with the Pennsylvania Senate’s policy relating to reopening district offices during the red and yellow phases of the Governor’s Plan to Reopen PA.

Staff will be strictly adhering to CDC and Department of Health guidelines regarding cleaning, social distancing and wearing masks. Argall stated that this move is to ensure that his office is as responsive as possible to constituent inquiries as Pennsylvanians continues to grapple with the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lengthy shutdown it has caused.

Argall’s Mahanoy City office can be contacted at 570-773-0891. His Pottsville office can be contacted at 570-621-3400. 

His toll free number is 877-327-4255. Inquiries can also be sent online at www.senatorargall.com or via email at dargall@pasen.gov

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Adds 12 New Positive Cases

May 14, 2020, 10:19 am
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On Thursday, May 14th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 12 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

In Schuylkill County, the current total of positive cases in Schuylkill County is 490 with 2,920 have tested negative for the virus.

The daily update the Department of Health also shows that Pennsylvania diagnosed 938 new cases Statewide since Wednesday.  The current number of  Statewide confirmed cases is 59,636 as of Midnight.

According to the Department of Health 251,559 have tested negative since testing began.

Schuylkill County's death total still stands at 14 with no new deaths reported.  The Statewide death total stands at 4,218. 

The following stats have been released for Schuylkill County's surrounding counties:

Berks: 3,530 Cases; 196 Deaths
Carbon: 206 Cases; 17 Deaths
Columbia:  333 Cases; 31 Deaths
Dauphin: 895 Cases; 40 Deaths
Lebanon:  856 Cases; 19 Deaths
Lehigh:  3,378 Cases; 133 Deaths
Luzerne: 2,477 Cases; 124 Deaths
Northumberland: 132 Cases; Zero Deaths

May 11th, 2020 Update of Positive Cases by Zip Code in Schuylkill County

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City of Pottsville Fire Department Declines Requests for Apparatus in Parades

May 14, 2020, 11:20 am
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City of Pottsville Fire Department to decline requests for apparatus in parades.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a new tradition began for birthdays and other tributes where people would have their own parades.  Those parades would include family and friends and on occasion fire trucks.

Because of these parades, the City of Pottsville Fire Department has had an increase in requests for fire trucks to drive by homes, hospitals, nursing homes and food stores for birthdays, anniversaries, and a variety of other tributes. 

On Thursday, Fire Chief of the City of Pottsville/Bureau of Fire, Jim Misstishin, notified the public that they would be denying any requests for apparatus in parades until further notice.

Misstishin said "As you know, our ultimate responsibility is to protect life and property in our community. The only way we can meet that obligation is by keeping our brave volunteers healthy, safe and able to answer the many calls for service that we receive from city residents, businesses and our Mutual Aid partners in Schuylkill County.

As a Department, we have taken every precaution to minimize the chance that our firefighters and their families may be exposed to COVID-19. A COVID exposure in the Fire Department could drastically reduce our ability to answer calls when you need us the most. Due to our close quarters in fire apparatus and while working on a scene, it is vital that we exercise extreme caution at all times. This includes social distancing as appropriate, and reducing or eliminating non-essential details that can put volunteers at risk.

After careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to respectfully decline any requests for parades etc. during this crisis for the safety of our volunteers and their families. Members of the Pottsville Bureau of Fire enjoy interacting with our community and look forward to returning to a more normal routine that has always included participating in a wide range of community and social events." 

Missistishin also said that to date, the Pottsville Fire Department has been able to stay at full staff and answer every call to 9-1-1 and has made modifications to ensure they are taking every precaution.

"During this time of crisis, we promise to focus on our first and foremost mission, serving you, the citizens of Pottsville. Please support our brave volunteers at this time. Keeping them safe, will keep our community safe.

We look forward to getting back out there and seeing everyone again as soon as this pandemic is over. Please don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1 for any emergency and please know we will be there for you." Misstishin added.
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SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Gianna Flail, Penn State University

May 14, 2020, 12:13 pm
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SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Gianna Flail, of Frackville.
Gianna is a member of the Class of 2020 of Penn State University where she graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Congratulations Gianna!

If you have a graduate that you would like featured, please email us at skooknews@outlook.com
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Schuylkill County Crash Log 05/14/2020

May 14, 2020, 2:20 pm
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Below is a collection of reports from recent crashes in Schuylkill County.







No Injuries Reported in 3 Vehicle Crash in North Manheim Township

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, on Saturday, May 9th, 2020 around 9:15am, a crash occurred on Manheim Road near the intersection with Sunny Side Drive in North Manheim Township.

Troopers say a vehicle driven by Natasha Tyson, 29, and another vehicle driven by Patrick Hand, 58, of Saint Clair, were traveling south on Manheim Road.  Tyson began making a left turn across the southbound lane and into the path of Douglas Perry, 58, of Pottsville.

Perry struck the front end of Tyson's vehicle causing Tyson's vehicle to spin 180 degrees and into the path of Hand's vehicle.

Tyson's and Perry's vehicles both suffered disabling damage while Hand's vehicle suffered minor damage.

No injuries were reported.

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Driver Flees Argument and Crash at Gas Station in Pine Grove Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident that occurred on May 6th, 2020, at the Pilot Truck Stop on Suedburg Road  in Pine Grove Township.

Troopers say a crash occurred around 3:30pm, in the truck stop parking lot when a vehicle parked closed to a vehicle driven by Natasha Yoder, 37, of Pine Grove.

The unidentified driver of the vehicle and Yoder were engaged in a verbal altercation when the driver of attempted to exit the parking lot.

The unknown vehicle collided with Yoder's vehicle causing minor damage as they fled the scene.

Police reported that the vehicle fled south on Suedberg Road and was identified as a Buick.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Schuylkill Haven Barracks at (570) 754-4600.

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No Injuries Reported in South Manheim Township Crash

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, the crash occurred on Fair Road/Route 895 near the intersection with Woodland Drive in South Manheim Township on May 10th, 2020 around 3:15pm.

Police say the crash occurred as Glenn Kershner, 66, of Auburn was traveling east on Fair Road when for unknown reasons went off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole.  Kershner's vehicle went into a slide and continued off the road and struck a tree.

Kershner was not injured in the crash but his vehicle was disabled.

Kershner will be cited for the crash.

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Fire Crews Responding to Working Barn Fire near Ringtown

May 14, 2020, 2:52 pm
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Fire crews are responding to a working structure fire in Union Township.

Just after 5:30pm, emergency personnel were dispatched to 126 Pine Swamp Road in Union Township for a working structure fire.

Early reports are the fire started in barn, spread to a silo, and is continuing to spread.

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Fire Destroys Barn, Damages Silo near Ringtown

May 14, 2020, 4:54 pm
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A fire destroyed a barn and damaged a silo on a farm in Union Township on Thursday

Just before 5:45pm, emergency personnel were dispatched to 126 Pine Swamp Road, Union Township for a working barn fire.

As the first crews arrived, the fire was found at the Lindner Farm, and the address was changed to 214 Pine Swamp Road.  The barn was fully engulfed and the fire was upgraded to 2nd alarm initiating the tanker task force calling in additional water units from around Schuylkill and Columbia Counties.

The fire was reported to have started when the owners were burning down an old shed and the embers caught fire on the nearby pole barn.

The fire quickly spread engulfing the barn and spreading to a nearby silo.

Fire crews were able to limit the damage to the silo but the barn was a total loss destroying equipment inside including a tractor and a boat.

Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue Chief Joseph Gilbert said when they arrived, the attack was to surround and drown the fire.  No injuries were reported.

As of 7:30pm, crews were still at the scene putting water on the fire but members of the tanker task force were beginning to clear the scene.

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May 14, 2020, 10:19 pm
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Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

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Martha M. Rautzhan, 92, of Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, formerly of Mill Creek passed away Wednesday, May 13th, at Seton Manor.

Martha was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on February 22, 1928, a daughter of the late Florence (Dallago) and George Sterner.

She was the widow of William Rautzhan who died in 2005.

Martha was co owner and cook with her husband Bill Rautzhan at Rautzhan's Tavern in Mill Creek also had her own Beauty Shop in Haven Fair Lawn.

She enjoyed Playing Bingo especially at Goodwill Hose Company in Cressona. Her family referred her as the Bingo Queen.

Martha was the last member of her immediate family in addition top her husbandshe was preceded in death by two sons William Jr. and Lance a great grandson Elias Gonzalez
Martha issurvived by two sons Brian, husband ofTerry Rautzhan, of Pottsville, PA;Gregory, husband ofDenise Rautzhan, of Orwigsburg, PA;she is survived by 8 Grandchildren Lance Rautzhan, Jamie Clemas, Amy Rautzhan,Leslie Rautzhan Murray, Morgan Rautzhan, Alex Rautzhan. Gregory Rautzhan Jr, and Andrew Rautzhan and six great grandchildren Ryan Clemas, Landon Clemas, Keegan Murray,Tristan Murray, Anthony Gonzalez and Amari Gonzalez, two daughter in laws Kendal Rautzhan of Lewisburg and Crystal Rautzhan of Myrtle Beach.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at on Saturday, May 16th at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Schuylkill Haven, PA with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik
Interment will be in St. Ambrose Cemetery.

The family requests donations to Seton Manor Activity Fund 1000 Seton Drive Orwigsburg, PA 17961.

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Joan G. McDonald, RN, 89, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Schuylkill Center. 

Born in Pottsville, PA on February 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Viola and Clarence Letcher. 

She was the widow of Donald A. McDonald. 

For more than 40 years, Joan worked as a Registered Nurse at the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, primarily in the newborn nursery. She was a member of the Schuylkill Democratic Ladies Guild and the Red Hat Society. 

Joan's family was of paramount importance to her. Her loving and nurturing way was felt by all. Joan is survived by three sons David, husband of Carol McDonald, of Pottsville, Robert, husband of Jayne McDonald, of Schuylkill Haven; James, husband of Beth McDonald, of Athens, Ohio; grandchildren Laura Prego wife of Brandon & mother of Aiden and Aubrey Prego, Patrick McDonald husband of Kira & father of Jacquelyn McDonald, Thomas McDonald and Matthew McDonald. Grand stepdaughters Sara Gotthardt and Emily Harris and great grand stepchildren Riley, Aubree and Madison Gotthardt She is also survived by Marie Letcher, sister-in-law, nieces & a nephew. She will be missed by all. 

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by brothers James S. and Robert Letcher and James's wife Eileen. 

Due to the current pandemic services and interment will be held privately. 

The family requests donations to St. Patricks Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St, Pottsville PA 17901

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Sylvia J. Reed, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, May 14th, at her residence. 

Born in Cressona, PA on June 22, 1932, a daughter of the late Marguerite Kramer and Francis E. Reed. 

She was a graduate of Cressona High School and was last employed by Lehigh Valley Dairy as an office manager. She was a member of the Cressona Alumni Association and was a former girl scout leader in Schuylkill Haven and Cressona.

Sylvia is survived by two daughters, Cynthia, wife of Charles Miller, of Wyomissing; Jaymie, wife of Kevin Thomas, of Gettysburg; a son, Tory, husband of Louise Jenkins, of Schuylkill Haven; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a brother James Reed husband of Diane, Auburn. 

Sylvia is preceded in death by her sons Todd and Timothy Jenkins, a daughter Trudy Jenkins and a brother Francis "Skip" Reed, Jr. 

The family requests donations in memory of Timothy and Trudy to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 42040 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123. 

Services and interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

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Kristine Ann Moyer, 65, of Pottsville, PA and formerly of Tamaqua, PA died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in Pottsville. 

Born in Coaldale, PA on April 11, 1955, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Agnes M. (nee Hughes) Moyer. A high school graduate, Kristine worked as a machine operator in the garment industry at the former J. E. Morgan Knitting Mills, Hometown, PA. 

She is survived by her sister, Susan E. Moyer of Tamaqua, PA. 

Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.

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