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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/09/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/09/2020

Two men were taken into custody on warrants and drugs were seized after an incident on Interstate 81.

A Pottsville man is behind bars after fleeing police last week.

No injuries were reported after a crash on the Burma Road on Tuesday.

On Thursday, Knoebels announced their newest ride arriving in 2020 named "Tornado".

Knoebels Amusement Resort is celebrating the new year with the announcement of a new ride for their 2020 season.

America’s largest free-admission amusement park announced a new ride named “Tornado.” According to Knoebels’ spokesperson, Stacy Ososkie, the 32-passenger ride is expected to be ready for the park’s April 25 opening day.

“Eight cars hold four passengers each in individual seats facing the inside of the car,” said Ososkie. “Once the ride reaches speed moving in a circle, it tilts 20 degrees and lifts the cars up to 15 feet from ground level.”

According to Knoebels’ park president, Richard “Dick” Knoebel, there’s another aspect of the ride that will likely be the favorite for many guests.

“Controlling part of a ride provides a really unique and exciting experience,” said Knoebel. “Riders will be able to spin the cars of our new ride themselves, choosing their thrill level.”

Visitors need to be 38 inches tall to ride Tornado with an adult, and 48 inches to ride alone. It will be located near StratosFEAR drop tower ride and Kreeper’s Pumpkin Patch game.

While there will be an addition to the ride lineup, 2020 will also see the removal of a ride that has been at the park for more than 20 years. Debuting at Knoebels in 1998, 1001 Nacht took guests on a magic carpet ride reaching 85 feet in height.

1001 Nacht will be removed before the 2020 Season

at Knoebels

“The ride is nearing the end of its operational life and ridership isn’t strong, meaning it makes sense for us to remove it to help with future planning for the park,” said Ososkie.

More details on 2020 changes and additions will be made available as Knoebels’ 94th season approaches.

PADCO Releases Information and Entertainment Change for Rescheduled Winterfest

After postponing the Pottsville Winterfest that was scheduled for this Saturday, the Pottsville Area Development Corporation has released information and announced a change in the entertainment for the event.

After the success of the 190th Anniversary of Yuengling in Pottsville during the summer of 2019, America's Oldest Brewery announces a 2020 Summer Celebration.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/09/2020

Sheppton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Treasurer Charged with Theft

On Wednesday, the treasurer of the Sheppton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary was charged with theft.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/08/2020

Governor Wolf: Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Tax Rate Reduced to Lowest Level in 40 Years

On Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania businesses will see a reduction in their unemployment compensation (UC) tax rates, saving an estimated $552 million this year. The Department of Labor & Industry eliminated the 1.1 percent UC tax rate interest factor effective January 1, 2020. This is the lowest UC tax rate on record since 1979.

Schuylkill County Company Awarded Low Interest Loan through PIDA

On Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf announced seven new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will support the purchase of new technology and equipment, provide early intervention and adult care services to Pennsylvanians, create a new Commercial Driver License certification center, and support the creation of new full-time jobs across the commonwealth.