Wednesday, November 16, 2016
LCCC Tamaqua Open Additional Hours for Spring Registration
Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) Tamaqua campus will offer additional hours for applicants for the spring 2017 semester to complete the registration process. The Morgan Center will be open on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is located at 234 High Street, Tamaqua, Pa.
Vandals Damage Basketball Court
Rangers Hose Company, Girardville Blood Drive
The Rangers Hose Company, Girardville will be having a Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 at their fire company from 1:00pm to 7:00pm.Interstate 81 Southbound Closed
Police Investigating Mini Mart Robbery
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/16/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/16/16
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Born in Coaldale on May 29, 1978, he was the son of Dorothy A. (Digilio) Ziegenfuss of Coaldale and the late Ray A. Ziegenfuss.
Michael was a Carbon County Vo-Tech graduate. He enjoyed playing basketball, bowling and swimming and was a member of the Panther Valley Shuffleboard League.
He is survived by his
Daughter,
Serena Rei Ziegenfuss at home;
Son,
Michael John Madison Ziegenfuss at home;
Brothers,
Ray Allen Ziegenfuss, Jr. of Frackville;
Frederick James Ziegenfuss of Coaldale;
Nicholas C. Ziegenfuss of Coaldale;
Companion,
Rebecca Cooper;
Nieces and Nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday, November 18, 2016.
Funeral service will be at E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 18, 2016, Reverend Marie Terry to officiate.
Interment will be at Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua.
Memorials in his honor may be sent to the American Cancer Society Carbon Tamaqua Unit 101 W. Frack St., Frackville, PA 17931 or
to the charity of one's choice.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Ronald J. Weiss, 51, Schuylkill Haven, died Sunday at Geisinger Regional Medical Center, Danville PA
Born in Pottsville, April 2, 1965, He was a son of the late Ronald and Vivian (Pepper) Weiss.
Ronald was catholic in faith and worked as a self-employed Automotive Mechanic .
Surviving are a companion, Virginia Bressler, Schuylkill Haven, 1 daughter Jessica Pauly and her husband Larry, Minersville, one son Tony Weiss, Blue Ball, 2 Grandchildren, 1 sister Vivian Connor, Schuylkill Haven, 1 brother David Weiss, Schuylkill Haven, and 1 Nephew.
Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 North Second Street St. Clair. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hillside SPCA PO Box 233, 51 SPCA Road, Pottsville, PA 17901.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
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Born in Tilden Twp. on December 27, 1916, Edna was the daughter of the late Edwin and Marietta (Shade) Reinsel. She worked as a waitress at the Shartlesville Hotel from 1963-1988. Edna was a member of Frieden's Church, Shartlesville. She enjoyed being with her family and would always call and sing Happy Birthday to them. Edna was a kind person and instilled in her family to be kind to others. She loved to dance and make people smile. Edna enjoyed flowers and ice cream was her favorite dessert. Her farewell to others when leaving was "Good Luck To You."
Edna is survived by her three children: David E. Reinsel and his fiance Constance Edwards, Bernville; Rosie L. (Reinsel), wife of Terry Reimert, Oley; and Janie R. (Reinsel), wife of Ronald Procopio, Sinking Spring; four grandchildren: Troy Kratzer, and his wife Amy; Shawn Reimert, and his wife Marnita; Brandon Epting; and his wife Elizabeth; and Debra Hook; and five great-grandchildren: Candace and Paige Kratzer; Louden Reimert; and Everett and Escher Epting. She was predeceased by three brothers: Howard and George Kauffman, and Daniel Reinsel; as well as four infant siblings.
Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street, Hamburg (off street parking in rear). Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tilden Twp. A viewing will be held in the funeral home Thursday 10:00 to 11:00 am. Memorial contributions may be sent to Frieden's Church, P.O. Box 366, Shartlesville, PA 19554. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
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Charles 'Chuck' Sincavage, 52, of Mahanoy City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 12th.
Chuck was born in Shenandoah, on April 13, 1964, a son of Camille (Jones) Sincavage, of Mahanoy City and the late Charles Sincavage.
He was a 1982 graduate Shenandoah Valley High School, where he excelled as a pitcher on the baseball team.
He last worked for Big Lots Distribution Center in Tremont.
Chuck enjoyed all kinds of sports, including football, baseball and basketball. He had a great sense of humor who made everyone laugh.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a niece, Mary Schlauch.
A loving son, Chuck is survived by his mother Camille Sincavage of Mahanoy City, a sister Maria, wife of Denny Schlauch, Zion Grove; and nephews, Charles Schlauch and his wife Stacy and thier children; Eric Schlauch and his wife Tera; and Michael Schlauch.
A private funeral service for Chuck's family will be held at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home in Ringtown.
New Kids on the Block Announce Tour with Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul; Allentown Show Announced
Sweet Arrow Sojourn Scheduled
On Saturday, December 3 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. “Porcupine Pat” leads us on this adventure featuring a jaunt around the park that includes some nice scenes of the water.
Jackson Browne to Kick Off Tour at Hershey Theatre
Brantley Gilbert Kicks Off Tour in Reading
Annual Open Skate and Open House at Mohegan Sun Arena to Benefit Toys for Tots
Monday, November 14, 2016
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/15/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/15/16
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Surviving are his wife, Suzanne Stallone; sons, Devin Machalick of Austin, TX and Trevor Machalick and his fiancee Emily McNeil of Austin, TX, daughter, Bridget Machalick wife of Alek Kreiger of Ann Arbor, MI.; Nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
Born Thursday, September 17, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre son of the late Nicholas A. Miller, and Margaret H. (Barry) Miller-Wheeler.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Kenneth W. Solliday, 53, Girardville lost his battle to cancer on Saturday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill South, Pottsville.
Born in Quakertown he was a son of the late Harold and Pearl (Hillegas) Solliday. He was employed as a mechanic and belonged to the Palmer, Democratic and Republican clubs in Easton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Harold Solliday.
Ken is survived by his wife of 18 years, Mary Blakley Solliday, Girardville; two daughters: Carolyn Solliday, Girardville and Cathleen Solliday, Ashland; 3 brothers: Terry and wife Sarah Solliday, Freemansburg, Richard and wife Dawn Solliday, Nazareth and William Solliday, Girardville; 2 step-sons: John Marion, Easton and Rue Marion, Washington, NJ; 2 step-daughters: Ella Maguino and Naomi Marion, both of Easton. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Kenneth W. Solliday, 53, Girardville lost his battle to cancer on Saturday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill South, Pottsville.
Born in Quakertown he was a son of the late Harold and Pearl (Hillegas) Solliday. He was employed as a mechanic and belonged to the Palmer, Democratic and Republican clubs in Easton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Harold Solliday.
Ken is survived by his wife of 18 years, Mary Blakley Solliday, Girardville; two daughters: Carolyn Solliday, Girardville and Cathleen Solliday, Ashland; 3 brothers: Terry and wife Sarah Solliday, Freemansburg, Richard and wife Dawn Solliday, Nazareth and William Solliday, Girardville; 2 step-sons: John Marion, Easton and Rue Marion, Washington, NJ; 2 step-daughters: Ella Maguino and Naomi Marion, both of Easton. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Law Enforcement, PennDOT Focus on Seat-Belt Use, Impaired Driving as Holiday Travel Period Begins
Deer on the Move, Motorists Use Caution
HARRISBURG, PA - With deer becoming increasingly active, and daylight saving time soon to put more vehicles on the road during the hours when deer move most, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert.
“White-tailed deer are entering a period of increased activity and are crossing roads more frequently as a result,” said Game Commission Executive Director R. Matthew Hough. “While drivers should always remain alert and on the lookout for whitetails crossing roads, there is reason to pay particular attention while behind the wheel now and in the coming weeks.”
Deer become more active in autumn with the lead-up to their fall breeding season, commonly referred to as the “rut.” Around this time, many yearling bucks disperse from the areas in which they were born and travel, sometimes several dozen miles, to find new ranges. Meanwhile, adult bucks more often are cruising their home ranges in search of does, and they sometimes chase the does they encounter.
Add to this the fact autumn sees a number of people taking part in outdoor activities that might flush deer from forested areas or briar thickets, and that deer are more actively feeding to store energy for winter months, and it quickly becomes evident why motorists might be more likely to encounter deer on roads.
When daylight saving time ends Nov. 6, there also will be increased vehicular traffic between dusk and dawn – the peak hours for deer activity.
Drivers can reduce their chances of collisions with deer by staying alert and better understanding deer behavior. Motorists are urged to pay particular attention while driving on stretches marked with “Deer Crossing” signs.
Learn what to do if you have a deer-vehicle collision.
“White-tailed deer are entering a period of increased activity and are crossing roads more frequently as a result,” said Game Commission Executive Director R. Matthew Hough. “While drivers should always remain alert and on the lookout for whitetails crossing roads, there is reason to pay particular attention while behind the wheel now and in the coming weeks.”
Deer become more active in autumn with the lead-up to their fall breeding season, commonly referred to as the “rut.” Around this time, many yearling bucks disperse from the areas in which they were born and travel, sometimes several dozen miles, to find new ranges. Meanwhile, adult bucks more often are cruising their home ranges in search of does, and they sometimes chase the does they encounter.
Add to this the fact autumn sees a number of people taking part in outdoor activities that might flush deer from forested areas or briar thickets, and that deer are more actively feeding to store energy for winter months, and it quickly becomes evident why motorists might be more likely to encounter deer on roads.
When daylight saving time ends Nov. 6, there also will be increased vehicular traffic between dusk and dawn – the peak hours for deer activity.
Drivers can reduce their chances of collisions with deer by staying alert and better understanding deer behavior. Motorists are urged to pay particular attention while driving on stretches marked with “Deer Crossing” signs.
Learn what to do if you have a deer-vehicle collision.
Tips for motorists
- Don’t count on deer whistles or deer fences to deter deer from crossing roads in front of you. Stay alert.
- Watch for the reflection of deer eyes and for deer silhouettes on the shoulder of the road. If anything looks slightly suspicious, slow down.
- Slow down in areas known to have a large deer population; where deer-crossing signs are posted; places where deer commonly cross roads; areas where roads divide agricultural fields from woods; and whenever in forested areas between dusk and dawn.
- Deer do unpredictable things. Sometimes they stop in the middle of the road when crossing. Sometimes they cross and quickly re-cross back from where they came. Sometimes they move toward an approaching vehicle. Assume nothing. Slow down; blow your horn to urge the deer to leave the road. Stop if the deer stays on the road; don’t try to go around it.
Christmas at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse
Christmas at the Clubhouse will once again feature the M&J Jazz Combo on December 3, 2016 at 2:00pm.
Planet Fitness to Open at Cressona Mall Thursday
Six Displaced After Mine Subsidence
Six people have been displaced after a mine subsidence Saturday night in Mahanoy Township.
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