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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Schuylkill County Coroner Unofficial Final Election Results

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.

2016 Schuylkill County Brewfest Announced

Puff's Promotions and Cousin Dave Entertainment bring to you The 2nd Annual Schuylkill County Brew Fest coming to the Frackville Elks in 2016!

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #9

HARRISBURG – Families who are experiencing a heating emergency or are having trouble paying heating bills can apply for assistance beginning on Monday, November 2, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

According to the Republican Herald, two women were arrested after a traffic stop in Pottsville on Thursday.

Sam-Son Productions has put together a great brief documentary on the history of Lakewood Park, Barnesville, PA

Police Chief Receives Gift While Patrolling

Photo taken by Palo Alto Police Chief
Joseph Kavanaugh

Palo Alto Police Chief, Joseph Kavanaugh was working Thursday, when little girl walked up to his patrol car and gave him a special gift. Kavanaugh says the girl was about 5 or 6 years old.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #9

Local McDonald's Owner Wins Presitgious Award

A local McDonald's owner/operator has received one of the company's most coveted awards.

Wayne Pace, Owner/Operator of the Pottsville and Schuylkill Haven locations has received the Ray Kroc Award.

The award, named after the company's owner, is given to the top 1 percent of McDonald's managers nationwide who show exceptional contributions and progression of the McDonald's brand.

All You Can Eat Nugget Day at Chick Fil A? Don't Get Your Hopes Up

A recent post on social media has Chick Fil A lover's going crazy about an All You Can Nugget Day scheduled for Friday, but we have some bad news.

Herr Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain bags of its 1.875 oz. Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chip due to a packaging error that incorrectly states that the product is gluten free.

Mahanoy City Police are investigating a Hit & Run that occurred on Thursday, 10/29/15 at approx. 7:20AM.

Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 129,000 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in corrosion states and provinces in North America for possible corrosion under the reinforcement brackets where the fuel tank is mounted to the vehicle. This condition might result in a fuel odor, fuel leak or a check engine light. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to this condition.

Affected vehicles include certain 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles built at Oakville Assembly Plant Sept. 11, 2008 through July 1, 2010. These vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.

There are a total of 128,823 vehicles that might be affected in North America, including 110,636 in the United States and federalized territories and 18,187 in Canada.

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and either repair or replace it at no cost to the customer.

Information posted from a Ford Press Release

Tri-County Midget Football League Playoff Schedule for 2015 - Week 1

Games Scheduled for Sunday, November 1st

Flood Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE PA HAS ISSUED A

* FLOOD WARNING FOR...

Heavy rain is crossing Schuylkill County prompting a flood advisory.

The military blimp that made National News Wednesday is said to have caused the power outages in Schuylkill County as it descended over the area.

Around 4:30pm Tuesday, emergency personnel were called to the 100 block of Orwigsburg Street, Tamaqua for a carbon monoxide investigation.

Police arrived and reportedly found a man, and infant, and a 12 year old unconscious in the home along with a woman.

The homes power was reportedly shut off a few days earlier and the family was using a generator in the homes basement.

All 4 were removed from the home and the woman and children were taken to an area hospital suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Link to full story from TamaquaArea.com
http://tamaquaarea.com/2015/10/27/tamaqua-police-paramedics-save-family-poisoned-by-carbon-monoxide/

Over 15,000 Homes without Power Wednesday Afternoon

Over 15,000 homes are currently without power in Schuylkill County Wednesday afternoon.

The Orwigsburg Lions Club announced Tuesday night that the Halloween Parade scheduled for Wednesday evening is cancelled due to the weather forecast.

No rain date is scheduled.

Ashland Pharmacy Robbed Tuesday Afternoon

Bracey Pharmacy, Centre Street, in Ashland was robbed Tuesday afternoon.

The robbery took place around 4:45pm.

The Republican Herald is reporting that a man entered the pharmacy with an object his sleeve and demanded prescription medication. The suspect then fled with a quantity of medication.

This will be the second robbery within the borough in just as many days. Early Monday morning, the Turkey Hill on Centre Street was robbed as well.

Investigations are still ongoing for both robberies.

Anyone with information on either robbery should call the Schuylkill County Communication Center at (570) 462-1991. All information will remain confidential.

We will continue to update you as more information is available.

Link to the Republican Herald
http://m.republicanherald.com/police-probe-pharmacy-robbery-2nd-heist-in-ashland-this-week-1.1963674

Walgreen's to Buy Rite-Aid

Walgreen's announced Tuesday that they will be purchasing the Rite-Aid Company.

The merger will combine the 2nd and 3rd largest drug stores.

Rite Aid was purchased for 17.2 Billion Dollars.

The deal will still have to pass an antitrust review.

Full story from CNN
http://money.cnn.com/2015/10/27/investing/walgreens-rite-aid-deal/

Woman Facing Charges After Allegedly Smuggling Marijuana into A Federal Prison

According to WFMZ, Jennifer A. Mitchell, of Normal, Illinois, is facing charges after she allegedly tried to smuggle marijuana into the Schuylkill Federal Correctional Institution on Sunday.

Mitchell was sent to Schuylkill County Prison unable to post bail.

Full story from WFMZ
http://www.wfmz.com/news/Regional-Poconos-Coal/woman-accused-of-smuggling-pot-into-federal-prison/36071636

Schuylkill Haven Listening Session on the Clean Power Plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a listening session on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, on the federal Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. DEP Secretary John Quigley will chair the session. The session will be from 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at Penn State Schuylkill in Schuylkill Haven.

Emergency personnel were called just before 9:00am to the intersect of Route 209 and Catawissa Street Tuesday morning for a vehicle fire.

General Motors is recalling over 1 million vehicles for fire causing oil leaks.

The Ashland Turkey Hill located on Centre Street in Ashland was robbed early Monday.

Just after between 3:30 and 4:00am, the suspect entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. Then ran off with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect was described as wearing a mask with a grey hoodie and black pants.

Anyone with information should call the Schuylkill County Communication Center at (570) 462-1991.

Other Media Outlets Stories

WNEP
http://wnep.com/2015/10/26/armed-robber-holds-up-turkey-hill/

Republican Herald
http://republicanherald.com/news/ashland-robbery-suspect-at-large-1.1963180

Monday, October 26, 2015

Lane Restrictions on Route 61 on Tuesday

Lane restrictions will be in place on Tuesday on Route 61 near Pottsville.

Pottsville, PA, October 26, 2015 - D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.'s newest seasonal brand, Yuengling® IPL (India Pale Lager), will be hitting the bottling line and start shipping out this Wednesday, October 28th.

10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Schuylkill County

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft from Walmart on Thursday, October 8th, 2015.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8

A Schuylkill County Native pleaded guilty Monday morning to charges of Third-degree murder, Endangering the welfare of a child, and Concealing a death in connection with the death of his son by starvation in Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG – As part of their ongoing efforts to find ways to eliminate unnecessary state spending, state Senators David G Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) want to know if the state’s office space holdings have matched the downward trend in the number of people employed by the state.

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, October 26th, 2015.

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft of BB guns from the Hometown Wal-Mart that occurred on Friday, October 16, 2015.

Two men were assaulted Friday morning in Barry Township and Police are looking for help finding the suspects.

The Allentown Diocese is going to selling the stain glass windows from closed Schuylkill County churches.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Tuesday, November 3, 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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