One announcement was made by Albert L. Gricoski, Frackville. He announced he will run for Schuylkill County Treasurer. Gricoski is the funeral director of Albert L. Gricoski Funeral Home, Frackville.
http://republicanherald.com/news/frackville-man-runs-for-county-treasurer-1.1834837
The second announcement was made by Schuylkill County Commissioner, Gary J. Hess. He announced he would seek re-election. He also announced and introduced his running mate, Pottsville councilman, Joe Devine.
Hess is the only County Commissioner to be Democrat, Halcovage and Staudenmeier are both Republicans.
http://republicanherald.com/news/commissioner-seeks-re-election-announces-democratic-running-mate-1.1834841