First case of swine flue confirmed in Schuylkill County
The first confirmed case of swine flu, or H1N1, has hit Schuylkill County.
The case has been confirmed by Art Kaplan, the director of Schuylkill
County's emergency management agency.
Kaplan was informed by the state Department of Health about the case.
This marks the first confirmed case of swine flu, or H1N1 in Schuylkill County.
Neighboring county, Berks, has the most confirmed cases of swine flu in
Pennsylvania currently with 29.
Worldwide, there have been 12,000 confirmed cases and 86 deaths resulting from
the swine flue or H1N1 so far.
The H1N1 virus is similar to other types of influenza but a little more dangerous due
to how new the virus is and the lack of antibodies present in people.
Symptoms and treatments are also similar to other types of influenza.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Gas Prices rise in Schuylkill County
Gas Prices continue to rise in Schuylkilll County.
Gas prices continue to rise in Schuylkill County for the summer driving season. Just one week ago prices were averaging slightly above $2.00 a gallon.
Prices are currently between $2.22 and $2.33 respectively.
You can view the some current prices below.
| Lowest Gas Prices in Pottsville |
| Pottsville Gas Prices provided by GasBuddy.com |
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Live Blog of the Luis Ramirez Zavala Now Available
The Republican and Herald newspaper from Pottsville is now covering
the Luis Ramirez trial with a live blog on their website.
You can follow the trial live by clicking here: Shenandoah teens on trial.
It should be noted that the prosecution rested their case yesterday, so this trial may be over within the next few days.
the Luis Ramirez trial with a live blog on their website.
You can follow the trial live by clicking here: Shenandoah teens on trial.
It should be noted that the prosecution rested their case yesterday, so this trial may be over within the next few days.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Local couple featured on Whose Wedding Is It Anyway
A local couple, Gina Galle and Kevin Riegel, were featured on a recent episode of "Whose Wedding is it Anyway" The Port Carbon couple were married in October of 2008.
Whose Wedding is it anyway is a show on the Style Network. You can view the upcoming schedule here on the Style Network.
You can also view a clip of Gina Galle and Kevin Riegel's episode below.
The next airing for this episode will be Saturday, April 25th at 8 a.m. EST.
Best wishes to the new couple.
Whose Wedding is it anyway is a show on the Style Network. You can view the upcoming schedule here on the Style Network.
You can also view a clip of Gina Galle and Kevin Riegel's episode below.
The next airing for this episode will be Saturday, April 25th at 8 a.m. EST.
Best wishes to the new couple.
Trial set for Luis Eduardo Ramirez death
Brandon J. Piekarsky and Derrick M. Donchak, both of Shenandoah, PA, are scheduled to be tried on April 27th. Both are charged with charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault and ethnic intimidation. Piekarsky also is charged with criminal solicitation/hindering apprehension or prosecution and purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor.
A third person originally charged, Colin J. Walsh, will now testify against both Piekarsky and Donchak.
Jury selection is stated to take place April 12th.
Luis Eduardo Ramirez Zavala, 25, of Shenandoah, was assaulted on July 12, 2008. He died two days later in the hospital. Ramirez Zavala was survived by his fiance Crystal Dillman. The death created racial tensions in Shenandoah in the following months. Both anti-illegal immigration and pro-illegal immigration sides held rallies in Sheandoah.
Below you can see some of the events held in Shenandoah,PA.
Voice of the People Rally
Crystal Dillman unfurls Mexican flag at Shenandoah rally
Crystal Dillman interviewed by reporter
A third person originally charged, Colin J. Walsh, will now testify against both Piekarsky and Donchak.
Jury selection is stated to take place April 12th.
Luis Eduardo Ramirez Zavala, 25, of Shenandoah, was assaulted on July 12, 2008. He died two days later in the hospital. Ramirez Zavala was survived by his fiance Crystal Dillman. The death created racial tensions in Shenandoah in the following months. Both anti-illegal immigration and pro-illegal immigration sides held rallies in Sheandoah.
Below you can see some of the events held in Shenandoah,PA.
Voice of the People Rally
Crystal Dillman unfurls Mexican flag at Shenandoah rally
Crystal Dillman interviewed by reporter
Thursday, January 29, 2009
70 Cats Removed from Pine Grove 'Cat Santuary'
Nearly 70 cats were removed from deplorable conditions at a so called cat sanctuary.
Virginia Kresge Justiniano operated the Cats With No Names sanctuary where approximately 70 cat lived in deplorable conditions that included thousands of drug paraphernalia items. Some cats recovered have health problems as well as a number of cats that were found dead. The dead cats included one who died while trying to get into a box of cat treats.
Justiniano, 50, and her live in boyfriend Andy Oxenrider,38, of Tower City are in Schuylkill County Prison on $25,000 bail related to drug charges.
They may still face charges related to animal neglect and abuse.
Virginia Kresge Justiniano operated the Cats With No Names sanctuary where approximately 70 cat lived in deplorable conditions that included thousands of drug paraphernalia items. Some cats recovered have health problems as well as a number of cats that were found dead. The dead cats included one who died while trying to get into a box of cat treats.
Justiniano, 50, and her live in boyfriend Andy Oxenrider,38, of Tower City are in Schuylkill County Prison on $25,000 bail related to drug charges.
They may still face charges related to animal neglect and abuse.
Friday, January 09, 2009
Greenwood Hill Fire Co loses membership
Pottsville now has 7 fire companies instead of 8. On Jan. 7th, 2009 the Pottsville Fire Company voted to eliminate Greenwood Hill Fire Co from its ranks.
Greenwood Fire Co failed to respond to at least 20% of its fire calls in 2007 and has been suspended since Nov. 20, 2007.
Jason Glauda, a member from of the Greenwood Fire Co. in Pottsville was astonished to hear the news. He still believes the other 7 fire companies call handle the fires.
He then spun the propellar on his hat and skiped down the street.
Greenwood Fire Co failed to respond to at least 20% of its fire calls in 2007 and has been suspended since Nov. 20, 2007.
Jason Glauda, a member from of the Greenwood Fire Co. in Pottsville was astonished to hear the news. He still believes the other 7 fire companies call handle the fires.
He then spun the propellar on his hat and skiped down the street.
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