Schuylkill County's District Attorney Karen Byrnes Noon said Thursday that the fatal shooting that happened during a home invasion near New Ringold in East Brunswick Township was justified after Zachary Foster, 19, broke into the home of Curt Stein, 49.
No charges will be filed against Stein.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Schuylkill County High School Football Schedules
Below is a list of the football schedules for the School Districts within Schuylkill County
Four Teens Escape Northwestern Acadamy
I know this is outside Schuylkill County but it's worth mentioning in case they are in our area.
Around 2 A.M., African American cadets escaped Northwestern Academy Juvenile Facility, Kulpmont.
The 4 escapees are:
Around 2 A.M., African American cadets escaped Northwestern Academy Juvenile Facility, Kulpmont.
The 4 escapees are:
- Sean Watson, 19, Bowie, MD
- David Rosario, 18, Reading, PA
- 16 year old from Washington DC
- 15 year old from Washington, DC
Police Obtain Warrant For Shenandoah Man After High Speed Pursuit
On Monday afternoon, John Pino, Shenandoah, led police on a high speed chase from Wal-Mart in St. Clair to Mahanoy City.
Police were able to stop Pino but was shot by police. He has been in the Geisinger Medical Center since in serious condition. He was originally admitted in critical condition.
On Wednesday, Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker issued the warrant for Pino.
Pino will remain in the hospital until doctors release him, then he will be taken into custody.
Police were able to stop Pino but was shot by police. He has been in the Geisinger Medical Center since in serious condition. He was originally admitted in critical condition.
On Wednesday, Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker issued the warrant for Pino.
Pino will remain in the hospital until doctors release him, then he will be taken into custody.
Gilberton Schedules Meeting, Kessler Posts New Video
The meeting is to take place Friday, August 30th, 2013 at 7PM at the municipal building.
Friday is also the last day of his suspension.
There is no word if Kessler is to be in attendance to this meeting.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
EVENT: Pottsville Girls Soccer Team Car Wash and Bake Sale
WHAT: Pottsville Girls Soccer Team Car Wash
WHEN: Sunday, September 1st, from 10AM-4PM
WHERE: Sands Suzuki, Route 61 and Norwegian Street, Pottsville
WHEN: Sunday, September 1st, from 10AM-4PM
WHERE: Sands Suzuki, Route 61 and Norwegian Street, Pottsville
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(Video and Pics) Aftermath of Washington Hook and Ladder's Fire and GoFund.Me Account Setup
Mahanoy City, PA - Below are some images posted on Washington Hook and Ladder's, Facebook page of their firetruck after the fire
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-Hook-Ladder-Company-1/158783417650997
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Suspect Wanted in Minersville Found In Georgia
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Johnson, 40, allegedly raped two teenage girls several times betwen January 2012 and Summer 2012.
Johnson is charge with two counts of rape, sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor, indecent assault and indecent exposure, along with other felonies.
The case was reported to police back in June by one of the 16 year old victims.
Skook Spotlight: The ABA Parade and Mother's Memorial, Ashland, PA
This Saturday, August 31st, will mark Ashland's annual tradition of the ABA parade. Along with the parade, Ashland will also unveil a historical marker recognizing the Ashland Boys' Assocation. While this parade has changed over the years, Ashland borough residents have refused to let it die and are beginning to bring it back to life. This year's parade is expected to have over 70 units.One of the center pieces of the parade is Ashland's Mother's Memorial.
Today's Weather Forecast 8/28/2013
Today is starting out rainy and gloomy and that's pretty much the way it's going to stay all day. Look for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Highs in the upper 70's but with the humidity rising, it will feel more like the mid 80's. It's an air you can wear kind of day!
Tonight the rain will end around 7-8PM but the clouds will still stick around and so will the humidty. Lows in the mid 60's.
Thursday will start out will some morning fog and once the sun comes out, that will burn off the fog and will be a partly sunny day. Still humid with Highs in the mid 80's.
Friday will be a copy of Thursday without the morning fog. No rain is expected.
The weekend is looking warm, still humid with chances of afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80's.
Tonight the rain will end around 7-8PM but the clouds will still stick around and so will the humidty. Lows in the mid 60's.
Thursday will start out will some morning fog and once the sun comes out, that will burn off the fog and will be a partly sunny day. Still humid with Highs in the mid 80's.
Friday will be a copy of Thursday without the morning fog. No rain is expected.
The weekend is looking warm, still humid with chances of afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80's.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Results of Gilberton Borough Council Meeting
Earlier in the day, Kessler, calling today "D-Day" on his Facebook page, posted the following
"TODAY is D-day , Gilberton Borough officials to hold secret executive termination meeting tonight, 7 pm at borough hall 2710 main street Mahanoy plane, Pa 17949 570-874-470, several borough residents brought this to my attention..... I Have just a FEW THINGS TO STATE !!!! It's truly amazing how the prior Borough secretary allegedly steals well over $10,0000 dollars of tax payer money ," Guess what" I'm told to drop the investigation, unbelievable right ? now you ask why on gods green earth would any one let someone walk away whom allegedly stole over $10,000 dollars from tax payers ? I'll tell you why ? because the prior secretary is related to council members, then another Borough employee broker into borough hall did over $1200.00 dollars in damage, stole $50.00 in petty cash and they didn't want to prosecute ! I drew the line and prosecuted, oh it gets even better, now a third borough employee steals over $2000.00 tax payer dollars , how you ask , well this person was going around filling up drug dealers vehicles with borough gas for drugs!!!!!!! unbelievable right ?? nope, they told me to stop the investigation , why ? because this borough worker is a resident of the borough , and their family is very close to council president Daniel Malloy , in fact this borough worker is the god son of council president Daniel Malloy AMAZING RIGHT! I wonder if Gilberton Council would like me to continue ???? Because i'm just getting warmed up ! and if you think the above is bad, boy that's just the TIP! I left out the part where Vice president Council member Eric boxer ripped down dilapidated properties and buried toxic waste on church ground ! let me repeat that " ON CHURCH OWNED GROUNDS" ?????? REALLY BOXER ????"
Suspended Police Chief Posts on Facebook About Secret Meeting
Suspended Borough Police Chief Mark Kessler has gone to his Facebook page to air the dirty laundry of Gilberton. Whether any of it's true or not, he also goes on to state that the borough council is holding a secret meeting to discuss his firing?
Is what the Chief is saying true or is he just stirring the pot?
More on this as we find out more
Yuengling Goes To Bat for Beer Distributors, Gov. Corbett
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Today's Weather Forecast - 8/27/2013
Today is going to be a Partly Sunny day with high's in the mid 80's with slightly elevated humidity. With the humidity comes the chance of some afternoon thunderstorms.
Tonight is looking partly cloudy, still humid, and still a chance for thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60's.
Tomorrow is looking much like today, Partly Sunny, high's in the mid 80's and still the threat of thunderstorms through the evening hours.
Thursday is looking the same as the other two days but the chance of precipitation will drop.
Friday, warm and humid, but the chance of thunderstorms will return for the afternoon and evening hours
Saturday, ABA Parade Day!! is looking good. Less humid, Partly Sunny with highs in the mid 80's
Tonight is looking partly cloudy, still humid, and still a chance for thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60's.
Tomorrow is looking much like today, Partly Sunny, high's in the mid 80's and still the threat of thunderstorms through the evening hours.
Thursday is looking the same as the other two days but the chance of precipitation will drop.
Friday, warm and humid, but the chance of thunderstorms will return for the afternoon and evening hours
Saturday, ABA Parade Day!! is looking good. Less humid, Partly Sunny with highs in the mid 80's
Update on 3 County Car Chase from Early Sunday Morning
Residents of Ashland and Mt. Carmel were awoken by police cars driving by their homes with sirens blaring at high rates of speed early Sunday morning.
Since then, few details have emerged of what happened, but we finally got the information.
The chase started in Aristes when Robert Miller, 36, Tower City, failed to make a complete stop at a stop sign. When Conyngham Township police attempted to pull him over, he continued south towards Centralia and was reported to be driving all over the road.
Police followed him to Ashland, where he made a left to go towards downtown Ashland and began driving at speeds up to 60 mph, passing vehicles and almost hitting a pedestrian.
Since then, few details have emerged of what happened, but we finally got the information.
The chase started in Aristes when Robert Miller, 36, Tower City, failed to make a complete stop at a stop sign. When Conyngham Township police attempted to pull him over, he continued south towards Centralia and was reported to be driving all over the road.
Police followed him to Ashland, where he made a left to go towards downtown Ashland and began driving at speeds up to 60 mph, passing vehicles and almost hitting a pedestrian.
Monday, August 26, 2013
UPDATED: Police Chase Ends In Mahanoy City With Shots Fired
What started as a theft inside the St. Clair Wal-Mart turned into something a lot more.
St. Clair police responded to Wal-Mart to find an unruly suspect who assaulted the police officers then started a police chase within the parking lot.
The chase exited the parking lot and sped over the Burma Road where spike strips were used to attempt to stop the suspect.
The suspect continued driving while the vehicle began to deteriorate. Police eventually stopped the vehicle near the old White Owl Manor in Mahanoy City. The suspect continued to not cooperate and shots were fired.
The suspect was then air lifted from the scene with a gun shot wound to the chest.
It was not reported who the suspected was or what officers fired the shots.
As of 5:00PM, Route 54 was shut down on the Vulcan hill outside Mahanoy City from the bottom of the hill to Morea Road while the scene is under investigation.
St. Clair police responded to Wal-Mart to find an unruly suspect who assaulted the police officers then started a police chase within the parking lot.
The chase exited the parking lot and sped over the Burma Road where spike strips were used to attempt to stop the suspect.
The suspect continued driving while the vehicle began to deteriorate. Police eventually stopped the vehicle near the old White Owl Manor in Mahanoy City. The suspect continued to not cooperate and shots were fired.
The suspect was then air lifted from the scene with a gun shot wound to the chest.
It was not reported who the suspected was or what officers fired the shots.
As of 5:00PM, Route 54 was shut down on the Vulcan hill outside Mahanoy City from the bottom of the hill to Morea Road while the scene is under investigation.
Around 8:00pm Route 54 reopened but the State Police are still investigating the area where the shooting took place
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