Pennsylvania State Police Labor Day Weekend 2016 Enforcement Report

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop L, which covers Schuylkill, Lebanon, and Berks counties released the following information for the traffic enforcement over the Labor Day Holiday.

UPDATE: Lockdown of Tamaqua Schools Lifted After Police Incident

Just before 9:00am, Tamaqua Schools went into lockdown due to a police incident in the borough.

VonDohren Claims Third Coalcracker In Front Of Capacity Crowd At Big Diamond Speededway

Craig VonDoren had one of the fastest cars during the 2016 season at Big Diamond Speedway and that speed was on display on Sunday night as he led 50 of the 72 laps to score his third win in the 36th running of the Jack Rich, Inc., Coalcracker 72.

Schuylkill County Police Log 09/04/16

Schuylkill County Police Log 09/04/16

Craig Whitmoyer Wins First-Ever Coalcracker 40 At Big Diamond Speedway

Craig Whitmoyer used a late-race restart to score the $1,600 pay day in winning his first-ever Coalcracker 40 for sportsman as Big Diamond Speedway kicked off its Coalcracker Weekend on Leindecker Race Engines Night on Friday night.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 9/9

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: Rush Twp


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 134 (Delano) AND Exit 138 (PA 309)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 09/06/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/09/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Tremont Township


ROAD NAME: Molleystown Road at Interstate 81
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Westbound lane restriction from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Flaggers will be required.
START DATE: 09/08/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/08/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Pine Grove Township


ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: Lebanon County Line AND PA 645
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Westbound lane restriction from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Flaggers will be required.
START DATE: 09/09/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/09/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: New Castle Twp


ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Frackville Borough AND St. Clair Borough
Type of Work: Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 09/06/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/09/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: West Penn & Rush Twps.


ROAD NAME: PA 309
BETWEEN: Tamaqua Borough AND Lehigh County Line
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction:
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 09/06/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/09/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #2

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #2

High School Football Games Scheduled for Friday, September 2nd, 2016.

Blue Mountain - 43
Hanover Area - 6

Jim Thorpe - 26

Marian Catholic - 21

Schuylkill Haven - 27
Lehighton - 20


Tamaqua - 35
Mahanoy Area - 7


Minersville - 33
Shenandoah Valley - 12


Jenkintown - 38
Nativity BVM - 7


North Schuylkill - 14
Steelton Highspire - 0

Hamburg - 34

Panther Valley - 14

Halifax - 34
Pine Grove - 14

Pottsville - 34
Muhlenberg - 18

Newport - 55
Tri-Valley - 34

Juniata - 35
Williams Valley - 28

PSP Troopers Targeting DUI, Aggressive Drivers and Speeding Over Holiday Weekend

The Pennsylvania State Police in Troop L (Berks, Lebanon and Schuylkill Counties) will be strictly enforcing violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code over the Labor Day weekend.

Schuylkill County LEPC Kickoff of National Preparedness Month

The Schuylkill County Local Emergency Planning Committee, along with the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners and the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency are pleased to announce the Kick-Off of National Preparedness Month.

Parking and Traffic Restrictions for Pottsville on Sunday

The annual Sol Lipton Half Marathon and 5K races will be held this Sunday, September 4, 2016. Due to this event the following temporary parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect on the date of the event:

Coalcracker Weekend Closes Out 2016 Racing Season At Big Diamond Speedway

It all began in 1979 when Bob Emerich scored the win in the first-ever Coalcracker.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #2

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #2

Boil Advisory Lifted

The Mountain Water Authority has lifted the Boli Water Advisory which was put into place last week due to a break in a main water line. The water testing is completed and residents of the authority in Lincoln and Lorberry, Tremont Township, and Keffers, Joliett and Good Springs in Porter Township, Schuylkill County may now use the water directly from the tap.

Pennsylvania Residents and First Responders Warned of Potentially Lethal Heroin Laced with Animal Sedative

Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy and Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Gary Tennis have an urgent warning for Pennsylvania residents and first responders that a new type of heroin laced with the drug carfentanil is causing overdoses and deaths in neighboring states and might soon be circulating in the commonwealth.

Church Damaged By Vandals

Minersville Police are asking for public's help in finding who vandalized a church late Wednesday.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week 1

Schuylkill County Power Rankings as of Week 1 

Skeletal Remains Found Monday

On Monday morning, around 8:30am, a human skull was discovered in a wooded area near 120 Yatesville Road, Mahanoy Township between Shenandoah and Mahanoy City.

Woman Charged with Homicide By Vehicle

On Monday, Ashland Borough Police charged Ashley Leibig, of Ashland after an investigation in a crash that killed an elderly man in December of 2015.

Police Looking for Man Who Beat and Held Woman and Child Captive in Woods for Days

The  Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a man who they say beat a woman in a wooded area of West Mahanoy Township over the weekend.

Collapsing Building Closes Street; Changes Bus Stop Location

A collapsing building has closed a street and moved the location of some bus stops.

Centioles Pizza is Returning

Are the rumors true that Northern Schuylkill County's favorite pizza place is returning?

Police Asking for Help Identifying Individuals

The Minersville Police is requesting public assistance in identifyng the two subjects located within the following photos.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 09/02/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: Butler Twp


ROAD NAME: Dutchtown Road
BETWEEN: PA 901 AND Gordon Road
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for base repair.
START DATE: 08/29/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Mahanoy Twp. & Rush Twp


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (PA 61) AND Exit 131 (Mahanoy City)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for patching work.
START DATE: 08/29/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: East Union Twp


ROAD NAME: PA 339
BETWEEN: PA 924 AND Columbia County Line
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/29/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?


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Municipality: North Manheim Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: Berne Street AND Center Avenue
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/29/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: E. Brunswick & E. Norwegian Twps.


ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Port Clinton Borough AND City of Pottsville
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging in both directions.
START DATE: 08/29/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Frailey Township


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 107 (US 209) AND Exit 112 (PA 25)
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction for bridge inspection.
START DATE: 08/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/31/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: McAdoo Borough


ROAD NAME: PA 309
BETWEEN: Haddock Road AND Church Street
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for test boring work. Please use caution when traveling through area.
START DATE: 08/30/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/31/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Mahanoy Township


ROAD NAME: PA 54
BETWEEN: PA 339 AND Gilberton Road
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for bridge inspection
START DATE: 09/02/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Butler and Barry Township


ROAD NAME: PA 901
BETWEEN: Deep Creek Road AND Dutchtown Road
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Westbound lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 09/01/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #1

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #1

Vandals Damage Ashland Youth Football League Field

Overnight Thursday night into Friday morning, someone vandalized the Press Box for the Ashland Black Diamond's Football League.



The vandalism reportedly occurred at Memorial Field in the borough sometime between 8:30pm Thursday night and Friday morning.


The vandalism included breaking into the press box, spray painting obscenities on the walls, and throwing items out the window of the press box.


The Black Diamond's first game of the season is scheduled for Sunday.


Anyone that has information or seen anyone at the field during the listed times is asked to call the Ashland Police Department (570) 875-2600 or Schuylkill County Communications (570) 462-1991.

Coroner Called to Motorcycle Crash Friday Afternoon

(08/26/16)  On Friday afternoon around 1:15pm, emergency personnel were called to 300 Raven Run Road, West Mahanoy Township near Shenandoah for a crash involving a motorcycle.

AMBER ALERT for 3 Year Old from Luzerne County

The Pennsylvania State police have issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for a 3-year-old girl from Luzerne County.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #1

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #1

Big Diamond Speedway to Crown Two Champions Friday Night

On Friday night, Big Diamond Speedway will crown two of its four division champions as the point battle will end for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Service 358 modifieds and U.S.S. Achey sportsman.

3 Homes Damaged By Fire Thursday Afternoon in Ashland

Three homes were damaged by fire Thursday afternoon.

Fire Crews Called to Reported 2nd Alarm Working Structure Thursday Afternoon

Fire crews have been called to a working structure fire Thursday afternoon.

Man Facing Sexual Assault Charges

According to WNEP, The Pennsylvania State Police arrested a man on Tuesday for sexual assault charges.

Charles Welna, 30, of Shenandoah was charged with statutory sexual assault, child pornography, and sexual abuse of children.

Welna allegedly has been having sex with a 15 year old girl since July.

Welna was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge James Reilly and was committed to Schuylkill County Prison, unable to post $75,000 bail.

Link to WNEP
http://wnep.com/2016/08/24/man-locked-up-for-alleged-sex-assault-on-15-year-old-girl/

Water Boil Advisory Issued

(08/24/2016) A water boil advisory has been issued for parts of Schuylkill County.

Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Man Wanted for Assault

Minersville Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Israel Martinez, 19, last known address of 329 Laurel St., Minersville, Pa. Martinez is charged with felony Aggravated Assault and related charges. 

Police Investigating Credit Card Skimming at Gas Station

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a credit card skimming incident that occurred at the gas pumps of Moyers Car Care Center Inc., 102 PA-183, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

Light Holds On For Fayash Memorial Sportsman Win At Big Diamond Speedway

Shawn Light held off a hard-charging Brian Papiez to claim the 30-lap, $1,570 to win Andy Fayash, Jr., Memorial for the U.S.S. Achey sportsman on Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 8/26/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: North Manheim & South Manheim Twps.


ROAD NAME: Berne Drive
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 895
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for drainage work.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?


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Municipality: Butler Twp


ROAD NAME: High Road
BETWEEN: PA 901 AND Northumberland County Line
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging base repair.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: E. Brunswick & N. Manheim Twps.


ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Port Clinton Borough AND City of Pottsville
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: No Restrictions for brush cutting work. Please use caution.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?

Woman's Death Considered a Case of of Horrendous Neglect

A woman's death in Mahanoy City is being considered a case 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!”

Schuylkill Police Log 08/19/16

Schuylkill County Police Log 08/19/16

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.

IRS Warns Parents About Back to School Scams

The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers against telephone scammers targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for non-existent taxes, such as the “Federal Student Tax.”

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

A truck driver died Thursday morning in an early morning crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Crash Closes Part of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County; Coroner Called

Around 5:00am, Thursday morning, a crash involving multiple tractor trailers occurred around Milemarker 126 in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 near Frackville.


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

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.

Police Seek Two on Outstanding Warrants

Minersville Police are seeking the following individuals on outstanding criminal warrants. 

Schuylkill County Couple Charged With Use Of Counterfeit Credit Card And Money Laundering Schemes

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that on July 26, 2016, a federal grand jury in Scranton indicted Carrie F. Aker and Mario M. Valentine, a Shenandoah, Pennsylvania couple, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud using counterfeit credit cards, and with laundering the proceeds of their fraudulent activities. Aker and Valentine also are charged with aggravated identity theft, credit and debit card frauds, and with possessing credit and debit card-making equipment. The indictment was unsealed today following the arrests of the defendants.

Power Outage Reported in Part of Schuylkill County

A power outage has been reported in part of Schuylkill County.

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.

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.

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.