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Thursday, November 12, 2015

Yuengling® Announces Multi-Year Commitment to the VFW

Pottsville, PA, October 26, 2015 - D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., will support the VFW with a multi-year commitment through their “Respect. It’s Earned.” campaign, kicking off in 2016.

10 More Signs You are From Schuylkill County

On Tuesday, a Minersville man who was in an altercation with police in Cressona, later threatened hospital workers.

Trailer for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Released

Candlelight Vigil Planned for Suicide Awareness

In honor of National Suicide Awareness Day, the public is invited to attend the Annual Candlelight Vigil Ceremony at 6PM on Saturday, 11/21 @ Yuengling Park, Pottsville.

Can you believe it's time already? Santa will arrive this Saturday, November 14th.

Frackville Man Charged with Stealing Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from Coal Company

According to WNEP, Mark Wolfe, 62, of Frackville, has been charged with stealing $400,000 from the Gilberton Coal Company.

Wolfe worked for the company for over 30 years and retired from the company in 2014.

An audit earlier this year revealed the missing money.

Wolfe reportedly stole the money by forging checks and from petty cash.

A preliminary hearing is set for November 25th.

Wolfe has been charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and forgery.

Full Story from WNEP
http://wnep.com/2015/11/10/former-employee-charged-with-stealing-thousands-from-coal-company/

Attorney General Announces Settlement with Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Misrepresenting Herself as Attorney

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Tuesday a legal settlement with the company Christi L. Jones and Associates, Inc., and its president, Christi Jones. The settlement was filed by the Office of Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection and approved by court order.

Final 2015 Schuylkill County HS Football Power Rankings and Team Stats:

*NOTE* These rankings are based on statistical ratings !!

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*AS OF WEEK-10*
(X)=Qualified for District XI Playoffs
(Y)=Qualified for Eastern Conference Playoffs

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Rank: Team: Record: Rating: - (Streak):
1. Lehighton Indians(X-3A) - 10-0-0 - (W10)
2. Blue Mountain Eagles(X-3A) - 9-1-0 - (W6)
3. Jim Thorpe Olympians(Y-3A) - 8-2-0 - (L2)
4. Tri Valley Bulldogs(X-1A) - 8-2-0 - (L1)
5. North Schuylkill Spartans(X-2A) - 6-4-0 - (W2)
6. Marian Catholic Colts(X-1A) - 6-4-0 - (L1)
7. Williams Valley Vikings(X-1A) - 6-4-0 - (L1)
8. Mahanoy Area Golden Bears(X-1A) - 6-4-0 - (W2)
9. Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes(Y-1A) - 5-5-0 - (L2) *Clinched EC Berth via: Tie-Breaker with win over Tamaqua*
10. Tamaqua Blue Raiders - 5-5-0 - (W1)
11. Pottsville Crimson Tide - 2-8-0 - (L1)
12. Panther Valley Panthers - 2-8-0 - (L1)
13. Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils - 2-8-0 - (L5)
14. Nativity Green Wave - 2-8-0 - (L2)
15. Minersville Miners - 1-9-0 - (W1)
16. Pine Grove Cardinals - 0-10-0 - (L10)

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Points For:
1. Lehighton - 378 - 37.8/game
2. Blue Mountain - 332 - 33.2/game
3. Tri Valley - 311 - 31.1/game
4. Jim Thorpe - 296 - 29.6/game
5. North Schuylkill - 270 - 27.0/game
6. Marian Catholic - 267 - 26.7/game
7. Schuylkill Haven - 260 - 26.0/game
8. Williams Valley - 255 - 25.5/game
9. Mahanoy Area - 244 - 24.4/game
10. Tamaqua - 236 - 23.6/game
11. Nativity - 193 - 19.3/game
12. Pottsville - 168 - 16.8/game
13. Minersville - 166 - 16.6/game
14. Panther Valley - 149 - 14.9/game
15. Shenandoah Valley - 106 - 10.6/game
16. Pine Grove - 36 - 3.6/game

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Points Against:
1. Blue Mountain - 105 - 10.5/game
2. Lehighton - 115 - 11.5/game
3. Jim Thorpe - 138 - 13.8/game
4. North Schuylkill - 149 - 14.9/game
5. Marian Catholic - 164 - 16.4/game
6. Tri Valley - 194 - 19.4/game
7. Tamaqua - 199 - 19.9/game
8. Williams Valley - 207 - 20.7/game
9. Mahanoy Area - 216 - 21.6/game
10. Schuylkill Haven - 236 - 23.6/game
11. Pottsville - 281 - 28.1/game
12. Panther Valley - 317 - 31.7/game
13. Minersville - 353 - 35.3/game
14. Nativity - 355 - 35.5/game
15. Shenandoah Valley - 412 - 41.2/game
16. Pine Grove - 443 - 44.3/game

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Points Differential:
1. Lehighton - +263
2. Blue Mountain - +227
3. Jim Thorpe - +158
4. North Schuylkill - +121
5. Tri Valley - +117
6. Marian Catholic - +103
7. Williams Valley - +48
8. Tamaqua - +37
9. Mahanoy Area - +28
10. Schuylkill Haven - +24
11. Pottsville - (-113)
12. Nativity - (-162)
13. Panther Valley - (-168)
14. Minersville - (-187)
15. Shenandoah Valley - (-306)
16. Pine Grove - (-407)

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Total Offense:
1. Lehighton - 3806 yards - 380.6/game
2. Tri Valley - 3223 yards - 322.3/game
3. North Schuylkill - 3120 yards - 312.0/game
4. Williams Valley - 3107 yards - 310.7/game
5. Mahanoy Area - 3056 yards - 305.6/game
6. Blue Mountain - 3012 yards - 301.2/game
7. Jim Thorpe - 2965 yards - 296.5/game
8. Marian Catholic - 2695 yards - 269.5/game
9. Schuylkill Haven - 2487 yards - 248.7/game
10. Tamaqua - 2454 yards - 245.4/game
11. Pottsville - 2431 yards - 243.1/game
12. Minersville - 2046 yards - 204.6/game
13. Panther Valley - 1791 yards - 179.1/game
14. Shenandoah Valley - 1759 yards - 175.9/game
15. Pine Grove - 809 yards - 80.9/game
16. Nativity - N/A " SCHOOL DOES NOT KEEP STATISTICS "

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Total Defense:
1. Blue Mountain - 1456 yards - 145.6/game
2. Lehighton - 2045 yards - 204.5/game
3. Tamaqua - 2053 yards - 205.3/game
4. Tri Valley - 2095 yards - 209.5/game
5. Jim Thorpe - 2141 yards - 214.1/game
6. North Schuylkill - 2245 yards - 224.5/game
7. Schuylkill Haven - 2308 yards - 230.8/game
8. Marian Catholic - 2348 yards - 234.8/game
9. Mahanoy Area - 2533 yards - 253.3/game
10. Williams Valley - 2851 yards - 285.1/game
11. Panther Valley - 2928 yards - 292.8/game
12. Minersville - 3022 yards - 302.2/game
13. Pottsville - 3359 yards - 335.9/game
14. Pine Grove - 3429 yards - 342.9/game
15. Shenandoah Valley - 3959 yards - 395.9/game
16. Nativity - N/A " SCHOOL DOES NOT KEEP STATISTICS "

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Total Rushing Offense:
1. Mahanoy Area - 439 for 2821 yards - 282.1/game - 6.4yds/carry
2. Jim Thorpe - 381 for 2578 yards - 257.8/game - 6.7yds/carry
3. Lehighton - 402 for 2350 yards - 235.0/game - 5.8yds/carry
4. Blue Mountain - 384 for 2233 yards - 223.3/game - 5.8yds/carry
5. Tri Valley - 327 for 2148 yards - 214.8/game - 6.5yds/carry
6. Schuylkill Haven - 365 for 2119 yards - 211.9/game - 5.8yds/carry
7. Tamaqua - 380 for 1873 yards - 187.3/game - 4.9yds/carry
8. North Schuylkill - 356 for 1824 yards - 182.4/game - 5.1yds/carry
9. Marian Catholic - 328 for 1777 yards - 177.7/game - 5.4yds/carry
10. Minersville - 381 for 1530 yards - 153.0/game - 4.0yds/carry
11. Pottsville - 333 for 1334 yards - 133.4/game - 4.0yds/carry
12. Williams Valley - 256 for 1253 yards - 125.3/game - 4.8yds/carry
13. Panther Valley - 340 for 1030 yards - 103.0/game - 3.0yds/carry
14. Pine Grove - 324 for 557 yards - 55.7/game - 1.7yds/carry
15. Shenandoah Valley - 239 for 363 yards - 36.3/game - 1.5yds/carry
16. Nativity - N/A " SCHOOL DOES NOT KEEP STATISTICS "

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Total Rushing Defense:
1. Blue Mountain - 800 yards - 80.0/game
2. Tri Valley - 1153 yards - 115.3/game
3. Jim Thorpe - 1288 yards - 128.8/game
4. Tamaqua - 1290 yards - 129.0/game
5. Lehighton - 1343 yards - 134.3/game
6. North Schuylkill - 1355 yards - 135.5/game
7. Marian Catholic - 1567 yards - 156.7/game
8. Schuylkill Haven - 1581 yards - 158.1/game
9. Williams Valley - 1614 yards - 161.4/game
10. Mahanoy Area - 1710 yards - 171.0/game
11. Panther Valley - 1847 yards - 184.7/game
12. Pine Grove - 2222 yards - 222.2/game
13. Minersville - 2300 yards - 230.0/game
14. Pottsville - 2359 yards - 235.9/game
15. Shenandoah Valley - 3256 yards - 325.6/game
16. Nativity - N/A " SCHOOL DOES NOT KEEP STATISTICS "

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Passing Offense:
1. Williams Valley - 1854 yards - 185.4/game
2. Lehighton - 1456 yards - 145.6/game
3. Shenandoah Valley - 1412 yards - 141.2/game
4. North Schuylkill - 1296 yards - 129.6/game
5. Pottsville - 1097 yards - 109.7/game
6. Tri Valley - 1075 yards - 107.5/game
7. Marian Catholic - 918 yards - 91.8/game
8. Panther Valley - 852 yards - 85.2/game
9. Blue Mountain - 789 yards - 78.9/game
10. Tamaqua - 582 yards - 58.2/game
11. Minersville - 519 yards - 51.9/game
12. Schuylkill Haven - 395 yards - 39.5/game
13. Jim Thorpe - 387 yards - 38.7/game
14. Pine Grove - 252 yards - 25.2/game
15. Mahanoy Area - 235 yards - 23.5/game
16. Nativity - N/A " SCHOOL DOES NOT KEEP STATISTICS "

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Passing Defense:
1. Blue Mountain - 672 yards - 67.2/game
2. Lehighton - 702 yards - 70.2/game
3. Shenandoah Valley - 703 yards - 70.3/game
4. Schuylkill Haven - 727 yards - 72.7/game
5. Tamaqua - 773 yards - 77.3/game
6. Marian Catholic - 781 yards - 78.1/game
7. Minersville - 805 yards - 80.5/game
8. Mahanoy Area - 823 yards - 82.3/game
9. Jim Thorpe - 834 yards - 83.4/game
10. North Schuylkill - 889 yards - 88.9/game
11. Tri Valley - 918 yards - 91.8/game
12. Pottsville - 1000 yards - 100.0/game
13. Panther Valley - 1082 yards - 108.2/game
14. Pine Grove - 1207 yards - 120.7/game
15. Williams Valley - 1238 yards - 123.8/game
16. Nativity - N/A " SCHOOL DOES NOT KEEP STATISTICS "

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First Downs:
1. Lehighton - 163
2. Tri Valley - 143
3. North Schuylkill - 141
4. Mahanoy Area - 141
5. Blue Mountain - 137
6. Pottsville - 134
7. Marian Catholic - 127
8. Williams Valley - 126
9. Jim Thorpe - 119
10. Tamaqua - 118
11. Schuylkill Haven - 106
12. Minersville - 105
13. Panther Valley - 97
14. Shenandoah Valley - 95
15. Pine Grove - 58
16. Nativity - N/A " SCHOOL DOES NOT KEEP STATISTICS "

McCann Hosting Free VA Education Benefits Workshop on Veteran’s Day

Pottsville – McCann School of Business & Technology, 2650 Woodglen Rd., is hosting a workshop for veterans on Wed., Nov. 11, (Veteran’s Day) that will cover “How to Use your Veteran’s Education Benefits.” The free class will take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

A collection of photos of decorations and costumes from the holidays when we were young. How many of these decorations do you still use today?

Frackville Police Seeks Individual for Questioning

Frackville Police are looking for Tyler Bryan who is wanted for questioning related to an incident that happened in the Borough.

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred on Monday, 11/09/2015 at Wal Mart in Hometown.

This past weekend's scores and the upcoming championship schedule for this weekend.

Lane restrictions are scheduled for this week near Pottsville.

Public Auction to Be Held on Items from the Former Cardinal Brennan Campus

A Public Auction will be held Saturday, November 14th, 2015 on free standing items from the former Cardinal Brennan Campus. The auction will begin at 10am at the former catholic school campus located on Academy Drive, Ashland.

The auction will include desks, lockers, tables, stainless steel caferia sinks and counters, chairs, slate boards, costumes, file cabinets, shelfs, and other items that are not attached to the building.

Items that WILL NOT be auctioned off are permanent fixtures such as shelving, cabinets, and pews will not be removed.

The auction is being conducted by Arner Auctioneer LLC. Terms include payment by cash or Pennsylvania check. No out of state checks will be accepted. No buyer's premium.

District XI High School Football Championship Schedule

The District XI High School Football Championship - Week #11

Schuylkill County District Attorney Organizes Law Enforcement Symposium

Photo of Mike Corricelli from the U.S. Postal Inspector Service

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman organized a Law Enforcement Symposium that took place Friday at the Ramada, in Pottsville.

Around 6:30pm, Thursday evening, emergency personnel were called to 400 South Lehigh Ave, Frackville for a motor vehicle accident.

A Frackville man is recovering after being assaulted on Halloween night.

Elderly Couple Identified in Deadly Crash

Around 5:00PM Friday, emergency personnel were called to Route 183 and Blue Mountain Road near Schuylkill Haven for a motor vehicle accident with ejection.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

Around 5:00PM Friday, emergency personnel were called to Route 183 and Blue Mountain Road near Schuylkill Haven for a motor vehicle accident with ejection.

Emergency personnel were called to the 1000 block of Walnut Street Ashland for a working structure fire just after 12:30pm Friday afternoon.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #10

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

A woman reportedly stole lottery tickets from Sam's Place in Cressona Mall around Noon Thursday.

Video posted on Facebook of the theft shows a woman walk in the front of the store, take a handful of tickets, then walk out the front door.

Anyone that recognizes this woman should call
the Schuylkill County Communications at (570) 462-1991.

Surveillance Video of the theft

We need a little help! Share this video until we catch this thief. PLEASE!!
Posted by Michael Somers on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Pottsville Fire Department Blood Drive

Bill Would Authorize Tax Credits for Emergency Responders

HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) introduced legislation that would authorize municipalities to enact earned income and property tax liability tax credits for active volunteers of a fire company or emergency medical service (EMS) company.

On 11/4/2015 at 2:30am an Rush Township Police Officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and upon further investigation found over 120 bags of heroin on the driver, Nathan Ross, of Nescopeck.

Schuylkill County School Districts' 2014-2015 School Performance Profile Scores

On Wednesday, the 2014-2015 School Performance Profile Scores were released to the public by the Department of Education.

On Wednesday, Frackville Borough Police arrested Hunter Hall of Gordon as the result of a drug investigation in the Borough.

Hall was found to be in possession of 80 bags of Heroin and numerous items of drug paraphernalia.

Hall was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hall was committed to the Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $25,000 straight cash bail.

On November 4th Borough Police arrested Hunter Hall of Gordon as the result of a drug investigation in the Borough. Hall...
Posted by Frackville Borough Police Department on Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Two Allegedly Steal Fire Equipment from Firetruck at the Scene of Fire Wednesday Morning

According to TamaquaArea.com, a man is in custody and another being questioned after allegedly stealing over $13,000 worth of fire equipment from a firetruck Wednesday morning while crews put out a fire in Tamaqua.

The two males reportedly worked together stealing the equipment from one of the Citizens Fire Company, Tamaqua truck.

Full story below from TamaquaArea.com

LOWLIFE STEALS OVER $13,000 WORTH OF EQUIPMENT FROM FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING HOUSE FIRE IN TAMAQUA...
Posted by Tamaqua Area News/Photos/Events - Tamaquaarea.com on Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Two Arrested for Involuntary Manslaughter in Connection with Heroin Overdose in Berks County

Two from Schuylkill County have been arrested in connection with the death of a man who overdosed on heroin in Berks County.

Photo from STS Facebook Page

The Schuylkill Transportation System announced Wednesday that they will be offering FREE rides aboard all their fixed route buses on Wednesday, November 11th (Veteran's Day) to all Military Veterans.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 9

Fire crews are currently fighting a working structure fire in Tamaqua.

Schuylkill County Register of Wills Unofficial Election Results

Schuylkill County Register of Wills Election Results - 2015

Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds Election Results - 2015

Schuylkill County Coroner Election Results - 2015

Unofficial FINAL Results

David J. Moylan - 17,614
James Nettles - 10,707

Schuylkill County Treasurer Unofficial Final Election Results

Schuylkill County County Treasurer Election Results - 2015

Unofficial FINAL Results

Linda Marchalk - 15,710
Brett Clark - 12,092

Schuylkill County Commissioner Unofficial Election Results

Schuylkill County County Commissioner Election Results - 2015

Unofficial FINAL Results

George Halcovage (Republican) - 14,430
Gary Hess (Democrat) - 13,893

Frank Staudenmeier (Republican) - 13,889

Joe Devine (Democrat) - 10,672
Nelson Reppert (Libertarian) - 1,684

Schuylkill County General Election Results

Unofficial results of the 2015 Schuylkill County General Elections

Jordan Brothers Museum to Open

The Times News announced Sunday that a Jordan Brothers Museum will open in Frackville.

The museum is scheduled to open November 22nd at the Frackville Borough Complex at 42 South Center Street.

More details from the Times News
http://www.tnonline.com/2015/nov/01/jordan-brothers-museum-open-frackville

Man Charged with Making Terroristic Threat

An Ashland man has been charged with terroristic threats after forcing his way into a home on Saturday, October 31st.

After a hiatus, the Pennsylvania Lottery has brought back Gus, the 2nd most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Youth Football Scores from 11/1/15

Karthaus, PA – At approximately 12:50 p.m. on November 1, 2015, two inmates, each serving flat 24-month State Intermediate Punishment sentences, escaped from the Quehanna Boot Camp, located in Karthus, Clearfield County, Pa.

How many people have heard stories about Schuylkill Park which used to be located in Pottsville?

All American Meats, Inc., an Omaha, Nebraska meat company, is recalling approximately 167,427 pounds of ground beef products that may be adulterated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Sunday.

Lane Restrictions on Route 61 on Monday

PennDOT has scheduled lane restrictions on Route 61 near Pottsville on Monday.

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Schuylkill County Register of Wills Election Results - 2015

Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds Election Results - 2015

Schuylkill County Coroner Election Results - 2015

Schuylkill County County Treasurer Election Results - 2015

Schuylkill County County Commissioner Election Results - 2015

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