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Schuylkill County High School Varsity Soccer Results from 10/14/2020

October 15, 2020, 10:20 am
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Schuylkill County High School Varsity Soccer Results from 10/14/2020

Results from Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
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Boys

Blue Mountain - 3
Lehighton - 1

Jim Thorpe - 4
North Schuylkill - 1

Pine Grove - 1
Minersville - 0

Tamaqua - 4
Pottsville - 1

Girls

Minersville - 6
Williams Valley - 0

Nativity BVM - 5
Weatherly - 1

Schuylkill Haven - 7
Halifax - 2

Lourdes Regional - 4
Tri-Valley - 0

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Schuylkill County High School Varsity Volleyball Results from 10/14/2020

October 15, 2020, 10:23 am
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Schuylkill County High School Varsity Volleyball Results from 10/14/2020

Results from Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Girls

Jim Thorpe - 3
Williams Valley - 0

Minersville - 3
Upper Dauphin - 0

Nativity BVM - 3
Panther Valley - 1

North Schuylkill - 3
Tamaqua - 0

Schuylkill Haven - 3
Shenandoah Valley - 1

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Pottsville Rotary Club Recognizes Nativity BVM Students of the Month for October

October 15, 2020, 10:54 am
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The Pottsville Rotary Club recently announced two Nativity BVM students that were recognize as Students of the Month.

Sam Sterns and Keegan Brennan were honored during a recent meeting of the Rotary.


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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill / Pottsville Game Cancelled

October 16, 2020, 8:35 am
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A football game set for Friday night between North Schuylkill and Pottsville has been postponed.

An announcement by Scott Mattea from Pottsville Area that tonight’s Varsity Football game, North Schuylkill at Pottsville has been canceled. 

Advanced tickets that were purchased for tonight’s game will be honored at the October 30th Blue Mountain game. 

If a person purchased a ticket for tonight’s game and cannot attend the October 30th Blue Mountain game, a refund will be issued. 

Also, Monday’s Junior High and JV Games vs North Schuylkill have been canceled.

UPDATE:  Next Friday's matchup when North Schuylkill was scheduled to visit Tamaqua has been cancelled as well.


More information when it's available.

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Schuylkill County High School Football Final Scores - 10/16/2020

October 16, 2020, 1:33 pm
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Friday Night High School Football Final Scores from October 16th, 2020

 

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**Game played on 10/15/2020

Blue Mountain - 35
Lehighton - 0

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Tamaqua - 
Jim Thorpe -

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Mahanoy Area -
Nativity BVM - 

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Tri-Valley -
Marian Catholic -

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Minersville - 
Shenandoah Valley -

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Panther Valley -
Pine Grove -

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Williams Valley -
Schuylkill Haven -

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North Schuylkill - CANCELLED
Pottsville -

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WATCH LIVE: High School Football: Mahanoy Area at Nativity BVM

October 16, 2020, 4:03 pm
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Friday Night High School Football action from Saint Clair, PA when Mahanoy Area visits Nativity BVM.

Watch the game live with commentary by Chaz Hepler and JP from T-102 Radio.

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Skook News Obituaries: October 16th, 2020

October 16, 2020, 10:07 pm
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Skook News Obituaries: October 16th, 2020

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George R. Peters, 39, of Pottsville passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on January 23, 1981, he was the son of Barbara (Stiltner) Peters.

George attended services with his mother at Faith Assembly of God, Cressona. He was an avid gamer, enjoyed karaoke and was known for his selfless nature and kind heart.

He attained his Associate Degree in Network Administration and Security and graduated Valedictorian of his class at McCann School of Business & Technology.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Don Henry Peters, husband of Doren, their four daughters and Julia, wife of Adam Plesnarski. He will be greatly missed by his Aunt Mary, Uncle Ed, Cousins Ronald, Richard, Raymond, Robin and dear friends.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St. from 1PM until 3PM. A private service will follow at the behest of the family.

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

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Ronald Edgar Klinger, 67 of Pine Grove, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Born on May 17, 1953, in Pottsville, he was a son of Corrine Aungst Klinger of Pine Grove and the late John R. Klinger, Sr.

Ronald was self employed as a Plumbing and heating technician.

He was a member of Outwood Lutheran Church Pine Grove and a 1971 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.

Ron was a member of the Pine Grove Masonic Lodge #409 F. & A. M.. and was a lifetime member of the Oak Grove Sportsman Club, the NRA, the Pine Grove Fish & Game and the Hickory Mountain Hunting Club. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, being active in his community, hunting and fishing.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife of 29 years, Mary "Peg" Emerich Klinger, a son, Jesse Rhen and his partner, Joy Gilbreath of Annville; two Grandchildren Jaxon Rhen and Irelynn Rhen; three Brothers, Rodney & wife Darlene Klinger of Rock Hill S. Carolina, John, and wife Krista Klinger of Pine Grove and Jeffrey & wife Lisa Klinger of West Chester, Pa.

There will be a viewing on Sunday, October 18, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove and masks will be required to enter the Funeral Home for the viewing. Services will be at the convenience of the family with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating.

The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Pine Grove Area Educational Foundation P. O. Box 98 Pine Grove, PA 17963, in his memory.

You may send condolences to the family at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com.

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Kyle R. Gronski, 37, of Frackville, formerly of Mill Creek Manor died Tuesday October 13, 2020 as a result of an ATV accident in Butler Township.

Born in Carlisle, November 7, 1982, He was the son of Robert W. and Janet F. Menchey Gronski of Mill Creek Manor.

A 2002 Graduate of Pottsville High School Kyle drove truck for Dean Foods, Schuylkill Haven, and was an avid outdoorsman.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his son Korbin Gronski, Sister Elyse Beyer and her husband Jacob of Bernville: Aunts and Uncles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 7:30 PM Monday October 19, 2020 from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair. The Rev. William Glosser will be officiating. . Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Monday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.

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Robert H. Price, 78, of Ashland, passed away with his family by his side at his residence on Monday Oct. 12, 2020.

Born in Frackville, December 16, 1941, he was a son of the late Harry Sr., and Elizabeth Dean Price.

Robert worked as a laborer at the former Frackville Block and Supply Company and last worked as a machine operator for Renier films, Auburn.

He enjoyed the outdoors and having his family close by. He was a member of the Gordon Fire Company.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Georgine F. Eckert Price; a sister; Barbara Hoffman; an Infant brother and brothers Harry and Thomas Price.

Robert is survived by two daughters; Deanna White and LouAnne Hahn, both of Ashland; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a sister; Sadie Wetzel, Pottsville; several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday October 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Albert L. Gricoski Funeral Home, Frackville, with Rev. Dennis Snyder as celebrant. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Englewood/Frackville.

In Lieu of flowers donation in Robert’s name can be made to St. Jude children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis TN, 38105

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Mr. Daniel L. "Dan" DiGiannantoni, age 96, of State College and formerly of Mahanoy City, died Wednesday night at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Center in Montoursville. 

Born in Mahanoy City he was the son of the late Pasquale and Rose (Lattanzi) DiGiannantoni. He was a 1941 graduate of Mahanoy City High School and a graduate of Williamsport Technical Institute in 1948. An Army veteran of World War II he landed on the beaches of Normandy the day after D Day and served with 148th Combat BN building bridges throughout Europe. He worked as a Mechanical Designer for the Applied Research Lab at Penn State University. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion in State College. 

Preceding him in death were a brother William "Digi" DiGiannantoni, and sisters Mary Shovlin and Margaret Ivey. 

Survivors include a brother Herman of Columbus Ohio as well as nieces and nephews. 

 Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. William Linkchorst on Wednesday morning at 11:30 AM from St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Mahanoy Township. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday morning beginning at 10:30 AM. All attending must wear their mask. 

David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.

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Mary V. Skosnick, age 77, of St. Clair, PA passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at her home.

Born in Saint Clair, PA on January 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Lucas) Summers.

Mary was a graduate of Saint Clair High School, Class of 1962. She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Saint Clair, where she volunteered with the pierogie sale. Mary was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Church and the former St. Casimir 's Church in Saint Clair. She enjoyed keeping her home and spending time with her grandchildren and attending their activities.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Thomas Andrew Skosnick on May 5, 1998 and a sister Margaret Small.

Mary is survived by her children: Lori Schuster and her husband Charles, Michael Skosnick and his wife Donna Langton, and Tricia Moyer and her husband David; grandchildren: Caroline, Charlie, Corey, Brian and his wife Ellen, Jordan, Megan, and Amanda; and a brother Joseph Summers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in St. Clair at 10:30AM on Saturday, October 24th, with Msgn William Glosser officiating.

Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday morning from 8-10AM at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon.

Interment will be held in the St. Casimir's Cemetery Port Carbon, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Therese "The Little Flower Society" 1313 N. Frontage Road, Darien, Illinois 60561.

Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

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Theresa A. Robbins, 73, a former resident of Frackville, recently a guest of the Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Shenandoah, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at the Hazleton Campus of the Lehigh Valley Hospital.

She was born in Shenandoah on June 12, 1947, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Anna (Kase) Miller. She attended Ringtown area schools, and last worked as a waitress at the Mt. City Diner in Frackville, where she met and lived in Frackville with her husband, Francis "Butchie" Robbins, who preceded her in death.

She always looked forward to activities such as bingo, word puzzles, listening to music, church services and bible class. Theresa loved the outdoors and always looked forward to spending time at home with her family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother Ben Miller, and by sisters, Shirley Miller, Annie Ennis and Mary Sherman.

She is survived by brothers Gene Miller and his wife, Gayle, of Ringtown; Richard Miller, Ringtown; John Miller and his wife Ann, of Shenandoah; Raymond Miller and his wife Dolores, of Mahanoy City, and by sisters Bonnie Miller of Ringtown and Lois, wife of Wilson Bachert, of Ringtown. Nieces and nephews also survive.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Tuesday, October 20th from 9-11 AM, at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM, officiated by Rev. Craig Zimmerman. Theresa will be laid to rest at a later date.

Theresa's family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Ridgeview Healthcare for their love and care that they provided for the last nine years. Theresa truly loved everyone there.

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One Flown After Motorcycle and SUV Collide in Walker Township

October 17, 2020, 7:06 am
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A man from Exeter was flown after he suffered injuries in a crash in Walker Township last weekend.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred on Saturday, August 10th, 2020 around 3:45pm on Catawissa Road in Walker Township.

Police say Susanne Heisler, 58, of Tamaqua was traveling south on Catawissa Road in a Kia Soul and Brian Szollosy, 50, of Exeter was traveling north on a Harley Davidson DynaGlide motorcycle.

Heisler was reportedly making a left turn into the Leiby's Farm Market Parking lot and she told police she did not see Szollosy.  Heisler crossed into the path of Szollosy when the motorcycle struck the side of the SUV and was thrown from the motorcycle.

Szollosy was initially treated at the scene by Tamaqua EMS before being airlifted to Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest for his injuries.

Szollosy was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Assisting police at the scene was members of the New England Fire Company.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: October 17th, 2020

October 17, 2020, 7:31 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: October 17th, 2020


Saturday - Sunny - High in the Mid 50's
Saturday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid 30's

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Sunday - Clouds and Sun - High near 60
Sunday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Upper 40's

Monday - Cloudy - High near 60
Monday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Lower 50's

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Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High near 70

Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 70's

Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High near 70

Friday - Clouds and Sun - High near 70

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Two Die in Early Morning Crash on Route 209 in Schuylkill County

October 17, 2020, 7:52 am
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Two people died in an early morning crash on Route 209 in Reilly Township.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, the crash occurred around 3:30am, Saturday, when Michael Truscott, 21, of Pottsville was traveling north on Route 209 at a high rate of speed in a Subaru Impreza.

Police say Truscott lost control of the vehicle, struck the berm on the right side of the roadway causing the vehicle to roll over and strike several trees.

The passenger in the vehicle, Dayla Austerberry, 18, of Pottsville was ejected from the vehicle.

Both Truscott and Austerberry died from their injuries.

Assisting police at the scene was the Minersville Fire and Rescue, Newtown Fire Department, Branchdale Fire Department, Tremont EMS and Hammer's Towing.

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Annual Applefest in Ashland Draws Crowd

October 17, 2020, 2:18 pm
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On Saturday, the Washington Fire Company held Ashland's annual fall event, Applefest.

The event, which was held at Eureka Park, drew a crowd looking for some great food, especially apple dumplings.

The dumplings were provided this year by Bissinger's from Bloomsburg which offered Apple Dumplings with Vanilla or Cinnamon ice cream.

Also offering food was the Washington Fire Company, Wilburton Fire Company, and Kona Ice which allowed for a menu of potato cakes, bean soup, vegetable soup, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, hamburgers and more.

Vendors also offered crafts, clothing, and snacks.

A basket raffle was also held which included a shop and drop on Friday evening.

With many other events cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19, the event drew a crowd early on.















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State Police Investigating Burglary at Pine Grove Township Church

October 17, 2020, 2:30 pm
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The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a break in and burglary at a church in Pine Grove Township.

According to troopers, sometime between September 30th, 2020 at 8:15pm and October 1st, 2020 at 9:30am, some burglarized the Pine Grove Wesleyan Church, located on Bethel Road in Pine Grove Township.

During the incident, a wooden interior door was damaged.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Schuylkill Haven Barrack by called (570) 754-4600 and reference PA2020-1394261.

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Skook News Obituaries: October 17th, 2020

October 17, 2020, 6:00 pm
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Skook News Obituaries: October 17th, 2020

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Walter S. Donella of Palo Alto and formerly of Mahanoy City entered into eternal life on October 16, 2020. He was born at the former locust Mountain Hospital. A son of the late William A. and Sophia M. (Wilner) Donella

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School and the Schuylkill County Vo-Tech program in culinary arts.

Walter went on to further his education and graduated from the Culinary School of Washington DC. This provided him the opportunity for employment at many upscale restaurants including Embassy Row Wash. DC, the English Style Inn, in Virginia, the Blue Ridge Restaurant Corp. In Martinsburg, WV and seasonally at the Chez le Mere Restaurant in Rehoboth De. Locally he was employed at Ridgeview nursing home Shenandoah as a chef.

He graduated from Lord Fairfax Community College VA with a degree in business management and Hagerstown Junior College of Hagerstown, MD with a degree in Management & Marketing. He used these to own and operate his business Hap-E-Toys at the Tangiers Mall Martinsburg, WV. He was employed by Lincoln Mortgage and 1st American Mortgage as a loan officer helping many families obtain their first home.

He also obtained his real estate appraisal license. He wore many hats throughout his life. As he always said “It’s all good”.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother William J. Donella and nephew Adam Donella.

He is survived by his daughters Megan Elizabeth Park and her husband Jeremy, Winchester VA, Casey Donella, Hagerstown MD, and Jacque Donella, Middleburg VA, sister Kathleen M. Bridgen wife of Charles H. Bridgen, nephews Charles W. Bridgen, William Donella Jr. Daniel Donella, a niece Free Ann Donella and numerous cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 10 am on Saturday, October 24th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friends may call Saturday from 8:30 am at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment will follow in St Joseph Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.

Family prefers donations to Hillside SPCA.

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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Olga Peshock, 93, of Mar Lin, Norwegian Township, passed away on Thursday at Providence Place.

Born on February 23, 1927 in Mount Laffee, New Castle Township, she was a son of the late Andrew and Mary Cuttic Wartella. She attended the Mount Laffee School and was a 1945 graduate of Minersville High School. She was employed in the local garment industry.

She was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Minersville.

Preceding her in death was her husband of 49 years, John Peshock, in 1997; two sons, William Peshock and John Peshock; a sister, Anna Wyslutsky.

Olga is survived by two siblings, Andrew Wartella (spouse, Frances), San Clemente, California, and Mary Yost, New Bloomfield; nieces and nephews, including her caretaker, Sandra Wyslutsky, Lancaster.

The family will accept visitors at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury St., Minersville on Monday from 10:00 A.M. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. with Olga’s nephew, Father Nicholas Wyslutsky, officiating. Interment will be in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Branch Township. The family prefers donations to the Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Cemetery Fund or to Compassus, 1001 James Drive, Suite B34, Leesport, PA 19533.

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Gene “Gino” Brentari, 64, of Primrose, Cass Township, passed away on Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.

Born on August 23, 1956 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Emma Sborz Brentari and the late August Brentari, Sr. He attended St. Francis Parochial School and was a 1974 graduate of Minersville High School. He worked at Hydro, Cressona. He had previously been employed by the former Schuylkill Haven Bleach and Dye Works.

Gino was a member of Holy Family Parish, Minersville.

He was an avid Notre Dame fan. He also played softball until age 42, playing for various adult teams. However, his greater joy was interacting with his grandsons, whether it's watching their sports endeavors in wrestling, football and, most recently, baseball; or helping with their hobbies.

In addition to his parents, Gino was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Samantha, in 1988.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, the former Ann Justine Laychock; a daughter, Nicole Ann Lugaila (spouse, Rick); two grandsons, Reese and Owen Lugaila. He is also survived by two brothers, August Brentari, Jr. (spouse, Suzie), Columbus, Georgia, and Richard Brentari (spouse, Judi), Pottsville; nieces and nephews; his feline buddy, “Tiger”.

The family will accept visitors at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville, on Monday from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and on Tuesday from 6:00 A.M. Visitation will end promptly at 9:45 A.M. when procession will form. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. in S. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church, 539 Sunbury Street, Minersville. Visitors and attendees are expected to follow CDC guidelines. Interment will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery, Branch Township. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to Hillside SPCA, Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.

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2020 Schuylkill League Boys' and Girls Soccer Playoff Results and Schedule

October 18, 2020, 8:43 am
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2020 Schuylkill League Boys' and Girls Soccer Playoff Results and Schedule as of October 18th, 2020

GIRLS

Division I Champion - Pottsville
Division I Wildcard - Blue Mountain/Jim Thorpe/Tamaqua

Division II champion - Minersville
Division II Wildcard - Williams Valley

Saturday, October 17th, 2020

* Game held at North Schuylkill

Blue Mountain - 1
Tamaqua - 0

Monday, October 19th, 2020

Jim Thorpe(Home) vs. Blue Mountain - 6:00pm - at Lehighton

Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 - Semi-Finals - at North Schuylkill

Game 1 - 5:00pm - Minersville (Home) vs. Blue Mountain/Jim Thorpe Winner
Game 2 - 7:00pm - Pottsville (Home) vs. Williams Valley

Schuylkill League Girls' Championship - Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 - at North Schuylkill at 7:00pm
Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2

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Boys

Division I Champion - Blue Mountain
Division I Wildcard - Jim Thorpe

Division II co Champions - Nativity BVM and Minersville (Minersville receives higher seed)

Monday, October 19th, 2020

5:00pm - Minersville (Home) vs. Jim Thorpe - at North Schuylkill
7:00pm - Blue Mountain (Home) vs. Nativity BVM - at North Schuylkill

Schuylkill League Boys' Championship - Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 - at North Schuylkill at 5:00pm
Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2
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Skook News Obituaries: October 18th, 2020

October 19, 2020, 3:35 am
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Skook News Obituaries: October 18th, 2020

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Glenn Eldon Miller, 92, of Andreas, PA, died on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at home. He was the husband of Helen Jean Miller to whom he was married 55 years at the time of her death in 2014. 

Born in New Mahoning, PA on August 24, 1928, Glenn was a son of the late Russell D. and Sarah Irene (nee Pinkerton) Miller. A 1947 graduate of Lehighton High School, he co-owned a hardware store in Mahoning Valley. In 1964, Glenn purchased the M&S Hardware Store in Tamaqua, PA. He owned the HVAC firm known as Glenn E. Miller, Inc. Glenn was a member of Christ Free Church, Lehighton, PA where he served as a deacon and for over 50 years was a Sunday School assistant. He was a volunteer with the Mahoning Valley Fire Company and an avid reader of the Times News. A generous, patient, and social gentleman, Glenn loved family and all people. He would spend Sunday afternoons visiting with folks, especially those in nursing homes. 

Glenn is survived by children, Todd Miller and his wife Cindy of Andreas, Melanie Dillman and her husband Ben of Andreas, and Trevor Miller and his wife Carol of Lehighton, PA; grandchildren, Lauren Miller, Tyler Miller and his wife Alyssa, Morgan Miller, Tarynn Mecir and her husband Michael, Emma Dillman, Mikayla James and her husband Louis, Ethan Miller, Alison Miller, Aaron Miller, and Ella Miller; great grandchild, Kylo Miller; sisters, Loise Fritz of the Mahoning Valley and Maureen Eckman of Hershey, PA; a nephew; and 3 nieces. He was predeceased by a son, Kyle Miller and his wife, Amy in 1996 and a brother, Burton R. Miller. 

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Memorials in Glenn’s name may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice - Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 OR Child Evangelism Fellowship, P.O. Box 73 Lehighton, PA 18235. 

Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA and the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, PA.

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Fredric G. Michalac, 69, of Tamaqua, PA, died on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at home. He was the husband of Sandra L. (nee Russell) Michalac to whom he was married 38 and a half years at the time of her death on August 22, 2020. 

Born in Coaldale, PA on November 25, 1950, Fredric was a son of the late Ferdinand and Pauline (nee Pavolvcak) Michalac. A graduate of the former Lansford High School, he retired from the Bemis Corporation, Hazleton, PA. Prior to working for Bemis, Fredric worked for Bruce Snyder Masonry. He was an avid hunter. 

Fredric is survived by children, Dennis Wickersham and his wife, Melissa of Tamaqua, Anthony Wickersham and his wife, Rose Marie of Kelayres, PA, Joseph Wickersham and his wife, Martha of Sugarloaf, PA, daughter, Sherri Michalac of Medford, NJ, and Fred Michalac of Sinking Springs, PA; grandchildren, Kayla Wickersham, Rebecca Wickersham, Madison Wickersham, Nathan Wickersham, and Anthony Wickersham; a nephew; and a niece. 

He was predeceased by sister, Dolly Rex. Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua. Interment in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, PA will follow. Call 10-11 AM at the funeral home. Attendees are reminded of the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines and are kindly asked to wear a mask and observe physical distancing. 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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Harold “Hal” G. Schneider, Jr., 79, of Minersville, passed away on Saturday at Schuylkill Center.

Born on May 2, 1941 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Marian Connelly Schneider and the late Harold “Hal” G. Schneider, Sr. He was a 1959 graduate of Minersville High School; and was an Air Force veteran. A second-generation plumber, Hal owned and operated Minersville Plumbing and Heating until retiring.

He was a former member of the Minersville Lions.

Preceding him in death was a son, Keith Schneider, in 2017.

Hal is survived by a son, Erich Schneider (spouse, Deb), Harrisburg; a grandson, Alex Meade (fiancée, Ashley); two sisters, Catherine Childs, Downingtown, and Hildred Gemmell (spouse, James), Malvern; his former wife, Camille DeStefano, Minersville; his daughter-in-law, Robyn Schneider, Arizona; nieces and nephews.

The family will accept visitors on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville. Private interment will be in Mount Peace Cemetery, Branch Township.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: October 19th, 2020

October 19, 2020, 5:17 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: October 19th, 2020


Monday - Cloudy Early, Showers Possible in the Afternoon - High near 60
Monday Night - Showers, Cloudy Overnighter - Low in the Lower 50's

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Tuesday - Cloudy - High in the Upper 60's
Tuesday Night - Clear, Some Clouds - Low in the Mid 50's

Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High near 70
Wednesday Night - Some Clouds - Low in the Lower 50's

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Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 70's

Friday - Cloudy with Showers - High in the Mid 60's

Saturday - Clouds, Some Sun, Maybe a Shower - High in the Lower 60's

Sunday - Clouds and Sun, Showers Late - High in the Mid 50's

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Schuylkill County Man Charged with Stealing Over $200,000 from His Mother

October 19, 2020, 1:58 pm
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A man from Branch Township has been charged by Saint Clair Police after allegedly stealing over $200,000 from his mother.

According to Saint Clair Police , on August 25th, 2019, a woman and her son arrived at the police station to report that they believed her other son, Robert Smith, 50, of Elm Street, Pottsville, in Branch Township, had been misappropriating funds while acting as Power of Attorney of his mother's estate.

As of that date, they believe $56,000 was missing from her checking account.

An investigation by the Saint Clair Police with the help of a Certified Fraud Examiner and Forensic Account employed with Temple University, led to the finding that Smith had removed hundreds of thousands of dollars from his mother's bank accounts between July 2016 and August 2019 as well as opened credit cards in her name.  Smith also reportedly changed the address of all account statements and credit card billing to his address to conceal the transactions and purchases from his mother.

Investigators found and identified that Smith had made $201,545 in suspicious transactions during the 3 year period.

As a result of the investigation, Saint Clair Police charged Smith with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, theft by failure to make required disposition of funds, theft by deception, access device fraud, and identify theft.

An arrest warrant was obtained Monday morning and Smith was later taken into custody at a home on Dock Street in Schuylkill Haven with the help of Schuylkill Haven Police.

Saint Clair Police Officer Drew Zebertavage walks
Smith into arraignment (Submitted)

Smith was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David Plachko who locked him up in Schuylkill County Prison after he was unable to post $100,000 straight cash bail.

Smith was already out on bail previous to this arrest after being charged with stealing $50,000 from the Minersville Little League when he acted as treasurer of the organization.

Link to story from previous arrest involving the Minersville Little League
https://www.skooknews.com/2020/02/man-charged-with-stealing-50000-from.html

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Skook News Obituaries: October 19th, 2020

October 19, 2020, 7:39 pm
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Skook News Obituaries: October 19th, 2020

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Margaret M. O’Donnell, 100, Girardville (currently resided at Schuylkill Center) passed away on Sunday, October 18th.

She was born in Girardville to the late Thomas and Mary Lenahan and was a lifelong member of the former St. Joseph Church in Girardville.

Margaret was the widow of James O’Donnell and preceded in death by a brother Thomas Lenahan and a sister Mary Canavan.

Surviving are her children, Tom O’Donnell and his wife Maryclaire; Peggyanne Kieres and her husband Al; Marybeth Greshock and her husband John. Also surviving are her grandchildren Albert, Joe, Bridy, Jimmy, John, Scott and Jedd and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Rose Griffin and husband Dave and Dolores Purcell and many special nieces and nephews.

You might say Margaret was born of a different time. Who can imagine life without driving, e-mail, a cell phone or texting. We can’t even think of that for a day or two, let alone 100 years. Maybe she was on to something . The oldest of 5, Margaret graduated Salutatorian of her class from St. Joseph High School, Girardville in 1938. She helped at home with siblings and then became a homemaker as her career. Always having a Mom at home and meals together were very important to her.

Margaret found joy in roses, a good cup of tea, saying her prayers (including many requests from family members), anything Irish including Notre Dame Football, tea parties, parades and any family reunions and gatherings bringing together young and old. She will be missed as the Matriarch of those special occasions.

A Private Family Interment will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fountain Springs with Rev. Brian Miller officiating. A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Margaret’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com

Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.

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Charles Kapp, 65, of Pottsville passed away Sunday evening at his residence.

He was born on September 10, 1955.

Charlie worked for Miller's Reconditioning Shop, Pottsville. He enjoyed working and detailing cars.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah L. (Boris) Kapp, step-sons, Keith Brobst and Michael Brobst Jr., brother, George Kapusnick, and his feline companion, Lucy.

Service will be private and at the convenience of the family. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Kapp family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Gift of Life Donor Program 401 N. 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123.

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Patricia L. Helterbran, 75, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening in her residence with her family by her side.

Born in Pottsville, on March 3, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Rita (Eagan) and John L. Clark.

Pat graduated from Nativity BVM, class of 1962. She attended St. Patrick R.C.C. and was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace.

She spent many years working in factories as a seamstress before becoming the beloved “KFC Donut/Ice Cream Lady, Miss Pat,” where she was employed for the past 18 years.

Pat loved her family dearly and most enjoyed spending time with them.  She was a member of Women of the Moose.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alex G. Helterbran, in 2013, whom she married in 1986; brothers: John (Jack), William, Joseph, and Daniel Clark; sisters:
Germaine Schuettler, and Mary Ann Clark.

Pat is survived by a daughter: Lynn Ann Bierman, widow of Gary, of Pottsville; a son, Jerome S. Hranchock, with whom she resided, of Pottsville; grandchildren: Kevin Bierman, husband of Alison; Katelynn Miller, wife of Jon; Megan Koehler, wife of Andrew; Shane Hranchock, husband of Alexis; Kelsey Hranchock; Dylan and Harrison Cummings; great grandchildren: Aidan and Colton Bierman; Jaxon Koehler; and Violet Miller; brother: Gerard Clark, of Pottsville; sisters: Kathleen Reber, of
Minersville; and Maureen Adams, of Pottsville; several nieces and nephews; and several grand nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 23rd, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick R.C.C., 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the procession will leave for the church at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville.

The family request contributions in Pat's memory be sent to: Ronald McDonald House of Danville, Inc., P.O. Box 300 Danville, PA 17821

Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Leroy A. Boyer (Shug), 88, of New Boston, formerly of Newtown/Tremont, PA, passed away peacefully Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Sch. East, Pottsville, under the care of Compassus Hospice.

Leroy was born in Rausch Creek August 3, 1932. He was the son of the late Theodore S. Boyer, Sr. and Jennie M. Kocher Boyer Wolff.

Leroy was of the Lutheran Faith but for the last 3 years he attended St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City.

Leroy was an Army Veteran, serving in both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He receive the Good Conduct Medal w/ 1st thru 4th Awards, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 60 Device, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 3 Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm, Bronze Star Medal, 4 Overseas Bars, 7 Service Stripes, and the National Defense Service Medal w/ Oak Leaf Cluster.

He was a Wheel Vehicle Mechanic and worked as a mechanic at Fort Indiantown Gap. After his retirement from the Gap, he worked as a fork lift mechanic at St. Jude Polymer Plastic, Frackville until he retired from there. He loved fixing anything.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Bernice O. Matruder Boyer in 2012; a daughter Jennifer Solt; a son Lee Boyer; a brother Theodore Boyer, Jr.; a sister Dorothy B. Lurwick.

Leroy is survived by his two step daughters, Marie M Costa and husband John of New Boston, whom he had been living with for the last 3 years due to medical issues, Patricia M Bachman and husband Edgar of New Boston; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; two sons, Dennis and wife Cindy Boyer of Pine Grove, Wayne and wife Lynn Boyer of Cressona; two daughters, Joyce Wetzel and Beverly Boyer Ney, both of Tremont; a son-in-law Gerald Solt of Tremont; a daughter-in-law Melissa Boyer of Liberty; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; a brother Steve and his wife Jane Boyer of Tremont; a sister Nancy Brown of Raleigh, NC; a sister-in-law MaryJane Boyer of Mechanicsburg; nieces and nephews; his caregiver Kimberly Selley who called him Uncle Leroy; and his beloved dog Patunia.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove. Graveside Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to either the Hillside SPCA, P. O. Box 233., Pottsville, Pa. 17901 or Compassus Hospice & Palliative Care, 1001 James Drive Suite B-34 Leesport, PA 19533 in his memory.

You may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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Richard Charles Kline, Sr., 86, of Orwigsburg, moved on to his Heavenly home on Saturday, October 17. Richard was born in Auburn on September 30, 1934, a son of the late Helen Irene (Petry) and William Charles Kline, Sr. He was the husband of Jeanette Ruth (Hartz) Kline. 

He served in the U.S. Army and was owner of R-K Body Shop located outside of Orwigsburg. He fulfilled his calling as a Minister working in various ministries, including prison Ministry. He touched many lives. 

Richard is survived by children Terri, wife of Richard Kriner; Karen Kline; Richard C. Kline, Jr. Husband of Sandra; and Heidi, wife of Gary Butt; A sister, Elaine, wife of Paul Aikey. He is also survived by grandchildren Andrew, Rebekah, Jordan, Bartholomew, Makarios,and Malachi, as well as two great grandsons Timothy and Zechariah. 

He was predeceased by two brothers William Kline Jr. and Kenneth Kline. 

Graveside services, with Military Honors, will be held at 1 PM on Thursday October 22, 2020 at Auburn Church of God Cemetery in Auburn. Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jesus Name Assembly of the Apostles Faith Ministry, 1229 Chestnut Road, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

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Joseph G. Neidlinger, 45, of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville while courageously battling cancer for the third time.

Born on October 23, 1974 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late John Neidlinger and Sharon Lee Hancock Neidlinger. Raised in Llewellyn, he attended Minersville schools. He was employed by Market Square Apartments, Pottsville.

Joe is survived by his fiancé, Maria Alves; his best friend, Bruiser; two daughters, Breanna Neidlinger (companion, Michael Kulik), Falling Waters, West Virginia, and Allison Roeder, Kutztown; two stepchildren, Anthony Alves (spouse, Briana), Pottsville and Emily Cook (fiancé, Tom Taylor), Minersville; his maternal grandmother, Marion Hancock, Minersville; five siblings, John Neidlinger, Mahanoy Township, Jean Ehlinger (spouse, Ben), Schuylkill Haven, June Kline, Orwigsburg, Jim Neidlinger, Llewellyn, and Lisa Tomes, Coaldale; nieces and nephews.

Joe was a proud member of the biker community and had the pleasure of sharing the road with the most caring brothers and sisters who have continued to take care of their brother; offering support in every way possible.

Joe's courage and strength was known and felt by so many. He gave of himself freely and will be missed terribly.

Joe’s life will be celebrated on his birthday, Friday October 23, 2020 , with a gathering of family and friends at the the Good Intent Hose Co No 1, 12 Silverton Rd, Llewellyn, commencing at 4:00 P.M.

Donations, to be used according to the needs of the family can be made by following the "Donate Funeral Funds" link above.

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Emmagene H. Wagner, 65 of Pottsville, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

She was born July 10, 1955 in Pottsville daughter of the late Clyde Ehlinger and Ethel Sharp Santai.

She was a 1974 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

Emma employed by Big-Lots Distribution, prior to retiring.

Throughout her life Emma enjoyed going the beach and spending time with her family.

Surviving are her 2 daughters, Brandi Miller and her husband Trevor, Schuylkill Haven; Crystal Wagner, Los Angeles, CA; a son Byron Wagner, and his wife Justine, Greer, SC; 7 grandchildren, Byron, Tyler, Hannah, Reese, Gwynivere, Hayden and Gavin; siblings, Sharon Bradley, Pottsville; Janice Torola, Pine Grove; Bert Ehlinger, Minersville, Edward Santai, Pottsville; Theresa Gaffney, Pine Grove; Matt Santai, Pottsville; Melissa Santai Clarke, Pottsville; Nieces and Nephews.

Services of Remembrance celebrating Emma’s life will be held Thursday at 11AM from James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Family and Friends are invited to a visitation from 9-11AM Thursday at the funeral home. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions for in memory Emma be made to Servants To All, 4 S. Centre St. Pottsville, PA 17901. Anyone attending is asked to please wear a mask. Please share your memories and condolences with Emma’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com

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State Police Investigate 2nd Incident Involving Rocks Being Thrown at Vehicles on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

October 20, 2020, 6:00 am
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The Pennsylvania State Police have released information in regards to a second incident reported recently when rocks were thrown at a vehicle on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Jonestown, the incident occurred on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 just before midnight.

Police say an unknown suspect or suspects threw a large rock from the overpass on Interstate 81 at Exit 107 (Tremont) in Frailey Township, striking the windshield of a FedEx tractor trailer traveling north.

The rock smashed the windshield of the tractor trailer and the driver sustained minor cuts from the shattered glass.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident should contact the PSP at Jonestown by calling (717) 865-2194 and reference PA2020-1461235.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are also investigating a similar incident that occurred on Friday, October 9th, 2020, also in Frailey Township.

During the first incident, a tractor trailer reported having his windshield damaged by rocks being thrown from an overpass.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: October 20th, 2020

October 20, 2020, 6:24 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: October 20th, 2020


Tuesday - Cloudy - High near 70
Tuesday Night - Cloudy with Fog After Midnight - Low in the Mid 50's

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Wednesday - Cloudy Early with Some Sun in the Afternoon - High in the Lowers 70's
Wednesday Night - Some Clouds - Low in the Lower 50's

Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 70's
Thursday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 50's

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Friday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 60's

Saturday - Clouds with Showers - High in the Mid 60's

Sunday - Clouds and Sun, Showers Late - High in the Mid 50's

Monday - Showers - High in the Upper 40's

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