Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings - Week #10

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings - Week #10

Last Power Rankings of the regular season, who finished strong?

Governor Corbett Officially Kicks Off His ReElection Tour

In Pittsburgh, PA this morning, Governor Tom Corbett officially launched his reelection campaign for Governor of Pennsylvania.

67 Votes Was The Difference in The Race For County District Attorney

Around 11:30pm, the race for the Schuylkill County District Attorney's seat came to close by just the smallest of margins.

The final unofficial results were

Christine Holman - 15,258
Karen Byrnes-Noon - 15,191.

Earlier in the night when 75% of the county's precincts reported in, Noon appeared to have one the ticket, but at 11:30 the final numbers came in and showed Holman won by a mere 67 votes.

When asked by the Pottsville Republican if Noon plans to ask for a recount, she told the paper that she would not put her family through that.

Police Looking For Thief Who Stole From Firehouse

The state police in Frackville are looking for any information regarding a theft that happened at the Gilberton Continental Fire House over the weekend.

Police say the crook swiped two large bean soup pots and several steel stands.  The theft happened between Friday and Tuesday.

If you have any information regarding this, you are to call the State Police at Frackville at (570) 794-2045.

Schuylkill County Election Results

 

List of tonight's county winners

 

Sheriff       Precincts Reported 125 of 125 (100.00%)
Candidate	Party	Votes
Joseph G. Groody	DEMOCRATIC	20,770
Patrick M. Reynolds	REPUBLICAN	8,383
Write-in		736

 

District Attorney       Precincts Reported 125 of 125 (100.00%)
Candidate	Party	Votes
Christine A. Holman	REPUBLICAN	15,258
Karen Byrnes-Noon	DEMOCRATIC	15,191
Write-in		35

 

District Magistrate 21-3-04       Precincts Reported 23 of 23 (100.00%)
Candidate	Party	Votes
David J. Rossi	REPUBLICAN	2,841
Laine Mack	DEMOCRATIC	1,655
Allen T. Wolff	INDEPENDENT	1,186
Write-in		1

 

Other Notable Races

Mahanoy City Mayor       Precincts Reported 4 of 4 (100.00%)
Candidate	Party	Votes
Nancy A. Petritsch	DEMOCRATIC	475
Dennis Wiessner	REPUBLICAN	472
Write-in		10

 

Pottsville City Mayor       Precincts Reported 11 of 11 (100.00%)
Candidate	Party	Votes
James T. Muldowney	DEMOCRATIC	1,758
Scott R. Thomas	REPUBLICAN	1,363
Write-in		22

 

You can find the rest of the borough races at

http://www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/info/Offices/Election/Election/Results/Info.csp

Mahanoy City Native and Former Allentown Diocese Priest Favored For National Leadership Post

The Morning Call from Allentown posted a great story about Joseph Kurtz, a native of Mahanoy City, who is a favored candidate for the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

You can check it out at the link below
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-catholic-bishops-president-kurtz-20131104,0,2401743.story?track=rss

Minersville Man Allegedly Sexually Assaults 14 Year Old Girl

Minersville Police have charged Sean Anthony, 35, of 300 Lewis St. with statutory sexual assault, indecent assault, and corruption of a minor.

According to reports, a 14 year old girl's mother contacted police on October 18th and stated that Anthony had sexual intercourse with her daughter.

The district attorney's office conducted and investigation interviewing Anthony and the 14 year old girl.  All statements were given and Anthony said the girl's statements were accurate.