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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Three Face Charges After Drug Arrest Thursday Evening

Mahanoy City Police arrested three people Thursday evening on Drug Charges.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/3/16

A head on crash in East Brunswick Township late Wednesday sent two people to the hospital.

PPL announced earlier this week that residential customers will see a decrease in their electric rates in December.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/3/2016

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/3/2016

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/3/2016

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Lisa A. Miller Schuck, 50, Minersville, died unexpectedly Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill South, Pottsville.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Beverly Ann Grady Miller. She last worked as a CNA for the Redco Group.

In addition to her parents, Lisa was preceded in death by a sister Nadine Miller.

Lisa is survived by her husband of 32 years, Bernie Schuck, Minersville; two sons: Bernie Schuck, Mahanoy City and his fiancé Beatrice Jones and Ethan Schuck, Minersville; a daughter Tami and her husband Brian Heffelfinger, Barnesville; a sister Jenine and her husband Gerald Barry, Girardville and by her four loving grandchildren.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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Barry J, Micklo, 67 of Pottsville, died Wednesday morning at Lebanon VA Hospital, Lebanon.

He was born August 8, 1949 in New York, NY son of the late Andrew and Jean Palmour Micklo.

He was a 1967 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and attended Millersville University and Penn State University.

He was of Catholic Faith.

Barry was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gregory and Larry Micklo. Surviving are 2 sisters, Georgia Mazzuca, Pottsville and Andrea Gayeski and her husband Joe, Minersville; 2 nieces and 2 nephews, Gina and Marcus Mazzuca, LTJG Stephen Micklo, U.S. Navy and Michelle Lisi: a brother-in-law Michael Mazzuca and sister-in-law Jan Micklo.

Service of remembrance will be held Saturday at 11A.M. from James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited call from 10A.M. unit the time of services at the funeral home. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011. Interment will be private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Please share your memories and condolences with Barry’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.

Serendipity Holiday Open House

Serendipity, A Division of Avenues, will be having their Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 12th, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

LCCC Expands Medical Assistant Program

Lehigh Carbon Community College's (LCCC) School of Healthcare Science is now accepting applications from new or current students for admission for either the spring or fall 2017 semester in the Medical Assistant program. Students will no longer need to wait for admission into the program for the fall semester. Applications will be accepted for consideration of admission throughout the year, until the spring and fall cohorts are filled.

Medical assistants are in the forefront of patient care, interacting with patients upon their initial contact with a healthcare facility. LCCC’s program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Individuals who successfully pass the CMA exam will become certified medical assistants.

For more information, contact Karen Fogle, coordinator of LCCC’s Medical Assistant program, at 610-799-1516 or kfogle@lccc.edu or academic advisor Kate MacDonald at 610-799-1569 or kmacdonald@lccc.edu.

Veteran Appreciation Dinner Announced

Bixler Pyrotechnics, Ashland, will be sponsoring a Veteran's Appreciation Dinner on Friday, November 11th, 2016.

Municipality: City of Pottsville
Lane restrictions have been scheduled on Route 61 near Pottsville and Palo Alto the next two weeks.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/2/2016

Man Shot and Killed in Altercation Tuesday Morning

A man died Tuesday morning involving an altercation with a gun.

Totally Twisted Pretzels is returning to the Schuylkill Mall.

Pennsylvania State Police are at the scene of a home on James Street in McAdoo Heights, Kline Township.

Round 1 High School Football Schedule for District XI Schuylkill County Teams

Round 1 High School Football Schedule for District XI Schuylkill County Teams

A man was struck by a vehicle and killed on Sunday.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: Union Twp.

ROAD NAME: Buck Mountain Road
BETWEEN: Red Ridge Road AND PA 339
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM

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Municipality: Butler Twp.

ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 112 (PA 25) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for crack sealing work.
START DATE: 10/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Rush twp.

ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Exit 134 (Delano)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 10/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Cressona Boro.

ROAD NAME: PA 183
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 61
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM

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Municipality: Tower City Boro/ Porter Twp.

ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: PA 325 AND Main Street
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/30/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/30/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/29/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/29/2016

(10/29/16) Fire crews from Northumberland and Schuylkill Counties were called to an early morning fire in Mount Carmel Saturday morning.

Police Investigating Drive By Shooting

Photo of suspects released from
Mahanoy City Police

(10/28/16) Mahanoy City Police are investigating a drive by shooting that occurred Friday afternoon.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

A Mahanoy City man was arrested Friday on drug charges.

The Pennsylvania State Police is investigating a robbery that took place Friday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/28/2016

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #10

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/27/2016

The House of Representatives approved a bill authored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that would allow counties across Pennsylvania to create a local demolition funding program.

Some of the Trick or Treat Nights that were scheduled for Thursday, October 27th, 2016 have been postponed due to weather.

Just before 6:00am, fire personnel were called a fully involved house fire near Mahanoy City.

Police Investigating Forging of Voter Registration

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a case of fraud when an unknown person filed fraudulent Pennsylvania voter registration applications on behalf of two people from New Ringgold.

An Amber Alert has been issued for an 11 month old in Maryland.

A $125,000 Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 jackpot from the Tuesday, October 25, drawing was split by two winning tickets sold in Cambria and Schuylkill counties.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/26/2016

Thanks to Skook News Photographer Daniel Reed for the photos of the Schuylkill Haven Halloween Parade that took place on October 25, 2016.

Two of Schuylkill County's shopping malls have begun new chapters this week.

Temporary Regulations for Medical Marijuana to be Released on Friday

Department of Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy today announced temporary regulations for marijuana growers and processors under Act 16 are slated to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on October 29, and asked for public comment on dispensary regulations at her regular briefing of the Medical Marijuana Program.

Schuylkill County Obituaries 10/25/2016

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Margaret A. Gazo, 70 years of age of Schuylkill Ave., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Hospice House VNA of St. Luke's Bethlehem.

Widow of Michael Gazo who passed away on June 20, 2003, she is survived by her children; son, Michael D. Gazo of Tamaqua with whom she resided; daughter, Tracy L. Malaska wife of Anthony of Jim Thorpe; grand child, Leah Malaska.

A Coaldale High School graduate, Margaret worked as a CNA at Hometown Nursing Home for many years.

Born Monday, March 11, 1946 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Andrew, and Ruth (Hoffman) Klimek. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Kermitt, and Michael Klimek.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.

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Josephine Niziolek, 97, of Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, October 16th, at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center.

Josephine was born in Mahanoy City, PA on December 19, 1918, a daughter of the late Helen (Tirva) and John Yurchukonis and attended local schools.

She was of the Catholic faith.

She lived most of her life in Philadelphia.

She was wife of the late John Niziolek who passed away in 2006, and is preceded in death by a brother John, and a sister Alberta Yurchukonis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 11 AM on Saturday, October 22nd.

Friends and family may call from 10 AM at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment will follow in St Joseph Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.

Family prefers donation to St. George's Church - 2700 E. Venango St. Phila. Pa. 19134

Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.

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Stephen M. Zakrewsky, 62, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, October 16th, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.

Stephen was born in Mahanoy City, on August 20, 1954, a son of the late Warren Hillibush, and is survived by his mother Ann (Cummings) Hillibush, Mahanoy City.

Stephen graduated from Mahanoy Area Class of 1972 and attended a year in Tech school for Machinist.

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.

He had worked for many years at Sealy Components Delano, previous to that he worked for General Cigar Mahanoy City

He loved working on cars and is known for his skills at woodworking.

A Religious Service will be held at 11 Am Thursday October 20th at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friends and family may call from 9 am until time of service.

Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.

Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery, Mahanoy City.

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Patricia Fizel, 80, originally of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 12th, at The Manor at St Lukes Village Hazleton.

Patricia was born in Mahanoy City, on December 29, 1935, a daughter of the late Theresa (Martin) and Frank Hoffman.

She graduated from Mahanoy City High School.

She had worked at the former Eagle Brothers and City Shirt in Mahanoy City.

Patricia loved going on trips to Atlantic City.

She was wife of the late Robert who passed away in 1984.

Patricia is survived by three daughters, Denise Fizel, of Drums; Lisa Cara, of Mahanoy City; Lori Zelasny, of West Hazleton. two sons Robert Jr., of West Hazleton; Kristopher, of St Louis Mo; and by 6 grandchildren Mickey, Brandon, Gage, Samantha, Sarina, and Alexa, and 2 great grandchildren Mickenzie, and Marshall

She is preceded in death by a daughter Deborah Pajalich, brothers John, Francis, Gerald and Sisters Mary Tlocynski, Theresa Vendel, and Arlene Snyder.

A Religious Service will be held at 2pm Sunday October 30th with Father Reverend Joseph T. Whalen officiating. Friends may call at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City from 1pm.

Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/25/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/25/2016

Eric Trump Tours Yuengling Brewery

On Monday afternoon, Eric Trump made a visit to America's Oldest Brewery.

Eric Trump posted the following photo on Twitter with Dick Yuengling.

Thank you to Dick Yuengling for an amazing tour of the oldest brewery in the U.S! @Yuengling_Beer #PottsvillePA #MAGA pic.twitter.com/XrGVbbOiI3
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) October 24, 2016

Eric also made a stop to campaign at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg later in the evening.

Senate Approves Argall’s Efforts to Crack Down on Welfare Fraud

HARRISBURG – By a vote of 29 – 18, the Senate of Pennsylvania approved a measure authored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to increase the number of investigators tasked with finding welfare waste, fraud, abuse and misuse.

Pedestrian Struck Monday Morning

A pedestrian was struck Monday morning in Tamaqua.

Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane was sentenced Monday afternoon.

(10/24/16) The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Schuylkill County for Tuesday Night into Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries 10/24/2016

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Shirley Mae Drumheller, wife, mother, grandmother, 81 years of age of Municipal Road, New Ringgold, formerly of Edison GA., passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Survived by her husband of sixty-five years, John Edward Drumheller; daughter, Mrs. Connie L. Lore wife of Eugne of New Ringgold, with whom she resided; sons, John E. Drumheller and his wife Judy of Hartwell, GA, Donald R. Drumheller and his wife Goldie of Williamsburg, VA and Gene W. Drumheller and his wife Delores of Douglasville, GA,; brother, Roy "Butch" Wohlforth and his wife Mel of Leary, GA; 4 grand children; 4 great grand children.

A homemaker, Shirley was a great baker.

Born Sunday, November 18, 1934 in Shenandoah the daughter of the late Eugene, and Mae (Longo) Wohlforth. she was also predeceased by sister, Mrs. Jean Antonelli; brother, William Wohlforth.

Private arrangement's have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

Memorials in her care to.
Tamaqua/Carbon American Cancer Society
101 West Frack Street
Frackville, Pa. 17931

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Michele K. Cannon, wife, mother, grand-ma, daughter, 50 years of age of Coaldale, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at home, having waged a twenty-five year battle against MS.

Survived by her devoted husband of twenty-seven years, Michael J. Cannon, Jr.; sons, Michael J. Cannon III and William J. Cannon of Coaldale; daughters, Anna Cannon of Coaldale, and Jeanne Cannon of Hazleton; brothers, Larry Reeser of Lansford, and Keith Reeser and his wife Michelle of Orwigsburg; sister, Mrs. Stacie Galada wife of Bud of Pottsville; grandchildren, Aaron, Coal, and Landon; nephew, Buddy Dillman and his wife Sarah.

A 1985 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Michele was a devoted fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, and Eagles. Until her illness progressed, Michele was an Assistant Store Manager of Fegley Mini-Marts Tamaqua, and McAdoo.

Born Tuesday, May 17, 1966 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania she is survived by her parents Caryn Reeser the wife of her late father Larry Resser, and her mother Barbara (Reiger) Reeser of Tamaqua.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday October 27, 2016 at 11 o'clock A.M. at St. Joseph's Parish of the Panther Valley R.C.C. located at 452 East Ludlow Street Summit Hill, Pennsylvania 18250.

Friends shall be received on Wednesday evening October 26, 2016 at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

No morning calling hours.

Private Interment will be in Most Precious Blood Cemetery, Hazleton.

Memorials in her name to
MS & Parkinson's Support Group
in care of the Summit Hill Heritage Center
One West Hazard Street
Summit Hill, Pennsylvania 18250.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.

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Keith D Zerbe, age 54, of Valley View, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill South, Pottsville.

He was born on Thursday, December 7, 1961, in Pottsville, a son of the late Earl D Zerbe and the late Shirley A Spotts Zerbe, and a grandson of the late Russell B Spotts and the late Betty J Morgan Spotts.

He was employed as a production worker at MI, Gratz.

Keith was an avid Fairlane enthusiast and a member of the Fairlane Club of America. He enjoyed auctions and estate sales.

Preceding him in death in addition to his parents and grandparents was a brother in law, Kendall C Hepler.

He is survived by his wife Gretchen D Hepler Zerbe, to whom he was married for 16 years.

He is also survived by a step daughter, Missy A Spatzer and her husband Jeff of Hebe; a step grandson, Tanner J Spatzer of Hebe; a sister, Kimberly A Polm and her husband Christopher of Pottsville; a sister in law Kelsey C Fetterolf and her husband Kevin of Hegins; two nieces, Alyson J Courain and her husband Aaron of Montville, NJ and Bethany M Runkle and her fiancée Turner Klinger of Stevens; two nephews, Joshua P Shiffer of Sunbury and Matthew K Runkle of Hudson, MA; and his beloved dogs, Honey and Angel.

As per Keith's wishes there will be no services.

Memorial contributions can be made to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, 18 Wertz Dr, Pine Grove, PA 17963.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/24/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/24/16

Hey Country Music Fans! A major country star will play the Santander Arena in Reading next year.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings and Stats After Week 9

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings and Stats After Week 9

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/23/16

Prior to the start of last night's college football at Beaver Stadium, Penn State Athletics announced that the first ever concert will be held in the venue this summer.

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/23/16

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #9

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