Friday, April 29, 2016
Man Facing Theft and Drug Charges
Two Face Drug Charges After Disburbance
Big Diamond Races Cancelled for Friday Evening
Pilgrim's Pride Chicken Recall
WASHINGTON, On Tuesday, Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., a Waco, Texas establishment, recalled approximately 4,568,080 pounds of fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, including plastic, wood, rubber, and metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Tuesday.
PennDOT Announces First Use of Flashing Yellow Arrow Signals
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Abatement Work to Begin at Schuylkill County Courthouse
New Facility to Bring Over 200 Jobs to Schuylkill County
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced Thursday that Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor and Saks OFF 5TH, will establish a new facility in Foster Township, Schuylkill County. The move will result in 207 new, full-time jobs.
“This is the nineteenth jobs announcement that my administration has made with the Governor’s Action Team this year, securing commitments for the creation of thousands new jobs all across the commonwealth,” said Governor Wolf. “Each announcement is another boost to Pennsylvania’s economy and the addition of HBC’s new facility in Schuylkill County means 207, new, full-time jobs for Pennsylvanians.”
HBC will move into an existing distribution facility in Foster Township. The company will establish an e-commerce fulfillment center and develop a 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fashion photography studio. The company has committed to making an investment of at least $50 million in the project and has committed to creating 207 new, full-time jobs and retaining 391 positions over the next three years.
The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation.
“We are grateful to Governor Wolf and the Governor’s Action Team, and excited to become part of the Pottsville community,” said Jerry Storch, HBC’s Chief Executive Officer. “At HBC, we are laser-focused on our all-channel strategy, and this investment leapfrogs us to the forefront of internet distribution technology. As we execute on our digital strategy, we continue to invest in innovation that enables us to serve our consumers seamlessly, lead the evolution of trends in the retail industry, and expand our business which creates new job opportunities and investment in the community.”
HBC received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development that includes a $500,000 Pennsylvania First program grant, $93,150 in WEDnetPA funding for employee training, and $414,000 in Job Creation Tax Credits to be distributed upon creation of the new jobs.
“There is no issue more important in Schuylkill County than good-paying jobs,” said state Sen. David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill/Berks. “I want to congratulate Governor Wolf and his team, as well as Frank Zukas at SEDCO and Rep. Goodman and all of our local economic development advocates on a job well done. The interstate and international competition for jobs of this kind is very intense and I am very pleased by the result today.”
“I’m thrilled that Hudson’s Bay Company has chosen to bring hundreds of family-sustaining jobs to my legislative district and to invest $50 million into this project,” said state Rep. Neal P. Goodman, D-Schuylkill. “Hudson’s Bay Company is one of the fastest growing department store retailers in the world, and its e-commerce fulfillment center in Highridge Business Park will help the company and Schuylkill County to continue to move forward.”
“Today’s announcement is great news for the economic future of Schuylkill County given the excellent reputation of the Hudson’s Bay Company as an innovative retailer and e-commerce leader with iconic brands such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor included in their family of companies,” said Frank Zukas, president, Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation.
Hudson’s Bay Company is the oldest company in North America. HBC’s leading North American banners include Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gilt, and Saks OFF 5TH, along with Find @ Lord & Taylor and Home Outfitters. In Europe, its banners include GALERIA Kaufhof, the largest department store group in Germany, Belgium’s only department store group Galeria INNO, as well as Sportarena. The company has more than 460 stores and 66,000 employees around the world.
“This is the nineteenth jobs announcement that my administration has made with the Governor’s Action Team this year, securing commitments for the creation of thousands new jobs all across the commonwealth,” said Governor Wolf. “Each announcement is another boost to Pennsylvania’s economy and the addition of HBC’s new facility in Schuylkill County means 207, new, full-time jobs for Pennsylvanians.”
HBC will move into an existing distribution facility in Foster Township. The company will establish an e-commerce fulfillment center and develop a 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fashion photography studio. The company has committed to making an investment of at least $50 million in the project and has committed to creating 207 new, full-time jobs and retaining 391 positions over the next three years.
The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation.
“We are grateful to Governor Wolf and the Governor’s Action Team, and excited to become part of the Pottsville community,” said Jerry Storch, HBC’s Chief Executive Officer. “At HBC, we are laser-focused on our all-channel strategy, and this investment leapfrogs us to the forefront of internet distribution technology. As we execute on our digital strategy, we continue to invest in innovation that enables us to serve our consumers seamlessly, lead the evolution of trends in the retail industry, and expand our business which creates new job opportunities and investment in the community.”
HBC received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development that includes a $500,000 Pennsylvania First program grant, $93,150 in WEDnetPA funding for employee training, and $414,000 in Job Creation Tax Credits to be distributed upon creation of the new jobs.
“There is no issue more important in Schuylkill County than good-paying jobs,” said state Sen. David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill/Berks. “I want to congratulate Governor Wolf and his team, as well as Frank Zukas at SEDCO and Rep. Goodman and all of our local economic development advocates on a job well done. The interstate and international competition for jobs of this kind is very intense and I am very pleased by the result today.”
“I’m thrilled that Hudson’s Bay Company has chosen to bring hundreds of family-sustaining jobs to my legislative district and to invest $50 million into this project,” said state Rep. Neal P. Goodman, D-Schuylkill. “Hudson’s Bay Company is one of the fastest growing department store retailers in the world, and its e-commerce fulfillment center in Highridge Business Park will help the company and Schuylkill County to continue to move forward.”
“Today’s announcement is great news for the economic future of Schuylkill County given the excellent reputation of the Hudson’s Bay Company as an innovative retailer and e-commerce leader with iconic brands such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor included in their family of companies,” said Frank Zukas, president, Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation.
Hudson’s Bay Company is the oldest company in North America. HBC’s leading North American banners include Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gilt, and Saks OFF 5TH, along with Find @ Lord & Taylor and Home Outfitters. In Europe, its banners include GALERIA Kaufhof, the largest department store group in Germany, Belgium’s only department store group Galeria INNO, as well as Sportarena. The company has more than 460 stores and 66,000 employees around the world.
Schuylkill Mall Listed for Sheriff's Sale
The sale of the property is scheduled for June 17, 2016 At 10:00am in Courtroom No. 1 at the Court House in Pottsville.
More details when they are available.
Link to Schuylkill County Government site
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Coach Rizzo Still Teaching the Game
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday
Man Charged with Raping Girl
A man is facing charges after he was arrested for allegedly raping a 13 year old girl in West Mahanoy Township.
Fire Crews Called to Overnight Fire
Seven people were reportedly displaced because of the fire.
No injuries were reported and the cause is still under investigation.
More details when they are available.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 9:00pm this evening for Schuylkill County and the following Counties in Pennsylvania.
Who Do you Want Representing You at the Republican National Convention?
So you are a registered Republican and Donald Trump doesn't get enough delegates from the primary to clinch the official nomination. Who do you want representing you at the Republican National Convention?
Monday, April 25, 2016
Schuylkill County Primary Election 2016
Tuesday is the Primary Elections for 2016 and the following is what we will see on the ballot in Schuylkill County. Do you know who you are voting for?
Ashland Man Facing Public Drunkeness and Drug Charges
Ecto Cooler is Back!
Hi-C Ecto Cooler – which debuted in 1987 through a promotional tie-in with the blockbuster franchise Ghostbusters – will reappear on May 30 ahead of the movie’s buzzworthy reboot.
Though originally planned as short-lived promotional beverage, Hi-C Ecto Cooler’s immense popularity kept it around for more than a decade. Ever since Hi-C Ecto Cooler was discontinued in 2001, websites dedicated to ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia have consistently name-checked the brand, and a growing legion of social media fan groups have clamored for a comeback. Those communities, fueled by lobbying support from Sony Pictures, convinced The Coca-Cola Company to give the brand a curtain call.
“Hi-C Ecto Cooler fueled a pop culture phenomenon that is well remembered and beloved by fans to this day,” said Charles Torrey, vice president, Minute Maid/Hi-C Brands, Coca-Cola North America. “Sony Pictures was extremely enthusiastic about bringing it back for this special occasion, and the timing of the upcomingGhostbusters film made this the exact right time.”
Thirty years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy. The cast of the Ghostbusters remake – which hits theaters July 15 – features Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Chris Hemsworth.
Hi-C Ecto Cooler will be sold in 10-packs of 6-ounce juice boxes and in 6- and 12-packs of 11.5- oz. aluminum cans. The cans, which will be available in select locations including major online retailers, feature thermal ink printing technology that turns an eerie shade of slime green when chilled.
“We’re really excited about these cans,” said Shannon Richmond, brand director, Minute Maid, Coca-Cola North America. “When we decided to re-launch Hi-C Ecto Cooler, we wanted to do more than bring back the nostalgic juice boxes everyone knows… we wanted to offer something new and fun to reward fans who passionately lobbied us to bring back their beloved brand.”
Those who can’t wait to get their hands on the Hi-C Ecto Cooler can enter for a chance to win it before it’s available for purchase by following the brand on Facebook. Click here for official rules and entry details.
A new website – www.ecto.cool – will serve as the official online home of Hi-C Ecto Cooler.
“We’re taking a page from our fans, who’ve been very vocal in the social space and proven the power of social media,” Richmond added. “This will be a highly social campaign that will come to life on Facebook and Twitter, and we’ll work with Sony Pictures on some unique PR activations over the next few months.”
Hi-C Ecto Cooler is not the first discontinued brand Coca-Cola has brought back due to popular demand. SURGE – a citrus-flavored soft drink brand that developed a passionate following when it was on the market between 1996 and 2003 – made itstriumphant return in the fall of 2014. Coca-Cola responded to the persistent efforts of The SURGE Movement – a Facebook community, led by three Millennial males, that lobbied the company to bring back their favorite drink – by re-launching SURGE through a unique e-commerce partnership with Amazon.com. The product eventually made its way back to store shelves and is now available in select stores nationwide.
Frozen Vegetable Recall Announced
Yuengling’s Ice Cream Wins Prestigious Award at LA International Dairy Competition
Big Diamond Speedway Race Results - April 22, 2016
Big Diamond Speedway Results - April 22, 2016
1. Brett Kressley,
2. Dale Hartz,
3. Ryan Godown,
4. Ray Swinehart,
5. Jeff Strunk,
6. Billy Pauch Jr.,
7. Ryan Grim,
8. Rick Laubach,
9. Ryan Watt,
10. Andy Burkhart,
11. Heath Metzger,
12. Kevin Beach,
13. Ron Haring Jr.,
14. Paul Moyer,
15. Jimmy Bobbitt Jr.,
16. Shawn Fitzpatrick,
17. Colt Harrisburg,
18. Craig VonDohren,
19. Duane Howard,
20. Jimmy Reppert,
21. Justin Grim,
22. Jay Allen,
23. John Williman,
24. Scott Albert.
Heat winners: Laubach, Albert.
U.S.S. Achey sportsman modifieds feature 1 (20 laps):
U.S.S. Achey sportsman modifieds feature 1 (20 laps):
1. Doug Hendricks,
2. Brandon Grosso,
3. Billy Moyer Jr.,
4. Tim Fitzpatrick,
5. Charles Fayash,
6. Wayne Witmer,
7. Ray Woodall Jr.,
8. Matt Clay,
9. Kyle Gruber,
10. Matt Stangle,
11. Ray Woodall Sr.,
12. Brad Arnold,
13. Ed Mrochko,
14. Greg Cole,
15. Kris Lillick,
16. Skylar Sheriff.
U.S.S.Achey sportsman modifieds feature 2 (20 laps):
1. Grosso,
2. Stangle ,
3. Hendricks,
4. Moyer Jr.,
5. Fitzpatrick,
6. Witmer,
7. Fayash,
8. Woodall Jr.,
9. Mrochko,
10. Gruber,
11. Clay,
12. Lillick,
13. Sheriff.
DNS: Greg Cole, Brad Arnold, Shawn Light, Ray Woodall Sr.
Savage 61 roadrunners feature (20 laps):
1.Andrew Fayash III,
2. Kody Sites,
3. Chuck Eckert,
4. Jeremy Becker,
5. Terry Kramer,
6. Tim Fitzpatrick Jr.,
7. Steve Gromis,
8. T.J. Fitzpatrick,
9. Tim Spesak,
10. Kris Ney,
11. Luke Arbogast,
12. Nate Hill,
13. Jim Kost.
DNS: Devin Trexler, Kyle Wingle, Shon Elk
Heat winners: Sites, T. Fitzpatrick Jr.
Enduro (60 laps):
1. Lee Allen,
2. Scott Lord,
3. Gary Landis,
4. Chris Graber,
5. Kris Angstadtt,
6. Caleb Bordner, Chuck Detweiler.
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Police Searching for Suspect in Attempted Gas Station Robbery
The Avenues Foundation holds its Annual Duck Race
On Sunday, The Avenues Foundation hosted its 28th Annual Duck Race Sunday, April 24,at the Walmart Supercenter in St. Clair.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work for This Week
Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work for This Week
Animal Carcasses were Foxes Not Puppies
Earlier this week, on Tuesday, we reported on the remains being found of 9 puppies near a creek near Pine Grove. After an investigation, that was found not to be true.
After an investigation of the 9 carcasses, it was found that they were of foxes, not puppies. The foxes appeared to have been trapped, according to sources.
Original Story
http://www.skooknews.com/2016/04/remains-of-puppies-found-in-schuylkill.html
After an investigation of the 9 carcasses, it was found that they were of foxes, not puppies. The foxes appeared to have been trapped, according to sources.
Original Story
http://www.skooknews.com/2016/04/remains-of-puppies-found-in-schuylkill.html
Friday, April 22, 2016
Crews at the Scene of a Working House Fire Friday Evening
Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/22/16
Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/22/16
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Tractor Trailer Rollover Closes Interstate 81 Onramp Thursday Morning
No word on injuries at this time.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/20/16
Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/20/16
Schuylkill County Enacts Burn Ban
Therefore, with overwhelming support of area fire chiefs and on the recommendation of the District Forester, Timothy Ladner of the Weiser Forest District, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Schuylkill County Commissioners have approved a county-wide ban on open burning that will take effect at noon on Friday April 22, 2016 and will remain in place until noon on Sunday May 22, 2016.
Uncontrolled fires in brush and wooded areas put a tremendous strain on our firefighters, endanger watersheds, obstruct transportation corridors, pose a threat to commercial operations and residential areas. We are taking this action earlier in the season with the hope of raising awareness within the community and limiting the danger of uncontrolled fires. We urge the public to adhere to these temporary restrictions in the interest of everyone’s safety.
Under the ban, residents are forbidden from any outdoor burning of items such as garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter and paper. Grilling in proper containers is still permitted; however, the ban forbids lighting fires in outdoor burn barrels or fire rings. Residents violating the ban face fines of $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second and $300 for each additional violation. Violators are also responsible for the cost of extinguishment of any wildland fire they cause.
Businesses may request an exemption to the burn ban. A letter of explanation detailing the adverse economic effects of the ban must be submitted to the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency for review and consideration.
The last county-wide burn ban was in April of 2015 and resulted in a substantial reduction in the number of uncontrolled fires compared to similar periods of time without bans in place. DCNR personnel will continually monitor rainfall and forest and ground cover conditions throughout the ban. If the District Forester deems necessary, he may recommend the commissioners extend the ban an additional thirty days. Questions can be directed to the county’s Emergency Management Agency at 570-621-9966 or via email to: BurnBan@scema.org .
Uncontrolled fires in brush and wooded areas put a tremendous strain on our firefighters, endanger watersheds, obstruct transportation corridors, pose a threat to commercial operations and residential areas. We are taking this action earlier in the season with the hope of raising awareness within the community and limiting the danger of uncontrolled fires. We urge the public to adhere to these temporary restrictions in the interest of everyone’s safety.
Under the ban, residents are forbidden from any outdoor burning of items such as garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter and paper. Grilling in proper containers is still permitted; however, the ban forbids lighting fires in outdoor burn barrels or fire rings. Residents violating the ban face fines of $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second and $300 for each additional violation. Violators are also responsible for the cost of extinguishment of any wildland fire they cause.
Businesses may request an exemption to the burn ban. A letter of explanation detailing the adverse economic effects of the ban must be submitted to the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency for review and consideration.
The last county-wide burn ban was in April of 2015 and resulted in a substantial reduction in the number of uncontrolled fires compared to similar periods of time without bans in place. DCNR personnel will continually monitor rainfall and forest and ground cover conditions throughout the ban. If the District Forester deems necessary, he may recommend the commissioners extend the ban an additional thirty days. Questions can be directed to the county’s Emergency Management Agency at 570-621-9966 or via email to: BurnBan@scema.org .
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Remains of Puppies Found in Schuylkill County Creek
Sheppton: The Myth, Miracle & Music Book Signing
Red Flag Warning Issued for Eastern Pennsylvania for Tuesday
Police Advise Frackville Residents of Black Bears
They've advised residents to be careful overnight and into Tuesday morning.
Monday, April 18, 2016
Bridge to Close Overnight for Repairs
Police Seek Man on Warrants
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Schuylkill County
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A FIRE
WEATHER WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING.
* WINDS...FROM THE NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH WITH GUSTS 20-25 MPH.
* MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 TO 30 PERCENT.
* TIMING...MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND PEAK WINDS BETWEEN 1 PM
AND 6 PM.
* IMPACTS...INCREASED RISK FOR RAPID SPREAD OF WILD FIRES.
PRESCRIBED BURNS MAY GET OUT OF CONTROL. OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT
RECOMMENDED.
This watch also includes
NORTHERN CLINTON-NORTHERN CENTRE-SOUTHERN CENTRE-BLAIR-HUNTINGDON-MIFFLIN-JUNIATA-BEDFORD-FULTON-FRANKLIN-TIOGA-NORTHERN LYCOMING- SULLIVAN-SOUTHERN CLINTON-SOUTHERN LYCOMING-UNION-SNYDER-MONTOUR- NORTHUMBERLAND-COLUMBIA-PERRY-DAUPHIN-SCHUYLKILL-LEBANON- CUMBERLAND-ADAMS-YORK-LANCASTER
Man Facing Charges After Fleeing Police
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Mahanoy City Street Sweeping to Resume
Earlier, Mahanoy City suspended street sweeping after repairs to the sweeper needed to be made.
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Photo Safari Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park
Join Bob Evanchalk on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. as he leads you to some of the best areas to photograph in Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. Later we will review the images and the group will choose the best. This is a great way to improve your technique and gain pointers from fellow shutterbugs. Bring your digital camera, download cable, and an empty card.
Pre-registration is requested by calling 570-527-2505. The number of participants may be limited. The event takes place rain or shine and is free and open to the public. This program is suitable for teens and adults.
Pre-registration is requested by calling 570-527-2505. The number of participants may be limited. The event takes place rain or shine and is free and open to the public. This program is suitable for teens and adults.
Spring Bird Walk Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park
Join local naturalist Denise “Nightowl” Donmoyer on May 14, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to locate and identify from sight and song, resident and migratory species that inhabit the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. You may even see a bald eagle!
We will meet at the Waterfall parking lot for this program that is free and open to beginning and experienced birdwatchers.
The walk will be cancelled in the event of rain. Call 570-345-8952 for information.
We will meet at the Waterfall parking lot for this program that is free and open to beginning and experienced birdwatchers.
The walk will be cancelled in the event of rain. Call 570-345-8952 for information.
Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/16/16
Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/16/16
May Day Dance Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park
Rock the night away with the sounds of TBA on Friday, May 13, 2016, 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse.
Admission: $10 advance ticket purchase; $12 at the door. For tickets call Susan at 570-624-3018.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Tractor Trailer Carrying Cattle Crashes Friday Morning
Schuylkill County Author Successfully Publishes Second Novel, with a Third Novel in the Works
Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania -- Melissa Alina Strouse, the self-published author of The Cellar, has recently self- published a sequel,Lake Hamlet. As she has proclaimed when she released her first novel, she writes to promote literacy and to encourage others to learn more about history, with the hopes of not repeating the past. The Book is currently available through Amazon in both book and Kindle formats.
While magic, suspense, and mystery surround the general story line (again), as it is considered of a fiction genre, Strouse has stated that a lot of research was invested in the second novel as well, to ensure that the historical accounts, specifically the mystical adventures involving Abraham Lincoln, were communicated as accurately as possible without practicing defamation.
The synopsis for Lake Hamlet reads as follows:
Merely a year after discovering that she, Helen Chambers, was born into a specially abled type of family that possesses many unusual gifts, the young woman is still trying to master her newly founded abilities all while attempting to adjust to her newly established lifestyle and recently developed friendships. Thinking that her adventure ended when she discovered what lay behind the cellar door, she encounters an even greater challenge than what she was ever prepared to confront. Now, in addition to desperately trying to decipher the messages that she has received in her dreams in time to prevent a tragedy, she has also made it her mission to prevent other newcomers from suffering from the same startling experience she had when she learned about her abilities. From a world unlike any other, the story of the unique continues...
As of the present, Strouse is in the process of writing a third novel, The Legacy, which will conclude the trilogy.
The trilogy facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/thecellarfanpage/timeline The author also hosts a website which can be found at: /melissastrouse.wix.com/melissaalinastrouse
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Schuylkill Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network Sign Agreement to Merge
“We are very excited about the future,” said Anthony Baran, chair, board of directors of SHS. “This agreement will shape health care delivery right here in our community for generations to come. It is something our community not only expects but deserves. Merging our two organizations will mean that Schuylkill County residents will have better local access to specialized services and physicians, sophisticated technology and the highest-quality clinical care in the region.”
Brian Nester, DO, MBA, FACOEP, LVHN’s president and chief executive officer, acknowledged LVHN’s desire to extend an already successful partnership to care for the residents of Schuylkill County. The two organizations have worked together to care for patients suffering from burns and stroke through the use of telemedicine and other patients who require a higher level of specialized care. “The nature of health care delivery is changing and many organizations are finding that coming together in an integrated system creates the most efficient, quality enhancing and accessible environment in which to meet the needs of the patient,” Nester said. “We look forward to developing with Schuylkill Health, a model for delivering health care in this region that meets the community’s needs close to home and, when possible, keeps people healthy and out of the hospital.”
Nester said LVHN is committed to increasing the number of physicians in the community, including primary care and specialists, as well as maintaining many services that SHS already offers and further developing some of those services. These include maintaining services such as ER, obstetrics, surgery, behavioral health and expanding specialty services such as cardiology and orthopedics. LVHN also plans to invest in building the medical staff at SHS and implementing an electronic medical record that integrates with the LVHN network.Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson Street
In November of 2014, Schuylkill Health announced its intention to pursue some type of partnership with a larger health system. “Initially, seven organizations were identified as potential partners,” said Marc H. Lory, Schuylkill Health president and chief executive officer “Over the next 14 months, the field was reduced to two and then a letter of intent with LVHN was completed. We relied on our boards and created a special physician advisory group to review and give input on all of the possibilities,” Lory said. “We are very pleased that we have been able to accomplish so much in such a relatively short period of time. We recognize the many benefits to our community going forward. We are also very thankful and appreciative of the efforts of our boards, physicians, senior leadership and management teams as well as our employees for continuing to do the good work that community hospitals do each day.”
Schuylkill Health was established in August of 2008 when the former Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and The Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic merged. Pottsville Hospital was established in 1895 and Good Samaritan was founded in 1925. Schuylkill Health employs approximately 1,300 full and part time employees and has a medical staff of approximately 180 members. It is Schuylkill County’s largest employer and offers a full range of general and specialty services. While merged, the two Pottsville hospitals never fully integrated services, something that is now underway as part of a campus integration plan, which should be completed in 2016.
Schuylkill Health provides inpatient units for medical/surgical, critical care, behavioral health (geriatric, adult and adolescent), acute rehabilitation, maternity and pediatrics. In addition, Schuylkill Health is a leader in outpatient physical rehabilitation services with Schuylkill Rehabilitation Center, as well as outpatient facilities in Orwigsburg and Frackville.
For outpatients, Schuylkill Health provides a physician-staffed, 24-hour emergency department, home health department and other extensive outpatient programs and services including an outpatient surgery center, cardiac rehabilitation program, nutrition & wellness center, women’s imaging center as well as speech language pathology services, occupational medicine center and clinical diabetes educators. In addition, Schuylkill Health is the home of the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing, a 32-month RN diploma program, which serves as the primary supplier of registered nurses in Schuylkill County.
Both Schuylkill medical centers are accredited by the Joint Commission, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and have been recognized for numerous quality initiatives such as the most recent Gold Plus Awards and Honor Roll from the American Heart Association in the treatment of congestive heart failure and cardiac disease.
Posted from Lehigh Valley Health News
Man Facing Drug Charges After Meth Found During Traffic Stop
On Monday, April 11, 2016 at approximately 7:35 pm, the Orwigsburg Police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in the 800 block of W. Market Street in the borough.
Hershey Theatre Announces Audition for Young Actor to Portray Role in National Tour of Tony® Award-Winning
SEEKING: “Young Coalhouse”
REQUIREMENTS: Young Coalhouse is a young African American boy, ideally around 4 years old and 3’6” tall and 40 pounds. Young Coalhouse should have an “innocent” and “pure” quality about him. In role, Young Coalhouse will be picked up by an adult cast member, sit on a cast member’s lap and pretend to play piano. Young Coalhouse will also skip in a circle holding hands with other young actors. Young actor will need a chaperone over 18 years of age to accompany him at all times.
WHAT TO SUBMIT: Young actor must submit a full length front and full length side photo, in addition to a headshot (if available).
WHAT TO PREPARE: Parent or guardian and young actor must submit photos, headshot and audition card in person at Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey PA 17033 on Monday, April 18, 2016.
· Submissions will be accepted Monday, April 18 between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
· Come to the table in the Grand Lobby of the theatre, just inside the doors on Caracas Ave.
· Parking is available directly across from the theatre marquee on Caracas Ave.
· You must bring completed submission materials (see WHAT TO SUBMIT above).
·Young actor will participate in a brief interview with Hershey Theatre staff.
Please direct any questions to Dennis Norton, Manager of Entertainment Programming, DNorton@HersheyPA.com.
RAGTIME takes place at the dawn of a new century, when everything is changing…and anything is possible. Set in turn of the century New York, the musical tells the stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician - all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to the theatre’s richest and most glorious Tony® Award-winning scores.
RAGTIME comes to Hershey Theatre for eight performances April 26 to May 1, 2016. Show times are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday at 8:00 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM, and Sunday at 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at [www.hersheytheatre.com]www.hersheytheatre.com or by calling 717-534-3405 or in person at the Hershey Theatre Box Office. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more by calling Janet Dise at 717-534-3352
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