Pow Wow – PA Dutch Folk Medicine at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

When:  Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the clubhouse at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, Pine Grove to learn about Pa Dutch Folk Medicine. Pow wow practitioners served rural folks with ways to heal common maladies. Learn about the history of this practice, discuss techniques and hear of some personal stories from those who were treated. “Porcupine Pat” of the Schuylkill Conservation District will shed light on the pow wow tradition and its importance to the rural lifestyle. This program is suitable for teens and adults. Fee: $5.00 per person. Please call Susan at 570-624-3018 to pre-register.

Community Sunrise Service at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Everyone is welcome to join at 6:30 a.m., March 27, 2016 for an Easter Sunday sunrise service at the point amphitheater in front of the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse. There will be an Easter devotional service led by the pastor of the Pine Grove Wesleyan Church and live music.

A breakfast will be served at no charge following the service. This event is free and open to the public. Call 570-345-8422 for additional information.

The Skook Recovers Helping Those Overcome the Struggle of Addiction in Schuylkill County

On Tuesday night, as part of North Schuylkill's Community Involvement Series, the District hosted a special program with the purpose of inspiring a more positive and unified consciousness in Schuylkill County.

Travis Snyder, a Tri Valley graduate, athlete, and recovering heroin addict of over 4 years, presented his"Skook Recovers" program by sharing what he has learned from his personal experience growing up, living in, and overcoming the struggle of addiction in Schuylkill County.

Snyder started the "Skook Recovers" project in June of 2015 because he felt the county didn't have a place or example of hope for those fighting addiction.  He has since gathered a following of over 2,500 followers on their Facebook page and has begun speaking in school districts to inspire students with awareness and their personal stories of how addiction affects everyone on a mental, spiritual, and physical level.

During the presentation, one of the group's members, Phil Bennett, who is a recovering addict and also a North Schuylkill Alumni, told his story on how the group has helped give him hope and how it has led him to his current role as a certified recovery specialist in Berks County.

There are many resources available for those with addictions during recovery but what makes "The Skook Recovers" special is their positiveness and their goal to change the stigma on those with addiction and educate the public to not condemn but support those with addictions.

To close the presentation, Snyder showed those in attendance a brief documentary on his recovery and explained how he uses weight training as part of it. 

On Wednesday, the group also attended the Upper Dauphin School District's Drug Day to inspire students with self awareness and better prepare themselves to make positive choices.

To follow more from "The Skook Recovers" through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theskookrecovers or through their web site at http://www.theskookrecovers.com/

Indian Mound Builders of the Mississippi Valley Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake

Enjoy a program by noted Indian expert Dave McSurdy on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse. Dave’s slide presentation explores the civilization of the Mississippi before Europeans arrived including the huge Monks Mound near St. Louis, the strange Serpent Mound, and Cahokia, the city of 15,000 Indians. This program is free and open to the public and suitable for teens and adults.

Check for Winning Instant Tickets with PA Lottery Mobile App

Middletown, PA – The Pennsylvania Lottery’s official mobile app now allows players to scan instant game tickets to see if they have won a prize.

LCCC to Hold Spring Open House for Prospective Students

Schnecksville, Pa., March 10, 2016 – Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host an open house for prospective students and their families on Tuesday, April 12, from 6-8 p.m. in the Lisa Scheller-Wayne Woodman Community Services Center, main campus, Schnecksville, Pa.

LCCC Admission and Financial Aid representatives, academic counselors as well as Academic Program coordinators will be on hand to answer your questions. The Open House is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their parents to tour the campus, learn about scholarship opportunities, and learn how LCCC can pave the way for an exciting and rewarding career.

Interested students should register on our website at openhouse.lccc.edu or by calling the LCCC Admission Office at 610-799-1575.

Family Fun Fishing Event at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Establish a lasting outdoor family bonding at the Family Fun Fishing Event on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at the clubhouse area or at the PA Fish and Boat access area pavilion. If you pre-register, there is no need to check-in until you need your food voucher. Registration may close early at the boat access but will remain open at the clubhouse until 1:15 p.m. Registration forms are due by April 24, 2016 for this kick-off event. There will be reduced entry fees for all pre-registrations received by April 1, 2016.

Schedule for Third Round of the PIAA State High School Basketball Championship Playoffs

Schedule for Third Round of the PIAA State High School Basketball Championship Playoffs

Girls

Class A

03/12/16
Mahanoy Area vs. Halifax (Martz Hall @ 2:30PM)

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Boys

Class A

03/11/16
Shenandoah Valley vs. Constitution (Milton Hershey HS, Hershey @ 6:00PM)

Big Diamond Mall Show Wraps Ups, First Practice Set

MINERSVILLE, PA. -- The 45th season of racing at Big Diamond Speedway unofficially kicked off last week as the track celebrated another successful week-long mall show at the Schuylkill County Mall in Frackville last Friday night.

New Jersey Man Detained on Berks County Warrants

On Wednesday Shenandoah Police received a complaint of a male selling heroin near the intersection of Main & Lloyd Sts. in the Borough.

PIAA State High School Basketball Championship Playoff Scores - 03/09/16

PIAA State High School Basketball Championship Playoff Scores - 03/09/16

Girls

Lebanon - 47
Tri-Valley - 30

Mahanoy Area - 60
North Penn-Mansfield - 44

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Boys

Conwell-Egan - 54
Minersville - 51

Tuesday Night's PIAA State High School Basketball Championship Playoff Scores - 03/08/16

Tuesday Night's PIAA State High School Basketball Championship Playoff Scores

Girls

Neumann-Goretti - 71
Minersville - 33

Central Dauphin -  74

Pottsville - 45

Boys

Lower Moreland - 52
Pottsville - 47

Shenandoah Valley - 62
Delco Christian - 58

Sexting Investigation at Tamaqua Area School District

News broke late Monday that an investigation into sexting is currently being conducted at Tamaqua Area School District.

Overnight Fire Destroys Homes; One Person Suffers Burns

Around 12:30am, Tuesday, fire crews were call to 512 Pine Hill Street, Minersville for a working structure structure fire.

RECALL: Perdue Chicken Nugget Recall

WASHINGTON – Perdue Foods LLC, a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,530 pounds of chicken nugget products (produced for Applegate Farms) that may be contaminated with extraneous plastic materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Sunday.

The Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets were produced on Sept. 28, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF Only)]

• 8-oz. boxed packages containing approximately 18 pieces of “Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets” with Best Before Date 09/27/2016.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-2617” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail distribution centers in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas.

The problem was discovered when the establishment received consumer complaints of small, solid, clear plastic inside the Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Applegate Consumer Relations, at 1-866-587-5858.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.