Man Drowns in Pine Grove Township Reservoir

A Lebanon County man reportedly drowned in a Pine Grove Township reservoir Wednesday.

According to the Republican Herald, dive teams recovered the body of Joseph Kearney, 22, of Lebanon from the High Bridge Dam of Lebanon County Reservoir in Pine Grove Township late Thursday.

The drowning reportedly took place Wednesday evening.

The State Police in Schuylkill Haven are investigating.

Full details from the Republican Herald

http://republicanherald.com/lebanon-man-drowns-in-reservoir-in-pine-grove-township-1.2044617

Five Arrested in Drug Sweep Thursday

Five individuals were arrested Thursday when they were picked up on outstanding warrants.


According to the Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office, authorities attempted to arrest individuals on 10 different warrants Thursday on drug charges.

Arrests began around 6:30am in the Ashland/Girardville area, and out of the 10, 5 individuals were arrested, listed below are the names and charges:

• Ryan Connor
• charges for possession/delivery of methamphetamine, $50,000 Straight Cash Bail
• Leo Cress, 56, Girardville
• charges for possession/delivery of suboxone, $10,000 Straight Cash Bail
• Susan McGurl, 45, Ashland
• charges for possession/delivery of bath salts, $50,000 Straight Cash Bail
• April Mogish
• charges for possession/delivery of bath salts, $55,000 Straight Cash Bail
• Theodore Stang, 51, Girardville
• charges for possession/delivery of prescription pills, $10,000 Straight Bail

All 5 were arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale and committed to Schuylkill County Prison

The other 5 individuals are still being sought by authorities on outstanding warrants and are asking for the public's help if you know their whereabouts.

• Christopher Benjamin, 33, Lost Creek
• Jason Connor, unknown
• Justin Kachelries, 24, Girardville
• Angela Kohl, 27, Girardville
• Jesse Pritsch, 33, Ashland

Anyone with information on the individuals above should call the drug tip line at 1-800-414-1406.

Arrests Made During Warrant Sweep Thursday Morning

On Thursday morning, authorities were busy serving warrants in the Girardville area.

County Treasurer Reminds Dog Owners that Licenses are Past Due

Treasurer Linda Marchalk reminds all Schuylkill County dog owners that 2016 dog licenses are now past due. State law requires that all dogs three months or older be licensed by January 1. An annual license is $8.50 and a lifetime license is $51.50. If the dog is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 while a lifetime license is $31.50. Discounts are available for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Marchalk has been told that State Dog Wardens will be canvassing in Schuylkill County in June as well as additional times throughout the year. For each unlicensed dog, the warden can issue the dog owner a citation which is a summary offense which carries a maximum fine of $300.

Licenses are available at the Schuylkill County Treasurer’s Office or your local dog agent. For your convenience, you can also go online at www.padoglicense.com to purchase your license. A list of 2016 Dog Agents and a downloadable application is available online at www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Treasurer/Treasurer.asp

“Not only is it a state law, but obtaining a license is a good way to ensure the safety of our pets,” said Marchalk. “If a dog is lost or stolen, a license can safely reunite them with the owner.”

T-102 Appalachian Wine Festival This Weekend

The T-102 Applachian Wine Festival is this weekend.

USA Drive-In Opening This Weekend at the Schuylkill Mall

The Drive In is scheduled to open for the summer on Friday, May 20th.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder and Drug Charges After Heroin Overdose

On Wednesday, around 8:30pm, Shenandoah Borough Police were called to 23 S Chestnut St for a heroin overdose.