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Schuylkill County Police Log 11/13/16

November 13, 2016, 5:27 am
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Schuylkill County Police Log 11/13/16


Police Asking for Information on Incident

On Thursday, 11/10/2016 at approximately 3:50 pm a White Jeep Liberty driving the wrong way on the 100 block of S Jardin St, Shenandoah, struck the vinyl fencing surrounding the lot at the former location of Saint Georges Church, and fled the scene.

The Jeep made a right turn onto Jardin St from Cherry St. Witnesses reported a second vehicle at the intersection at the time of the incident.

The striking vehicle will have damage to the passenger side and is missing the brake/parking light lens.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact us through the communications center at 570-462-1991.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/14/2016

November 14, 2016, 9:57 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/14/2016

Monday - Sunny - High in the Upper 50's
Monday Night -  Cloudy - High in the Upper 30's
Tuesday - Morning Showers; Cloudy - High in the Mid 50's
Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High near 50
Thursday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 50's
Friday - Sunny - High near 60
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Six Displaced After Mine Subsidence

November 14, 2016, 5:33 pm
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Planet Fitness to Open at Cressona Mall Thursday

November 14, 2016, 5:46 pm
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(11/14/16) Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. and home of the Judgement Free Zone®, today announced its first location in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

 The club will open its doors November 17 and is located at 1544 Route 61 Highway South in the Cressona Mall.

Planet Fitness is celebrating the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m. In honor of the grand opening, Planet Fitness will present an oversized $2,500 check to representatives from the Olivet Boys & Girls Club. Olivet Boys & Girls Club enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as healthy, productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Planet Fitness has also invited the season 14 winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Danni Allen to help celebrate on December 7. Danni will be available from 4:00-8:00 p.m. to talk about fitness tips, how she has kept the weight off and her experience on the show. Planet Fitness will also offer pizza and a variety of giveaways throughout the day.

New members can join for just $1 down and then $10 a month with no commitment now through the grand opening. The new Planet Fitness is over 24,000 sq. feet and will offer state of the art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds*, massage chairs*, tanning*, a Total Body Enhancement booth*, and more. The club will be open and staffed 24 hours, seven days a week.

Additionally, Planet Fitness has extended its judgement free philosophy outside of its gyms and into communities that need it most with its national philanthropic initiative, “The Judgement Free Generation™”. Together with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), the nation’s leading youth development organization, supporting millions of kids and teens during the critical out-of-school time, and STOMP Out Bullying, the leading anti-bullying organization in the U.S., Planet Fitness aims to empower a generation of teens to grow up contributing to a more judgement free planet – a place where everyone feels accepted and like they belong.

"We’re thrilled to bring our Judgement Free fitness experience to Pottsville, and we encourage everyone to come check out the new club, meet our friendly staff, get a tour and see what the Judgement Free Zone is all about,” said Planet Fitness franchisee Matt Glance. “We are honored to celebrate our grand opening with the Olivet Boys & Girls Club, as we are fortunate to help change people’s lives every day and we are thrilled to support an important organization that is positively impacting the lives of so many children in our community. Also, we are excited to celebrate our grand opening with Danni Allen of ‘The Biggest Loser,’ as her success is a testament to the ability to reach even the hardest of goals, and at Planet Fitness we want our members to feel comfortable and set goals that work for them.”

Planet Fitness prides itself on providing a high-quality experience at an exceptional value and being home of the Judgement Free Zone®, where members experience a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment. Each club also features the brand’s iconic “Lunk Alarm,” which is a purple and yellow siren on the wall used to gently remind people that grunting, dropping weights or judging others is not permitted.

Membership includes a variety of other benefits, including unlimited small group fitness instruction by a certified trainer through the pe @ pf ® program. In addition, as a member appreciation gesture, Planet Fitness provides free pizza on the first Monday of every month, and free bagels on the second Tuesday of every month while supplies last, as a reminder that it’s okay to treat yourself every once in a while.

The PF Black Card® membership, which is $19.99 a month, includes additional amenities such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 1,200+ Planet Fitness locations, as well as access to massage beds and chairs and tanning, among other benefits*.

Planet Fitness also provides members with an opportunity to connect and support each other with “Planet of Triumphs,” an online community that celebrates all accomplishments and inspirational stories of Planet Fitness members. Planet of Triumphs provides an online platform for members to recognize their triumphs (big or small), share their stories and encourage others, reinforcing the Company’s belief that ‘everyone belongs’.

For more information or to join online, please visit www.PlanetFitness.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/PlanetFitness) and Twitter(www.twitter.com/PlanetFitness).
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Christmas at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse

November 14, 2016, 6:03 pm
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Christmas at the Clubhouse will once again feature the M&J Jazz Combo on December 3, 2016 at 2:00pm. 

This group played to standing ovations at the Clubhouse last December and there have been many requests to have them back. If you missed them, mark your calendar for this holiday event that you’re sure to enjoy! 

This program is free and open to the public and is made possible with the help of a grant from the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation. 

Light refreshments will be served in front of the fire. For directions or questions call 570-345-8952 (leave a message your call will be returned)
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Deer on the Move, Motorists Use Caution

November 14, 2016, 6:12 pm
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HARRISBURG, PA - With deer becoming increasingly active, and daylight saving time soon to put more vehicles on the road during the hours when deer move most, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert.

“White-tailed deer are entering a period of increased activity and are crossing roads more frequently as a result,” said Game Commission Executive Director R. Matthew Hough. “While drivers should always remain alert and on the lookout for whitetails crossing roads, there is reason to pay particular attention while behind the wheel now and in the coming weeks.”

Deer become more active in autumn with the lead-up to their fall breeding season, commonly referred to as the “rut.” Around this time, many yearling bucks disperse from the areas in which they were born and travel, sometimes several dozen miles, to find new ranges. Meanwhile, adult bucks more often are cruising their home ranges in search of does, and they sometimes chase the does they encounter.

Add to this the fact autumn sees a number of people taking part in outdoor activities that might flush deer from forested areas or briar thickets, and that deer are more actively feeding to store energy for winter months, and it quickly becomes evident why motorists might be more likely to encounter deer on roads.

When daylight saving time ends Nov. 6, there also will be increased vehicular traffic between dusk and dawn – the peak hours for deer activity.

Drivers can reduce their chances of collisions with deer by staying alert and better understanding deer behavior. Motorists are urged to pay particular attention while driving on stretches marked with “Deer Crossing” signs.

Learn what to do if you have a deer-vehicle collision.

Tips for motorists
  • Don’t count on deer whistles or deer fences to deter deer from crossing roads in front of you. Stay alert.
  • Watch for the reflection of deer eyes and for deer silhouettes on the shoulder of the road. If anything looks slightly suspicious, slow down.
  • Slow down in areas known to have a large deer population; where deer-crossing signs are posted; places where deer commonly cross roads; areas where roads divide agricultural fields from woods; and whenever in forested areas between dusk and dawn.
  • Deer do unpredictable things. Sometimes they stop in the middle of the road when crossing. Sometimes they cross and quickly re-cross back from where they came. Sometimes they move toward an approaching vehicle. Assume nothing. Slow down; blow your horn to urge the deer to leave the road. Stop if the deer stays on the road; don’t try to go around it.
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Law Enforcement, PennDOT Focus on Seat-Belt Use, Impaired Driving as Holiday Travel Period Begins

November 14, 2016, 6:27 pm
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The Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invite parents and caregivers to make this holiday season a safer one by taking advantage of free car seat checks across the state that will complement the nationwide Click It or Ticket “Operation Safe Holiday” enforcement effort occurring from November 20 through December 4.


Troopers and other department members certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians will conduct no-cost car seat fittings, at various locations from November 14 through November 27, no appointment necessary. Car seats will be checked for suitability, and participants will receive instruction on proper installation and child restraint. For a complete list of child passenger
seat fitting stations, please visit www.psp.pa.gov.

“Seat-belts and child passenger safety seats save lives when used properly,” said Major Edward Hoke, Director, Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Patrol.  “Troopers will be issuing citations for seat-belt and child seat violations as part of the enforcement effort, but other focuses of ‘Operation Safe
Holiday’ are education and prevention.”

Under Pennsylvania law, children under the age of four must be properly restrained in an approved child safety seat. A new provision, signed into law this summer, mandates that children under two-years-old be secured in a rear-facing car seat. Children from age four to age eight must use an
appropriate booster seat.

Children ages eight to 18 must wear a seat-belt when riding anywhere in a  vehicle and all drivers and front-seat passengers 18-years-old and older are required to buckle up.

“Part of PennDOT’s mission is to educate the public on safety concerns and encourage them to do the right thing to protect themselves and their families, PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said. “This holiday season we’ll work with law enforcement to urge travelers to always buckle up and never drive impaired by drugs or alcohol.”

During enforcement operations, law enforcement will conduct seat belt and impaired driving enforcement simultaneously because unbelted and impaired driving crashes are shown to be significant contributors to traffic injuries and deaths, especially during nighttime hours

According to PennDOT data, during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period in 2015, including the weekend before and after the holiday as well as the day itself, there were 4,029 crashes and 45 fatalities in those crashes statewide.

The Christmas and New Year’s travel periods, including the weekend before Christmas, New Year’s and the weekend after, saw 4,985 crashes and 46 fatalities.

Additionally, during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays last year, 1,209 of the statewide crashes involved a driver impaired by drugs or alcohol, with 38 fatalities in those crashes. In that same period, there were 1,076 crashes with unbuckled occupants, with 48 fatalities in those
crashes.

Officials also encouraged travelers to use the SaferRide app. The app, developed in 2014 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in an effort to curb drunk driving, is available for free download on Android and Apple devices and is a great option to facilitate a safe ride home after
you’ve been drinking. Once the app is downloaded, you can use it to call a taxi or a friend by identifying your location so you can be picked up.

The holiday seat-belt and DUI enforcement are funded by part of PennDOT’s statewide distribution of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration enforcement monies this federal fiscal year. For more information on PennDOT’s highway safety efforts visit, www.penndot.gov/safety.

The public can join the discussion using the hashtag #PASafeHoliday.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/15/16

November 14, 2016, 7:26 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/15/16

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Kurt N. Miller, 63 years of age of Sherman Street, McAdoo, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016, at Mountain City Health and Rehabilitation Center of Hazleton.

Surviving are his wife, Suzanne Stallone; sons, Devin Machalick of Austin, TX and Trevor Machalick and his fiancee Emily McNeil of Austin, TX, daughter, Bridget Machalick wife of Alek Kreiger of Ann Arbor, MI.; Nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Born Thursday, September 17, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre son of the late Nicholas A. Miller, and Margaret H. (Barry) Miller-Wheeler.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.

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Kenneth W. Solliday, 53, Girardville lost his battle to cancer on Saturday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill South, Pottsville.

Born in Quakertown he was a son of the late Harold and Pearl (Hillegas) Solliday. He was employed as a mechanic and belonged to the Palmer, Democratic and Republican clubs in Easton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Harold Solliday.

Ken is survived by his wife of 18 years, Mary Blakley Solliday, Girardville; two daughters: Carolyn Solliday, Girardville and Cathleen Solliday, Ashland; 3 brothers: Terry and wife Sarah Solliday, Freemansburg, Richard and wife Dawn Solliday, Nazareth and William Solliday, Girardville; 2 step-sons: John Marion, Easton and Rue Marion, Washington, NJ; 2 step-daughters: Ella Maguino and Naomi Marion, both of Easton. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/15/2016

November 15, 2016, 4:15 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/15/2016

Tuesday - Morning Showers; Cloudy - High in the Mid 50's
Tuesday Night - Clear - Low in the Lower 30's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 50
Thursday - Partly Sunny - High in the Mid 50's
Friday - Sunny and Mild - High near 60
Saturday - Cloudy with Showers Later - High in the Upper 50's
Sunday - Snow Possible Early Turning to Showers - High in the Upper 30's
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Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/15/16

November 15, 2016, 5:27 am
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Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/15/16

Woman Facing Harrassment Charges After Threatening to Burn a House Down

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident that occurred Saturday, November 12th, 2016 around 4:45pm.

Police say Chrystal Filer, 51, of New Philadelphia allegedly told another woman, Dorthy Thorne, 49, also of New Philadelphia that she was going to burn her house down

After an investigation, Harassment charges have been filed against Filer.

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Man Charged with Failing to Report a Crash

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, on Friday, November 11th, 2016 around 11:30am, Corey Fritz, of Marietta, was travelling west on Route 209 east of Tuscarora when for an unknown reason struck a guardrail causing his vehicle to flip several times.

Police say Fritz left the scene of the crash and wasn't found until Saturday morning in Tamaqua.

Fritz has been charges will failure to report an accident to Police

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Frackville Borough Not Enforcing Parking Meters Starting November 20th

Borough Police would like to advise residents that police will not be enforcing parking meters starting November 20,2016 until January 2, 2017 due to the holiday season!!

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Man Facing DUI Charges

Frackville Borough Police have filed DUI charges against Petar Pavlovski of St. Clair from a DUI checkpoint conducted by borough police on September 2, 2016. Pavlovski was charged with one count of DUI high rate and one count of DUI Incapable of safe driving. Pavlovski will have to answer to the above charges before Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale, Frackville.

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Woman Facing DUI Charges

Frackville Borough Police have filed DUI charges against Tammy Evans of Girardville from a DUI checkpoint conducted by borough police on September 2, 2016. Evans was charged with one count of DUI and one count of DUI Incapable of safe driving. Evans will have to answer to the above charges before Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale, Frackville.

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Police Investigating Burglary

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a burglary that occurred on Mulberry Street, Tuscarora.

According to Police, someone broke into a garage and removed a red gas powered weed whacker.  The incident reportedly occurred between 11/8/16 and 11/11/16.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the State Police at (570) 874-5300.

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Men Facing Retail Theft Charges

Frackville Borough Police have filed charges against Richard Arrigo Jr and Allen George both from an incident from October 13,2016.

According to Police, Borough police were stopped while on patrol about an incident that had occurred at Boyer's. During the investigation, Arrigo and George were both identified. Both Arrigo and George were charged with one count of retail theft. Both must answer to the above charges to Magisterial District Judge Hale, Frackville.

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Man Facing Assault Charges After Domestic Incident

Frackville Borough Police have filed charges on Andrew Bobyak, of Frackville, from an incident on October 29, 2016. Officers were called for a domestic that had just occurred. During the investigation, it was found Bobyak had caused visible injury to another person. Bobyak was charged with two counts of simple assault, one count of recklessly endangering another person, one count disorderly conduct, and one count of harassment. Bobyak must answer to the above charges to MDJ Hale, Frackville


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Annual Open Skate and Open House at Mohegan Sun Arena to Benefit Toys for Tots

November 15, 2016, 6:49 am
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WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP – Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza will open its doors for public ice skating on Tuesday, December 6th for the 13th Annual Toys for Tots Open Skate presented by Utz in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Mohegan Sun Arena will also be hosting a holiday-themed Open House for the first time featuring a self-guided tour of the venue with surprises at each stop, plus photos with Santa and a chance to win a luxury suite to a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game.
Anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy or making a $5.00 contribution to Toys for Tots is permitted to participate in the Open Skate. The Open House is free for all guests.

The holiday festivities will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Complimentary snacks/gifts will be available for guests’ courtesy of Utz Snack Foods and NBT Bank while supplies last.

All guests in attendance will have the opportunity to win some great prizes while at the event including tickets to select Mohegan Sun Arena events including Club Seat for a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game, Disney On Ice, Monster Jam, The Harlem Globetrotters and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

This is the only day throughout the year that the public is allowed to skate on the ice at Mohegan Sun Arena, home to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Patrons must bring their own skates to participate in the Open Skate. Mohegan Sun Arena will not have skates on site for rent and all guests that will be going on to the ice will need to be wearing skates.

Skate rentals are available at the Toyota SportsPlex (Community Ice Rink) at Coal St. in Wilkes-Barre for $3 per pair starting at 4PM on Monday, December 5th. There are a limited number of skate rentals available. Proper photo ID and a credit card must be presented to rent skates. All skates must be returned to the Toyota SportsPlex at Coal St. within 24 hours of the Open Skate. For more information on the Toyota SportsPlex, please visit their website at http://toyotasportsplex.com.

For more information on the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program, please visit http://www.toysfortots.org.
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Brantley Gilbert Kicks Off Tour in Reading

November 15, 2016, 6:53 am
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Quietly selling back-to-back platinum with Halfway To Heaven and Just As I Am,Jefferson, Georgia’s Brantley Gilbert became a different kind of heavy metal force. Not seeking attention, but going straight to the heart of his audience, he tapped into the outlier, the roughneck, the downhome and the downtrodden by rocking his country hard and writing songs torn straight from their lives – making him the word-of-mouth favorite among people who don’t care what you call it, just that you bring it every time.
“People want to rock, they want to party, but they want the songs to be about their lives, and all I’ve ever done is write my life and take it on the road,” says the CMA Song of the Year nominee. “I come from the same kind of place our fans do, and there’s a lot of people just like me and my guys out there – and they show up because they know we’re gonna put it down.”

Starting Feb 2 in Reading, PA., the man with 6 #1s including Jason Aldean’s seminal “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My Kind of Party” picks up where he left off with two sold-out months-in-advance shows at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater with his Devil Don’t Sleep Tour. Since last year’s Blackout arena tour played to unprecedented numbers across the heart of the rust belt, the true Midwest and the South in the dead of winter and his summer Take It Outside amphitheater tour saw the BG Nation turn out night after night.

“We try to take all the songs even further live,” says the man whose music includes the life-affirming, dignity-driven “One Hell of an Amen,” the beneath the surface love song “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” and the influence-embracing “Country Must Be Country Wide” in a far-ranging repertoire. “Because those folks who love the records, we know they’re gonna want it to hit between the eyes when come out to the show, and we wanna give’em the night of the year every time we take that stage.”

That fierce need to push his songs beyond the limit is what’s made the man who’s not afraid to stand up for what he believes in a force on the touring circuit – and it’s what’s going to make Gilbert’s Devil Don’t Sleep 2017 Tour push the limits of what a country show is all about with his unique blend of hard rock, classic song craft and dashes of church music and hip-hop thrown in.

“Headlining shows in arenas gives you a lot of room to rock,” admits the man who won 2013’s Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male and 2014’s American Music Award for Favorite Album – Country for his Just As I Am. “The rooms are big enough, the energy really gets going. They push us, we feed them and the whole thing gets louder and louder til it feels like the roof’s gonna come off. But they listen, the people who come like when we strip it back, and you can hear’em sing. So after last year’s Blackout, this year’s Devil Don’t Sleep is gonna be that much better.”

Named for the album Gilbert will be dropping in early 2017, his latest tour will be an intense night of music, graphics and songs ranging from Hank Junior to his own signature kind of post-Outlaw country. Joining him for the tour will be Tucker Beathard, currently closing in on #1 with his debut “Rock On,” and indie breakout Luke Combs, climbing the charts with “Hurricane”.

And in honor of Veteran’s Day – and Gilbert’s ongoing commitment to America’s veterans – he will donate one dollar from every ticket sold through the BGNation pre-sale to the Disabled Veterans of America (www.dav.org). In addition, ALL ticketing-information and links can be found at BrantleyGilbert.com, as well as through local outlets.
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Jackson Browne to Kick Off Tour at Hershey Theatre

November 15, 2016, 8:34 am
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Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will kick off his 2017 (Pretty Much) Somewhat Acoustic Tour at Hershey Theatre. He’ll take the stage on Wednesday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. Performing with Jackson Browne is multi-instrumentalist and band member Greg Leisz. 
 
Tickets for this show are $50.75, $60.75, $70.75, $80.75 and $100.75 (processing fees apply). They are available at Hershey Theatre Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3405 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com. 
 
For more information, please visit www.JacksonBrowne.com. 

The wristband policy will be in effect for this show. Fans are permitted on the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex property beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, November 18. Two hours prior to the on-sale, fans will be directed in front of Hershey Theatre Box Office, where they will be issued a numbered wristband. Wristbands are available for one hour, and at the conclusion of that hour, a selected fan will randomly choose a wristband that will determine the line order. For example: If 1,000 wristbands are issued during that hour and the number 500 is selected, the person wearing wristband 500 will be the first person in line. Numbers 501 to 1,000 will proceed in line behind, followed by numbers 1 through 499. Once the line is in place, fans arriving after the wristbands were issued will be escorted to the end of the numbered line.
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Sweet Arrow Sojourn Scheduled

November 15, 2016, 9:06 am
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On Saturday, December 3 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. “Porcupine Pat” leads us on this adventure featuring a jaunt around the park that includes some nice scenes of the water.


Meet at the Waterfall Road parking lot of Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.

All ages welcome! This program is free and open to the public.
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New Kids on the Block Announce Tour with Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul; Allentown Show Announced

November 15, 2016, 9:10 am
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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK took over the TODAY Show this morning to announce their 2017 headlining tour alongside Grammy Award-winning tourmates PAULA ABDUL and BOYZ II MEN. A follow-up to 2013’s hugely-successful Package Tour, the aptly titled TOTAL PACKAGE TOUR is the group’s biggest lineup yet. Paula Abdul makes her momentous return to the stage for a hit-fueled set that includes an incredible 7 number-one hit singles, while Package Tour alums Boyz II Men will deliver their trademark, multiplatinum-selling sound to fans nationwide.
Produced by Live Nation, The Total Package Tour kicks off on May 12 in Columbus, OH and will continue through over 40 North American cities, including two area appearances: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, June 24thand in Allentown at PPL Center on Wednesday, July 5th.

Tickets will be available to the general public this Saturday, November 19 at 10am local. Tickets for the Philadelphia show will be available at WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com, venue box office or by-phone at 800-298-4200. Tickets for the Allentown show will be available at PPLCenter.com, venue box office or by phone at 610-347-TIXX. American Express card members and Block Nation Fan-Club Members can get advance VIP Packages and tickets beginning Wednesday, November 16th at 10am local.

Fans can catch the artists discuss what to expect from the tour on media programs across the country, with appearances on Sirius XM, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, E! News, Extra and Associated Press. NKOTB, Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men will also celebrate the announcement with a fan town hall event at iHeartRadio before they make a special shout-out to NKOTB’s hometown supporters in Boston, MA, appearing on local newscasts to announce their homecoming at the iconic Fenway Park on July 8.

“Our fans know we love to bring them a party, and this tour is no exception.” says NKOTB member Donnie Wahlberg. “It’s not just a show, it’s an experience. Paula Abdul is such a pop icon and Boyz II Men are one of the best R&B acts of all time. It’s going to be a night of hit after hit, and we can’t wait to deliver the ‘Total Package’ to our fans!”

With a combined 200 million records sold worldwide, NKOTB, Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men are primed to have the biggest party of the summer with THE TOTAL PACKAGE TOUR. Known for delivering Blockheads with one-night-only experiences and legendary collaborative events, NKOTB will return to the stage after 2016’s touring hiatus, bringing with them number one hits like “Hangin Tough,” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever),” and “Step By Step”. The iconic Paula Abdul will perform her legendary catalogue of pop hits, while Boyz II Men will make their second trek alongside NKOTB to perform the rich catalogue of hits that earned the trio the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/16/16

November 15, 2016, 11:27 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/16/16

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Michael C Ziegenfuss, age 38, of 2nd St., Coaldale, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at home after a brief illness.

Born in Coaldale on May 29, 1978, he was the son of Dorothy A. (Digilio) Ziegenfuss of Coaldale and the late Ray A. Ziegenfuss.

Michael was a Carbon County Vo-Tech graduate. He enjoyed playing basketball, bowling and swimming and was a member of the Panther Valley Shuffleboard League.

He is survived by his
Daughter,
Serena Rei Ziegenfuss at home;

Son,
Michael John Madison Ziegenfuss at home;

Brothers,
Ray Allen Ziegenfuss, Jr. of Frackville;
Frederick James Ziegenfuss of Coaldale;
Nicholas C. Ziegenfuss of Coaldale;

Companion,
Rebecca Cooper;

Nieces and Nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday, November 18, 2016.

Funeral service will be at E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 18, 2016, Reverend Marie Terry to officiate.

Interment will be at Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua.

Memorials in his honor may be sent to the American Cancer Society Carbon Tamaqua Unit 101 W. Frack St., Frackville, PA 17931 or
to the charity of one's choice.

Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.

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Brian A. Brossman, 39, of Bertsch Street, Lansford, PA died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of Marlene (nee Lawrence) Paulus and Allen Leroy Brossman. Brian was an honorable and loyal son, father, brother and uncle. He graduated from Panther Valley High School in 1995 and attended LCCC. Brian was a 12 year veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring as a Technical Sergeant. Surviving in addition to his mother, Marlene and step father, Joseph Paulus of Coaldale, PA and his father, Allen Brossman and step mother, Mary of Hamburg, PA are daughter, Lillee J. Brossman of Exeter, PA; sisters, Melissa Edwards and her husband, Thomas of Coaldale and Regena Brossman and her significant other, Dustin Focht of Coaldale; step brother, Alan Moyer and his wife, Tina of Hamburg; nephews, Thomas Edwards, Jr and Gavin Brossman; and niece, Kenna Focht. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA with The Rev. Phyllis Wolford officiating. Call from 1:00-3:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

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Ronald J. Weiss, 51, Schuylkill Haven, died Sunday at Geisinger Regional Medical Center, Danville PA

Born in Pottsville, April 2, 1965, He was a son of the late Ronald and Vivian (Pepper) Weiss.

Ronald was catholic in faith and worked as a self-employed Automotive Mechanic .

Surviving are a companion, Virginia Bressler, Schuylkill Haven, 1 daughter Jessica Pauly and her husband Larry, Minersville, one son Tony Weiss, Blue Ball, 2 Grandchildren, 1 sister Vivian Connor, Schuylkill Haven, 1 brother David Weiss, Schuylkill Haven, and 1 Nephew.

Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 North Second Street St. Clair. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hillside SPCA PO Box 233, 51 SPCA Road, Pottsville, PA 17901.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com

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Edna R. Reinsel, 99, of Oley and formerly of Shartlesville, passed away in the Reading Hospital on Sunday, November 13,, 2016.

Born in Tilden Twp. on December 27, 1916, Edna was the daughter of the late Edwin and Marietta (Shade) Reinsel. She worked as a waitress at the Shartlesville Hotel from 1963-1988. Edna was a member of Frieden's Church, Shartlesville. She enjoyed being with her family and would always call and sing Happy Birthday to them. Edna was a kind person and instilled in her family to be kind to others. She loved to dance and make people smile. Edna enjoyed flowers and ice cream was her favorite dessert. Her farewell to others when leaving was "Good Luck To You." 

Edna is survived by her three children: David E. Reinsel and his fiance Constance Edwards, Bernville; Rosie L. (Reinsel), wife of Terry Reimert, Oley; and Janie R. (Reinsel), wife of Ronald Procopio, Sinking Spring; four grandchildren: Troy Kratzer, and his wife Amy; Shawn Reimert, and his wife Marnita; Brandon Epting; and his wife Elizabeth; and Debra Hook; and five great-grandchildren: Candace and Paige Kratzer; Louden Reimert; and Everett and Escher Epting. She was predeceased by three brothers: Howard and George Kauffman, and Daniel Reinsel; as well as four infant siblings.

Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street, Hamburg (off street parking in rear). Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tilden Twp. A viewing will be held in the funeral home Thursday 10:00 to 11:00 am. Memorial contributions may be sent to Frieden's Church, P.O. Box 366, Shartlesville, PA 19554. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.

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Charles 'Chuck' Sincavage, 52, of Mahanoy City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 12th.

Chuck was born in Shenandoah, on April 13, 1964, a son of Camille (Jones) Sincavage, of Mahanoy City and the late Charles Sincavage.

He was a 1982 graduate Shenandoah Valley High School, where he excelled as a pitcher on the baseball team.

He last worked for Big Lots Distribution Center in Tremont.

Chuck enjoyed all kinds of sports, including football, baseball and basketball. He had a great sense of humor who made everyone laugh.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a niece, Mary Schlauch.

A loving son, Chuck is survived by his mother Camille Sincavage of Mahanoy City, a sister Maria, wife of Denny Schlauch, Zion Grove; and nephews, Charles Schlauch and his wife Stacy and thier children; Eric Schlauch and his wife Tera; and Michael Schlauch.

A private funeral service for Chuck's family will be held at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home in Ringtown.
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Police Investigating Mini Mart Robbery

November 16, 2016, 5:48 am
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The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday evening.

According to Police, a male entered the Sunoco Mini Mart, along Route 901, in Lavelle, Butler Township around 8:45pm and pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the attendant.

The suspect reportedly asked the attendant to move away from the register, where the suspect then removed approximately $500.

The suspect then exited the store and ran south along Route 901.

The male suspect was described at white, approximately 25-30 years old, approximately 5' 11", thin, wearing a tan hood, blue jeans, brown cap, mask, and gloves.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville at (570) 874-5300.
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Interstate 81 Southbound Closed

November 16, 2016, 7:02 am
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(11/16/16)Southbound Interstate 81 has been closed in southern Schuylkill County.


Around 10:00am, emergency personnel closed southbound Interstate 81 due to multiple accidents south of the exit.

The original accident occurred around 9:45am near Milemarker 102, which then caused a few minor accidents in the backlog.

The southbound lanes have been closed at Exit 104.  Northbound traffic is reported to be backlogged as well.

UPDATE:  10:30AM - Interstate 81 has reopened.
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Rangers Hose Company, Girardville Blood Drive

November 16, 2016, 8:21 am
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The Rangers Hose Company, Girardville will be having a Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 at their fire company from 1:00pm to 7:00pm.


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Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/16/16

November 16, 2016, 9:28 am
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Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/16/16


Car Damaged in Incident

GIRARDVILLE - According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, an investigation into criminal mischief was investigated on Monday, 11/14/16 around 9:45pm in Girardville.

Police say that Steven Melsom, 21, of Girardville smashed multiple windows and damaged the hood and driver's door of a woman's vehicle located in the 300 Block West Preston Ave, in the borough.

Criminal mischief charges have been filed against Melsom.

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Burglary Under Investigation

New Ringgold - A burglary is under investigation in the 300 Block of Hughes Street, New Ringgold.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville say that on 11/7/16 between 3:45pm and 5:30pm, someone broke into a garage and stole a Welder, welder's helmet, welding stand, grinder, circular saw, and multiple drills.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Trooper Petroshuk at (570) 874-5300.

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Teen Facing Underage Drinking Charges

The Pennsylvania State Police have charged a 17 year old with underage drinking after the student showed up to school under the influence of alcohol on 11/9/16.

Police say that the accused had a strong odor of alcohol on their breath, slurred speech, and glassy eyes that were detected by school staff members.

The teen will now face charges before Magisterial District Judge Plachko.

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Man Facing Harassment Charges

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, Brian Andrewsky, 45, of Lost Creek is facing harassment charges after he allegedly struck a 16 year old girl and a 45 year old woman on 11/8/16.

Andrewsky will receive 2 summons for harassment from the incident.

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