Tamaqua Church Broken Into and Vandalized

The Primitive Methodist Church in Tamaqua was vandalized this past week and it has forced the church to cancel services for this weekend.

The thieves also stole some copper piping from the church as well that could take weeks to repair.  Damages may cost up to $10,000.  They also ripped through the church trashing it, officials believe looking for money.

If you have any information about the break in or vandalism, you are to call Tamaqua police at 570-668-5000.

Minersville Woman Arrested For Meth Lab

Minersville police arrested Judith Essler, 47, 311 Laurel St., last evening on charges of illegal dumping of methamphetamine waster, manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of liquefied ammonia gas, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a methamphetamine lab.

She was committed to Schuylkill County Prison on $25,000 straight bail.

Police said that inside the home they found a functioning and active mobile meth lab.

ATTENTION ASHLAND RESIDENTS: WATER BOIL ADVISORY

The Ashland Borough has issued a water boil advisory until further notice.

Parts of County Receives Nice Coating of Snow This Morning

Picture From Schuylkill County Police Activity
Frackville, PA

If you woke up early this morning, you probably got to see some of the heaviest snow we've seen so far this season.

While the snow didn't cause any school delays or hazardous travel, it was quite an unwelcome site to some.

The snow stuck to cars, trees, and grassy areas just to give us an early glimpse of winter.

The snow ending shortly after 6am.

Vandals Graffiti Former Elementary School

Authorities this morning found the former Ringtown Elementary School vandalized.

Graffiti was spray painted around the perimeter of the building.  Police are investigating leads but if you have any information regarding this, please call police.

Area Mall Santa Arrival Dates

Listing of Santa Arrivals at Schuylkill County Malls

Schuylkill Mall
Saturday November 9th, 11AM

Fairlane Village Mall
Saturday, November 16th, Puppet Show at 11am and Santa arrives at the end of the show.

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Outside the Area

Susquehanna Valley Mall
Saturday, November 23rd

Mahanoy City Candidate For Mayor Asking For Recount

The Mahanoy City election for mayor drew some attention when news came out that Dennis Wiessner had a conviction on his record from over 40 years.  The election that took place has drawn a little more attention that the incumbent Nancy Petristsch only won by 3 votes!!

Weissner is not giving up the fight just yet.  He has no asked for a recount.  He told WNEP

“Anything mechanical can go wrong so hey, maybe we had too many write-ins, maybe not enough write-ins. I would like to see for sure what the results were.”

Union Protesters Set To Protest Yuengling This Weekend

Dick Yuengling Jr.'s support of right-to-work laws seems to have put him in some hot water with labor groups.

They are set to protest in front of the Pottsville brewery this Saturday.

According to the Morning Call, the Lehigh Valley Labor Council President has stated

"We find it incredibly ironic and insulting that Dick Yuengling, who became a billionaire largely because of the working class that has supported his family business for generations, now turns his back on us to side with those who are doing everything they can to do away with fair salaries, employment conditions and treatment"

One of the reasons businesses favor right-to-work laws is because it makes unions more difficult to organize.

You can read more about this at
http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-yuengling-protest-20131106,0,3144683.story

3 Men Arrested For Allegedly Abducting 2 Pottsville Girls

Pottsville Police arrested 3 men from New York for allegedly forcing 2 Pottsville girls into their car and abducting them.

The three men, Mohammed Khan, Nestor Hernandez, and Victor Declet were pulled over in a vehicle with a Virginaia license plate where they found the 2 girls in the vehicle with them, along with cocaine and marijuana.

The girls then told police that the men forced them into the car.

All three men are currently in Schuylkill County Prison.

Early Black Friday Deals Have Begun!

Can you believe it's that time already?!?!?!

Amazon started their Pre-Black Friday sales this week. Calling it "Countdown to Black Friday Deals Week", you can already get some great deals on electronics and other items.

 You can find them at

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Friday/b/ref=cbf2013_bunk_Invicta?ie=UTF8&node=384082011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-B1&pf_rd_r=131VKSR3W18GEGNFRA8J&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1650725102&pf_rd_i=507846

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings - Week #10

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings - Week #10

Last Power Rankings of the regular season, who finished strong?

Governor Corbett Officially Kicks Off His ReElection Tour

In Pittsburgh, PA this morning, Governor Tom Corbett officially launched his reelection campaign for Governor of Pennsylvania.

67 Votes Was The Difference in The Race For County District Attorney

Around 11:30pm, the race for the Schuylkill County District Attorney's seat came to close by just the smallest of margins.

The final unofficial results were

Christine Holman - 15,258
Karen Byrnes-Noon - 15,191.

Earlier in the night when 75% of the county's precincts reported in, Noon appeared to have one the ticket, but at 11:30 the final numbers came in and showed Holman won by a mere 67 votes.

When asked by the Pottsville Republican if Noon plans to ask for a recount, she told the paper that she would not put her family through that.

Police Looking For Thief Who Stole From Firehouse

The state police in Frackville are looking for any information regarding a theft that happened at the Gilberton Continental Fire House over the weekend.

Police say the crook swiped two large bean soup pots and several steel stands.  The theft happened between Friday and Tuesday.

If you have any information regarding this, you are to call the State Police at Frackville at (570) 794-2045.

Schuylkill County Election Results

 

List of tonight's county winners

 

Sheriff       Precincts Reported 125 of 125 (100.00%)
Candidate	Party	Votes
Joseph G. Groody	DEMOCRATIC	20,770
Patrick M. Reynolds	REPUBLICAN	8,383
Write-in		736

 

District Attorney       Precincts Reported 125 of 125 (100.00%)
Candidate	Party	Votes
Christine A. Holman	REPUBLICAN	15,258
Karen Byrnes-Noon	DEMOCRATIC	15,191
Write-in		35

 

District Magistrate 21-3-04       Precincts Reported 23 of 23 (100.00%)
Candidate	Party	Votes
David J. Rossi	REPUBLICAN	2,841
Laine Mack	DEMOCRATIC	1,655
Allen T. Wolff	INDEPENDENT	1,186
Write-in		1

 

Other Notable Races

Mahanoy City Mayor       Precincts Reported 4 of 4 (100.00%)
Candidate	Party	Votes
Nancy A. Petritsch	DEMOCRATIC	475
Dennis Wiessner	REPUBLICAN	472
Write-in		10

 

Pottsville City Mayor       Precincts Reported 11 of 11 (100.00%)
Candidate	Party	Votes
James T. Muldowney	DEMOCRATIC	1,758
Scott R. Thomas	REPUBLICAN	1,363
Write-in		22

 

You can find the rest of the borough races at

http://www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/info/Offices/Election/Election/Results/Info.csp