Monday, May 9, 2016
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.
Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/09/16
Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/09/16
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
Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/06/16
Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/06/16
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
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/05/16
Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/05/16
Schuylkill County Small Town Makes List of Top 10 in Pennsylvania
It is created using a unique algorithm that takes into account dozens of characteristics in 7 different categories including nearby amenities, cost of living, crime rates, education, employment, housing and weather. A total Livability Score is then calculated out of 100 for any area across America.
The web site has ranked small towns in Pennsylvania based on
- Population Density
- Lowest unemployment rates
- High housing costs (shows demand)
- Adjusted Median Income
- Education (Lowest number of high school dropouts)
- Low crime
The following is the list of 10 Best Small Towns in PA, according to the web site
- Mount Gretna
- Patterson Heights
- Thornburg
- Rosslyn Farms
- Ben Avon Heights
- Goldsboro
- Deer Lake
- Dauphin
- Glen Osborne
- Rutledge
Check out the list here at http://www.areavibes.com/library/10-best-small-towns-pennsylvania/
Fish for Free at Sweet Arrow Lake
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Group Discusses Future Needs for Hospital Care in Schuylkill County
“It was important to bring people together to find out what the community is hoping for with this new partnership,” said Brian Symons, a cook at the hospital. “We have a great opportunity with LVHN to build something really special, and we’re looking forward to working with them to do just that.”
The workers were joined by community leaders and other area residents for an open discussion, including what key services would be provided in the future.
“In the months leading up to the partnership announcement, there were a lot of rumors about departments closing,” said Pam Smith, nurse assistant in the psych department. “People would ask me ‘Will we have OB? Will we have cancer treatment? Will we keep the mental health services?’ These are really important issues that are on the public’s mind, so we wanted to make sure people had the opportunity to share their thoughts.”
Another issue discussed was the need for good, family-sustaining jobs.
“It’s no secret that this area struggles economically,” said Heather Mannon, from housekeeping. “Since SMC is one of the largest employers in the region, people look to it to provide good jobs.”
Over 60 people attended the event, including dozens of supporters from the community, representatives from Congressman Cartwright and Rep. Goodman's offices, and physicians.
“Whether it’s workers, patients, neighbors, or LVHN, we all want the same thing – and that’s a successful hospital that serves this community in the best way possible – with outstanding service and quality jobs” continued Mannon. “This is a new chapter in our hospital’s history, and we are excited to be a part of it.”
Posted from Press Release from Karen Gownley
Man Facing DUI Charges from Motor Vehicle Accident
Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/04/16
Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/04/16
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Schuylkill fire, EMS Companies Receive $1.4 million in State Grants
HARRISBURG – The state has awarded $1.4 million in grants to fire and EMS companies across Schuylkill County, state Reps. Neal P. Goodman, Jerry Knowles, and Mike Tobash and state Sen. David G. Argall announced.
The grants come from the Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program.
“These grants will help volunteers from across the county to continue their life-saving work,” said Goodman, D-Schuylkill. “I am grateful for all the work our fire and EMS companies do, and I’m proud that the state provides this support to them.”
“As a former active volunteer firefighter, I recognize the costs of equipment and fire apparatus,” said Knowles, R-Schuylkill. “I’m glad our area emergency service providers are receiving these state funds to help with their necessary costs.”
“We are very thankful and appreciative of our volunteer fire companies, comprised of men and women from all across our area,” said Tobash, R-Schuylkill. “I am glad they are able to receive this funding so they can continue to keep communities safe when emergencies strike.”
“This investment will assist our local volunteer first responders to protect more lives in Schuylkill County,” said Argall, R-Schuylkill/Berks. “I applaud the efforts of our local volunteers to secure these state funds and I look forward to supporting House Bill 1877.”
With the grant program set to expire on June 30, 2016, Goodman, Knowles, and Tobash recently voted in favor of H.B.1877, which would extend the program for another four years. The bill will now go to the state Senate for consideration.
Grants can be used toward repairing, building or renovating facilities. Grant money also can be applied toward the purchase of new equipment, training and certification of staff, or it may go to repay debt related to equipment purchases or facility building and maintenance.
In the county, 118 fire and EMS companies were awarded grants that ranged in amount from $25,289.79 to $4,735.70. A complete list of Schuylkill County fire and EMS companies that received these grants is available by clicking here.
Information Posted from PAHouse.net
The grants come from the Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program.
“These grants will help volunteers from across the county to continue their life-saving work,” said Goodman, D-Schuylkill. “I am grateful for all the work our fire and EMS companies do, and I’m proud that the state provides this support to them.”
“As a former active volunteer firefighter, I recognize the costs of equipment and fire apparatus,” said Knowles, R-Schuylkill. “I’m glad our area emergency service providers are receiving these state funds to help with their necessary costs.”
“We are very thankful and appreciative of our volunteer fire companies, comprised of men and women from all across our area,” said Tobash, R-Schuylkill. “I am glad they are able to receive this funding so they can continue to keep communities safe when emergencies strike.”
“This investment will assist our local volunteer first responders to protect more lives in Schuylkill County,” said Argall, R-Schuylkill/Berks. “I applaud the efforts of our local volunteers to secure these state funds and I look forward to supporting House Bill 1877.”
With the grant program set to expire on June 30, 2016, Goodman, Knowles, and Tobash recently voted in favor of H.B.1877, which would extend the program for another four years. The bill will now go to the state Senate for consideration.
Grants can be used toward repairing, building or renovating facilities. Grant money also can be applied toward the purchase of new equipment, training and certification of staff, or it may go to repay debt related to equipment purchases or facility building and maintenance.
In the county, 118 fire and EMS companies were awarded grants that ranged in amount from $25,289.79 to $4,735.70. A complete list of Schuylkill County fire and EMS companies that received these grants is available by clicking here.
Information Posted from PAHouse.net
Community Town Hall Meeting Being Held Wednesday Regarding Schuylkill Medical Center
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