Deer Blamed in Deer Lake Crash

On Sunday around 6:30pm,  Kathleen Rogers, 62, of Ashland was driving north on Route 61 in Deer Lake when a deer came across the roadway.  Rogers swerved to avoid the animal and came in contact with a concrete barrier.  The area was also a one lane construction zone.

No injuries were reported but the vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

Schuylkill Haven Graduate First to Receive Penn State Wylonis Scholarship

John Austin Bayliff is a 2013 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and has been chosen to be the first recipient of the Wylonis Scholarship at Penn State Schuylkill.

You can read more about it here
http://www.sl.psu.edu/29867.htm

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/14/13

Thursday will be the first of a five day break. The arctic high pressure shifts off coast, a south-westerly flow sets in, and temperatures make a run for the upper 40s and low 50s. Friday, even better. Mid 50s possible. Saturday, even better. Mid to perhaps UPPER 50s. Temperatures improve even MORE Sunday and Monday either at or surpassing 60, but the fly in the ointment those two days will be more in the way of clouds and showers and/or rain as a warm front passes. 

Then it all comes to an end. By this time next week, it will be as cold as it is now ... again. Oh well, it is November after all. Enjoy the break while it lasts. 

In summary, pretty nice stretch upcoming especially Thursday thru Saturday when it will be not only mild, but dry too! 

Tamaqua Police Looking For Gas Thieves

Tamaqua Police are looking for thiefs who stole gas out of one of Tamaqua Appliance Parts & Service's box trucks.

If you have any information on this, you are to call Tamaqua Police at (570) 668-6100.

County Woman Ordered To Stand Trial For Death of Boyfriend

A Luzerne County judge on Tuesday upheld criminal homicide and evidence tampering charges against 30-year-old Jessica Alinsky of Shenandoah.

Alinsky has been ordered to stand trial for the death of her boyfriend, Matthew Gailie from two years ago.

Prosecutors said Alinsky gave conflicting accounts and alleged that she disrupted the crime scene.

Former Schuylkill County Congressman Confirmed As Member of Liquor Control Board

Former Congressman Tim Holden, of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania has been unanimously confirmed by the State Senate to serve a four-year term as a member of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). The vote was 48-0.

Governor Tom Corbett nominated Holden to the PLCB on June 14, 2013, to fill a vacancy created when Board Member Patrick J. "PJ" Stapleton's term expired.  The position had been vacant since Stapleton's last day, Oct. 5, 2012.

"Congressman Tim Holden has earned a great deal of respect during his distinguished career as a legislator in Congress," said PLCB Chairman Joseph E. Brion. "As a public servant, he has worked hard for the citizens of the commonwealth and I have no doubt that he will bring that same work ethic and enthusiasm to his role at the PLCB as well."

Holden was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for a decade, from Jan. 3, 2003 – Jan. 3, 2013.  He first represented the 6^th district based in Reading, Pennsylvania before redistricting dismantled that district.  He went on to get elected to the 17^th district based in Harrisburg.

Prior to his congressional career, Holden was a licensed real estate agent and an insurance broker.  He also served as sheriff of Schuylkill County and as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.  He graduated from BloomsburgUniversity.

By law, no more than two of the three board members may be of the same political party as the Governor.  Once he's sworn in, Holden, a Democrat, will be the minority member on the Board.

"I'm very much looking forward to working with Congressman Holden in his new role as a board member," said Robert S. Marcus, PLCB member.  "We're very fortunate to have his insight and expertise as we work to meet the goals set for this agency. I believe he will be a great addition to our team."

The PLCB regulates the commonwealth's beverage alcohol-industry; offers a comprehensive alcohol-education program to promote the responsible use of alcohol and operates more than 600 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores.  Taxes and store profits are returned to Pennsylvania's General Fund.

SOURCE:  Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

Power Restored In Rush Township

Yesterday morning around 11:45am almost 700 PPL customers were without power in Rush Township.

According to PPL that power was restored around 1PM.

The power was out due to PPL repairing a pole/wire that was damaged from a fire last night near the intersection of Fairview Street and Marian Drive.