Yuengling’s Ice Cream Wins Prestigious Award at LA International Dairy Competition

Los Angeles, CA (April 2016)—Yuengling's Ice Cream announced it took home a Gold Medal at the Los Angeles International Dairy Competition in the "Premium Vanilla Ice Cream" category for their Madagascar Vanilla.

Big Diamond Speedway Race Results - April 22, 2016

Big Diamond Speedway Results - April 22, 2016

CJ's Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds feature (25 laps):

1. Brett Kressley, 

2. Dale Hartz, 

3. Ryan Godown, 

4. Ray Swinehart, 

5. Jeff Strunk, 

6. Billy Pauch Jr., 

7. Ryan Grim, 

8. Rick Laubach, 

9. Ryan Watt, 

10. Andy Burkhart, 

11. Heath Metzger, 

12. Kevin Beach, 

13. Ron Haring Jr., 

14. Paul Moyer, 

15. Jimmy Bobbitt Jr., 

16. Shawn Fitzpatrick, 

17. Colt Harrisburg, 

18. Craig VonDohren, 

19. Duane Howard, 

20. Jimmy Reppert, 

21. Justin Grim, 

22. Jay Allen, 

23. John Williman, 

24. Scott Albert. 

Heat winners: Laubach, Albert.

U.S.S. Achey sportsman modifieds feature 1 (20 laps): 

1. Doug Hendricks, 

2. Brandon Grosso, 

3. Billy Moyer Jr., 

4. Tim Fitzpatrick, 

5. Charles Fayash, 

6. Wayne Witmer, 

7. Ray Woodall Jr., 

8. Matt Clay, 

9. Kyle Gruber, 

10. Matt Stangle, 

11. Ray Woodall Sr., 

12. Brad Arnold, 

13. Ed Mrochko, 

14. Greg Cole, 

15. Kris Lillick, 

16. Skylar Sheriff.

U.S.S.Achey sportsman modifieds feature 2 (20 laps): 

1. Grosso, 

2. Stangle , 

3. Hendricks, 

4. Moyer Jr., 

5. Fitzpatrick, 

6. Witmer, 

7. Fayash, 

8. Woodall Jr., 

9. Mrochko, 

10. Gruber, 

11. Clay, 

12. Lillick, 

13. Sheriff. 

DNS: Greg Cole, Brad Arnold, Shawn Light, Ray Woodall Sr.

Savage 61 roadrunners feature (20 laps): 

1.Andrew Fayash III, 

2. Kody Sites, 

3. Chuck Eckert, 

4. Jeremy Becker, 

5. Terry Kramer, 

6. Tim Fitzpatrick Jr., 

7. Steve Gromis, 

8. T.J. Fitzpatrick, 

9. Tim Spesak, 

10. Kris Ney, 

11. Luke Arbogast, 

12. Nate Hill, 

13. Jim Kost. 

DNS: Devin Trexler, Kyle Wingle, Shon Elk 

Heat winners: Sites, T. Fitzpatrick Jr.

Enduro (60 laps): 

1. Lee Allen, 

2. Scott Lord, 

3. Gary Landis, 

4. Chris Graber, 

5. Kris Angstadtt, 

6. Caleb Bordner, Chuck Detweiler.

Police Searching for Suspect in Attempted Gas Station Robbery

Police are looking for a suspect that was involved in an attempted Gas station robbery Saturday evening in New Castle Township near St. Clair.

The Avenues Foundation holds its Annual Duck Race

On Sunday, The Avenues Foundation hosted its 28th Annual Duck Race Sunday, April 24,at the Walmart Supercenter in St. Clair.

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work for This Week

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work for This Week

Animal Carcasses were Foxes Not Puppies

Earlier this week, on Tuesday, we reported on the remains being found of 9 puppies near a creek near Pine Grove.  After an investigation, that was found not to be true.

After an investigation of the 9 carcasses, it was found that they were of foxes, not puppies.  The foxes appeared to have been trapped, according to sources.

Original Story
http://www.skooknews.com/2016/04/remains-of-puppies-found-in-schuylkill.html

Crews at the Scene of a Working House Fire Friday Evening

Around 10:30pm, Friday, fire crews were called to  217 West Arlington Street, Shenandoah for a working house fire.

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/22/16

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/22/16

Tractor Trailer Rollover Closes Interstate 81 Onramp Thursday Morning

Around 11:15am, Thursday morning, emergency personnel were called to the Onramp of Interstate 81 South for a tractor trailer rollover at Milemark 131 (Mahanoy City).

No word on injuries at this time.

Spring Robin in Schuylkill County

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/20/16

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/20/16

Schuylkill County Enacts Burn Ban

(04/20/16) Schuylkill County has been experiencing an exceptional number of uncontrolled fires due to the carelessness of individuals. The fires are fueled by dry, fallen branches and leaf ground cover and driven by brisk winds.

Therefore, with overwhelming support of area fire chiefs and on the recommendation of the District Forester, Timothy Ladner of the Weiser Forest District, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Schuylkill County Commissioners have approved a county-wide ban on open burning that will take effect at noon on Friday April 22, 2016 and will remain in place until noon on Sunday May 22, 2016.

Uncontrolled fires in brush and wooded areas put a tremendous strain on our firefighters, endanger watersheds, obstruct transportation corridors, pose a threat to commercial operations and residential areas. We are taking this action earlier in the season with the hope of raising awareness within the community and limiting the danger of uncontrolled fires. We urge the public to adhere to these temporary restrictions in the interest of everyone’s safety.

Under the ban, residents are forbidden from any outdoor burning of items such as garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter and paper. Grilling in proper containers is still permitted; however, the ban forbids lighting fires in outdoor burn barrels or fire rings. Residents violating the ban face fines of $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second and $300 for each additional violation. Violators are also responsible for the cost of extinguishment of any wildland fire they cause.

Businesses may request an exemption to the burn ban. A letter of explanation detailing the adverse economic effects of the ban must be submitted to the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency for review and consideration.

The last county-wide burn ban was in April of 2015 and resulted in a substantial reduction in the number of uncontrolled fires compared to similar periods of time without bans in place. DCNR personnel will continually monitor rainfall and forest and ground cover conditions throughout the ban. If the District Forester deems necessary, he may recommend the commissioners extend the ban an additional thirty days. Questions can be directed to the county’s Emergency Management Agency at 570-621-9966 or via email to: BurnBan@scema.org .

Remains of Puppies Found in Schuylkill County Creek

Earlier Tuesday, the remains of 9 puppies were found in Wiconisco Creek in Porter Township outside Tower City after the remains were found on Monday.

Friday Night's Big Diamond Speedway Results

Big Diamond Speedway Results

Friday, April 16, 2016

Sheppton: The Myth, Miracle & Music Book Signing

The Ashland Historical Preservation Society will host a presentation and book signing by Coal Region Author Maxim W. Furek. The author will discuss his latest book Sheppton: The Myth, Miracle & Music during a special presentation on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The society is located at the 318 Centre Street, Ashland, PA 17921.