Saturday, August 20, 2016
Woman's Death Considered a Case of of Horrendous Neglect
Shenandoah Sesquicentennial Celebration Schedule of Events - August 20 – 27, 2016
Shenandoah Sesquicentennial Celebration
Schedule of Events - August 20 – 27, 2016
“Shenandoah Strong – 150 Years Long!”
Friday, August 19, 2016
Andy Fayash, Jr., Memorial This Friday For U.S.S. Achey Sportsman At Big Diamond
Big Diamond Speedway swings back into action on Friday for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Service Night.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
IRS Warns Parents About Back to School Scams
Eight Arrested on Drug Charges During Bust
(08/18/16) - On Thursday, Shenandoah Police, Members of the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force, Schuylkill County Detectives, Schuylkill County Probation/Parole, State Parole and Pennsylvania State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit participated in warrant sweep and drug bust.
Truck Driver Dies in Interstate 81 Crash Thursday Morning; Multiple Injured
Crash Closes Part of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County; Coroner Called
The interstate has been closed at exit 131 (Mahanoy City).
The coroner has reportedly been called to the scene of the crash.
UPDATE: Truck Driver Dies in Interstate 81 Crash Thursday Morning; Multiple Injured
http://www.skooknews.com/2016/08/truck-driver-dies-in-interstate-81.html
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
PPL Electric Warns Customers of Sophisticated Phone Scam
PPL Electric Utilities is warning its customers to be aware of a phone scam in which calls appear to come from the utility and mimic the company's call center.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Police Seek Two on Outstanding Warrants
Schuylkill County Couple Charged With Use Of Counterfeit Credit Card And Money Laundering Schemes
Power Outage Reported in Part of Schuylkill County
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Pennsylvania Lottery Launches Sales in Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores
The Pennsylvania Lottery welcomed Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores this week to its statewide retailer network. This fall, Lottery game sales will be introduced at more than 300 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores across Pennsylvania, 9 locations within Schuylkill County.
Schuylkill County Dog Goes on Fire Truck Ride and A Long Adventure Home
A dog from Auburn scratches off an item on her bucket list but also goes on a long adventure home.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Laubach, Lisowski, and Trexler Win At Big Diamond Friday Night
Veteran New Jersey modified chauffer Rick Laubach showed the speed that has taken him to victory lane twice already in the 2016 Big Diamond Speedway season as he led all 30 laps to collect his third win of the year and a $4,000 pay day in the Prelude to the Coalcracker on Friday on HuntTheGiant.com night.
Other winners on Friday night were Mike Lisowski (U.S.S. Achey sportsman) and Devin Trexler (Savage 61 roadrunners).
The track returns to action on Friday, Aug. 19, for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Service Night featuring the Andy Fayash Memorial for the U.S.S. Achey sportsman and a Pink Out to support breast cancer.
The Fayash Memorial, an open-draw event, will see a 30-lap feature for the sportsman paying $1,570 to win and $157 to take the green. There will be 50 show-up points for the sportsman teams. Also on the racing card will be the 358 modifieds, roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks.
The gates open at 5:30 on Friday with warm ups at 7:45 and racing getting underway at 8:15. General admission is $20; Seniors, $18 and kids 12-and-under and active military with a valid ID are free.
Laubach took the lead from the start of the 358 modified race from his outside pole position and held the field at bay over the 30-lap distance.
“The outside groove was definitely better up there and it helps with these draw races to have a good starting spot,” Laubach said. “I was pushing a couple of time but the outside was the preferred line tonight.”
Billy Pauch Jr., followed Laubach around the outside of Turn 2 and settled into second on the opening lap of the race while Craig VonDohren and Duane Howard had their own battle going for third.
By lap 5, Laubach started to stretch out his lead but Pauch Jr. remained in striking distance.
At the halfway mark, Laubach still maintained the lead over Pauch while Howard had moved into third and Ryan Godown, who started eighth, was fourth.
Three laps later, Jeff Strunk slowed coming off Turn 4 to bring out the caution.
Laubach maintained his lead on the restart but Pauch Jr. was not letting him get away while Howard, VonDohren and Godown battled for third.
The final caution came out with three laps to go. But as was the case all race, Laubach was able to hold off Pauch Jr., who had keep the leader at bay for most of the night.
“Everybody in these grandstands knows it was a rough weeks for the racing community and I never meet Bryan Clauson, but I want to dedicate my win to him,” Laubach added. “I watched his races online and he seemed like one heck of a guy and its a bad thing when that kind of stuff happens.”
Clauson passed away on Aug. 7 from injuries he sustained in a United States Auto Club midget race at the famed Belleville High Banks race track in Kansas. The track also held a moment of silence in his honor prior to start of the racing activities.
Pauch Jr., held on for second with Duane Howard, Craig VonDohren and Ryan Godown rounding out the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Doug Manmiller, Gary Hager, Shawn Fitzpatrick, Ryan Watt, and Kevin Beach Jr.
Other winners on Friday night were Mike Lisowski (U.S.S. Achey sportsman) and Devin Trexler (Savage 61 roadrunners).
The track returns to action on Friday, Aug. 19, for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Service Night featuring the Andy Fayash Memorial for the U.S.S. Achey sportsman and a Pink Out to support breast cancer.
The Fayash Memorial, an open-draw event, will see a 30-lap feature for the sportsman paying $1,570 to win and $157 to take the green. There will be 50 show-up points for the sportsman teams. Also on the racing card will be the 358 modifieds, roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks.
The gates open at 5:30 on Friday with warm ups at 7:45 and racing getting underway at 8:15. General admission is $20; Seniors, $18 and kids 12-and-under and active military with a valid ID are free.
Laubach took the lead from the start of the 358 modified race from his outside pole position and held the field at bay over the 30-lap distance.
“The outside groove was definitely better up there and it helps with these draw races to have a good starting spot,” Laubach said. “I was pushing a couple of time but the outside was the preferred line tonight.”
Billy Pauch Jr., followed Laubach around the outside of Turn 2 and settled into second on the opening lap of the race while Craig VonDohren and Duane Howard had their own battle going for third.
By lap 5, Laubach started to stretch out his lead but Pauch Jr. remained in striking distance.
At the halfway mark, Laubach still maintained the lead over Pauch while Howard had moved into third and Ryan Godown, who started eighth, was fourth.
Three laps later, Jeff Strunk slowed coming off Turn 4 to bring out the caution.
Laubach maintained his lead on the restart but Pauch Jr. was not letting him get away while Howard, VonDohren and Godown battled for third.
The final caution came out with three laps to go. But as was the case all race, Laubach was able to hold off Pauch Jr., who had keep the leader at bay for most of the night.
“Everybody in these grandstands knows it was a rough weeks for the racing community and I never meet Bryan Clauson, but I want to dedicate my win to him,” Laubach added. “I watched his races online and he seemed like one heck of a guy and its a bad thing when that kind of stuff happens.”
Clauson passed away on Aug. 7 from injuries he sustained in a United States Auto Club midget race at the famed Belleville High Banks race track in Kansas. The track also held a moment of silence in his honor prior to start of the racing activities.
Pauch Jr., held on for second with Duane Howard, Craig VonDohren and Ryan Godown rounding out the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Doug Manmiller, Gary Hager, Shawn Fitzpatrick, Ryan Watt, and Kevin Beach Jr.
Heats for the 358 modifieds were won by VonDohren, Godown and Beach Jr.
It has been a while but modified driver Kevin Beach, Jr., swept all the rounds as the competitors were determined by a vote on the speedway’s Facebook page.
Beach Jr., defeated. in order; Scott Albert; Manmiller; Watt; Strunk; Justin Grim (Dq’d for no start); Ryan Grim; Howard; Brett Kressley and VonDohren.
For 19 and 1/4 laps, 15-year-old T.J. Lilly of Pen Argyl led the 20-lap sportsman feature but he jumped the cushion in Turn 1 on the final lap which allowed Lisowski to driver under him in apex of the turn and go on to complete the pass for the win.
Lisowski made his move on lap 14 after starting ninth, as he began to close in on the race leader.
“T.J. ran a heck of a race and I didn’t have anything for him,” Lisowski said. “He was really good up top and I couldn’t get going on the restarts, he had the preferred line tonight as the top was just really fast. He just made a mistake, that’s all it was. I wasn’t going to get around him. I was just there and was able to capitalize.”
Lilly was able to recover from his bobble to hold on for a runner-up finish while Ray Woodall Sr., finished third. Points leader Brandon Grasso and Daryl Dissinger rounded out the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Chuck Fayash, Wayne Witmer, Ray Woodall Jr., Matt Clay, and Skylar Sheriff. Heats for the sportsman were won by Witmer and Lilly.
Shon Elk had the dominant car in the Savage 61 roadrunner 20-lap feature leading the first 11 laps of the race.
But that all changed when Elk lost a tire in Turn 3 on the same lap, ending his night.
Kris Ney, who had been running second, inherited the lead on the restart. Devin Trexler, who started sixth, would take the lead from Ney in Turn 4 on lap 13 and then held off a hard-charging Andy Fayash III following a late-race restart for the win.
“It was a rough one as I came from pretty far back as I came out a little bit late and I was supposed to start sixth but I ended up starting ninth,” Trexler said. “I got a couple of lucky breaks tonight.”
Fayash held on for second with Steve Gromis, third, Ney, fourth, and Kyle Wingle rounded out the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Jim Kost, Shawn Mulhall, Andrew Buchinski, Terry Kramer and Elk. Heats for the roadrunners were won by Elk and Gromis.
Friday’s racing card at Big Diamond will feature the Fayash Memorial 30-lap feature paying $1,570 to win and $157 to take the green for the sportsman. The event will be an open draw with 50 show-up points for the sportsman teams. Also on the racing card on Friday will be the 358 modifieds, roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks.
There will also be a ‘Pink Out’ on Friday with 50/50, raffles and shirts for sale. The proceeds will benifit the breast cancer research at the Hershey Medical Center.
It has been a while but modified driver Kevin Beach, Jr., swept all the rounds as the competitors were determined by a vote on the speedway’s Facebook page.
Beach Jr., defeated. in order; Scott Albert; Manmiller; Watt; Strunk; Justin Grim (Dq’d for no start); Ryan Grim; Howard; Brett Kressley and VonDohren.
For 19 and 1/4 laps, 15-year-old T.J. Lilly of Pen Argyl led the 20-lap sportsman feature but he jumped the cushion in Turn 1 on the final lap which allowed Lisowski to driver under him in apex of the turn and go on to complete the pass for the win.
Lisowski made his move on lap 14 after starting ninth, as he began to close in on the race leader.
“T.J. ran a heck of a race and I didn’t have anything for him,” Lisowski said. “He was really good up top and I couldn’t get going on the restarts, he had the preferred line tonight as the top was just really fast. He just made a mistake, that’s all it was. I wasn’t going to get around him. I was just there and was able to capitalize.”
Lilly was able to recover from his bobble to hold on for a runner-up finish while Ray Woodall Sr., finished third. Points leader Brandon Grasso and Daryl Dissinger rounded out the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Chuck Fayash, Wayne Witmer, Ray Woodall Jr., Matt Clay, and Skylar Sheriff. Heats for the sportsman were won by Witmer and Lilly.
Shon Elk had the dominant car in the Savage 61 roadrunner 20-lap feature leading the first 11 laps of the race.
But that all changed when Elk lost a tire in Turn 3 on the same lap, ending his night.
Kris Ney, who had been running second, inherited the lead on the restart. Devin Trexler, who started sixth, would take the lead from Ney in Turn 4 on lap 13 and then held off a hard-charging Andy Fayash III following a late-race restart for the win.
“It was a rough one as I came from pretty far back as I came out a little bit late and I was supposed to start sixth but I ended up starting ninth,” Trexler said. “I got a couple of lucky breaks tonight.”
Fayash held on for second with Steve Gromis, third, Ney, fourth, and Kyle Wingle rounded out the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Jim Kost, Shawn Mulhall, Andrew Buchinski, Terry Kramer and Elk. Heats for the roadrunners were won by Elk and Gromis.
Friday’s racing card at Big Diamond will feature the Fayash Memorial 30-lap feature paying $1,570 to win and $157 to take the green for the sportsman. The event will be an open draw with 50 show-up points for the sportsman teams. Also on the racing card on Friday will be the 358 modifieds, roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks.
There will also be a ‘Pink Out’ on Friday with 50/50, raffles and shirts for sale. The proceeds will benifit the breast cancer research at the Hershey Medical Center.
One Person Shot Early Friday in Alleged Home Invasion
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 08/19/16
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 08/19/16
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Municipality: Barry Township
ROAD NAME: Deep Creek Road
BETWEEN: PA 901 AND PA 125
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/15/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/19/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: Washington Township
ROAD NAME: Hetzel's Church Road
BETWEEN: PA 895 AND PA 443
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions for pipe work. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/08/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/19/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: Ryan Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 134 (Delano) AND Exit 141 (PA 424)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Be alert for lane restrictions on I-81 north or south. This will be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through work zones.
START DATE: 08/15/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/19/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: West Mahanoy Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81 North
BETWEEN: Exit 116 (PA 901) AND Exit 131 (PA 54)
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 12:00 PM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: West Mahanoy Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81 South
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Exit 116 (PA 901)
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: North Manheim Township
ROAD NAME: PA 183/Sillyman Street
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND Pottsville Street
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/15/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/19/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: Butler Township, Frackville & St. Clair boroughs
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Morea Road AND Wade Road
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Be alert for lane restrictions north and south. This will be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/15/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/19/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Friday, August 12, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Police Looking for Man Responsible for Theft of Vehicle and Items from Wal-Mart
Man Charged for Alleged Sexual Assault of 6 Year Old Girl
Schuylkill County Alzheimer's Association presents Comedy Night with Rubi Nicholas
On August 13th, 2016 the Schuylkill County Alzheimer's Association is proud to present a night of comedy to benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer's being held October 15th at Bubeck Park in Schuylkill Haven.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Schuylkill County Man charged in connection with attempted rape of 12-year-old girl
Police Investigating Attempted Abduction
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| Photo from WNEP |
According to reports, A 13-year-old girl was walking alone along Dairy Road near Tamaqua Tuesday around noon when a man pulled up and told her to get in.
The vehicle was described as a black Honda CRV with tinted windows, a bug deflector on the hood, a roof rack, and a tire on the back.
The man is described as being African American and spoke "Broken English". Anyone with information should call police at (570) 386-1100 or call the Schuylkill County Communications as (570) 462-1991.
Link to WNEP's Story
http://wnep.com/2016/08/10/attempted-abduction-reported-in-schuylkill-county/
Schuylkill County High School Football 2016 Schedule
Schedule for the 2016 High School Football Season in Schuylkill County
Prelude To The Coalcracker This Friday At Big Diamond Speedway
Anytime a driver can log a few extra laps on a track, the information which they can relay to the crew can prove to be crucial to a season’s point battle or as one of the biggest races of the year is almost at hand.
Missing Endangered Person Advisory from Lebanon County
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| Photo of Alicia Buzzard |
The Pennsylvania State Police have issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory from Lebanon County.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Get Caught Doing Something Good
Monday, August 8, 2016
Sunday, August 7, 2016
VonDohren Becomes First Back-To-Back 358 modifed Feature Winner At Big Diamond In 2016
The competitiveness of the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modified division has been only display all season long at Big Diamond Speedway.
Nearly five months into the season, there hadn’t been a back-to-back winner in the division.
Until Friday night.
Craig VonDorhren raced to his second straight win and moved into second place in the point standings.
Other winners on Friday were Tim Fitzpatrick (U.S.S. Achey sportsman), Andy Fayash III (Savage 61 roadrunners) and Chris Derr (No Sweat Service Group street stocks).
This coming Friday, July 12, the speedway presents Prelude to the Coalcracker as the 358 modifieds race 30 laps for $4,000 to win and $400 to take the green with an open draw for the 358s and 50 show-up points for modified teams.
Also on the card will be the sportsman and roadrunners and a modified challenge race for the top 10 in points. The event carries an Aug. 19 rain date.
The gates open on Friday at 5:30 with warm ups at 7:45 and racing at 8:15. Admission is $22 and kids 12-and-under and active military with a valid are free.
VonDohren, who has won three of the last five features at the speedway, took the lead on the restart of lap 10 after Ron Haring, Jr. and Shawn Fitzpatrick had a spirited duel for the lead to the point of the 25-lap feature.
VonDohren passed Fitzpatrick for the runner-up spot on lap nine and then took the lead when Harding, Jr., slid high in Turns 1 and 2 on the restart.
From there, VonDohren would be challenged for the lead by two-time winner Rick Laubach as the pair opened up a lead over Fitzpatrick over the final few laps.
Laubach had one last shot at VonDohren after a late-race caution but VonDohren pulled away for the win.
“We have a good car and I got some breaks and I needed to be on the outside as it was the place to be and I just had to get their first,” VonDohren said.
Laubach held on for second with Fitzpatrick, third, Ryan Godown, who had a flat tire on lap three of the race, rebounded to finish fourth and Ryan Grim was fifth.
Sixth through 10th were Ryan Watt, Kevin Beach Jr., Haring, Gary Hager and Duane Howard. Heats for the 358 modifieds were won by Beach Jr., Haring Jr., and Godown.
Tim Fitzpatrick led the lap the counts as he took the lead from Wayne Witmer on the final lap, passing him on the inside of Turn 2 to win the 20-lap sportsman feature event. It was his first win of the year after going winless last year.
“I would have been happy with second as Wayne’s a tough competitor and he ran go and we were just going for the win there,” Fitzpatrick said.
Witmer took the lead of the race on the start and then held off the field as Fitzpatrick began to apply pressure to the leader starting on lap 8.
Witmer held on for second with a hard charging Shawn Light, third, while Doug Hendricks and Mike Lisowski completed the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Ray Woodall Jr., Brandon Grosso, Glen Rowan, Chuck Fayash, and T.J. Lilly. Heats for the sportsman were won by Rown and Lisowski.
Andy Fayash III continues his strong season with another win and this time it was a bit of luck that helped him add to his points lead.
“I was in a good position as I was on the outside on the second restart and the bottom lane just didn’t go out of two and it just all opened up in front of me,” Fayash said.
Fayash went from seventh to second on the opening lap of the feature as he would take the lead on lap 4 when leader Chris Holland broke.
Jim Kost, who was part of a five-car battle for the runner-up spot finished second while Steve Gromis, Kris Ney and Devin Trexler completed the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Nate Hill, Tim Spesak, Billy Wingle Jr., Jon Schlauch and Dave Long Jr. Heats were won by Wingle and Holland.
The No Sweat Service Group 20-lap feature proved to be a last-man-standing when it came to being the leading the event as four different drivers were on point at one time during the feature but it was Chris Derr who used the inside lane on the lap 15 restart to take the lead and go on to score his second win of the year.
Derr had a challenge for the lead on lap 18 fro Eric Tripp but Tripp was not able to complete the pass on the inside of Turn 3.
“I drove the wheels off this car,” Derr said. The 43 car (Tripp) was down their challenging me a litlle bit and there were some fast guys up front. I knew it was going to be a work out to get the win.”
Tripp would hold on to second with Bobby Krupp, Chris Heller and Mike Radocha rounding out the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Leroy Long, Tyler Stump, Justin Rhoads, Kyle Saylor and Dean Hine. Heats for the streets stocks were won by Tripp and Kupp.
This Friday, fans are encouraged to stop by and listen to HunttheGiant.com for live music beginning at 7 and presented by Jimmy Reppert Racing. All fans can enjoy free ice cream and activities at the tent by the band which begins at 6:30. Adults will have the chance to win VIP seating for the night and kids will have the chance to win a trip to victory lane and have their picture taken with the modified winners.
Modified driver Kevin Beach is holding their third annual bike give away also on Friday. Kids can pick up a packet as the winners, one boy and one girl in three age groups; up to 3; 4-6 and 7-10, will be determined by a coloring contest.
For the latest information, be sure to like the Big Diamond Speedway facebook page; www.facebook.com/Bigdiamondspeedway and on Twitter, @BigDSpdwy
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work
Municipality: INTERSTATE 81
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (PA 61) AND Exit 131 (Delano)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 08/01/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/12/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: Wayne Township
ROAD NAME: PA 895
BETWEEN: PA 61 AND PA 183
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: 24hours
RESTRICTION: PA 895 will be closed and detoured for repairs to the bridge over Bear Creek. Crews will be performing a steel beam superstructure replacement. Traffic will be detoured on PA 61, PA 443 and PA 183. Local access will be maintained on either side of the bridge.
START DATE: 08/08/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): (Select Time) To (Select Time)
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: Washington Twp.
ROAD NAME: Dad Burnham's Road
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 895
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions with flagging.
START DATE: 08/08/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/12/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
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Municipality: Washington Twp.
ROAD NAME: Hetzel's Church Road
BETWEEN: PA 895 AND PA 443
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for pipe replacement work.
START DATE: 08/08/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/12/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: East Norwegian Twp
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Pottsville AND St. Clair
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for patching work.
START DATE: 08/08/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/12/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Route 209 / Route 901 Intersection Project to Begin This Week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Thursday a project will begin August 8 to improve the western intersection of US 209 and PA 901 in Branch and Norwegian townships, Schuylkill County.
Friday, August 5, 2016
Woman Charged with Killing Husband Thursday Afternoon
Death Investigation in Kline Township
Thursday, August 4, 2016
DEP Declares Drought Watch
State Police Remind Public Regarding Peace Rock Area
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Final Full Month Of Racing At Big Diamond Speedway Begins Friday; Coalcracker Weekend Set For Sept. 2 and Sept. 4
MINERSVILLE, PA. -- The No Sweat Service Group, the title sponsor of the street stock division at Big Diamond Speedway, will help kick off the final full month of racing on Friday night.
A four-division show is on tap for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds, U.S.S. Achey sportsman, Savage 61 roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks.
The gates will open at 5:30 with warm ups at 7:45 and racing at 8:15. Admission is $15 while kids12-and-under and active military with a valid ID are free.
The No Sweat Service Group is a fabrication and mobile hydraulic hose repair company located in Pottsville. They offer repairs and more at competitive prices. To learn more, call them at 570-527-1304 and like them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/NoSweatServiceGroup
Heading into Friday nights racing action, Ryan Godown leads Jeff Strunk in the 358 modified point standings by184 points with Craig VonDohren, Duane Howard and Rick Laubach rounding out the top five.
VonDohren leads the division with three wins while Godown and Laubach have two wins each. Seven different drivers have won a feature this season.
Brandon Grosso leads the sportsman point standings over Ray Woodall, Jr., by 89 points with Tim Fitzpatrick, Wayne Witmer and Mike Lisowski completing the top five.
Andy Fayash III maintains a healthy points lead of 377 points over Steve Gromis with Jim Kost, Kris Ney and Terry Kramer rounding out the top five.
Rich Bossinger leads the street stock standings by 28 points over Eric Trip with Elvin Brennan III, Jeremy Becker and Chris Derr rounding out the top five.
Next Friday, Aug. 12, its the Prelude to the Coalcracker with the 30-lap 358 modified feature paying $4,000 to win and $400 to take the green. Also on the card that night is the modified challenge races, sportsman and roadrunners.
The Prelude will be an open draw for the modifieds and a non-points event. There will be 50 show-up points to those who support the race. The night is also 'Hunt the Giant' night sponsored by Jimmy Reppert racing.
Friday, Aug. 19, the track will host Breast Cancer Awareness Night and CJ's Tire & Automotive Services Night along with the Andy Fayash Memorial for the sportsman. The 30-lap sportsman feature pays $1,750 to win and $157 to take the green. Also on the card that night will be the 358 modifieds, roadrunners and street stocks. The track is planning a Pink-out for that evening and encourages everyone to wear pink in support of breast cancer.
The final Friday of the month, Aug. 26, will see the a three-division show of 358 modifieds, sportsman and roadrunners along with the Kim’s Kreations Power Puff race and if needed, the rain date for the Andy Fayash Memorial.
Then one week later on Sept. 2, it will be Leindecker Race Engines Night as the Coalcracker weekend begins with the 40-lap sportsman feature paying $1,600 to win and $160 to take the green. Also on the card that night will be the roadrunners, street stocks, modified underdog race, vintage cars and the Enduro Dash 60.
Finally, the season concludes for Big Diamond on Sunday, Sept. 4 with the prestigious Jach Rich Inc., Coalcracker 72 for the 358 modifieds. The 72-lap feature pays $10,000 to win with $1,000 for 10th and $500 to take the green. The roadrunners, 600 modifieds and a fireworks display will round out the evening with racing getting underway at 7:45 p.m.
The Coalcracker began in 1979 when it was won by Bob Emerich and in its history, no driver have ever won the event three straight year. The defending winner of the race is Ryan Godown, who now owns three Coalcracker wins to his credit.
For the latest news, be sure to like the Big Diamond Speedway Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Bigdiamondspeedway and follow the speedway on Twitter, @BigDSpeed.
A four-division show is on tap for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds, U.S.S. Achey sportsman, Savage 61 roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks.
The gates will open at 5:30 with warm ups at 7:45 and racing at 8:15. Admission is $15 while kids12-and-under and active military with a valid ID are free.
The No Sweat Service Group is a fabrication and mobile hydraulic hose repair company located in Pottsville. They offer repairs and more at competitive prices. To learn more, call them at 570-527-1304 and like them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/NoSweatServiceGroup
Heading into Friday nights racing action, Ryan Godown leads Jeff Strunk in the 358 modified point standings by184 points with Craig VonDohren, Duane Howard and Rick Laubach rounding out the top five.
VonDohren leads the division with three wins while Godown and Laubach have two wins each. Seven different drivers have won a feature this season.
Brandon Grosso leads the sportsman point standings over Ray Woodall, Jr., by 89 points with Tim Fitzpatrick, Wayne Witmer and Mike Lisowski completing the top five.
Andy Fayash III maintains a healthy points lead of 377 points over Steve Gromis with Jim Kost, Kris Ney and Terry Kramer rounding out the top five.
Rich Bossinger leads the street stock standings by 28 points over Eric Trip with Elvin Brennan III, Jeremy Becker and Chris Derr rounding out the top five.
Next Friday, Aug. 12, its the Prelude to the Coalcracker with the 30-lap 358 modified feature paying $4,000 to win and $400 to take the green. Also on the card that night is the modified challenge races, sportsman and roadrunners.
The Prelude will be an open draw for the modifieds and a non-points event. There will be 50 show-up points to those who support the race. The night is also 'Hunt the Giant' night sponsored by Jimmy Reppert racing.
Friday, Aug. 19, the track will host Breast Cancer Awareness Night and CJ's Tire & Automotive Services Night along with the Andy Fayash Memorial for the sportsman. The 30-lap sportsman feature pays $1,750 to win and $157 to take the green. Also on the card that night will be the 358 modifieds, roadrunners and street stocks. The track is planning a Pink-out for that evening and encourages everyone to wear pink in support of breast cancer.
The final Friday of the month, Aug. 26, will see the a three-division show of 358 modifieds, sportsman and roadrunners along with the Kim’s Kreations Power Puff race and if needed, the rain date for the Andy Fayash Memorial.
Then one week later on Sept. 2, it will be Leindecker Race Engines Night as the Coalcracker weekend begins with the 40-lap sportsman feature paying $1,600 to win and $160 to take the green. Also on the card that night will be the roadrunners, street stocks, modified underdog race, vintage cars and the Enduro Dash 60.
Finally, the season concludes for Big Diamond on Sunday, Sept. 4 with the prestigious Jach Rich Inc., Coalcracker 72 for the 358 modifieds. The 72-lap feature pays $10,000 to win with $1,000 for 10th and $500 to take the green. The roadrunners, 600 modifieds and a fireworks display will round out the evening with racing getting underway at 7:45 p.m.
The Coalcracker began in 1979 when it was won by Bob Emerich and in its history, no driver have ever won the event three straight year. The defending winner of the race is Ryan Godown, who now owns three Coalcracker wins to his credit.
For the latest news, be sure to like the Big Diamond Speedway Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Bigdiamondspeedway and follow the speedway on Twitter, @BigDSpeed.
Schuylkill County Woman Dies in Northumberland County Crash
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
West Nile Virus Detected in Schuylkill County
Monday, August 1, 2016
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Powerball Grows to Record Jackpot for Saturday Drawing
PennDOT Warns Race Fans Travelling Through Schuylkill County to Pocono This Weekend
Friday, July 29, 2016
Police Seek Man Wanted on Drug and Firearms Charges
Tribute to Veterans to Take Place at Knoebels Hawaiian Bandshell on Saturday
On Saturday, July 30, the popular Mahoney Brothers 6:00 p.m. show at Knoebels Amusement Resort will include a special feature. The conclusion of the Jukebox Heroes performance at the Hawaiian Bandshell will pay tribute to America’s veterans, including a 99-year-old World War II veteran.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Police Seek Man for Inappropriate Contact
Flood Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Thursday afternoon and evening for Schuylkill County.
* SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR...
SOUTHEASTERN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...
* UNTIL 745 PM EDT
* AT 448 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED HEAVY RAIN DUE TO
THUNDERSTORMS. THIS WILL CAUSE SMALL STREAM FLOODING IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. UP TO THREE INCHES OF RAIN HAVE ALREADY FALLEN.
ANOTHER INCH OF RAIN IS POSSIBLE IN THE ADVISORY AREA BEFORE THE
THUNDERSTORMS MOVE OUT OF THE REGION.
* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE...
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN...POTTSVILLE...TAMAQUA...ST. CLAIR...RENNINGERS...
PORT CARBON...NEW PHILADELPHIA...ORWIGSBURG...PINE GROVE...
FRIEDENSBURG...SNYDERS...MCKEANSBURG...COALDALE...BROCKTON...
LANDINGVILLE...MIDDLEPORT...SUMMIT STATION...LAKE WYNONAH...
DEER LAKE AND PORT CLINTON.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Winning Second Tier Pennsylvania Lottery Raffle Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County
One of the Winning Lottery Millionaire Raffle Tickets was sold in Schuylkill County during the July 4th Raffle.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Outlaw Music Festival to Take Place at Montage Mountain
Willie Nelson & Blackbird Presents are thrilled to bring the Outlaw Music Festivals’ top tier talent to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain. The picturesque setting and wide variety of festival attractions (including local cuisine, beer, and crafts by local artisans) will provide music fans in the region with an unforgettable festival experience.
Artist fan clubs and Citi® card member pre-sales begin Wednesday, July 27 at 10AM and run through Thursday, July 28 at 10PM. For complete Citi® card member pre-sale details through Citi's Private Pass® Program, visit http://citiprivatepass.com.
Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, July 29 at 10AM at ticketmaster.com, by phone 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets and The Montage Mountain Box Office. VIP packages including great seats, premier parking pass, VIP club access and exclusive festival merchandise.
Overnight RV parking will open on Saturday, September 17 at 5PM. Festival day-parking opens Sunday, September 18 at 10AM. Festival gates open at NOON and music performances begin at 1PM. Visit http://outlawmusicfest.com for more details.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Geoff Gordon and the entire Live Nation team to bring this incredible musical experience to fans in Scranton and its surrounding communities,” says Keith Wortman, CEO of Blackbird Presents.
OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL LINE-UP:
Willie Nelson & Family
Neil Young + Promise of the Real
Sheryl Crow
Chris Robinson Brotherhood
Lee Ann Womack
Brothers Osborne
FOR COMPLETE FESTIVAL DETAILS VISIT THE OFFICAL WEBSITE:
http://outlawmusicfest.com
Monday, July 25, 2016
Yuengling's Ice Cream Receives Seal of Approval from Major Food Critic
Victim's Name Released in Drowning in Schuylkill River Sunday Afternoon
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Man Drowns at Peace Rock near Port Clinton Sunday Afternoon
Light Continues Strong Second Half with U.S.S. Achey sportsman win
It has been a tale of two halves for sportsman driver Shawn Light.
Plagued by mechanical issues in the first half of the season, Light has come on strong in the second half as he held off Wayne Witmer in a fierce battle on Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway to claim the 20-lap U.S.S. Achey sportsman feature.
Other winners on Friday night were Andy Fayash III (Savage 61 roadrunners); Elvin Brennan III (No Sweat Service Group street stocks); Mike Garris, Sr., Ronnie Peck, (vintage cars) and Aaron Bowes (600 modifieds) also winners on Friday night
This Friday, the track will present Twin 20s for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds along with the return of the ever popular American Racing Driver Club midgets along with the roadrunners and an Enduro Dash 60.
On Friday, the gates open at 5:30 on Friday with warmups at 7:45 and racing at 8:15. General admission is $25 while kids 12-and-under and active military with a valid ID are free.
Started third in the 20-lap sportsman feature, Light took the lead on lap 3 but it was short lived as Wayne Witmer got by him for the lead a lap later, a spot Witmer held until lap 7.
Light would retake the lead as he passed Witmer on the top side of Turn 1 and would clear him as they raced off of Turn 2 for the lead at the start of lap 7.
“The track was good and the high humidity help hold the moisture in the track and there could have been three lanes of racing tonight but there was definitely a high and low groove for racing,” Light said.
The race was plagued by a number of cations and on each restart, Light choose the outside lane.
“That lane was working for me,” he said of his lane choice.
The final caution came out on lap 15 and Light was able to hold off Witmer on the restart as the race went non-stop to the finish.
“We have things turned around as we are still learning this car and we now have an idea of what to do,” Light said. “That’s our third win in the six races we have finished. I think we’re doing pretty good.”
Witmer held on for second with Mike Lisowski, Ray Woodall Jr., and points leader Brandon Grosso, rounding out the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Doug Hendricks, Daryl Dissinger, Skylar Sheriff, Kyle Gruber, and T.J. Lily. Heats for the sportsman were won by Sheriff and Woodall, Jr.
The fifth win of the year in the roadrunner division for Fayash III almost didn’t happen
Fayash sprained his ankle around lunchtime on Friday and he wasn’t sure if he was going to race.
“I couldn't put weight on it until I iced it for a few hours,” Fayash said. “Luckily in the car I'm on top of the wheel enough that most of my throttle input requires straightening my leg rather than angling my foot, so driving wasn't too bad.”
Fayash, who started ninth, avoided a couple of early race incidents and then began to track down race leader Devin Trexler.
Fayash tried high and low to pass Trexler as the laps were winding down but his break came with two laps to go.
Fayash got a run on Trexler in Turn 2 and he used the high side to slip by him in Turn 4 to go on and score the win.
“Devin was running really well and he’s tough to pass,” Fayash said.
Trexler finished second with Steve Gromis, Jim Kost, and Terry Kramer rounding out the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Shon Elk, Dave Long Jr., Kyle Wingle, Dan Nagle and Tim Fitzpatrick Jr.
Heats for the roadrunners were won by Kris Ney and Devin Trexler.
Brennan III made it back-to-back wins in the 20-lap roadrunner feature, but it didn’t come easy for the former track champion.
Brennan was locked in a tight battle with Bobby Kupp for several laps as the two race side-by-side on the restarts. Brennan would take the lead for good on lap 13.
“It was an awesome night of racing and I have to give Jake and the track guys a big thumbs up for the great racing surface they gave us despite how warm it was and the high humidity,” Brennan said. “Bobby had a me a little concerned as I kept seeing his fender a time or two under me in Turns 1 and 2 but I had just enough to get the win.”
Kupp held on for second with Chris Derr, Eric Tripp and Kyle Saylor rounding out the top five.
Sixth through 10th were Leroy Long, Chris Heller, Mike Radocha, Rich Bossinger and Tyler Stump. Heats for the street stocks were won by Chris Derr and Kyle Saylor.
Arron Bowes won the 20-lap 600 modified feature over Rich Hitzler and Nathan Brinker. Heats for the 600s were won by Josh Bewley, Billy Koch and Bowes.
Mike Garris, Sr., won the Blast From The Past Vintage stock car feature while Ronnie Peck took the lead with two laps to go to win the modified feature.
To stay up to date with the latest news, follow the speedway on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bigdiamondspeedway and on Twitter, @BigDSpeed.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Beer Vendors announced for NEPA Beer Festival Next Weekend
Friday, July 22, 2016
Two Dead in Murder Suicide in East Brunswick Township
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