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Thursday, August 25, 2016

3 Homes Damaged By Fire Thursday Afternoon in Ashland

Three homes were damaged by fire Thursday afternoon.

Fire crews have been called to a working structure fire Thursday afternoon.

Man Facing Sexual Assault Charges

According to WNEP, The Pennsylvania State Police arrested a man on Tuesday for sexual assault charges.

Charles Welna, 30, of Shenandoah was charged with statutory sexual assault, child pornography, and sexual abuse of children.

Welna allegedly has been having sex with a 15 year old girl since July.

Welna was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge James Reilly and was committed to Schuylkill County Prison, unable to post $75,000 bail.

Link to WNEP
http://wnep.com/2016/08/24/man-locked-up-for-alleged-sex-assault-on-15-year-old-girl/

Water Boil Advisory Issued

(08/24/2016) A water boil advisory has been issued for parts of Schuylkill County.

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/24/16

Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Man Wanted for Assault

Minersville Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Israel Martinez, 19, last known address of 329 Laurel St., Minersville, Pa. Martinez is charged with felony Aggravated Assault and related charges.

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a credit card skimming incident that occurred at the gas pumps of Moyers Car Care Center Inc., 102 PA-183, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/23/16

Light Holds On For Fayash Memorial Sportsman Win At Big Diamond Speedway

Shawn Light held off a hard-charging Brian Papiez to claim the 30-lap, $1,570 to win Andy Fayash, Jr., Memorial for the U.S.S. Achey sportsman on Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway.

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/21/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 8/26/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: North Manheim & South Manheim Twps.

ROAD NAME: Berne Drive
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 895
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for drainage work.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?

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Municipality: Butler Twp

ROAD NAME: High Road
BETWEEN: PA 901 AND Northumberland County Line
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging base repair.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: E. Brunswick & N. Manheim Twps.

ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Port Clinton Borough AND City of Pottsville
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: No Restrictions for brush cutting work. Please use caution.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?

Woman's Death Considered a Case of of Horrendous Neglect

A woman's death in Mahanoy City is being considered a case of "horrendous" neglect.

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/20/16

Shenandoah Sesquicentennial Celebration Schedule of Events - August 20 – 27, 2016

Shenandoah Sesquicentennial Celebration

Schedule of Events - August 20 – 27, 2016

“Shenandoah Strong – 150 Years Long!”

Schuylkill Police Log 08/19/16

Schuylkill County Police Log 08/19/16

Andy Fayash, Jr., Memorial This Friday For U.S.S. Achey Sportsman At Big Diamond

Big Diamond Speedway swings back into action on Friday for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Service Night.

IRS Warns Parents About Back to School Scams

The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers against telephone scammers targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for non-existent taxes, such as the “Federal Student Tax.”

(08/18/16) - On Thursday, Shenandoah Police, Members of the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force, Schuylkill County Detectives, Schuylkill County Probation/Parole, State Parole and Pennsylvania State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit participated in warrant sweep and drug bust.

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/18/16

A truck driver died Thursday morning in an early morning crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Around 5:00am, Thursday morning, a crash involving multiple tractor trailers occurred around Milemarker 126 in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 near Frackville.

The interstate has been closed at exit 131 (Mahanoy City).

The coroner has reportedly been called to the scene of the crash.

UPDATE: Truck Driver Dies in Interstate 81 Crash Thursday Morning; Multiple Injured

http://www.skooknews.com/2016/08/truck-driver-dies-in-interstate-81.html

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/17/16

PPL Electric Utilities is warning its customers to be aware of a phone scam in which calls appear to come from the utility and mimic the company's call center.

Police Seek Two on Outstanding Warrants

Minersville Police are seeking the following individuals on outstanding criminal warrants.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Schuylkill County Tuesday Afternoon.

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

COLUMBIA COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

SOUTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

EASTERN MONTOUR COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

* UNTIL 530 PM EDT.

* AT 427 PM EDT...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE

EXTENDING FROM NEAR BUCKHORN TO PINE GROVE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT

40 MPH.

HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS.

SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT...EXPECT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...

POTTSVILLE...ST. CLAIR...FRACKVILLE...SCHUYLKILL HAVEN...

MAHANOY CITY...MOUNT CARMEL...SHENANDOAH...TAMAQUA...MINERSVILLE...

BERWICK...BLOOMSBURG...SHAMOKIN...KULPMONT...ASHLAND...DANVILLE...

SELTZER...ROHRSBURG...GRIER CITY-PARK CREST...

JAMISON CITY AND LIGHTSTREET.

FOR THOSE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 80...THIS INCLUDES AREAS BETWEEN THE

DANVILLE AND NESCOPEK EXITS...SPECIFICALLY FROM MILE MARKERS 225 TO

247.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 81 FROM MILE MARKERS 97 TO 139.

Schuylkill County Couple Charged With Use Of Counterfeit Credit Card And Money Laundering Schemes

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that on July 26, 2016, a federal grand jury in Scranton indicted Carrie F. Aker and Mario M. Valentine, a Shenandoah, Pennsylvania couple, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud using counterfeit credit cards, and with laundering the proceeds of their fraudulent activities. Aker and Valentine also are charged with aggravated identity theft, credit and debit card frauds, and with possessing credit and debit card-making equipment. The indictment was unsealed today following the arrests of the defendants.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11:00PM Tuesday Evening for the following counties.

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/16/16

A power outage has been reported in part of Schuylkill County.

Pennsylvania Lottery Launches Sales in Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores

The Pennsylvania Lottery welcomed Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores this week to its statewide retailer network. This fall, Lottery game sales will be introduced at more than 300 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores across Pennsylvania, 9 locations within Schuylkill County.

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/14/16

A dog from Auburn scratches off an item on her bucket list but also goes on a long adventure home.

Laubach, Lisowski, and Trexler Win At Big Diamond Friday Night

Veteran New Jersey modified chauffer Rick Laubach showed the speed that has taken him to victory lane twice already in the 2016 Big Diamond Speedway season as he led all 30 laps to collect his third win of the year and a $4,000 pay day in the Prelude to the Coalcracker on Friday on HuntTheGiant.com night.

Other winners on Friday night were Mike Lisowski (U.S.S. Achey sportsman) and Devin Trexler (Savage 61 roadrunners).

The track returns to action on Friday, Aug. 19, for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Service Night featuring the Andy Fayash Memorial for the U.S.S. Achey sportsman and a Pink Out to support breast cancer.

The Fayash Memorial, an open-draw event, will see a 30-lap feature for the sportsman paying $1,570 to win and $157 to take the green. There will be 50 show-up points for the sportsman teams. Also on the racing card will be the 358 modifieds, roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks.

The gates open at 5:30 on Friday with warm ups at 7:45 and racing getting underway at 8:15. General admission is $20; Seniors, $18 and kids 12-and-under and active military with a valid ID are free.

Laubach took the lead from the start of the 358 modified race from his outside pole position and held the field at bay over the 30-lap distance.

“The outside groove was definitely better up there and it helps with these draw races to have a good starting spot,” Laubach said. “I was pushing a couple of time but the outside was the preferred line tonight.”

Billy Pauch Jr., followed Laubach around the outside of Turn 2 and settled into second on the opening lap of the race while Craig VonDohren and Duane Howard had their own battle going for third.

By lap 5, Laubach started to stretch out his lead but Pauch Jr. remained in striking distance.

At the halfway mark, Laubach still maintained the lead over Pauch while Howard had moved into third and Ryan Godown, who started eighth, was fourth.

Three laps later, Jeff Strunk slowed coming off Turn 4 to bring out the caution.

Laubach maintained his lead on the restart but Pauch Jr. was not letting him get away while Howard, VonDohren and Godown battled for third.

The final caution came out with three laps to go. But as was the case all race, Laubach was able to hold off Pauch Jr., who had keep the leader at bay for most of the night.

“Everybody in these grandstands knows it was a rough weeks for the racing community and I never meet Bryan Clauson, but I want to dedicate my win to him,” Laubach added. “I watched his races online and he seemed like one heck of a guy and its a bad thing when that kind of stuff happens.”

Clauson passed away on Aug. 7 from injuries he sustained in a United States Auto Club midget race at the famed Belleville High Banks race track in Kansas. The track also held a moment of silence in his honor prior to start of the racing activities.

Pauch Jr., held on for second with Duane Howard, Craig VonDohren and Ryan Godown rounding out the top five.

Sixth through 10th were Doug Manmiller, Gary Hager, Shawn Fitzpatrick, Ryan Watt, and Kevin Beach Jr.

Heats for the 358 modifieds were won by VonDohren, Godown and Beach Jr.

It has been a while but modified driver Kevin Beach, Jr., swept all the rounds as the competitors were determined by a vote on the speedway’s Facebook page.

Beach Jr., defeated. in order; Scott Albert; Manmiller; Watt; Strunk; Justin Grim (Dq’d for no start); Ryan Grim; Howard; Brett Kressley and VonDohren.

For 19 and 1/4 laps, 15-year-old T.J. Lilly of Pen Argyl led the 20-lap sportsman feature but he jumped the cushion in Turn 1 on the final lap which allowed Lisowski to driver under him in apex of the turn and go on to complete the pass for the win.

Lisowski made his move on lap 14 after starting ninth, as he began to close in on the race leader.

“T.J. ran a heck of a race and I didn’t have anything for him,” Lisowski said. “He was really good up top and I couldn’t get going on the restarts, he had the preferred line tonight as the top was just really fast. He just made a mistake, that’s all it was. I wasn’t going to get around him. I was just there and was able to capitalize.”

Lilly was able to recover from his bobble to hold on for a runner-up finish while Ray Woodall Sr., finished third. Points leader Brandon Grasso and Daryl Dissinger rounded out the top five.

Sixth through 10th were Chuck Fayash, Wayne Witmer, Ray Woodall Jr., Matt Clay, and Skylar Sheriff. Heats for the sportsman were won by Witmer and Lilly.

Shon Elk had the dominant car in the Savage 61 roadrunner 20-lap feature leading the first 11 laps of the race.

But that all changed when Elk lost a tire in Turn 3 on the same lap, ending his night.

Kris Ney, who had been running second, inherited the lead on the restart. Devin Trexler, who started sixth, would take the lead from Ney in Turn 4 on lap 13 and then held off a hard-charging Andy Fayash III following a late-race restart for the win.

“It was a rough one as I came from pretty far back as I came out a little bit late and I was supposed to start sixth but I ended up starting ninth,” Trexler said. “I got a couple of lucky breaks tonight.”

Fayash held on for second with Steve Gromis, third, Ney, fourth, and Kyle Wingle rounded out the top five.

Sixth through 10th were Jim Kost, Shawn Mulhall, Andrew Buchinski, Terry Kramer and Elk. Heats for the roadrunners were won by Elk and Gromis.

Friday’s racing card at Big Diamond will feature the Fayash Memorial 30-lap feature paying $1,570 to win and $157 to take the green for the sportsman. The event will be an open draw with 50 show-up points for the sportsman teams. Also on the racing card on Friday will be the 358 modifieds, roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks.

There will also be a ‘Pink Out’ on Friday with 50/50, raffles and shirts for sale. The proceeds will benifit the breast cancer research at the Hershey Medical Center.

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/13/16

A man was shot early Friday morning during an alleged home invasion.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 08/19/16

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Municipality: Barry Township
ROAD NAME: Deep Creek Road
BETWEEN: PA 901 AND PA 125
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/15/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/19/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Washington Township
ROAD NAME: Hetzel's Church Road
BETWEEN: PA 895 AND PA 443
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions for pipe work. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/08/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/19/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Ryan Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 134 (Delano) AND Exit 141 (PA 424)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Be alert for lane restrictions on I-81 north or south. This will be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through work zones.
START DATE: 08/15/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/19/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: West Mahanoy Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81 North
BETWEEN: Exit 116 (PA 901) AND Exit 131 (PA 54)
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 12:00 PM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: West Mahanoy Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81 South
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Exit 116 (PA 901)
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: North Manheim Township
ROAD NAME: PA 183/Sillyman Street
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND Pottsville Street
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/15/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/19/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Butler Township, Frackville & St. Clair boroughs
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Morea Road AND Wade Road
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Be alert for lane restrictions north and south. This will be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 08/15/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/19/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Friday, August 12, 2016

Heat Advisory In Effect Until Late Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Schuylkill County until late Saturday.

Have a baby 12 months or younger who LOVES TO MOVE?!

Police Looking for Man Responsible for Theft of Vehicle and Items from Wal-Mart

Police are looking for a man who allegedly stole a vehicle and items from Wal-Mart, then abandoned the vehicle.

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/11/16

A Palo Alto Man has been charged for an Alleged Sexual Assault.

UPDATE:(08/11/16) - EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

On August 13th, 2016 the Schuylkill County Alzheimer's Association is proud to present a night of comedy to benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer's being held October 15th at Bubeck Park in Schuylkill Haven.

Schuylkill County Police Log 08/10/16

Schuylkill County Police Log 08/10/16

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office today announced the arrest of a Schuylkill County man accused of attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with a 12-year-old girl.

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/10/16

Photo from WNEP

According to WNEP, West Penn Township Police are investigating an alleged attempted abduction that took place on Tuesday.

According to reports, A 13-year-old girl was walking alone along Dairy Road near Tamaqua Tuesday around noon when a man pulled up and told her to get in.

The vehicle was described as a black Honda CRV with tinted windows, a bug deflector on the hood, a roof rack, and a tire on the back.

The man is described as being African American and spoke "Broken English". Anyone with information should call police at (570) 386-1100 or call the Schuylkill County Communications as (570) 462-1991.

Link to WNEP's Story
http://wnep.com/2016/08/10/attempted-abduction-reported-in-schuylkill-county/

Schuylkill County High School Football 2016 Schedule

Schedule for the 2016 High School Football Season in Schuylkill County

Prelude To The Coalcracker This Friday At Big Diamond Speedway

Anytime a driver can log a few extra laps on a track, the information which they can relay to the crew can prove to be crucial to a season’s point battle or as one of the biggest races of the year is almost at hand.

Photo of Alicia Buzzard

The Pennsylvania State Police have issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory from Lebanon County.

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/09/16

The Schuylkill County VISION Suicide Prevention Task Force and the Mahanoy City Police Department are partnering to make a positive impact on the youth in the Borough of Mahanoy City during the remainder of 2016.

Schuylkill County Police Log 08/08/16

Schuylkill County Police Log 08/08/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/08/16

VonDohren Becomes First Back-To-Back 358 modifed Feature Winner At Big Diamond In 2016

The competitiveness of the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modified division has been only display all season long at Big Diamond Speedway.

Nearly five months into the season, there hadn’t been a back-to-back winner in the division.

Until Friday night.

Craig VonDorhren raced to his second straight win and moved into second place in the point standings.

Other winners on Friday were Tim Fitzpatrick (U.S.S. Achey sportsman), Andy Fayash III (Savage 61 roadrunners) and Chris Derr (No Sweat Service Group street stocks).

This coming Friday, July 12, the speedway presents Prelude to the Coalcracker as the 358 modifieds race 30 laps for $4,000 to win and $400 to take the green with an open draw for the 358s and 50 show-up points for modified teams.

Also on the card will be the sportsman and roadrunners and a modified challenge race for the top 10 in points. The event carries an Aug. 19 rain date.

The gates open on Friday at 5:30 with warm ups at 7:45 and racing at 8:15. Admission is $22 and kids 12-and-under and active military with a valid are free.

VonDohren, who has won three of the last five features at the speedway, took the lead on the restart of lap 10 after Ron Haring, Jr. and Shawn Fitzpatrick had a spirited duel for the lead to the point of the 25-lap feature.

VonDohren passed Fitzpatrick for the runner-up spot on lap nine and then took the lead when Harding, Jr., slid high in Turns 1 and 2 on the restart.

From there, VonDohren would be challenged for the lead by two-time winner Rick Laubach as the pair opened up a lead over Fitzpatrick over the final few laps.

Laubach had one last shot at VonDohren after a late-race caution but VonDohren pulled away for the win.

“We have a good car and I got some breaks and I needed to be on the outside as it was the place to be and I just had to get their first,” VonDohren said.

Laubach held on for second with Fitzpatrick, third, Ryan Godown, who had a flat tire on lap three of the race, rebounded to finish fourth and Ryan Grim was fifth.

Sixth through 10th were Ryan Watt, Kevin Beach Jr., Haring, Gary Hager and Duane Howard. Heats for the 358 modifieds were won by Beach Jr., Haring Jr., and Godown.

Tim Fitzpatrick led the lap the counts as he took the lead from Wayne Witmer on the final lap, passing him on the inside of Turn 2 to win the 20-lap sportsman feature event. It was his first win of the year after going winless last year.

“I would have been happy with second as Wayne’s a tough competitor and he ran go and we were just going for the win there,” Fitzpatrick said.

Witmer took the lead of the race on the start and then held off the field as Fitzpatrick began to apply pressure to the leader starting on lap 8.

Witmer held on for second with a hard charging Shawn Light, third, while Doug Hendricks and Mike Lisowski completed the top five.

Sixth through 10th were Ray Woodall Jr., Brandon Grosso, Glen Rowan, Chuck Fayash, and T.J. Lilly. Heats for the sportsman were won by Rown and Lisowski.

Andy Fayash III continues his strong season with another win and this time it was a bit of luck that helped him add to his points lead.

“I was in a good position as I was on the outside on the second restart and the bottom lane just didn’t go out of two and it just all opened up in front of me,” Fayash said.

Fayash went from seventh to second on the opening lap of the feature as he would take the lead on lap 4 when leader Chris Holland broke.

Jim Kost, who was part of a five-car battle for the runner-up spot finished second while Steve Gromis, Kris Ney and Devin Trexler completed the top five.

Sixth through 10th were Nate Hill, Tim Spesak, Billy Wingle Jr., Jon Schlauch and Dave Long Jr. Heats were won by Wingle and Holland.

The No Sweat Service Group 20-lap feature proved to be a last-man-standing when it came to being the leading the event as four different drivers were on point at one time during the feature but it was Chris Derr who used the inside lane on the lap 15 restart to take the lead and go on to score his second win of the year.

Derr had a challenge for the lead on lap 18 fro Eric Tripp but Tripp was not able to complete the pass on the inside of Turn 3.

“I drove the wheels off this car,” Derr said. The 43 car (Tripp) was down their challenging me a litlle bit and there were some fast guys up front. I knew it was going to be a work out to get the win.”

Tripp would hold on to second with Bobby Krupp, Chris Heller and Mike Radocha rounding out the top five.

Sixth through 10th were Leroy Long, Tyler Stump, Justin Rhoads, Kyle Saylor and Dean Hine. Heats for the streets stocks were won by Tripp and Kupp.

This Friday, fans are encouraged to stop by and listen to HunttheGiant.com for live music beginning at 7 and presented by Jimmy Reppert Racing. All fans can enjoy free ice cream and activities at the tent by the band which begins at 6:30. Adults will have the chance to win VIP seating for the night and kids will have the chance to win a trip to victory lane and have their picture taken with the modified winners.

Modified driver Kevin Beach is holding their third annual bike give away also on Friday. Kids can pick up a packet as the winners, one boy and one girl in three age groups; up to 3; 4-6 and 7-10, will be determined by a coloring contest.

For the latest information, be sure to like the Big Diamond Speedway facebook page; www.facebook.com/Bigdiamondspeedway and on Twitter, @BigDSpdwy

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/07/16

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