Friday's Weather Forecast

Ok, so Monsoon Mike was "tricked" a bit on Halloween. While the trick-or-treaters made it through without getting "too" drenched, that rain did move in a bit earlier than I expected. The reason was a more swiftly moving low pressure system, rushing Friday's expected cold front towards our area.

After periods of some heavier rain, Friday should slowly calm down and perhaps even produce a few bits of sun as the day progresses. It will be WINDY though, so take down those Halloween decorations before they're in the next town over. :-) Temperatures will still be quite mild but will fall later in the day. 

Saturday features the return of more autumn-like temperatures followed by REALLY chilly temperatures for Sunday and Monday. Long-term, however, things look to warm above normal temperature wise by mid-next week. 

Body Found In Shenandoah Park Ruled Suicide

On Tuesday evening, the body of Andrew Kelly, 47, was found in Girard Park, Shenandoah around 5pm.

Berks County Man Attempts To Flee Police in Pine Grove Twp., Injures 2

Around 12:15pm Wednesday, police spotted a SUV with another vehicle's license plate on it on Berger Road in Pine Grove Twp. 

The driver, Jason A. Brown, Bernville, drove through a stop sign and crashed into a vehicle driven by Paul Zuk of Pottsville, when police attempted to pull him over.

Zuk and his passenger were both injured in the collision.

Police also found drugs on him.  He was arrested at the scene and charged with driving without a proper license, reckless endangerment, possession of a controlled substance, receiving stolen property, and fleeing police.

Brown was sent to Schuylkill County Prison on $50,000 bail.

Halloween Weather Forecast

Your Halloween holiday will have a "spooky" warmness in the air. Temperatures will flirt with 70 despite there not being a lot of sun and an abundance of "spooky" clouds and perhaps a harmless passing shower. They'll also be a swift, "spooky" breeze in the air as the trick-or-treaters head out in the evening. As perfect timing would have it, the really "spooky" weather doesn't hit until later Halloween night when periods of rain, some perhaps heavy, move in for several hours as a cold front heads in. 

Things dry out Friday after any leftover morning precipitation, but temperatures will still hang near 70 as the push of cold air behind the cold front will be a bit delayed. 

If things keep on moving, Saturday should be decent with temperatures cooler and in the 60s, but there's still some question on if a disturbance lends more clouds and showers that day, as well. We'll fine tune that forecast. 

Police Looking For Victims of Barnesville Contractor

Last week an arrest warrant was issued for Barnesville contractor, John Kachmar.  Police are saying that ripped off at least four home owners for a total of $17,000.

The police think there may be more victims and are asking if you know where Kachmar is or you believe you may also be a victim to to call them at (570) 462-1991.

Home Damaged By Fire in Pottsville, Pets Rescued From Home

Around 7pm, Tuesday evening, crews were called to a basement fire on Arch Street, Pottsville.  The 3 people who lived there were not home at the time.

No one was hurt in the fire and crews were able to rescue two pets from the home..

No cause of the fire has been given at this time.

Juveniles Find Body In Park In Shenandoah

Early Tuesday evening, the body of Andrew Kelley, 48, was discovered by juveniles in Girard Park, Shenandoah.  The body was said to have been found just north of the basketball court.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other information has been given about Kelley at this time.

Police are asking if anyone has any information about the gentlemen or his earlier whereabouts, to contact the Schuylkill County Communications Center by calling (570) 462-1991.  All information will remain confidential.