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Skook News Obituaries for 05/18/2020

May 18, 2020, 10:29 pm
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Skook News Obituaries for 05/18/2020

Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

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Charles D. "Birdie" Keefer, 85, of Birds Hill Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at home.

Born on July 12, 1934 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Charles and Sarah Barr Keefer.

He was a 1952 graduate of Pine Grove High School and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove.

He was in the Navy serving during the Korean War.

Charles was a maintenance worker and electrician at Guilford Mills from 1952 until 1997.
He was Past President and lifetime member of North End Fire Co., manager of the North End Fire Co. Softball team, Past President of Little Dutchman Midget Football, member of Never Inn Hunting Club, and Pine Grove Jaycees. He was instrumental in bringing Kauffman's Bar B-Q chicken to the area for fundraising and making subs for fundraisers. 

He was a die hard Phillies and Eagles fan. 

Charles was never one to mince his words. He told you what was on his mind. He truly loved his granddaughters and great grandsons. He will be missed by many who had the opportunity to know him.
Preceding him in death were a daughter Marie; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jessica Keefer; a brother Ralph "Ronnie" Keefer; and a sister Dorothy Bretz.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Bessie Ney Keefer; a daughter, Tina Keefer of Pine Grove; two sons, Charles Jr. and wife Deb Keefer of Pine Grove, Brian Keefer and companion Karen Leymeister of Schuylkill Haven; five granddaughters, Renee and husband Matthew Huff, Katie Keefer, both of Pine Grove, Jena and husband Craig Tarson of Frackville, Alyson and Liz Tooher of Philadelphia; seven great grandsons, Osric Smith, Dryden, Caius and Gideon Huff, Eli Keefer, Alek Davis, Maddox Tarson; a brother Robert Keefer of Parker, CO; several nieces and nephews.

All Services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to either St. Peter's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 312 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 or the Pinegrove Historical Society, specify for the Stanhope School, P.O. Box 65 Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc, Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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"Schuylkill Gives" Raises Over $67,000 for County Non-Profits

May 19, 2020, 7:38 am
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On Monday, Schuylkill Gives 2020's results were announced by Schuylkill Area Community Foundation.


According to SACF President Amanda Campbell, $67,962 was raised from 667 donors supporting 30 Schuylkill County nonprofits for this inaugural day of purely online giving. 

Organizations were eligible for prizes throughout the day through the generosity of sponsors. 

Carnegie Investment Counsel provided the Grand Prize awarded to the Ringtown Area Library for the most unique donors (120) for the entire 24 hours of giving. 

Schuylkill County’s VISION earned the Mid Penn Bank Lunch Power Hour for the most unique donors (18) from noon to 1 pm. 

The top organizations raising the most money during Schuylkill Gives 2020 are: 
  1. Walk In Art Center raised $10,015 from 32 donors; 
  2. Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library raised $9,280 from 113 donors; 
  3. Nativity BVM raised $6,045 from 38 donors; 
  4. Ringtown Area Library; 
  5. CEBA (Center for Education, Business, and Arts) Shenandoah raised $5,635 from 39 donors. 
A complete list of participating nonprofits and the funds raised may be found at Schuylkillgives.com. 

The second annual Schuylkill Gives will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021. Registration for nonprofits will begin in February 2021. 

Schuylkill Area Community Foundation (SACF) works to meet critical community needs and support local causes, including Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Community, Health and Wellness and Human Services. SACF offers a range of charitable funds, allowing donors to advance a cause, support an individual organization, provide flexible support for community needs or recommend individual grants. 

In addition to affirming the organization’s philanthropic services, the accreditation validates SACF’s grantmaking practices for the nonprofit community.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Total Positive Cases at 534

May 19, 2020, 9:14 am
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On Tuesday, May 19th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 5 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

In Schuylkill County, the current total of positive cases in Schuylkill County is 534 with 3,347 having tested negative for the virus.

The Department of Health's updated information as of May 19th, 2020 reported that Schuylkill County had 21 deaths, that is 1 more than the previous update.  

From the current population of 142,067 in the Schuylkill County, the current death rate per 100,000 residents is 14.8.

The daily update the Department of Health also shows that Pennsylvania diagnosed 610 new cases Statewide since Monday.  The current number of  Statewide confirmed cases is 63,666 as of Midnight.

The Statewide death total stands at 4,624. 

According to the Department of Health 286,034 have tested negative since testing began.

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

Berks: 3,735 Cases; 262 Deaths
Carbon: 214 Cases; 22 Deaths
Columbia:  337 Cases; 29 Deaths
Dauphin: 989 Cases; 50 Deaths
Lebanon:  880 Cases; 24 Deaths
Lehigh:  3,513 Cases; 182 Deaths
Luzerne: 2,554 Cases; 124 Deaths
Northumberland: 145 Cases; 2 Deaths

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Schuylkill County Crash Log for 05/19/2020

May 19, 2020, 10:56 am
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Below is a collection of reports from recent crashes in Schuylkill County.







No Injuries Reported After Ringtown Man Rolls Vehicle in Union Township

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, on Saturday, May 16th, 2020, around 1:00am, a crash occurred on Little Mountain Road near Hill Field Road in Union Township.

Police say the crashed occurred as Jeremy Pukavage, 27, of Ringtown was travelling on Little Mountain Road.  While making a left turn in the roadway, Pukavage crossed over the centerline, drove off the road, struck a rock/embankment and rolled his Ford Escape on it's passenger side.

When police and emergency personnel arrived at the scene there were no driver or passengers at the scene.

Ringtown Fire, Shenandoah EMS, and Stauffer's towing assisted at the scene.

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DUI Suspected in Peach Mountain Crash in Norwegian Township

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, the crash occurred on Thursday, May 14th, 2020, just before 2:00am on Peach Mountain Road in Norwegian Township.

Police say the crash occurred when Dawn Newberry, 20, of Frackville, was travelling north and struck a utility pole near 1141 Peach Mountain Road.

Newberry's Ford Focus came to a final rest at the point of impact.

Newberry was wearing her seatbelt and refused transport for any injuries, but DUI was suspected in the crash.

The Ford Focus sustained heavy front end damage and required towing from the scene.

Assisting State Police at the scene were the Pottsville Police and Womer's Towing.

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No Injuries Reported in Upper Mahantango Township Crash

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, the crash occurred on Sunday, May 17th, 2020 around 1:15pm on Mahantango Mountain Road near Rough and Ready.

Police say the crash occurred when Clayton Bixler, 45, of Hegins, was travelling southbound when for unknown reasons traveled across the roadway and dropped down an embankment

Bixler's Subaru Baja sustained disabling front end damage and was towed from the scene by A&F Moters.

Bixler was not present at the scene when police arrived.

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DUI Suspected in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 895 in Wayne Township

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, the crash occurred on Saturday, May 16th, 2020 around 10:45pm on Fair Road/Route 895 at the intersection with Moyers Station Road in Wayne Township.

Police say the crash occurred as Jonathan Banket, 37, of Schuylkill Haven was travelling north on Moyer's Station Road and arrived at the stop sign.

Banket entered the intersection and was struck by Slade Baker, 25, of Schuylkill Haven traveling on Fair Road.

Banket's vehicle sustained damage to the right side of the front bumper and front tire area while Baker's vehicle sustained heavy damage tot he left side and front bumper.

Both vehicles were towed from he scene by Moyer's Car Care.

No injuries were reported at the scene but Banket was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI.

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Ashland Memorial Day Parade Details

May 19, 2020, 11:04 am
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Details on the Ashland Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 25th, 2020.
The parade will gather around 10:30am-10:45am, Monday, on Walnut Street near 3rd Street and will include Veterans from the VFW and American Legion, and fire apparatus (no sirens).

The parade will began at 11:00am, travel up Walnut Street to 25th Street, then back down Centre Street.

There will be no marching in the parade and veterans will be in vehicles and practicing social distancing.

There will be no service after the parade.
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SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Marian Catholic High School Class of 2020

May 19, 2020, 11:07 am
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Recognizing the Marian Catholic High School Class of 2020.

The seniors of the Marian Catholic High School are scheduled to graduate Friday, June 12th, 2020 at 6:00pm on the front lawn of the High School.  The event is invitation only with a rain dates of June 13th & 14th.

The 73 set to graduate are listed below:

Thank you to the Marian Catholic High School for working with us and submitting the photos to share.

Alansky, Macy

Anilosky, Alison

Ankiewicz, Autumn

Aucker, Mackayla

Baskin, Nevin

Bauer, Brian

Bauer, Sophia

Bennett, Hannah

Betterly, Thomas

Blasko, Lacey

Bonomo, Jonathan

Casella, Rachel

Cervasio, Patrick

D'Amato, Laura

Dalvet, Caleb


DeAngelo, Christian


Derr, Seth

Digris, Abbey

Dulina, Madison

Eroh, Jaryn

Eroh, Samantha

Eschbach, Chad

Falls, Nicholas

Fritz, Tyler

Fuccile, Michael

Garcia, Maricruz

Gimeno, Edward

Goff, Nicholas

Grega, Gavin

Hahn, Annika

Halupa, Sarah

Hnat, Zackery

Holoviak, Vladimir

Hydock, Emily

Joy, Abigail

Kelly, Grainne

Kelly, James

Kolbush, Jessica

Kreisl, Julia

Kubishin, Alexander

Lake, Cara

Latoff, Christopher

Mason, Aaron

Mazalusky, Macie

McHugh, Aliyah

Mehallo, Carolyn

Miller, Mason

Minchoff, Michael

Mussoline, Jacob

Pastorella, Maria

Pekala, Victoria

Piaskowski, Makenna

Pikitus, Andraya

Pizzali, Anthony

Reaman, Emily

Rehnert, Colin

Reinoehl, Lindsey

Ritsick, Christopher

Shaud, Emily

Shimko, Hunter

Sieger, Nadiya

Smith, Bryan

Spalti, Jared

Stettler, Olivia

Stroia, Lucca

Tate, April

Thomas, Taylor

Tilp, David

Ustynoski, Tiffany

Waak, Nicholas

Wargo, Joseph

Wimmer, Jared

Zulkowski, Zachary

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Wolf Administration Releases Data on COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Long-Term Care Facilities

May 19, 2020, 12:10 pm
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Since COVID-19 numbers began growing in Pennsylvania, residents of the Commonwealth have been asking for specific data on the number of cases in long term care facilities like nursing homes.  On Tuesday, the Wolf Administration released the data.

“Long-term care facility residents are among the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, and we want their families to have the latest information on what is going on in the facilities in which their loved ones reside,” Dr. Levine said. “COVID-19 is a particularly challenging situation for these settings as they care for residents with serious medical conditions. We will continue to work to ensure the safety and well being of residents through education, resources and testing.”

The data provides the number of cases, number of employee cases and number of deaths that have occurred at each facility. For facilities with less than five in any of these data points, the information is redacted.

“Our long-term care facilities are an integral part of Pennsylvania’s health care system. People providing care in long-term care facilities must endure these challenges of this difficult time while maintaining continuity and services for people under their care,” said Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller. “We are committed to continuing networks of support for these facilities so we can navigate and overcome this challenge together.”

Below is the data provided on long-term care facilities in Schuylkill County as of Tuesday, May 19th, 2020.


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Man Charged with Assaulting Ashland Police Officer

May 19, 2020, 2:26 pm
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A man has been charged with assaulting an Ashland Police Officer on Sunday.

According to Ashland Police, on Sunday, May 17th, 2020, around 7:50am, Officer Daniel Weikel was dispatched to 819 W. Centre St. for a disturbance. 

The caller told dispatch that the male in Apartment #303 was yelling and threatening people.

Officer Weikel arrived on scene and spoke with the caller who stated that the male, later identified as Nathan Wood, was currently in his apartment and still yelling. 

Officer Weikel went up to the apartment and could hear the male yelling that he is going to kill people. 

The officer knocked on the door and the male, identified as Nathan L. Wood, 38, opened the door and immediately attacked Officer Weikel. 

Weikel deployed a tazer device and after it had no effect on Wood, he attacked the officer again prompting Weikel to call for back up. 

After a brief struggle in the hallway, Weikel was able to subdue Wood when the original caller and the building maintenance worker, assisted.  At this time Butler Twp. Chief Ed Tarantelli arrived assisted Officer Weikel in handcuffing and securing Wood. 

Wood was transported to the Ashland Police station and charged with Aggravated Assault on a police officer, Resisting Arrest, Reckless Endangerment and Simple Assault. 

Wood was arraigned by on call District Justice Bayer and given $10,000 unsecured bail and released to his father's house in Mahanoy City.
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Phillies Pitcher Aaron Nola teams up with Yuengling to launch Cheers PA

May 19, 2020, 7:12 pm
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D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, and Philadelphia Phillies All-Star pitcher, Aaron Nola, announced today the launch of “Cheers PA,” a virtual celebrity fundraiser to benefit the Hospitality Assistance Response of Pennsylvania (HARP) and the hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania hospitality workers, bartenders and waitstaff who have been financially impacted by COVID-19.

“As America’s Oldest Brewery, we have weathered many storms in our nearly 200-year history, and we know firsthand the importance of coming together as a community to get us through these trying times,” said Wendy Yuengling, Chief Administrative Officer and 6th generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “As a Founding Sponsor of HARP, we are thrilled to join forces with our brand ambassador and Phillies All-Star, Aaron Nola, to Cheers PA and help raise critical funds for local hospitality workers. We continue to seek ways to show our support of Pennsylvanians during this difficult time.”

From May 19 – June 19, fans can donate to Cheers PA on Pledge It or Cameo to help provide much needed relief to Pennsylvania hospitality workers, and to enter for a chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences or signed memorabilia from their favorite Pennsylvania celebrities, athletes and personalities. More prizes and experiences will be added as the campaign goes on, so be sure to stay tuned. For more information, please visit www.yuengling.com/CheersPA.

Prizes and experiences include:
  • Aaron Nola-autographed Yuengling memorabilia
  • Pitching clinic by Aaron Nola in morning/early afternoon on game date he isn’t pitching (mutually agreeable date)
  • Aaron Nola visit to Little League Team (must be Philadelphia based and on a mutually agreed upon date)
  • Aaron Nola Zoom appearance at Happy Hour
  • Signed memorabilia from Philadelphia Phillies players Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins, Andrew McCutchen and Scott Kingery
  • Pre-game dinner for four (4) fans in Citizens Bank Park Executive Dining Room with Phillies legend Larry Bowa, includes game tickets (mutually agreeable date)
  • Opportunity to dance with the Phillie Phanatic, includes four (4) game tickets (mutually agreeable date)
  • Opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to a Phillies home regular season game, includes four (4) game tickets (mutually agreeable game date)
  • Signed memorabilia from Pittsburgh Penguins® players Patric Hornqvist, Bryan Rust and Brian Dumoulin
  • Signed memorabilia from Philadelphia Eagles players Carson Wentz and Zach Ertz
  • Signed memorabilia from Pittsburgh Steelers player James Conner
  • Two (2) tickets to the next Roots Picnic and a backstage Meet and Greet with the band
  • A VIP tour of Yuengling’s Pottsville Brewery with lunch and beers with Dick Yuengling
  • A guest broadcast appearance on the Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN) and three (3) nights at South Point Hotel in Las Vegas
All donations to Cheers PA will go directly toward HARP to help provide immediate emergency funding to Pennsylvania bartenders and waitstaff impacted by COVID-19. Fans can also donate directly to HARP at prla.org/HARP.

With deep connections to Pennsylvania, Yuengling and Aaron Nola share a common commitment to their local communities and passionate fans, many of which are facing the unprecedented impact of the pandemic. This common commitment to Pennsylvania fans also spans various professional sports teams throughout the state. “Pennsylvania holds a special place in my heart, and I’m proud to partner with Yuengling to support HARP and local hospitality workers during this difficult time,” said Aaron Nola, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher. “Thank you to my teammates, friends and fellow Pennsylvanians who have jumped in to help Cheers PA.”

"Yuengling and Aaron Nola have come up with a terrific way to help the thousands of hospitality workers affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic," said David Buck, Phillies Executive Vice President. "We are proud of our Phillies family and the PA professional sports community rallying to support such a worthy cause in our community."

Cheers PA is an extension of Yuengling’s COVID-19 relief efforts, including a previous commitment of $150,000 with initial donations benefiting HARP, Gary Sinise Foundation, and TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), as well as local outreach efforts and beer donations to local area hospital workers throughout the Lehigh Valley Hospital Network and St. Luke’s. Yuengling continues to work closely with its employees, partners and community leaders to explore additional COVID-19 relief efforts and help those in need in Pennsylvania and beyond.

"We are grateful to Yuengling and Aaron Nola for establishing Cheers PA to further support Pennsylvania's hospitality industry," said John Longstreet, president & CEO of Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, the organization that established HARP. "The industry has suffered a catastrophic loss of jobs since the pandemic began. HARP remains committed to helping as many hospitality workers as possible, and through Cheers PA, we will have the ability to provide aid to additional frontline employees."
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Warrant Issued for Tower City Man After Threatening Couple Over Facebook with Machine Gun

May 19, 2020, 7:58 pm
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The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have obtained an arrest warrant for a man after he threatened a couple over Facebook.


Police say on May 17th, 2020, John Lee, 30, of Tower City threatened to shoot a man and woman due to a custody dispute.

Lee allegedly showed he had the means to do so by sending a video of himself shooting a M249 machine gun.

State Police filed charges through Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi's office and arrest warrant was granted.

Lee is facing charges of terroristic threats and harrassment.
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Skook News Obituaries for 05/19/2020

May 19, 2020, 10:51 pm
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Skook News Obituaries for 05/19/2020

Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

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Marlys (Molly) Jones, 89, of Schuylkill Haven passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18th at Broad Mountain Manor in Frackville, PA.

Born in Waterloo, Iowa on October 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Emma (Buchan) and Oscar Loeb.

She was the widow of Daniel C. Jones.

She was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Sch. Haven. She was formerly employed by the Walk-In Shoe Company and also part-time at Haven Pizza and Boyer’s Deli. She later worked full time at Holy Family Assisted Living until the age of 80. She also volunteered with Meals on Wheels.

Molly’s favorite hobbies were shopping, concerts, bingo, bowling, visiting casinos, and family trips to Dollywood and Myrtle Beach.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Dorothy Ames, Arthur Loeb, and Loris Loeb.

Molly is survived by two daughters; Sandra, wife of John Houck, South Carolina; and Cheryl, wife of Edward Sirianni, Sch. Haven; and a son, Monte, husband of Jean (Runkle), Sch. Haven.
She is also survived by two grandchildren; Kristian Houck, Colorado, and Jeffrey Zemencik, Maryland; great-grandchildren Joshua and Gavin Zemencik, Maryland; sister Edith Breidigan, Pine Grove; many nieces and nephews; and grand dog Bear.

A private interment will be held at Schuylkill Memorial Park in Sch. Haven, PA. A memorial service at Jerusalem Lutheran Church will be held at a later date.

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Ashland Police Attempting to Identify Suspect in Theft at Rite Aid

May 20, 2020, 7:00 am
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The Ashland Police Department is attempting to identify a suspect that stole from Rite Aid in Ashland on Tuesday.


According to Police Chief Ger Daley, on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020, around 6:20pm, an unidentified male attempted to steal approximately $600.00 of items until a store employee approached him.

The pictured suspect did leave with an undetermined number of items.

Anyone with information or the identity of the suspect in this incident is asked to contact the Ashland Police Department at (570) 875-2600.


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WEATHER ALERT: Frost Advisory Issued for Early Thursday

May 20, 2020, 10:28 am
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The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for early Thursday.

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures between 33 and 36 will result in frost
formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frost will occur mainly in valley
locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants and vegetation from the
cold. Potted plants should be brought inside.
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State Police Investigate the Burglary and Theft of Over $6,000 Worth of Power Tools from Facility near Cressona

May 20, 2020, 11:00 am
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The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of power tools from a facility along the Gordon Nagle Trail in North Manheim Township near Cressona.

According to police, on May 11th, 2020, Northeast Prestress Products of Cressona contacted State Police about a burglary that occurred.

It was determined that an unidentified male suspect forced entry into a storage area at 135 Gordon Nagle Trail, inside a warehouse for the company.

The suspect escaped undetected with approximately $6,114.46 in cordless power tools.

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

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Local Groups Assist Veterans in Placing Flags on Graves for Memorial Day

May 20, 2020, 1:26 pm
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On Wednesday morning, some groups from the Ashland area assisted veterans in placing new and replacing old flags on graves for Memorial Day.

Typically in the weeks prior to Memorial Day, local students assist veterans in placing flags on the graves of Veterans in our County's cemeteries.

Due the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania's schools closed leaving the veterans without their help, until some local groups stepped up and offered some assistance.

In Ashland on Wednesday, members of the borough's American Legion and VFW were helped by the teachers of North Schuylkill, the Ashland Boys Scouts, Ashland Girls Softball, and the Good Shephard Lutheran Church.

In all, the veterans had over 120 volunteers reach out to help.

Due to social distancing restrictions, the group had to be limited to 30 volunteers in Ashland that were spread across Brock Cemetery, St. Mauritius Cemetery, and St. Joseph's Cemetery.

"We are so grateful for these groups to reach out and ask to help.  To us veterans, it shows that the message we give each year is taking hold.  It means a lot to us" said Thomas Dando, of the American Legion.

"We know how much it meant when the students would help place the flags for the veterans.   We just wanted to help", said Tammy Fey, who organized the help from the North Schuylkill teachers.

Hundreds of the flags were placed on Wednesday with the help of these volunteers.

The day was closed with a prayer from Pastor Dana Heckman-Beil, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Other groups also assisted at the Christ Church and St. Joseph's Cemeteries in Fountain Springs.

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LVHN Lifts Some Restrictions in Updated Hospital Visitation Guidelines

May 20, 2020, 3:02 pm
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On Wednesday, the Lehigh Valley Health Network lifted some restrictions that were put temporarily in place due to the COVID-19 crisis.

"During the past 10 weeks, we implemented many processes– such as visitor temperature screenings at entrances – to help keep everyone safe in our facilities. These safety measures have proven to be very effective. Now, as our hospitals continue to see declines in the number of COVID-19 cases across the region we serve, we are ready to welcome back visitors into select areas to provide support and companionship to our hospitalized patients."  LVHN said in a press release.

The following visitation guidelines will take effect Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

In hospitals and inpatient facilities, visitors are allowed in these circumstances:
  • Labor and delivery and postpartum areas: One partner/support person may stay the duration of the hospitalization. 
  • Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): One set of parents or authorized representatives may visit.
  • Hospitalized patients age 18 and younger: One set of parents or authorized representatives may visit. 
  • Patients with developmental disability, major neurocognitive disorder or dementia: One designated support person essential to patient care may visit. 
  • Non-COVID-19 medical surgical/low-level monitoring units: One healthy support person may visit daily for the duration of the hospitalization.
  • Patients ready to be discharged from the hospital: One healthy support person may visit to assist as necessary.
  • Emergency department: One healthy visitor may accompany a patient. 
  • Non-COVID-19 patients who are at end-of-life: Two healthy visitors may visit at a time.
  • COVID-19 patients who are at end-of-life: Two healthy visitors my visit at a time.
Healthy visitors are allowed under these guidelines:
  • Visitors will have their temperature taken and will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19.
  • Visitors will be asked to provide a prior history of any COVID-19 diagnosis.
  • Visitors will wear a face mask at all times. A mask will be provided to those who arrive without one.
  • Visitors will be allowed in the patient room only and should not visit other areas in the hospital.
  • No visitors under age 18 will be permitted except for visits to patients at the end of life.
Visitors recovering from COVID-19 will be allowed if:
  • Ten days have passed since they developed symptoms.
  • They have been fever-free without the use of antipyretic medications (used to reduce fever) for three days. 
  • They have experienced an improvement in other symptoms.
In hospitals and inpatient facilities, visitors are not allowed in these areas:
  • Non-COVID-19 intensive care units
  • COVID-19 intensive care units
  • COVID-19 medical surgical/low-level monitoring units
  • Same-day surgery 
COVID-FREE hospitals 
  • LVHN–Tilghman
  • Coordinated Health Allentown–1503 N. Cedar Crest Blvd.
  • Coordinated Health Bethlehem–2310 Highland Ave.
The visitation guidelines and restrictions will be reviewed weekly and will be updated based on the latest information and with the safety of our patients and caregivers in mind.

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Tremont Woman Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

May 20, 2020, 9:36 pm
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A woman from Tremont is facing drug charges after a traffic stop earlier this week.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, on Monday, May 18th, 2020, around 3:40pm, a traffic stop was conducted on Samantha Moore, 30, of Tremont, on Molleystown Road in Tremont Township for an expired inspection sticker and registration.

Upon further investigation, Moore was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

State Police filed charges through Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi's office.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 7 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County

May 20, 2020, 9:59 pm
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On Wednesday, May 20th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 7 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

In Schuylkill County, the current total of positive cases in Schuylkill County is 541 with 3,583 having tested negative for the virus.

The Department of Health's updated information as of May 20th, 2020 reported that Schuylkill County had no new deaths with 21 total  

The daily update the Department of Health also shows that Pennsylvania diagnosed 746 new cases Statewide since Tuesday.  The current number of  Statewide confirmed cases is 64,412 as of Midnight.

The Statewide death total stands at 4,767. 

According to the Department of Health 293,244 have tested negative since testing began.

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

Berks: 3,763 Cases; 273 Deaths
Carbon: 219 Cases; 22 Deaths
Columbia:  340 Cases; 29 Deaths
Dauphin: 1,012 Cases; 51 Deaths
Lebanon: 885 Cases; 24 Deaths
Lehigh:  3,550 Cases; 188 Deaths
Luzerne: 2,572 Cases; 128 Deaths
Northumberland: 150 Cases; 2 Deaths
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Skook News Obituaries for 05/20/2020

May 21, 2020, 5:39 am
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Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

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Kevin J. Mentusky, 41, Frackville passed away suddenly on Sunday May 17th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville with his family by his side.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Elaine Davis Mentusky and the late Kenneth Mentusky. Kevin worked as a self-employed contractor in their family business, Mentusky Brothers Construction.

He was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School. He was a member of the Shenandoah 500 Fish and Game Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing and four-wheeling.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Mentusky Jr.

Kevin is survived by his mother Elaine Mentusky, Weston Place; his daughters: Arianna Mentusky, Shenandoah Heights, Macie Mentusky, Frackville; his two sons: Gaige and Jayce Mentusky, Frackville; his brother Mark and his wife Kim Mentusky, Shenandoah Heights; his two nephews: Ben and Sam Mentusky and by his significant other Nicole Chester, Frackville.

Funeral Services will be private. For live streaming services, to sign the guestbook and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com 

Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.
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JoAnn Brinich, 87, of West West Terrace, Branch Township, passed away on Wednesday at Seton Manor.

Born in Buck Run, Foster Township on February 14, 1933, she was a daughter of the late George Studlack Sr. and Anna Hanes Studlack. She attended both Cass Township and Minersville schools, and was a 1951 graduate of Minersville High School. She worked briefly in the local garment industry before raising her family. She was a well-known Avon representative for 35 years and a caregiver to three generations of loved ones.

She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Minersville, where she served as a baker and Council member for many years. She was also a member of the St. Ann Society and a member of the Lehigh Valley Health Auxiliary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Ralph E. Brinich, Sr. on November 28, 1988. She was also preceded by four brothers, twins Ralph Studlack and George Studlack, Jr., in 1963, Stephen "Sarge" Studlack, in 1996, Andrew Studlack, in 2011; a sister, Anna Scharadin, in 2019.

JoAnn is survived by three children, Lynda J. Hutton (spouse, Richard Hutton, Sr), Coatesville, Lisa A. Pascuzzo (spouse, Michael Pascuzzo), Cressona, and Ralph E. Brinich, Jr. (spouse, Kathleen Brinich), Minersville; six grandchildren, Lauren Hutton and Richard Hutton, Jr., Christian Pascuzzo (spouse, Sarah) and Sofia Pascuzzo, Jennifer Doyle (spouse, Jeff), and Adam Frantz (spouse, Megan). She is also survived by three siblings, David Studlack, Llewellyn, Geraldine Viola, West West Terrace, and Sonia Meade, Saylorsburg; brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews.

The family will accept visitors at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville, on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Visitors are expected to follow CDC and PADOH guidelines regarding wellness and social distancing. Father Joseph Ramishvili will officiate at graveside services at Noon in Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Cemetery, Branch Township. The family prefers contributions to the Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church Cemetery Fund.

Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville, is in charge of arrangements.

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William H. Seiler, Jr., 76, a resident of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, formerly of Tower City, passed away Tuesday, May 19th at the Village.

Born in Pottsville, January 5, 1944, he was the son of the late William H. Seiler, Sr. and Violet Heckert Seiler Warren.

Bill was a 1961 graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.

After 30 years of service, Bill retired as an electrical engineer from TYCO.

Bill was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton. He was also a member of Swatara Lodge #267 F & AM, Tremont, where he formerly served as the secretary.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Beth Hasbrouck.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Christine Moyer Seiler; two brothers, Timothy and James Seiler both of Tower City; a sister, Jane Corsnitz, Middletown.

No services are scheduled at this time. Memorial donations in his memory should be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1931 Wiconisco Street, Tower City PA 17980. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City is honored to serve the Seiler family. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Oscar W. Troutman, 88, of Lavelle, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 19th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Born in Pitman, PA November 18,1931 the son of the late Franklin and Blanche (Bergey) Troutman. He was a member of Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korea War. Graduated from Tri Valley High School class of 1948.

He worked for Hershey Foods for many years until retirement. He was a member of the
Lavelle Fish & Game Club and spent much of his time raising trout. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved his yearly trips to Canada to fish.He was preceded in death by his wife Rhea (Krah) Troutman in 2009 and a son Randy Troutman in 2016.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter: Susan wife of Shaun McNally, Mt. Carmel; Keith husband of Sharon Troutman, Lavelle and Craig husband of Penny Troutman, Pitman.
Surviving are a brother Glenn F. Troutman of Hummelstown, PA. A brother Forrest preceded him in death. Seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren survive. Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 22nd in Citizens Cemetery, Lavelle, PA with Rev. Laura Csellak officiating.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
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Kathleen Anne Brzoska, nee Bird, died at home on the evening of May 16, 2020 at the age of 69.
Kathleen was born September 1, 1950 in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania to Irvin and Marian Bird.

Kathleen was affectionately known as ‘Nanny’ to her friends and family. She was the bedrock of her family. Not only did she raise her own four children, but when called upon later, she took in and raised her grandchildren—Brynn and Tayah,—as her own. On top of that, she was a loving grandmother to her other grandchildren: Alex, Logan, Mckenzie, Devyn, Noah, and Abigail.
Kathleen was a longtime employee at Sears at the Schuylkill Mall and later worked in production at Jeld-Wen before retiring. She also worked incredibly hard to get the family business, Subs-N-Stuff, off the ground. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Laurie Shoup, nee bird; and two sons, Scott Andrew Brzoska and Steven Brzoska.
She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Brzoska; her daughter, Jamie Brzoska; a son, Randy Brzoska; and two sisters, Susan Slotcavage and Sandra Beaulieu.
Memorial services are to be held at a later date. Flowers, gifts, condolences, and donations can be sent to the Brzoska home.
We love you and miss you, Nanny, and hope you have found some peace.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland is in charge of the arrangements.


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One person was taken to an area hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Hegins Township Wednesday morning.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, the crash occurred Wednesday morning around 6:30am, on Deep Creek Road in Hegin Township near the intersection of Fools Paradise Lane.

Police say the crash occurred as Joseph Grantz, 62, of Hegins, was travelling south on drifted and struck David Schwalm, 43, of Hegins almost head on.

Grantz reported suffering minor injuries to police but was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Schwalm was not injured in the crash.

Hatter's Towing assisted with towing and Hegins EMS and Fire assisted at the scene.
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