Schuylkill County Primary Election 2016

Tuesday is the Primary Elections for 2016 and the following is what we will see on the ballot in Schuylkill County.  Do you know who you are voting for?

Ashland Man Facing Public Drunkeness and Drug Charges

On April 8th, 2016, Frackville Borough Police arrested Trevor Mitros, Ashland for public drunkenness in the 100 block of S. Fourth St.

Ecto Cooler is Back!

Fans of Hi-C Ecto Cooler, no, you’re not seeing a ghost. The ghoulishly green citrus juice drink is officially coming back next month after a 15-year hiatus.

Hi-C Ecto Cooler – which debuted in 1987 through a promotional tie-in with the blockbuster franchise Ghostbusters – will reappear on May 30 ahead of the movie’s buzzworthy reboot.

Though originally planned as short-lived promotional beverage, Hi-C Ecto Cooler’s immense popularity kept it around for more than a decade. Ever since Hi-C Ecto Cooler was discontinued in 2001, websites dedicated to ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia have consistently name-checked the brand, and a growing legion of social media fan groups have clamored for a comeback. Those communities, fueled by lobbying support from Sony Pictures, convinced The Coca-Cola Company to give the brand a curtain call.

“Hi-C Ecto Cooler fueled a pop culture phenomenon that is well remembered and beloved by fans to this day,” said Charles Torrey, vice president, Minute Maid/Hi-C Brands, Coca-Cola North America. “Sony Pictures was extremely enthusiastic about bringing it back for this special occasion, and the timing of the upcomingGhostbusters film made this the exact right time.”

Thirty years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy. The cast of the Ghostbusters remake – which hits theaters July 15 – features Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Chris Hemsworth.

Hi-C Ecto Cooler will be sold in 10-packs of 6-ounce juice boxes and in 6- and 12-packs of 11.5- oz. aluminum cans. The cans, which will be available in select locations including major online retailers, feature thermal ink printing technology that turns an eerie shade of slime green when chilled.

“We’re really excited about these cans,” said Shannon Richmond, brand director, Minute Maid, Coca-Cola North America. “When we decided to re-launch Hi-C Ecto Cooler, we wanted to do more than bring back the nostalgic juice boxes everyone knows… we wanted to offer something new and fun to reward fans who passionately lobbied us to bring back their beloved brand.”

Those who can’t wait to get their hands on the Hi-C Ecto Cooler can enter for a chance to win it before it’s available for purchase by following the brand on Facebook. Click here for official rules and entry details.

A new website – www.ecto.cool – will serve as the official online home of Hi-C Ecto Cooler.

“We’re taking a page from our fans, who’ve been very vocal in the social space and proven the power of social media,” Richmond added. “This will be a highly social campaign that will come to life on Facebook and Twitter, and we’ll work with Sony Pictures on some unique PR activations over the next few months.”

Hi-C Ecto Cooler is not the first discontinued brand Coca-Cola has brought back due to popular demand. SURGE – a citrus-flavored soft drink brand that developed a passionate following when it was on the market between 1996 and 2003 – made itstriumphant return in the fall of 2014. Coca-Cola responded to the persistent efforts of The SURGE Movement – a Facebook community, led by three Millennial males, that lobbied the company to bring back their favorite drink – by re-launching SURGE through a unique e-commerce partnership with Amazon.com. The product eventually made its way back to store shelves and is now available in select stores nationwide.

Frozen Vegetable Recall Announced

CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Washington is voluntarily recalling fifteen frozen vegetable items that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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.

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

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.

Police Advise Frackville Residents of Black Bears

(04/19/16)  FRACKVILLE - The Frackville Borough Police advised residents that live on West High Street in the borough to be careful due to two black bears being sighted in the area.

They've advised residents to be careful overnight and into Tuesday morning. 

Bridge to Close Overnight for Repairs

Construction crews will continue nightly repairs on the PA 924 bridge deck in Shenandoah Borough in Schuylkill County.

Police Seek Man on Warrants

The Rush Township Police Department has Felony warrants for 29 year old Michael F. Jevelle.