Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Short Track Super Series ‘Anthracite Assault’ Postponed At Big Diamond Speedway
MINERSVILLE, PA. – The weather certainly has not been a favorable one for race fans in northeastern Pennsylvania since the calendar turned to the month of May.
9th Annual Kielbasi Festival is Coming Soon
The festival takes place in Shenandoah on May 21st, 2016 on Main and Centre Street and goes to Washington St.
The three kings, Capital Kowalonek's and Lucky's Kielbasi Shops and the Queen Mrs. T
will be featured.The three kings, Capital Kowalonek's and Lucky's Kielbasi Shops and the Queen Mrs. T
It starts at 11:00am and run until 5:00pm.
There is music by the Shenandoah All Star Polka band, Eastern European food, and craft, The Hookies Bleenies, fun for the kids and a bounce house.
There is also a contest for anyone that makes Kielbasi at home.
For more information call 570-462-2060
Follow the event on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/Kielbasi-Festival-Shenandoah-PA-346132849319/
"Schuylkill Mall Goes to the Dogs" This Sunday
Schuykill Mall Goes to the Dogs happens this Sunday from 10 to 5.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Schuylkill County Prison Receives Order from Department of Corrections
Schuylkill County Prison Board Chairman George F. Halcovage, Jr. announced Tuesday that the Schuylkill County Prison received an Order dated May 4, 2016 from Pennsylvania Department of Corrections determining that the Schuylkill County Prison is ineligible to receive any additional prisoners sentenced to a maximum term of 6 months or more but less than 5 years.
Commissioner Halcovage stated, "Despite the County's diligent efforts to reach the benchmark set by the PA Department of Corrections, the continued swelling numbers of inmates in Schuylkill County has prevented it from attaining that benchmark. The Schuylkill County Prison Board and Board of Commissioners are committed to continuing to work with the Department of Corrections, the Schuylkill County Court as well as County Law Enforcement professionals to insure that all inmate housing requirements are met and those individuals adjudicated by the Court requiring incarceration will be incarcerated."
The Commissioners will be reviewing the additional inmate housing agreements which upon approval will then open additional out of county housing opportunities for Schuylkill County Inmates.
In the order issued by John E. Wetzel, Secretary of the Department of Corrections, it states that the prison failed to reach the benchmark of 277 inmates within the prison by November 24, 2015. As of that date, 305 inmates were housed in the prison and continued to grow after. The Order was issued to help reduce the number of housed inmates below the agreed benchmark.
The agreed benchmark was set forth in the Settlement Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections dated July 28, 2015.
The Prison Board with the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners, has worked to implement several programs including work release, a day monitoring center and an inmate diversion program. In addition, contracts with various state and county correctional facilities to house Schuylkill County inmates have been entered into and others are currently being negotiated and reviewed.
The Prison Board with the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners, has worked to implement several programs including work release, a day monitoring center and an inmate diversion program. In addition, contracts with various state and county correctional facilities to house Schuylkill County inmates have been entered into and others are currently being negotiated and reviewed.
The County has already diverted over thirty inmates since the original order and additional inmates are presently being classified for transfer.
Commissioner Halcovage stated, "Despite the County's diligent efforts to reach the benchmark set by the PA Department of Corrections, the continued swelling numbers of inmates in Schuylkill County has prevented it from attaining that benchmark. The Schuylkill County Prison Board and Board of Commissioners are committed to continuing to work with the Department of Corrections, the Schuylkill County Court as well as County Law Enforcement professionals to insure that all inmate housing requirements are met and those individuals adjudicated by the Court requiring incarceration will be incarcerated."
The Commissioners will be reviewing the additional inmate housing agreements which upon approval will then open additional out of county housing opportunities for Schuylkill County Inmates.
Yuengling Uses Social Media to Raise Money for The Veterans
Pottsville, PA, May 10, 2016 - D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., is supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) with a multi-year commitment through their “Respect. It’s Earned.” campaign.
Yuengling’s #LagersForHeroes program is using social media to gain donations for the VFW’s many programs geared to assist veterans, service members and their families. Thanks to technology company GoodWorld, our social savvy fans will be able to donate on specific Facebook posts by commenting “#donate” and the dollar amount they’d like to give or by tweeting @VFWHQ “#donate” and their donation amount. Yuengling will also be encouraging fans to support the VFW by texting Hero to 90999 and by visiting Yuengling.com/VFW to donate online.
This new initiative is a great way for Yuengling to demonstrate the brewery’s respect for our nation’s veterans and the sacrifices they’ve made to protect our great country. Yuengling’s #LagersForHeroes program will be promoted from Memorial Day through the 4th of July.
“We’re excited to enable supporters to donate in the way that’s most convenient to them and to have teamed up with GoodWorld to allow them to donate through Facebook and Twitter,” said Randi Law, VFW communications & public affairs manager.
“Yuengling’s generosity and the commitment from their fans to the VFW will help ensure we’re able to provide the assistance that America’s veterans deserve well into the future,” said John E. Hamilton, VFW adjutant general.
“We have tremendous respect for those that have served and their sacrifices,” said Richard “Dick” Yuengling, president and owner of Yuengling. “We know the toll it takes to leave your family to protect and serve our great country. This program is our way to support those who give so much.”
The VFW offers scholarships, financial grants, employment assistance and other services to veterans, service members and their families.
Police Searching for Man Wanted on Assault Charges
Monday, May 9, 2016
Schuylkill County Burn Ban
The burn ban expires on May 22nd, 2016 at Noon.
Black Diamond Antiques To Close in the Schuylkill Mall
The Schuylkill Mall announced Monday that the Black Diamond Antiques & Collectibles will be closing.
In a Facebook post, the mall reported that the store's last day will be Sunday, May 15th.
Vendors of the store reported that they received notice Monday via a letter in the mail. No warning was given prior to the announcement.
UPDATE: Skook News received a copy of the letter received by the vendors of the store and the letter states the store will closed effective May 9, 2016 at 9:00pm.
In a Facebook post, the mall reported that the store's last day will be Sunday, May 15th.
Vendors of the store reported that they received notice Monday via a letter in the mail. No warning was given prior to the announcement.
UPDATE: Skook News received a copy of the letter received by the vendors of the store and the letter states the store will closed effective May 9, 2016 at 9:00pm.
ARDC Invades Big Diamond This Friday
MINERSVILLE, PA. – Midget racing has also been very popular at Big Diamond Speedway as large crowds come to watch these small but very powerful cars.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Introduction to Canoeing and Kayaking
Did you ever want to try canoeing or kayaking? Now you can on May 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. This program will introduce you to the basics of boating safety, paddling, and control. Meet at the canoe launch near the clubhouse. Pre-registration is required and the number of participants will be limited. This program is free and is suitable for teens and adults. Call 570-345-8952 to register.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Woman Sentenced for Deadly DUI Crash
An Ashland woman was sent to prison this week for causing a deadly DUI crash.
Ringtown Man Facing Child Porn and Drug Charges
Friday, May 6, 2016
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle Rollover on Route 61 Southbound
Rain Cancels Big Diamond Races for Second Straight Week
4-H’ers Participate in Bear Creek Festival
Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club members will enhance the Bear Creek Festival to be held Sunday, May 15 on the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds. During the operating hours of 12 Noon till 4PM, club members will busy helping others attending this free event learn a little more about agriculture and nature. As this club is about livestock, the club members will bring some of the animals that they are raising for this year’s Schuylkill County Fair. Participants in the Bear Creek Festival can have a firsthand look at the animals and any questions that might arise about the animals can be answered knowledgably by the 4-H’ers who are raising that animal. A full-fledged discussion can ensue and the 4-H’er will gladly exchange knowledge that they have learned through raising these animals as livestock projects. Some of the 4-H’ers might just share some of that knowledge gained from learning to raise the animals like sheep do not have upper teeth or that cows, sheep and goats are ruminants meaning that they have four stomachs. These few facts mentioned here and a lot more can be learned from these knowledgeable 4-H’ers at the Bear Creek Festival by just asking questions.
Club members will also engage festival goer’s in two hands on activity by making jumping frogs. One will be the Origami Jumping Frog with nothing more than a piece of paper. Bear creek participants will take ordinary paper with the help and guidance of 4-H’ers will make a simple jumping frog. Some tips to consider when making the frogs are to crease any corners well as the frog will jump better and the smaller the frog, the farther it will jump. These tips may come in handy as the 4-H’ers will set up a little competition with prizes to be awarded with the frogs that make it into the competition circle with the least number of hops. A second hands on activity festival goer’s may engage themselves in are making Jumping Frog Cups. Here participants can draw or select a pre drawn frog to be applies to two small sturdy disposable drinking cups. The cup that the frog is attached to is reconfigured with two rubber bands in a crisscross shape at the mouth of the cup. The regular cup is placed upside down on the table and the froggy cup on top and pushed down. As the froggy cup is released the cup will spring back and froggy will jump. The 4-H’ers might also encourage participants with the froggy cups to enter into a small competition of which froggy cup can jump the furthest.
4-H’ers will also have a quiet corner where festival goers will be able to sit on straw bales and relax as 4-Her’s read from a book titled The Frightened Frog by Brenda Moore and Jean Ohlmann. It is an environmental tale lent to the 4-H’ers by the South Schuylkill Garden Club and endorsed by the National Garden clubs of America. Come and enjoy story time with the 4-H’ers as they read from The Frightened Frog.
Club members will be operating the food stand at the tractor pulls. Stop buy and purchase a hotdog to snack on and wash it down with a refreshing beverage while watching the tractor pulls. Have a sweet tooth then see the 4-H’ers in the 4-H building for baked goods and refreshing drinks. These are just three of the many activities to be engaged in at the Bear Creek Festival to be held Sunday, May 15 on the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds where this free fun family event is held from noon till 4 Pm.
Club members will also engage festival goer’s in two hands on activity by making jumping frogs. One will be the Origami Jumping Frog with nothing more than a piece of paper. Bear creek participants will take ordinary paper with the help and guidance of 4-H’ers will make a simple jumping frog. Some tips to consider when making the frogs are to crease any corners well as the frog will jump better and the smaller the frog, the farther it will jump. These tips may come in handy as the 4-H’ers will set up a little competition with prizes to be awarded with the frogs that make it into the competition circle with the least number of hops. A second hands on activity festival goer’s may engage themselves in are making Jumping Frog Cups. Here participants can draw or select a pre drawn frog to be applies to two small sturdy disposable drinking cups. The cup that the frog is attached to is reconfigured with two rubber bands in a crisscross shape at the mouth of the cup. The regular cup is placed upside down on the table and the froggy cup on top and pushed down. As the froggy cup is released the cup will spring back and froggy will jump. The 4-H’ers might also encourage participants with the froggy cups to enter into a small competition of which froggy cup can jump the furthest.
4-H’ers will also have a quiet corner where festival goers will be able to sit on straw bales and relax as 4-Her’s read from a book titled The Frightened Frog by Brenda Moore and Jean Ohlmann. It is an environmental tale lent to the 4-H’ers by the South Schuylkill Garden Club and endorsed by the National Garden clubs of America. Come and enjoy story time with the 4-H’ers as they read from The Frightened Frog.
Club members will be operating the food stand at the tractor pulls. Stop buy and purchase a hotdog to snack on and wash it down with a refreshing beverage while watching the tractor pulls. Have a sweet tooth then see the 4-H’ers in the 4-H building for baked goods and refreshing drinks. These are just three of the many activities to be engaged in at the Bear Creek Festival to be held Sunday, May 15 on the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds where this free fun family event is held from noon till 4 Pm.
PHOTO: South Schuylkill Garden Club Collecting for Annual Plant Sale
Canoe and Kayak Rental at Sweet Arrow Lake
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