STS Offering Veterans Free Day of Riding on Fixed Routes on Friday

The Schuylkill Transportation System is offering a "Free Day" of riding to all Veterans on Friday.

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and United States Elect Donald Trump as President

The People have spoken and they want Donald Trump as President of the United States.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/8/2016

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/8/2016

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Richele Bernadette Robinson, 31 years of age, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, in Hazle Township.

Born in Hazleton, she is survived by her mother, Sandra C. Gallagher and her companion Theresa Wallburn of Mary-D; father, Richard Mlynek and his wife Lois of Barnesville; daughters, daughters, Kaylyn Robinson and Sophia Messersmith; sisters, Mrs. Kristin Cannon and her husband of White Haven, Danielle Mlynek, Mrs. Leslie Coombe wife of Mark of Bernville, Mrs. Heather Lawson wife of Jamie of Ft. Lee, VA and Mrs. Kimberly Moran and her husband Tim of Schuylkill Haven; brother, Joseph Harrox of Barnesville; Paternal grandmother, Eleanor Gallagher of Grimesland, NC; many aunts, uncles, cousins also survive her.

A 2003 Hazleton High School graduate, Richele enjoyed life. She was a foodie who enjoyed cooking. Richele liked the outdoors, fishing, and the companionship of her animals. Richele always wore All Star converse sneakers. Richele, was a waitress at the Battered Mug in Hazleton.

Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Entombment Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Blanche E. Marchalk, 88 years of age a former resident of Reynolds, and Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2016, at Orwigsburg Manor in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.

Widow of Michael Marchalk who passed away on October 1, 1985, she is survived by son, Gary D. Marchalk, Esquire and his wife Linda of Barnesville; daughter, Mrs. Cathy Santee wife of Scott of Orwigsburg; brother, John "Sonny" Chevinsky and his wife Betty of McAdoo; grandchildren, Michael and Matthew; 3 great grand children.

A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Blanche was a baker for the former Leiby's Restaurant for many years. Proud of her husband service to his country she was a Military wife. Blanche adored her dogs, and was an avid train enthusiast.

Born Friday, August 17, 1928 in McAdoo the daughter of the late Anthony, and Elizabeth (Papanisock) Chevinsky. She was also predeceased by sisters, Mrs. Catherine Stankiewitch, Mrs. Jean Lee, and Miss. Helen Chevinsky.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252. (570) 668-2550

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Elementary Students Hold Mock Election

On Monday, November 7th, 2016 students and staff at North Schuylkill Elementary School had a chance to vote for the candidate of their choice during a school-wide “mock election.”

Price is Right Live Coming to Reading

The Santander Arena will play host to The Price is Right Live™ stage show on April 26, 2017.

Mrs. U Zoo RevUe

Get ready for some fun with reptiles when “Mrs. U Zoo RevUe” comes to the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, Pine Grove on Sunday Nov. 27 at 2:00pm. 

Schuylkill County Police Log 11/7/2016

Schuylkill County Police Log 11/7/2016

Round 2 High School Football Playoff Schedule for District XI Schuylkill County Teams

Round 2 High School Football Playoff Schedule for District XI Schuylkill County Teams

Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 This Week

Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 This Week

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Municipality: Butler Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 116 (PA 901) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: This will be a moving operation. Be alert for lane
restrictions on
I-81 north or south. Please use caution driving through the area.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Mahanoy, Ryan & Delano townships
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Exit 134 (Delano)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Be alert for lane restrictions on I-81 north or south. This
will
be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through
the
work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/11/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Acts Announced for First Ever Concert at Beaver Stadium

The first ever concert will take place on July 8, 2017 and we finally know who will be playing.

Round 1 High School Football Scores for District XI Schuylkill County Teams - 11/5/16

Round 1 High School Football Scores for District XI Schuylkill County Teams - 11/5/16

One Person Injured In Early Morning Crash on Interstate 81

One person was flown after a crash on Interstate 81 early Saturday Morning.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: North Union Township
ROAD NAME: Buck Mountain Road
BETWEEN: PA 339 AND Red Ridge Road
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/11/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Cressona Borough, Wayne & North Manheim townships
ROAD NAME: PA 183
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 61
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. This will be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: New Castle & Blythe townships
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Interstate 81 AND Darkwater Road
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Be alert for lane restrictions on PA 61 north or south. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 8:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Wayne, South Manheim & West Brunswick townships; Auburn Borough
ROAD NAME: PA 895/Fair Road
BETWEEN: PA 183 AND PA 61
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. This will be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Tower City Borough & Porter Township
ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: East Market Street AND Main Street
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: City of Pottsville, Mechanicsville, Palo Alto and Port Carbon boroughs
ROAD NAME: US 209/Mauch Chunk Street/Weigand Boulevard
BETWEEN: PA 61 AND Coal Street
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Round 1 High School Football Scores for District XI Schuylkill County Teams - 11/4/16

Round 1 High School Football Scores for District XI Schuylkill County Teams - 11/4/16

Netflix Service Launching on Comcast Devices

Comcast and Netflix today announced the Netflix service will launch on millions of X1 devices across the country next week. Integrated throughout the platform, X1 customers with Netflix subscriptions will be able to easily browse and access over the internet the extensive online collection of Netflix TV shows and movies alongside the live, on demand, DVR and web programming included with their Xfinity TV subscription.