Friday, November 8, 2013

Parts of County Receives Nice Coating of Snow This Morning

Picture From Schuylkill County Police Activity
Frackville, PA
If you woke up early this morning, you probably got to see some of the heaviest snow we've seen so far this season.

While the snow didn't cause any school delays or hazardous travel, it was quite an unwelcome site to some.

The snow stuck to cars, trees, and grassy areas just to give us an early glimpse of winter.

The snow ending shortly after 6am.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Vandals Graffiti Former Elementary School

Authorities this morning found the former Ringtown Elementary School vandalized.

Graffiti was spray painted around the perimeter of the building.  Police are investigating leads but if you have any information regarding this, please call police.

Area Mall Santa Arrival Dates

Listing of Santa Arrivals at Schuylkill County Malls

Schuylkill Mall
Saturday November 9th, 11AM

Fairlane Village Mall
Saturday, November 16th, Puppet Show at 11am and Santa arrives at the end of the show.

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Outside the Area

Susquehanna Valley Mall
Saturday, November 23rd

Mahanoy City Candidate For Mayor Asking For Recount

The Mahanoy City election for mayor drew some attention when news came out that Dennis Wiessner had a conviction on his record from over 40 years.  The election that took place has drawn a little more attention that the incumbent Nancy Petristsch only won by 3 votes!!

Weissner is not giving up the fight just yet.  He has no asked for a recount.  He told WNEP

“Anything mechanical can go wrong so hey, maybe we had too many write-ins, maybe not enough write-ins. I would like to see for sure what the results were.”


Union Protesters Set To Protest Yuengling This Weekend

Dick Yuengling Jr.'s support of right-to-work laws seems to have put him in some hot water with labor groups.

They are set to protest in front of the Pottsville brewery this Saturday.

According to the Morning Call, the Lehigh Valley Labor Council President has stated

"We find it incredibly ironic and insulting that Dick Yuengling, who became a billionaire largely because of the working class that has supported his family business for generations, now turns his back on us to side with those who are doing everything they can to do away with fair salaries, employment conditions and treatment"

One of the reasons businesses favor right-to-work laws is because it makes unions more difficult to organize.

You can read more about this at
http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-yuengling-protest-20131106,0,3144683.story

3 Men Arrested For Allegedly Abducting 2 Pottsville Girls

Pottsville Police arrested 3 men from New York for allegedly forcing 2 Pottsville girls into their car and abducting them.

The three men, Mohammed Khan, Nestor Hernandez, and Victor Declet were pulled over in a vehicle with a Virginaia license plate where they found the 2 girls in the vehicle with them, along with cocaine and marijuana.

The girls then told police that the men forced them into the car.

All three men are currently in Schuylkill County Prison.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Early Black Friday Deals Have Begun!

Can you believe it's that time already?!?!?!

Amazon started their Pre-Black Friday sales this week. Calling it "Countdown to Black Friday Deals Week", you can already get some great deals on electronics and other items.

 You can find them at

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Friday/b/ref=cbf2013_bunk_Invicta?ie=UTF8&node=384082011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-B1&pf_rd_r=131VKSR3W18GEGNFRA8J&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1650725102&pf_rd_i=507846