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Sunday, March 6, 2016

Luke Bryan to Kick off 2016 Summer Concert Series at Hershey

(Hershey, Pa. – March 4, 2016) — Two-time CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will kick off the 2016 Summer Concert Series in Hershey with his Kill the Lights Tour. He will rock Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. Joining him for the night will be Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch.

Tickets for this show are $32.35, $65.10 and $81.35 (tax and applicable fees apply), and are available at Hersheypark Stadium Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.

Since the debut of his first album in 2007, Luke has placed 14 singles at No. 1 and sold nearly eight million albums with 30 million digital tracks from his five studio albums. He has twice been named Entertainer of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. His fifth studio album, Kill The Lights, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top 200 (his third to do so) and Top Country Albumscharts and closed 2015 with the best-selling country album of the year, and the 10th biggest selling album on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Year-End list.
For more information please visit www.LukeBryan.com.

Hersheypark Event Deal: Hersheypark offers a special discounted admission price of just $42.95* to show-goers when using a Park ticket the day before, day of, or day after a show. Show-goers can present their concert ticket at the Hersheypark Ticketing Services Building on one of the three days to receive the discount.

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/05/16

Girls

Tri-Valley - 56
West Catholic - 41

Mahanoy Area - 51
Delco Christian - 31

Boys

Minersville - 42
Wellsboro - 33

Mastery Charter North - 66

Mahanoy Area - 38

Two Women Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

Two Shenandoah women face drug charges after a traffic stop Friday evening.

According to East Union Township Police Rayna Honsby and Abagail Cooney face charges of possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia after they were found with drugs during a traffic stop in Sheppton.

Drug Arrests: Two Shenandoah woman now face drug charges after a traffic stop this evening in Sheppton. Rayna Honsby & Abagail Cooney face charges of possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia
Posted by East Union Township Police on Friday, March 4, 2016

Tamaqua Chamber Accepting Nominations for Business Person of the Year and Citizen of the Year

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for Business Person of the Year and Citizen of the Year. Do you know a business owner or citizen who deserves recognition for good deeds in the community? If so, the chamber would like to hear from you. Nomination forms are available at the chamber office at 114 West Broad St., by email at chamber@tamaqua.net, or at the following links:

http://www.tamaqua.net/Business_Nomination.pdf

http://www.tamaqua.net/Citizen_Nomination.pdf

Nominees are voted on by a committee of people from the community, including representatives from the school district, faith community, service organizations, and the general public.

Nomination forms are due no later than Friday, March 11 at noon. Please call the office at 570.668.1880 for more information. Drop off the forms any time at the chamber office. A mail slot is available after hours. Forms can also be faxed to the chamber office at 570.668.0826 or emailed to chamber@tamaqua.net.

One Injured in Equipment Fire Friday

A man was injured Friday after the equipment he was operating caught fire.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/04/16

Girls

Imhotep - 60

Pine Grove - 36

Minersville - 59

Wellsboro - 30

Pottsville - 36 (3OT)

Lower Dauphin - 35

Boys
Shenandoah Valley - 70

St. John Neumann - 59

Lewisburg - 72

Blue Mountain - 58

Pottsville - 43

West Scranton - 27

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/04/16

The Rush Township Police Department is attempting to identify the male pictured above. The male was involved in an incident on 2/26/16 at Walmart in Hometown where he exposed himself to two females.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rush Township Police at 570-668-4242.

Link to Department Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/Rush-Township-Police-Department-170676789767077

Pottsville's 37th Annual Grand Irish Party

It's that time of year of again to celebrate Pottsville's favorite Saint. Come to the 37th Annual Grand Irish Party at the Humane Fire Company, Pottsville's pre-eminent St. Patrick's Day destination. There will be friends, family, and folly accompanied by live music, all you can eat, drink, and of course dance.

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/03/16

(Hershey, PA – March 3, 2016) – Hershey Lodge is pleased to announce that it will open “Hershey’s Water Works at Hershey Lodge,” an innovative indoor pool complex. Slated to open Memorial Day 2016, the new complex will include two indoor pools, a fitness center, game room, food and beverage offerings including a full bar and wait staff, event space, whirlpool and bathrooms.

The theming of the facility will include Hershey’s Product Characters and elements reflecting The Boardwalk at Hersheypark. Features of the aquatic facility include:

Two zero entry pools
Twizzlers Twists Slides
Reese’s Water Walk
Water play structure
Outdoor splash pad

The entire new complex will measure 30,000 square feet, with the aquatic facility measuring 20,000 square feet. The capacity of the complex is 781 people.

“Our team is thrilled to announce the construction of Hershey’s Water Works at Hershey Lodge,” said Frank Gilbert, general manager of Hershey Lodge. “We take guest feedback very seriously and are excited to offer an upgraded indoor pool experience. With the new fitness facility and game room, we are confident our guests will enjoy the complex year-round.”

Hershey’s Water Works at Hershey Lodge will replace the current indoor and lower outdoor pools. The upper outdoor pool will continue its existing operation from Memorial Day through Labor Day. During construction, the fitness center will be relocated to an alternate location on property for Hershey Lodge guests. Aquatic facilities will not be available for guests until its anticipated opening date of Memorial Day 2016.

Hershey Lodge is partnering with Architectural Design Consultants, Inc. and Water Tech for design and architecture. Pyramid Construction is the building contractor. The estimated cost for the project is $13 million.

Hershey Lodge welcomes guests with 665 guest rooms, four unique dining options, recreation, activities and more than 100,000 square feet of meeting space. An official resort of Hersheypark, all Hershey Lodge guests enjoy the benefits of the Hershey Resorts Advantage including the best price on Park tickets, complimentary shuttle service to and from the Park, early Park admission and more. For additional information, visitwww.HersheyLodge.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HersheyLodge.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Family Looking For Missing Teen

Family members of a teen reported missing is looking for the public's help in locating him.

HARRISBURG – During the second week of Senate Appropriations Committee review of the state budget, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focused on two lines contained in the opening statement of Secretary Osborne’s testimony on behalf of the Department of Aging.

(03/02/16) A Mahanoy City woman was charged after an alleged stabbing.

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/02/16