Showing posts with label Pennsylvania. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pennsylvania. Show all posts
Monday, September 15, 2025
Frackville Brothers Face Charges After Traffic Stop Escalates
Man Threatened Woman, Assaulted Disabled Father, Resisted Arrest in Butler Township
A Montgomery County man is facing charges after police said he caused a violent disturbance at a Butler Township residence, assaulted his disabled father, and resisted arrest during an incident earlier this month.
Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Successful Community Day
The Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce brought the community together on Saturday for its annual Community Day, drawing large crowds and featuring nearly 50 vendors and organizations.
Southern Lehigh Stays Perfect, Tops North Schuylkill
Southern Lehigh kept its unbeaten season alive Friday night, defeating North Schuylkill 34-14 at Ghosh Orthodontics Field at Spartan Stadium.
Ashland First Responders, Community Leaders Gather for 9/11 Memorial Service
In a tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the Washington Fire Company in Ashland held a memorial service Thursday evening on 13th Street.
Tri-Valley Dominates Nativity
Williams Valley Outlasts Minersville in Shootout
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, September 15th, 2025
Schuylkill County Weather Forecastfor Monday, September 15th, 2025
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Shenandoah Man Killed, Passenger Injured in Route 61 Collision
Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash on Route 61 near Deer Lake
The Schuylkill County Coroner has been called to a crash on Route 61 near Deer Lake on Sunday afternoon.
North Schuylkill Football Honors Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Pottsville Rolls Past Bangor
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Pine Grove Man Wanted on Two Active Bench Warrants
A Pine Grove man is wanted in Schuylkill County after being declared an absconder in two separate cases for violating parole conditions.
Friday, September 12, 2025
PennDOT Announces Upcoming Road Work in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 4
Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 4
The Week 4 Final Scores for the Schuylkill County High School Football season.
Minersville’s ATV Tourism Initiative Draws State Leaders
Minersville, PA – September 11, 2025 — Minersville Borough’s ATV tourism initiative drew the attention of state leaders on Thursday, as Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Michael Carroll visited the community to see firsthand how the program is revitalizing the local economy while ensuring public safety.
The event, hosted by Minersville Mayor Sean Palmer began at the Minersville Water Authority building, where state and local officials gathered to discuss the initiative’s success and operational model. Among those in attendance were Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Jamie Barton (R-124), JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Minersville Police Chief Jeffrey Bowers, representatives from the offices of Congressman Dan Meuser, Sen. Dave McCormick, and Sen. John Fetterman, as well as leaders from Famous Reading Outdoors and local emergency services.
Mayor Palmer, who initiated the high-profile visit with a formal letter, explained that the borough recognized off-road recreation as a growing sector for Pennsylvania. Partnering with Famous Reading Outdoors (FRO), one of the state’s largest off-road parks, Minersville sought to reverse economic stagnation by drawing ATV riders into its downtown business district.
Since its launch two years ago, the program has expanded from weekend-only riding to a full seven-day operation. Businesses have seen a steady increase in customers, with visitors from Pennsylvania and neighboring states filling restaurants, gas stations, and stores. Some establishments have gone as far as building dirt parking lots and ATV wash stations to better serve riders. The economic impact has also reached residential neighborhoods, as visitors have begun purchasing and renovating homes in areas.
Revenue from the program is directed toward community projects, including recreation complexes, playgrounds, and children’s facilities. Chief of Police Jeffrey Bowers reported strong compliance and safety outcomes, noting, “We have not had an issue as far as our department with any since it’s been in conception.” To support enforcement and emergency response, FRO has donated a side-by-side vehicle to the police and a six-seater rescue ATV to Minersville Fire and Rescue.
PennDOT Secretary Carroll praised the initiative and acknowledged the department’s evolving stance on ATV use on certain state roads. He explained that while high-volume highways like Route 61 remain off-limits, PennDOT is now open to local applications for ATV access on low-volume routes. He cited Tioga County’s Route 49 as the first approved state road for side-by-side use and highlighted a new crossing light at Route 61 and Dark Water Road that will link trail systems and bring more riders into Minersville.
“If it’s working in Shamokin and it’s working in Minersville, I think we can all learn from their experience,” Carroll said. Senator Argall echoed the sentiment, commending the borough’s proactive attitude: “Minersville said, ‘Hell yes,’ when other communities were hesitant.”
Following the discussion, officials toured the borough’s business district in off-road vehicles before heading onto Famous Reading Outdoors land for a six-mile ride, which included a stop at the site known as “the Incline” for a group photo.
Looking ahead, Famous Reading Outdoors plans to expand its trail network with new land leases, while the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is developing a similar project in Hazleton, expected to open by spring.
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