Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Schuylkill County To Raise Taxes
The board of commissioners met Wednesday morning and approve a budget that raises taxes over $2 million.
Read more about it below
http://republicanherald.com/schuylkill-county-to-raise-taxes-by-2-mills-1.1585008
What's your thoughts on this?
Juveniles To Be Charged For Ringtown Vandalism
The juveniles spray painted the exterior walls of the former Ringtown Elementary School.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Schuylkill County Weather 11/13/13
Wednesday won't feel much better, but the good news is that Wednesday is it with the cold until about NEXT Wednesday.
Temperatures rebound to the 50s for Thursday thru Sunday and I wouldn't be surprised to see a renegade 60 degree reading or two by Monday! Will feel good. Some rain showers may accompany that milder spell, however. More details as we get closer. Until then, bundle up for one more day!
And Then There Was Five
It was inevitable that we would lose some teams because of them playing against each other but two losses of our biggest teams really hurt us.
Pottsville and Pine Grove really showed some promise in the playoffs, especially with Pine Grove going undefeated the entire regular season. Although Pine Grove put up a good fight, they were unable to get that extra touchdown just to put them over Palisades.
Pottsville really struggled and Palisades was able to keep them to just a field goal the whole game.
Nativity and Tri-Valley are unfortunately the two on the losing end of playing against another Schuylkill County team.
To our winners, Mahanoy Area and North Schuylkill got their spark back when they finished off Nativity and North Penn. They've been struggling the past couple weeks but this looked like the teams we started out the season with.
Marian is keeping up with their winning ways after starting out the season with 3 straight losses.
Williams Valley wasn't able to rest easy during their game against Pius X. One touchdown could have changed the whole game.
Schuylkill Haven dominated Tri-Valley. Tri-Valley being the smaller school just couldn't keep up with Haven.
This week we only have 3 games to watch since 4 Schuylkill County Teams play each other.
11/15/13 - 7pm
Marian @ Mahanoy Area - (Eastern Conference Class A Championship)
North Schuylkill @ Northwestern Lehigh
Schuylkill Haven @ Williams Valley
Mahanoy City/Schuylkill County Native Elected to Lead Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Morning Call is reported that he has won that election.
Kurtz is also a former Allentown Diocese Pastor.
Read more about it here
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-catholic-bishop-conference-kurtz-20131112,0,2148940.story
Car Rear ends School Bus In Pottsville Tuesday Morning
Along with hitting the bus, the man driving the car hit numerous vehicles along Norwegian street.
Fire in Unoccupied Home in Middleport
The fire was quickly put out and was the scene cleared around 6:30pm.
The house was currently unoccupied and there have no reports on what caused the blaze.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Tuesday's Weather Forecast
Ashland Corrects Water Problem - Boil Advisory Over
DRINKING WATER PROBLEM CORRECTED
Customers in affected areas of Ashland Borough (12th Street west to North 29th Street) serviced by the Ashland Area Water Authority were notified on November 8, 2013 of a problem with our drinking water and were advised to boil your water prior to drinking.
We are pleased to report that the problem has been corrected and that lab results have confirmed that it is no longer necessary to boil your water.
. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Please share this information with other people who may drink this water.
SUV Crashes Into Home In East Norwegian Twp.
No one was hurt in the crash. Two people rented the home and were not injured. Reed's passenger in the SUV was also not injured.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Monday's Weather Forecast 11/11/13
Tuesday and Wednesday of this new week will feel more like January than November with temperatures stuck in the thirties.
To make it even MORE wintry, some gusty snow showers could dust up the ground Monday night and/or Tuesday.
Until then, a seasonally chilly Monday followed by seasonal coolness after our big winter midweek snap.
Skook News Week In Review - Week Ending 11/9/13
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Obituaries 11/10/13
Sunday's Weather Forecast
The cold weather continues for the foreseeable future.
Temperatures will hang steady and then turn even colder once Tuesday rolls around.
The cold ushered in on Tuesday could also feature rounds of snow showers and snow squalls which could slick up the ground. More details as we get closer. No concerns about any major snowstorm, however.
Labor Groups Protest In Pottsville Saturday Morning
Union Groups this morning protested in Pottsville against Dick Yuenglings support of the Right to Work act.
One of the speakers stressed that these, the union workers, are the hands that do the labor. There were representatives from just about every union in Pennsylvania - among them the teamsters, iron workers, operating engineers, nurses, teachers, united mine workers and many more - all united in their message as they marched in solidarity for good jobs, strong families, and strong communities.
Minersville Police Looking For Your Help In Finding Vandals.
All that has been reported was that the suspects were all wearing hoodies.
In total the suspects slashed tires at 26 vehicles and on some cars slashed multiple tires.
Anyone with information is to call Minersville police at (570) 544-2333.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - Week #1 of the Playoffs
Nativity BVM 0 Mahanoy Area 42
North Penn-Blossburg 6 North Schuylkill 28
Marian Catholic 20 Muncy 6
Pius X 13 Williams Valley 18
Palisades 10 Pine Grove 6
Mother of Daughters' Killed In Crash Acquitted On Charges
Victoria Place, was leaving a church service when she was struck by a vehicle driven by an 18 year old from Schuylkill Haven, while pulling outo Route 61. Place was charged with improperly entering a highway.
Tamaqua Church Broken Into and Vandalized
The thieves also stole some copper piping from the church as well that could take weeks to repair. Damages may cost up to $10,000. They also ripped through the church trashing it, officials believe looking for money.
If you have any information about the break in or vandalism, you are to call Tamaqua police at 570-668-5000.
Minersville Woman Arrested For Meth Lab
She was committed to Schuylkill County Prison on $25,000 straight bail.
Police said that inside the home they found a functioning and active mobile meth lab.
ATTENTION ASHLAND RESIDENTS: WATER BOIL ADVISORY
Parts of County Receives Nice Coating of Snow This Morning
Picture From Schuylkill County Police Activity Frackville, PA |
While the snow didn't cause any school delays or hazardous travel, it was quite an unwelcome site to some.
The snow stuck to cars, trees, and grassy areas just to give us an early glimpse of winter.
The snow ending shortly after 6am.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Friday's Weather Forecast
Vandals Graffiti Former Elementary School
Area Mall Santa Arrival Dates
Schuylkill Mall
Saturday November 9th, 11AM
Fairlane Village Mall
Saturday, November 16th, Puppet Show at 11am and Santa arrives at the end of the show.
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Outside the Area
Susquehanna Valley Mall
Saturday, November 23rd
Mahanoy City Candidate For Mayor Asking For Recount
Weissner is not giving up the fight just yet. He has no asked for a recount. He told WNEP
“Anything mechanical can go wrong so hey, maybe we had too many write-ins, maybe not enough write-ins. I would like to see for sure what the results were.”
Union Protesters Set To Protest Yuengling This Weekend
They are set to protest in front of the Pottsville brewery this Saturday.
According to the Morning Call, the Lehigh Valley Labor Council President has stated
"We find it incredibly ironic and insulting that Dick Yuengling, who became a billionaire largely because of the working class that has supported his family business for generations, now turns his back on us to side with those who are doing everything they can to do away with fair salaries, employment conditions and treatment"
One of the reasons businesses favor right-to-work laws is because it makes unions more difficult to organize.
You can read more about this at
http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-yuengling-protest-20131106,0,3144683.story
3 Men Arrested For Allegedly Abducting 2 Pottsville Girls
The three men, Mohammed Khan, Nestor Hernandez, and Victor Declet were pulled over in a vehicle with a Virginaia license plate where they found the 2 girls in the vehicle with them, along with cocaine and marijuana.
The girls then told police that the men forced them into the car.
All three men are currently in Schuylkill County Prison.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Thursday's Weather Forecast
Thursday we begin to change for the more wintry once again. Morning light rain will clear out by the afternoon with temperatures falling from early highs around 60 thru the 50s. Weekend from this vantage point looks a dry and seasonally chilly.
You may be hearing some rumors from some other weather sources of a potential snow event mid next week but I am far from convinced on that. Right now too many things in the atmosphere favor against that solution but we will look more into it as the days go on.
Early Black Friday Deals Have Begun!
Amazon started their Pre-Black Friday sales this week. Calling it "Countdown to Black Friday Deals Week", you can already get some great deals on electronics and other items.
You can find them at
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Friday/b/ref=cbf2013_bunk_Invicta?ie=UTF8&node=384082011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-B1&pf_rd_r=131VKSR3W18GEGNFRA8J&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1650725102&pf_rd_i=507846
Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings - Week #10
Last Power Rankings of the regular season, who finished strong?
Governor Corbett Officially Kicks Off His ReElection Tour
67 Votes Was The Difference in The Race For County District Attorney
The final unofficial results were
Christine Holman - 15,258
Karen Byrnes-Noon - 15,191.
Earlier in the night when 75% of the county's precincts reported in, Noon appeared to have one the ticket, but at 11:30 the final numbers came in and showed Holman won by a mere 67 votes.
When asked by the Pottsville Republican if Noon plans to ask for a recount, she told the paper that she would not put her family through that.
Police Looking For Thief Who Stole From Firehouse
Police say the crook swiped two large bean soup pots and several steel stands. The theft happened between Friday and Tuesday.
If you have any information regarding this, you are to call the State Police at Frackville at (570) 794-2045.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Wednesday's Weather Forecast
Schuylkill County Election Results
Sheriff
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Candidate
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Party
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Votes
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Joseph G. Groody
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DEMOCRATIC
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20,770
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Patrick M. Reynolds
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REPUBLICAN
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8,383
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Write-in
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736
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District Attorney
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Candidate
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Party
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Votes
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Christine A. Holman
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REPUBLICAN
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15,258
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Karen Byrnes-Noon
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DEMOCRATIC
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15,191
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Write-in
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35
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District Magistrate 21-3-04
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Candidate
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Party
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Votes
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David J. Rossi
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REPUBLICAN
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2,841
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Laine Mack
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DEMOCRATIC
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1,655
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Allen T. Wolff
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INDEPENDENT
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1,186
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Write-in
| 1 |
Mahanoy City Mayor
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Candidate
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Party
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Votes
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Nancy A. Petritsch
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DEMOCRATIC
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475
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Dennis Wiessner
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REPUBLICAN
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472
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Write-in
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10
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Pottsville City Mayor
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Candidate
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Party
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Votes
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James T. Muldowney
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DEMOCRATIC
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1,758
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Scott R. Thomas
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REPUBLICAN
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1,363
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Write-in
| 22 |
Mahanoy City Native and Former Allentown Diocese Priest Favored For National Leadership Post
The Morning Call from Allentown posted a great story about Joseph Kurtz, a native of Mahanoy City, who is a favored candidate for the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
You can check it out at the link below
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-catholic-bishops-president-kurtz-20131104,0,2401743.story?track=rss
Minersville Man Allegedly Sexually Assaults 14 Year Old Girl
According to reports, a 14 year old girl's mother contacted police on October 18th and stated that Anthony had sexual intercourse with her daughter.
The district attorney's office conducted and investigation interviewing Anthony and the 14 year old girl. All statements were given and Anthony said the girl's statements were accurate.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Tuesday's Weather Forecast
Reynolds Will Serve Office If Elected
Check out the rest of the interview at the link below.
http://wnep.com/2013/11/04/embattled-candidate-says-he-will-serve-if-elected/
Woman Escapes 209 Crash With Minor Injuries
Moyer escaped the accident with minor injuries while Bornmann was uninjured.
Schuylkill County High School Football Games For the First Week of Playoffs
The field has been narrowed down but there is still a lot of football to play!
Orwigsburg Man Who Pointed Gun At Trooper To Be Arraigned Today
He is expected to plead not guilty.
Hill started a search off Route 895 on August 29th, when he and Edward Welty got into an argument causing state troopers to be dispatched to their location in West Brunswick Twp.
When troopers arrived, Hill reportedly pointed a rifle at a responding trooper, then fled toward New Ringgold.
He was taken into custody a few hours later.
SKOOK SPOTLIGHT: Frackville, PA
Kessler Posts Strange Video Towards County Elected Officials
In the video called "Chief Kessler & Disgarded politicians "PARAPHERNALIA"", Kessler went on to call other candidates "scumbags" and "sh**bag politicians". In the video he says he has message for them, and goes on to what looks he like to pour a bottle of water on the pamphlets of Karen Byrnes-Noon and her family and Joe Groody and his family. You make can make your judgement on what he is doing this video.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Monday's Weather Forecast
Another cold day on Monday.
Temperatures will eventually moderate by mid week to above normal levels on Thursday. Some rain possible Thursday before another cool down at the end of the week.
Otherwise a fairly tranquil week with temperatures starting in the 40s and winding up again in the 60s Thursday. It's been quite the up and down autumn!
Skook News Week In Review
Reynolds Suspends Campaign
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Sunday's Weather Forecast
From a late dose of September-like temperatures Friday to December-like temperatures on Sunday and Monday, it will REALLY feel like winter with temperatures only in the 40s.
Otherwise, generally uneventful weather for the next few days with eventual moderation by mid week.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Saturday's Weather Forecast 11/2/13
Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - Week #10
Blue Mountain 30 Schuylkill Haven 38
Shenadoah Valley 12 Mahanoy Area 36
Marian 10 Tamaqua 24
Minersville 8 Panther Valley 36
North Schuylkill 40 Elco 21
Juniata 6 Pine Grove 26
Twin Valley 7 Pottsville 27
Tri-Valley 14 Line Mountain 7
Williams Valley 40 East Juniata 19
County Sheriff Candidate Arrested
Police say that as Bradley Blumenschein was repossessing Reynold's mother-in-law's 2007 Ford Edge from his driveway, when Reynold's appeared and pointed a handgun at Blumenshein around 12:30pm Wednesday.
Richard & Associates Inc. was the company repossessing the vehicle from Dorothy Miller.
Reynold's was charged with terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, and unsworn falsification to authorities.