HARRISBURG — Senators will return to the capital Tuesday to vote on the nomination of veteran prosecutor Bruce Beemer as the next state attorney general.

The confirmation vote would place a familiar figure supported by Pennsylvania’s top elected officials at the helm of the troubled law enforcement agency for the next five months. The process will start with a public hearing before the Judiciary Committee.

Beemer, a Clarks Summit native and current state inspector general, is slated to succeed former Attorney General Kathleen Kane whose term ends Jan. 17. Kane, 50, of Waverly Township, resigned Aug. 17 after being convicted in Montgomery County Court of perjury counts and other counts in connection with leaking secret grand jury information to a reporter.

Beemer has the support of Republican and Democratic Senate leaders so it appears likely he won’t have problems getting the necessary two-thirds confirmation vote. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf nominated him for the post saying he has a depth of experience, the respect of office employees and a thoughtful legal mind.

Beemer faces challenges restoring order in an office dominated by internal strife during Kane’s tenure that has led to lawsuits by former employees. He had opposed actions taken by Kane after her law license was suspended last year.

Beemer, 47, has been inspector general since July. Prior to that, he had been first deputy attorney general where he oversaw day-to-day office operations.

Beemer graduated from the University of Scranton in 1992 and from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1995. He built his career in the Allegheny County district attorney’s office from 1996 to 2010. He was in private practice and then hired in late 2011 to a top position in the attorney general’s office by then-Attorney General Linda Kelly.

Veteran Montgomery County prosecutor Bruce Castor has been acting attorney general since Kane’s departure.

Pennsylvania voters will elect a new attorney general in November. Beemer is expected to return to the inspector general’s post in late January.

Renovations are underway at Schuylkill County Human Services building at 410 N. Centre St., Pottsville.

Earlier this year, the county Children & Youth agency moved across the street to 324 N. Centre St. following $2 million in renovations at the former Empire Beauty School. The move cleared up some space for the county departments still at the Human Services building, such as the office of senior services and election bureau.

The new Children & Youth building was dedicated in March. The county had been looking for a new home for the agency for about 10 years. Then in 2015, new laws and regulations aimed at improving child abuse prevention and detection in Pennsylvania dramatically increased the workload for county agencies and more employees were brought in to keep up. Running tight on space at 410 N. Centre St., the county decided to move the agency into the building it bought in January 2012 for about $740,000.

The county hired the McClure Co., Harrisburg, in February to replace the windows, roof and air conditioning units at 410 N. Centre St. The contract total is $832,540, Paul Buber, county finance director, said Friday. Most of the cost is going toward replacing the air conditioning units and the units. The roof replacement costs about $158,200.

Work started in the spring, but the roof replacement has not yet started. Buber said the county is hopeful it will start by the end of the year, but depending on weather conditions, it may have to wait until early next year. There may also be some minimal work that needs to be done inside the building.

Funding for the project comes from the county’s capital project fund, which consists of the $21 million bond issued in October 2012.

However, the project qualified for a grant through the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program that will reimburse the county up to $500,000 for the renovations. The county had to fund 100 percent of the project to qualify for the grant, Buber said.

CENTRALIA — For many people who grew up in the vicinity of Centralia, the day of prayer Sunday at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church was like a homecoming.

“I grew up in Centralia and this is my home parish. I was baptized here,” Susan Mashack Klein, Still Creek, Rush Township, said at the church, which is in Conyngham Township, Columbia County.

As soon as she and her daughter, Ashley Klein, Reading, Berks County, entered the church at 11:45 a.m. they started seeing familiar faces.

“Oh my gosh! My Susie! It’s so good to see you, welcome home,” Matthew Kenenitz, a cantor from Chicago, said.

“He’s also a homeboy,” Mashack Klein said.

“Originally I’m from Centralia. I was born here, but I grew up technically in Ashland. My grandparents lived here until 2000, so I was always in Centralia,” Kenenitz said.

Kenenitz and his aunt, Bernadette Hutnick, Miami, Florida, who was also born in Centralia, had pictures of their relatives pinned to their chests.

“I never knew them. I believe they died before I was born,” Kenenitz said.

She remembered the name of his great-grandfather, Frank Kasenych.

“My great-grandfather was one of the founders of this parish,” Kenenitz said.

The parish was founded Aug. 15, 1911. The first services there were held in 1912. The church still serves a thriving parish family, with worshippers driving to the hilltop on Sundays and holy days from communities throughout the area.

The church is located on North Paxton Street, two blocks north of state Route 42 in Centralia.

The Kleins, Kenenitz and Hutnick were among the hundreds of people who traveled to the area — the site of one of the worst mine fires in history — for a special event at the church, which is atop a hill made of solid rock.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church was recently named a pilgrimage site by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, primate of the worldwide Ukrainian Catholic Church.

The church hosted its first pilgrimage on Sunday.

“I heard about this celebration and this is the first time I’ve been back in a long time,” Mashack Klein said.

“I came up here for vacation, but because this was happening I came up for this weekend,” Hutnick said.

“I came home for Seminary Day back in July and then I promised Father Michael I’d stay home for this,” Kenenitz said, referring to the Very Rev. Archpriest Michael Hutsko, pastor of Assumption BVM and Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Mount Carmel.

His parish in Chicago is St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

The five-hour event started with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at noon.

More than 250 people packed the church. Local dignitaries present included George F. Halcovage Jr., chairman of the Schuylkill County commissioners.

The Most Rev. Stefan Soroka, archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, was the main celebrant.

“What I’m looking forward to the most is the sense of awe and appreciation to how God acts in our lives. When people come together and gather in prayer, in particular in a place like this,” Soroka said just before the Liturgy.

Soroka noted that the church was 105 years old.

“All those generations came here to celebrate the Lord, worshipping together and be brothers and sisters to one another amid the challenges of daily life. And it’s still vibrant,” Soroka said.

“One reporter wrote in an article that it’s a strange thing to see this happening in a ghost town today, a pilgrimage. It’s good when you look at it. God acts in ways that may come across to us as strange. But there is a purpose to that. We may not always understand it. And this church was built on solid rock. There’s no mine fire under this. I admire the foresight of the builders. And you have to ascend the hill to the church, as you would ascend to the Lord, in the same way our Blessed Mother, Dormition of God, ascending to Heaven. All of that comes together so beautifully today,” Soroka said.

And he was pleased that the sun was shining and the temperatures were in the mid-70s.

“What a blessing this is. And it’s not humid,” Soroka said.

The homilist was the Rev. Wasyl Kharuk, spiritual director at St. Josaphat Seminary, Washington, D.C., and an extraordinary minister of mercy during this Jubilee Year of Mercy.

“I’m looking forward for people to have a great and very spiritual experience today, that this pilgrimage will give to people those praises that we all need. Especially during this Year of Mercy, I hope people will learn how to be merciful,” Kharuk said just before the Liturgy.

Kenenitz was among the singers on the altar.

“We’re going to do the whole liturgy, half English, half Slavonic,” Kenenitz said.

Hutsko said he hopes this will become an annual event.

Other events held there Sunday included a Living Rosary prayed before an Icon of Our Lady of Pochaiv.

“That will be very unique,” said Bryce Fiamoncini, 20, of Mount Carmel, one of the altar servers.

There was also a candlelight procession to the church for the celebration of a Moleben to the Mother of God and a blessing of water for the Jubilee Year at the Grotto of the Holy Cross.

SHENANDOAH — The Shenandoah sesquicentennial celebration went an additional day on Sunday with the holding of an interfaith ecumenical service in Girard Park.

The service was originally scheduled for Aug. 20, as part of “Faith and Family Day,” but due to the chance for rain, it was postponed. The date change did prevent some participants from attending.

The Rev. Melinda “Mindy” Heppe, pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shenandoah, conducted the service with the participation of members of different churches and groups in the borough. Before the service began, Heppe explained how the idea developed.

“In the early days of the planning they were talking about ‘Faith and Family Day’ and decided they needed to do something,” Heppe said. “So we had a few planning meetings and we went with the flow for the service. We were hurt by Mother Nature last week, and some people who could have been here then can’t be here now, but it looks like God is providing people and looks like we’ll have an interesting time and I’m delighted. We’ll be with some people from various churches adding some song to it. Nobody is preaching. That was a group decision that I thought was wonderful.”

The public sat around the park’s gazebo where the service was held. DJ Dan Helfer provided the sound equipment. Heppe and Shenandoah Sesquicentennial Committee member Eric Becker broadcast a live feed for Facebook to announce the service would begin.

Heppe welcomed everyone to the service and went over some of the songs and hymns before getting started.

“I think we’ll take a moment to pray in thanksgiving to God for those who walked this ground before we did, long before Europeans and others came here,” Heppe said. “We thank God for the things they had, for the beauty that they saw in creation and how they praised the creator.”

Heppe spoke of the past and what it would be like on a typical Sunday that began early in the morning with Matins (morning prayer), Sunday school, the main worship service, and in the evening was the praying of Vespers (evening prayer). During the week, there were other services and activities that kept people connected to their church, including choir practice and religious education for the children.

“It wasn’t just church. It was family,” Heppe said. “You were doing this with your family. That is something worth remembering and worth holding on to now.”

The first song was “How Great Thou Art,” with Carol Ann Marcinowski and Lauren Boorujy, both members of Restoration Fellowship, singing and playing guitar.

After the hymn, Heppe spoke again of the past and how things have changed.

“Times change, situations change. How many of you remember when a mixed marriage was a Pole marrying a Lithuanian?” Heppe asked, getting a laugh from the people. “It happened. People had to deal with things like how to do holy supper. They’re eating what? People worked it out, they developed new traditions, they developed new blends, and they have enriched us through the years.”

The next speaker was Lynn Sweet, who told her story of being raised in an interfaith family of Jewish and Catholic faiths and raised Jewish, though baptized Catholic and did attend Sunday school for a short time. She spoke of her visit to Israel in 2013, including her experiences in the Dead Sea area.

Later in the service, Sweet was joined by her father, Leonard Sweet, who spoke and joined his daughter in a traditional Jewish prayer read in Hebrew and English.

Heppe spoke about the many churches of Shenandoah and how so many are gone. She introduced Susan Swearhart of the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society, who spoke of the society’s plan to dedicate a section of its museum building to ethnic culture.

“As the churches are closing, we’re getting things from churches, such as the sign from the first St. Michael’s (Ukrainian Catholic Church that was demolished), and items from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church,” Swearhart said. “There are enough things there that we’re going to make cubicles and have it ready for next years. We are going to display the church in what we’ll call the ‘Ethnic Room.’ ”

Music was then provided by 12 members of Glory of Faith International Church, which is located in the former First Baptist Church. The members of the Korean American congregation provided a very moving song that had the people clapping. The pastor, the Rev. John Jang, followed with an equally moving prayer.

“Jesus, you are the lord of this town. You reign forever in this town. God bless Shenandoah. God bless Schuylkill County. God bless Pennsylvania. God bless America, alleluia, alleluia!” Jang shouted.

Michelle Day presented information about a possible saint from Shenandoah, Father Walter J. Ciszek, S.J., whose cause for canonization is being investigated in the Catholic Church. She spoke of his imprisonment in the Soviet Union, his return to America and his life heroically serving God.

Heppe led prayers of petition, with everyone participating. She listed the churches in the town as part of the petitionary prayers.

Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Church member John Sienkiewicz spoke of his former parish, St. George Church, which was a ethnic Lithuanian parish, and sang a favorite hymn, “Holy Mary, Mother of God,” in Lithuanian and English.

A group of choir members from Divine Mercy Church also sang during the service, as did Shaina Graff.

Police: Man

corrupted minor

Pottsville police Detective Joseph Welsh on Friday filed a criminal complaint against Douglas Bachman, 56, of Richland, Lebanon County, charging him with one count of corruption of minors.

Police said they became aware on July 29 that Bachman was sending inappropriate text messages to an 11-year-old Pottsville girl.

Bachman was a friend of the girl’s family at the time, provided her with a cellphone and then immediately began corresponding with her via text messages and telephone calls, police said.

Police said they viewed the text messages sent by Bachman to the girl which were sexual in nature and inappropriate.

During the course of an interview with investigators, police said, Bachman admitted sending the child numerous messages that he knew were both highly inappropriate and criminal in nature.

Pottsville police are urging parents to constantly monitor their children’s cellphone use, social media activity, and internet websites visited and report any suspicious activity immediately.

“Please be over cautious and err on the side of caution,” police said.

3 teens injured

in 1-vehicle crash

MCKEANSBURG — Three teenagers suffered moderate injuries Saturday night when their vehicle ran off a road in East Brunswick Township, drove up an embankment and rolled onto its roof, state police at Frackville said Sunday.

It occurred at 10:38 p.m. when a 16-year-old female from Orwigsburg was driving a 2007 blue Kia Sorento north on New Philadelphia Road. She was driving uphill, failed to follow a left curve and traveled off the road and up the embankment, police said.

The vehicle then rolled over and onto its roof and back onto the road. The driver and her three passengers managed to exit the vehicle. It caught fire and it was extinguished by area firefighters, police said.

While the driver was not injured, her three passengers were: three females, ages 15, 16 and 17, all from Orwigsburg. Two were transported to Schuylkill Medical Center–East Norwegian Street, by ambulance, and the third went to the hospital in a privately owned vehicle, police said.

The driver will be cited with a summary traffic violation, police said.

Man arrested for

hit-and-run crash

PORT CARBON — State police at Schuylkill Haven arrested a borough man Saturday night involved in a hit-and-run crash, police said Sunday.

At 6:19 p.m. Saturday, Kevin Kennedy, 60, of Port Carbon, was involved in a minor two-vehicle crash on Jackson Street. He fled the scene. Kennedy was observed a short time later sleeping in his vehicle in front of his residence, police said.

Kennedy was taken into custody and was transported to Schuylkill Medical Center– South Jackson Street for a chemical blood test. Charges are pending the results, police said.

Man injured in

1-vehicle crash

A man from Hamburg suffered a minor injury when he lost control of his car in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, on Friday night and it rolled over, state police at Hamburg said Sunday.

It occurred at 6:51 p.m. on Shartlesville Road, a quarter mile south of Tully Drive, when Joel M. Bond, 30, of Hamburg, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. Bond was following a left curve and his vehicle went off the right side of the road, police said.

Bond swerved back onto the road and traveled across both lanes, then exited the left side of the road. He swerved back onto the road and his vehicle rolled over, coming back to rest on all four tires, police said.

Police charged Bond for failing to stay in his lane.

4 suffer injuries

in pileup crash

TREMONT — Four people suffered injuries on Aug. 20 when a truck drove into a line of cars stopped for traffic on Interstate 81 South in Tremont Township, state police at Jonestown said Saturday.

It occurred on the afternoon of Aug. 20 at mile marker 104, when Pedro Julio Ceuz-Lemus, 35, of Hialeah, Florida, was driving a 2003 Freightliner truck, failed to stop and hit the back of a 2009 Toyota Sienna driven by Gerianne P. McCarthy, 62, of Gaithersburg, Maryland. A passenger in the car was Kevin McCarthy, 19, police said.

The impact forced McCarthy’s car into the back of a 2009 Toyota Camry driven by Kay F. Rosaia, 79, of Bellport, New York. A passenger in Rosaia’s car was Albert Rosaia, 82, police said.

The impact forced Rosaia’s car into the back of a 2011 Toyota Camry driven by Jean M. Howie, 86, of Wilmington, Delaware. A passenger in Howie’s car was Duncan G. Marshall, 29, of Wilmington, police said.

The impact forced Howie’s front left quarter panel into a concrete barrier, police said.

Injured were Gerianne McCarthy, Albert Rosaia, Jean Howie and Duncan Marshall.

A passenger in the truck was Raunel Fundora Benavides, 34, of Miami, Florida, police said.

A 47-year-old Pottsville woman charged with repeatedly assaulting a Mechanics-ville woman and allegedly holding her against her will over a three-day period earlier this year is among those scheduled to plead not guilty Thursday during arraignment in Schuylkill County Court.

Holly A. Rhode, 509 S. Centre St., Apt. 4A, was arrested by Pottsville police Capt. John Morrow and charged with aggravated assault, unlawful restraint, possessing instruments of crime, recklessly endangering another person and simple assault.

Morrow said the assaults came to light on June 28, when officers were called to the 500 block of South Centre Street for a report of a naked woman with severe bruising running into a business.

Police found the woman wrapped in a sheet with a large laceration on her forehead, numerous smaller cuts and a substantial amount of bruising on her body, the captain said.

Morrow said the woman reported that she had been the victim of repeated beatings by Rhode inside Rhode’s apartment between June 26 and the day she was finally able to flee and call for help.

The victim said that Rhode had beaten her with a baseball bat, a chair, a fire extinguisher and her fists during the attacks and had also restrained her inside the apartment.

The victim went on to say that Rhode had taken her clothes, deprived her of basic human rights, and subjected her to various methods of mental as well as physical abuse during the extended assault, Morrow added.

Others scheduled to plead not guilty, and the charges against them, include:

Hector Marte, 34, of 437 W. Coal St., Shenandoah — driving under the influence of drugs, driving without insurance, failure to carry or exhibit a driver’s license on demand, careless driving, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Gerado M. Santis, 29, of 233 E. Centre St., Shenandoah — DUI, failure to be licensed and giving false identification to law enforcement.

Alyssa A. Emmert, 24, of 68 Main Blvd., Ringtown — DUI, DUI-high rate, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and one-way roadway violation.

Lori L. O’Donnell, 48, of 111 Dutchtown Road, Ashland — driving under the influence of drugs, stop and yield sign violations, general lighting requirements violation and failure to carry or exhibit a driver’s license on demand.

Walter G. Matthews, 38, of 623 E. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City — DUI.

Enrique Hernandez-Betancurt, 32, of 40 S. Emerick St., Shenandoah — DUI, failure to obey traffic control signals and failure to be licensed.

Diane M. Kutsko, 46, of 318 W. Poplar St., Shenandoah — driving under the influence of drugs, turning movements and required signals violation, careless driving, failure to carry or exhibit a driver’s license on demand and failure to sign and exhibit registration card on demand.

Andrew J. Levan, 41, of 109 Tremont Road, Pine Grove — DUI, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and general lighting requirements violation.

Brandon T. Hand, 31, of 10663 Clarks Valley Road, Tower City — DUI, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and failure to use seat belts.

Katlyn R. Miller, 26, of 718 Seneca St., Pottsville — driving under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving a vehicle without an inspection certificate.

William F. McDonald, 47, of 401 W. Main St., Girardville — driving under the influence of drugs and general lighting requirements violation.

Joseph R. Rush, 20, of 431 W. Oak St., Shenandoah — driving under the influence of drugs, DUI-minor, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, failure to be licensed and underage drinking.

Paul F. Garcia, 34, of 150 Willow St., Delano — driving under the influence, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, failure to be licensed and possession of a controlled substance.

Luis A. Abrego-Zamudio, 48, of 229 N. Diamond St., Shenandoah — DUI, DUI-highest rate, failure to obey traffic control signals, failure to be licensed and restrictions on alcoholic beverages.

Stacey M. Pukiewicz, 41, of 353 Park Place Road, Mahanoy City — driving under the influence of drugs, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and restrictions on alcoholic beverages.

Rafael Chagolla-Escovedo, 28, of 430 E. Lloyd St., Shenandoah — DUI, DUI-highest rate, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and stop and yield sign violations.

Charles J. Koncsler, 34, of 207 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City — possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, driving under the influence of drugs, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Christian R. Bolich, 22, of 846 Bunting St., Pottsville — DUI.

Brandon M. Barr, 24, of 153 High Road, Pottsville — fleeing or attempting to elude police and DUI-highest rate.

Marguerite A. Deangelis, 46, of 155 S. Nice St., Frackville — possession of an altered or misbranded controlled substance, DUI, driving under the influence of drugs, driving under combined influence, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and careless driving.

Kelsey E. Dyszel, 26, of 9 W. Main St., Girardville — DUI and failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic.

Ronald F. Paul III, 29, of 153B N. Second St., Frackville — driving under the influence of drugs, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving without insurance and driving a vehicle without an inspection certificate.

Elizabeth Stine, 55, of 81 Spring St., Pottsville — DUI, DUI-highest rate, driving under the influence of drugs, driving under combined influence, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and driving at an unsafe speed.

Brian T. Stravinsky, 31, of 283 Pattersonville Road, Ringtown — fleeing or attempting to elude police, driving under the influence of drugs, recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, failure to be licensed, driving without insurance, driving a vehicle without an inspection certificate, speeding, reckless driving, careless driving, stop and yield sign violations, turning movements and required signals violation and failure to use seat belts.

Daniel J. Monte, 32, of 480 Claude A. Lord Blvd., Pottsville Motor Inn, Pottsville — driving under the influence of drugs, careless driving and driving a vehicle without an inspection certificate.

Daniel Dejesus-Torres, 36, of 39 E. Centre St., Shenandoah — DUI, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, failure to be licensed, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, careless driving, restrictions on alcoholic beverages and failure to use seat belts.

Ulises Coria-Rojas, 26, of 11 W. Poplar St., Shenandoah — DUI, DUI-highest rate, failure to be licensed, stop and yield sign violations, careless driving and restrictions on alcoholic beverages.

Jillian C. Dyszel, 30, of 9 St. Peter’s Road, Apt. 8, Tamaqua — DUI, DUI-high rate and failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic.

Robert Klipola, 42, of 1553 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven — driving under the influence of drugs, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, stop and yield sign violations, driving at an unsafe speed and careless driving.

Jared A. Raczka, 24, of 334 N. Front St., Minersville — driving under the influence of drugs, careless driving and general lighting requirements violation.

Kody A. Kirkland, 24, of 221 Fairview St., Pottsville — driving under the influence of drugs, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and careless driving.

Matthew S. Puddu, 23, of 1239 Mahantongo St., Pottsville — DUI-highest rate.

Timothy S. Flanagan, 50, of 320 Coal St., Port Carbon — possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, carrying firearms without a license, driving under the influence of drugs, defiant trespass, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tom A. Starrett, 51, of 56 N. Second St., Saint Clair — driving under the influence of drugs, failure to obey traffic control signals, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, driving at an unsafe speed, careless driving, accidents involving damage to unattended vehicles or property and failure to give immediate notice of accident to police.

Joseph N. Biel, 26, of 221 N. Fifth St., Minersville — DUI, DUI-high rate, general lighting requirements violation and sun screening and other materials prohibited.

Robert M. Beaver, 52, of 3 Apple St., Ringtown — DUI, DUI-high rate and general lighting requirements violation.

Lisa V. Kudelin-Wilson, 47, of 212 S. Kennedy Drive, Rear Apt. A, McAdoo — DUI, DUI-high rate, period requiring lighted lamps and driving a vehicle without an inspection certificate.

Samantha J. Whah, 27, of 3485 Summer Valley Road, New Ringgold — driving under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and sun screening and other materials prohibited.

Bryan K. Yoder, 41, of 1066 Deep Creek Road, Ashland — DUI, DUI-highest rate, failure to notify of change of address and failure to use seat belts.

Steven R. Marsicano, 49, of 223 N. Lehigh St., Tamaqua — driving under the influence of drugs, failure to give information or render aid, failure to report and careless driving.

Heather L. Heffelfinger, 47, of 14 Market St., Tamaqua — DUI, driving under combined influence and careless driving.

Marie B. Donadi, 26, of 39 Grove St., McAdoo — DUI, DUI-high rate, general lighting requirements violation, unlawful activities and failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic.

Tabatha M. Murphy, 27, of 339 Hazle St., Tamaqua — DUI and stop and yield sign violations.

Christina Fletcher, 39, of 57 E. High St., Coaldale — DUI, DUI-high rate and failure to be licensed.

Mark C. Trautman, 34, of 154 W. Second Mountain Road, Pottsville — DUI, DUI-highest rate and failure to obey traffic control signals.

Sarah E. Simatos, 23, of 905 Pottsville St., Pottsville — DUI, DUI-high rate, careless driving and violation of period requiring lighted lamps.

David A. Fegley, 26, of 610 W. Market St., Apt. 2, Pottsville — driving under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and turning movements and required signals violation.

James J. Moran, 19, of 620 W. Market St., Coaldale — driving under the influence of drugs and failure to obey traffic control signals.

Jose O. Gonzalez, 35, of 33 W. Main St., Box 108, Quakake — driving under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and turning movements and required signals violation.

Ernest D. Schaeffer, 40, of 436 Route 61 South, Schuylkill Haven — driving under the influence of drugs and general lighting requirements violation.

Stephen J. Kronkowsky, 47, of 220 W. Poplar St., Shenandoah — driving under the influence of drugs, driving under combined influence, DUI, possession of a small amount of marijuana, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, driving an unregistered vehicle, failure to be licensed and restrictions on alcoholic beverages.

Ashley A. Robinson, 31, of 19 Main St., Apt. 2C, Box 243, Middleport — DUI, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and careless driving.

Jacob D. Walsh, 20, of 162 Schuylkill Ave., Shenandoah — DUI, DUI-highest rate, driving under the influence of drugs, driving under combined influence, driving an unregistered vehicle, failure to be licensed, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and driving at an unsafe speed.

Tykeem S. Brown, 25, of 12 N. 11th St., Pottsville — driving under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and speeding.

Dennis J, Powanda, 61, of 1 Emerick St., Pottsville — DUI, driving under the influence of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

David P. Wolfe, 49, of 41 N. Lehigh Ave., Apt. C, Frackville — DUI and DUI-high rate.

Sean P. McGee, 43, of 9 Maple St., Ashland — DUI.

Robert W. Michael, 26, of 37 N. Second St., Saint Clair — driving under the influence of drugs, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and speeding.

Robert H. Yarima, 50, of 935 Cressona Road, Pottsville — DUI, DUI-high rate, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, driving at an unsafe speed, careless driving and failure to use seat belts.

Tyler F. Adams, 21, of 41 Shamokin St., Ashland — driving under the influence of drugs, careless driving, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and following too closely.

Tucker J. Fisher, 25, of 281 Mountain Road, Pine Grove — DUI-highest rate, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and careless driving.

Holly A. Schaffer-Heiser, 32, of 701 Fifth St., Port Carbon — driving under the influence of drugs, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Thomas J. Siko, 32, of 67 Water St., New Philadelphia — DUI, DUI-high rate, driving on the wrong side of the road and failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic.

John D. Atwood, 59, of 20 Acorn Drive, Ashland — DUI, DUI-highest rate, driving on the wrong side of the road, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, careless driving and failure to use seat belts.

Joseph A. Boeshore, 34, of 40 Wild Cherry Road, Schuylkill Haven — driving under the influence of drugs, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and failure to use seat belts.

Michael J. Conti, 21, of 751 Aristes Road, Ringtown — driving under the influence of drugs, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, failure to obey traffic control offenses and violations concerning licenses.

Stacey M. Pukiewicz, 41, of 353 Park Place Road, Mahanoy City — DUI, DUI-highest rate, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, failure to be licensed, restrictions on alcoholic beverages and windshield obstructions and wipers violation.

Francis P. Lavan, 26, of 43 S. Morris St., Saint Clair — DUI, DUI-high rate, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic.

Cody M. Andrewsky, 21, of 45 Lower St., Morea — driving under the influence of drugs, general lighting requirements violation, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, underage drinking, driving on the wrong side of the road and turning movements and required signals violation.

Daisy Wagner, 42, of 6 Trenton St., Mahanoy City — driving under the influence of drugs and driving a vehicle without an inspection certificate.

Allison M. Hicks, 40, of 360 Front St., Pottsville — driving under the influence of drugs, careless driving and driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked.

Brian C. Delussey, 22, of 615 Maple St., Hamburg — driving under the influence of drugs, careless driving and failure to use seat belts.

Dale J. Dewald, 54, of 329 Main St., Gilberton — DUI-high rate, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, following too closely and careless driving.

Sandra A. McDaniel, 44, of 443 Nichols St., Pottsville — DUI, DUI-highest rate and careless driving.

Lisa A. Davis, 52, of 145 Chamberlain Ave., Box 67, Pottsville — driving under the influence of drugs, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, careless driving and driving a vehicle without an inspection certificate.

Nelson E. Febo Pabon, 33, of 214 N. Gilbert St., Shenandoah — driving under the influence of drugs, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to notify of change of address and driving an unregistered vehicle.

Laurie A. Miller, 51, of 534 N. Centre St., Apt./Suite 4, Pottsville — DUI and DUI-high rate.

Patrick A. Griffiths, 23, of 126 Centre St., Tamaqua — DUI, DUI-highest rate, driving at an unsafe speed, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and careless driving.

David Vidzicki, 23, of 8 E. High St., Coaldale — DUI, DUI-highest rate, speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road.

Troy E. Kramer, 47, of 24 North St., Tremont — possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dustin P. Oncay, 32, of 124 W. Cottage Ave., Tamaqua — possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.

Cody M. Murphy, 24, of 104 1/2 E. Oak St., Frackville — conspiracy.

Joshua W. Yeagley, 24, LKA 633 E. Chestnut St. Hegins — possession of drug paraphernalia.

Amy V. Wanalista, 38, of 30 St. Paul St., Shenandoah — acquiring or obtaining a controlled substance by misrepresentation, identity theft and possession of a controlled substance.

Colton A. Lengle, 21, of 30 Spancake Road, Pine Grove — theft from a motor vehicle.

Stephen V. Bixler, 58, of 1110 Creek Road, Valley View — indecent assault of a person under the age of 13, corruption of minors and indecent assault.

Catherine M. Bainbridge, 22, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of a communications facility, conspiracy, endangering the welfare of a child, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Joseph M. Fedornak, 22, of 566 Third St., Pottsville — simple assault and harassment.

Kevin A. Witmer, 32, of 205 W. Centre St., Tremont — simple assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

Joseph N. Kamant, 23, of 531 E. Union St., Tamaqua — resisting arrest.

Christopher Farber, 25, of 433 Glenwood Ave., Tamaqua — possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of a communications facility, delivery of a controlled substance, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Justin R. Vereen, 22, of 308 Washington St., Tamaqua — delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of a communications facility and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Michael M. D’Angelo, 41, of 206 E. Grant St., McAdoo — resisting arrest, public drunkenness, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Thomas J. Gaughan Sr., 54, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — theft, defiant trespass and receiving stolen property.

Mandie Miletto, 24, of 409 W. Broad St., Suite 2, Tamaqua — endangering the welfare of children, recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct.

John M. Strausser, 25, of 107 Middle St., Minersville — criminal trespass, conspiracy and theft.

Darrell M. Harris, 59, of 238 W. Pine St., Mahanoy City — obstructing the administration of law, obstructing emergency services, disorderly conduct and harassment.

Joseph S. Zendrosky, 38, of 113 W. Main St., Girardville — theft.

Chester Leet, 51, of 347 High Road, Pottsville — driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, sun screening and other materials prohibited, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jason J. Schwartz, 35, of 616 N. Centre St., Pottsville — possession of drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness.

David A. Close, 44, of 110 N. Mill St., Saint Clair — retail theft.

Edward W. Sonnon, 31, of 235 Oak St., Pottsville — defiant trespass, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Joseph A. Potter, 26, of 420 S. Centre St., Basement Apt., Pottsville — possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Don K. Allen Jr., 20, of 1005 W. Market St., Apt. 3, Pottsville — possession of drug paraphernalia.

Cameron D. Donton, 41, of 566 Laurel Terrace, Pottsville — resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

William L. Smith, 39, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nicholas J. Klemow, 31, of 514 S. Centre St., Pottsville — recklessly endangering another person.

Gavin R. Allan III, 31, of 219 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven — possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dylan C. Horning, 19, of 508 E. Market St., Pottsville — delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of a communications facility and possession of a controlled substance.

Brianna Gregas, 25, of 303 W. Norwegian St., Pottsville — criminal mischief.

John J. Bennett Jr., 28, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — aggravated assault on police and simple assault.

Amber L. Manhart, 23, of 159 Wilder St., Cressona — public drunkenness, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Luis A. Haddock, 24, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — simple assault and harassment.

Justina M. Hauptly, 24, of 34 S. Coal St., No. 3, Port Carbon — simple assault and harassment.

Philip J. Gibble, 47, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — receiving stolen property.

Heather L. Heckman, 25, of 613 Harrison St., Pottsville — retail theft.

Carolina Robles, 25, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — robbery, conspiracy, theft, receiving stolen property and harassment.

Joshua L. Zimmerman, 35, of 102 S. Jackson St., Pottsville — possession of a controlled substance and receiving stolen property.

Samuel Smolar, 27, of 215 Ridge Cup Road, New Ringgold — possession of drug paraphernalia.

Crystal Koshmeider, 31, of 18 S. Harrison St., McAdoo — terroristic threats, simple assault, defiant trespass, simple trespass, harassment and criminal mischief.

Alexis R. Acosta, 21, of 123 W. Blaine St., McAdoo — resisting arrest, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

William D. Lee, 41, of 116 Washington St., Tamaqua — theft and receiving stolen property.

Ryan P. Buchman, 21, of 399 Pattersonville Road, Ringtown — resisting arrest, terroristic threats, simple assault, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and underage drinking.

Amanda L. Davis, 32, of 722 Sunbury St., Minersville — endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person.

Dustin E. Donton, 27, of 365 Suedburg Road, Pine Grove — accidents involving damage to attended vehicles or property, failure to be licensed, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and following too closely.

Jesse E. Pritsch, 33, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.

Richard W. Shiner, 28, of 1398 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold — receiving stolen property.

Tyler M. Schappell, 21, of 210 W. Tammany St., Orwigsburg — tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, theft, conspiracy, receiving stolen property and theft by deception.

Samantha M. Schaeffer, 25, of 519 Harrison St., Pottsville — theft, conspiracy, receiving stolen property and theft by deception.

Joan M. Lechleitner, 52, of 2269 Panther Valley Road, Pottsville — theft, conspiracy, receiving stolen property and theft by deception.

Kerry T. Titus, 55, of 2269 Panther Valley Road, Pottsville — theft, conspiracy, receiving stolen property and theft by deception.

Todd A. Hoke, 37, of 44 American Legion Blvd., Pine Grove — possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, dealing in proceeds of illegal activities, illegal possession or use of firearms, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patrick Reighard, 52, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — arson and dangerous burning.

Carmelo Flores, 33, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — false identification to law enforcement and criminal mischief.

Michael R. Donaldson, 34, of 39 S. Third St., Saint Clair — simple assault and harassment.

Casey Woolson, 27, of 228 Broad St., Saint Clair — possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Carlos Aponte, 21, of 218 E. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City — possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Robert P. Lindenmuth, 29, of 410 S. Middle St., Frackville — theft and receiving stolen property.

Tammy L. Yatsko, 45, of 309 Schuylkill Ave., Pottsville — forgery, theft and receiving stolen property.

Christopher M. Fessler, 30, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — theft and receiving stolen property.

Troy L. Horn, 45, of 466 Lewis St., Minersville — application of firearms-false statements and unsworn falsification to authorities.

Sasha N. Grubel, 29, of 324 Broad St., Saint Clair — obstructing the administration of law.

Christopher M. Fessler, 30, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bernadette Moulthrop, 45, of 409 Willing St., Tamaqua — aggravated assault on police, aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest, harassment, recklessly endangering another person, institutional vandalism, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

Joel Vermillion, 26, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — retail theft and receiving stolen property.

Jonathan M. Pauly, 21, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — aggravated assault, aggravated assault on police, simple assault, resisting arrest and recklessly endangering another person.

Nicholas J. Tipton, 37, of 114 Schuylkill Ave., Tamaqua — delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled person, criminal use of a communications facility and possession of a controlled substance.

Timothy A. Kitson, 43, of 318 W. Race St., Pottsville — criminal trespass, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

Phillip J. Gibble, 47, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — defiant trespass, possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

John M. Blashock, 47, of 228 N. 10th St., Apt. 7, Pottsville — defiant trespass.

Connie E. Delowery, 51, of 228 N. 10th St., Apt. 7, Pottsville — defiant trespass, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Christian M. Curry, 22, of 2155 Panther Valley Road, Pottsville — possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Justin M. Koons, 26, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — defiant trespass.

Peter J. Karpovich, 47, of 220 S. Main St., Apt. 1, Shenandoah — theft by deception.

Angel N. Tobias, 38, of 818 Main St., Pottsville — hindering apprehension or prosecution.

Ernest A. Rosemond, 38, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — aggravated harassment by prisoner.

Michelle M. Austerberry, 52, of 2080 W. Norwegian St., Pottsville — simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment.

Robert L. Slover, 30, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — retail theft and receiving stolen property.

William L. Miller Jr., 34, of 219 N. Centre St., Apt. 2B, Pottsville — possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kassidy N. Bowers, 20, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — conspiracy, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jaxson R. Detweiler, 23, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — conspiracy, delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nadine M. Mason, 33, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — tampering with or fabricating evidence, resisting arrest, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Shy A. Kilraine-Richter, 27, of 117 Market Square Apt., Apt. 17, Pottsville — defiant trespass.

Matthew S. Madeira, 31, of 206 N. Fourth St., Minersville — retail theft and receiving stolen property.

Jessica C. Bosworth, 29, of 206 N. Fourth St., Minersville — conspiracy.

Steven R. Melsom, 20, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — theft, simple assault and harassment.

MINERSVILLE — Every little bit helps.

With that in mind, the volunteers at Railway Restoration Project 113 seek grants to continue their mission, the ongoing restoration of Steam Locomotive No. 113, built in 1923, the only full-size anthracite-burning locomotive operating in North America.

On Aug. 15, the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization learned it had received a $5,000 grant from the John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust.

The trust seeks to preserve locomotives and relics from the rail passenger travel era in the United States from 1920 through 1960, according to its website at www.emeryrailheritagetrust.com.

“We’re constantly looking for sources of funding. The big money is not there anymore, like it was when we were starting out in 1999,” Robert E. Kimmel Jr., Pottsville resident and Project 113’s president, said Thursday at project headquarters at 113 E. Sunbury St., Minersville.

“Our volunteers have put more than 60,000 hours into getting the locomotive running and we would not have made much progress without our generous sponsors and individual contributors. We are very thankful that the Emery Trust recognizes what we have done and what we continue to do. Starting from scratch 20 years ago, we turned Number 113 from a hundred tons of rusty steel into a fully-functional transportation machine that demonstrates how steam powered the Industrial Age,” Kimmel said in a post on the project’s website, www.rrproject113.org.

Kimmel and Orin Helbok, both of Bloomsburg, wrote out the grant application.

Project 113 will use the contribution to buy materials to renew parts of the locomotive’s running gear, including brass bearings and parts for the engine’s brake hardware, Kimmel said.

“We need to re-profile the drivers,” Kimmel said, referring to the wheels.

“We’re in talks with Steamtown to take the locomotive there for repairs,” Kimmel said.

He anticipates Steam Locomotive No. 113 will travel to Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton this winter, the work will begin in January and Project 113 volunteers will have the opportunity to work with National Park Service mechanics.

“They have facilities to do what we need to do. I believe they’re going to give us space in the roundhouse and use of the machinery. The locomotive will go over a pit. We’ll undo everything underneath it. Then we’ll drop one wheel set. Two wheels and an axel will come down. We’ll take them out and move it to a lathe and turn it to re-profile it to make the wheels perfectly round,” Kimmel said.

Russ Horoschak, a volunteer from Minersville, said Thursday he thought the split bearings were out of shape.

The locomotive has six steel wheels that were made in 1923. Each are 51 inches in diameter.

Before it goes to Steamtown, Steam Locomotive No. 113 will be running Sept. 24 for the 28th annual Schuylkill Haven Borough Day.

“And Santa trains this year will operate on two December Sundays, the 4th and 18th, with tickets available from Project 113 at the station, 113 East Sunbury Street in Minersville,” according to its website.

The Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad provides assistance to make these excursions possible. The railroad also provided funding for the renovation of the station in Minersville, Kimmel said.

Powerful music filled the halls of the Frank D. Yuengling Mansion in Pottsville recently, as a seasoned pianist and an opera singer started to practice for an upcoming concert.

Tamara Wapinsky Mancini, Pottsville, sang Verdi’s “In Solitaria Stanza” on Aug. 14 as John William Kline IV, West Chester, played the upright piano in her studio on the second floor.

“That was the first time we ever played together, with her singing and me playing. I played with a lot of good singers, like people who are going to school for music, but Tammy is on another level. I’m very excited,” Kline said.

“We are planning on having four or five more rehearsals. The music is incredibly challenging. But the idea is to work together to make it look easy. And I think we’re well on our way to that,” Mancini said.

The two will perform classics by Verdi, Wagner, Beethoven and Massenet at 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. Second St., Pottsville.

The event was organized by Cora Gamelin-Osenbach, Orwigsburg, an accomplished vocalist who has taught in the area for more than 30 years.

“This concert is part of the Trinity Episcopal Church Concert Series. It will be titled, ‘Tamara Wapinsky, soprano, and John Kline, IV, pianist,’ ” Gamelin-Osenbach, director of music at Trinity Episcopal and coordinator of the concert series, said Aug. 15.

She added, “Tamara is a former student of mine, and I have followed her career with great interest. She also took over my studio as I retired in May of this year. I was thrilled that she was back in the area.””

The Trinity Episcopal Church Concert Series, which has no admission fee, is starting its 10th season. The series depends on freewill offerings.

“We depend solely on patrons, and I wanted to kick off our tenth season with a great concert. Having two local musicians who have carved out great careers seemed to me to be a natural choice. What a blessing for our community that they will perform together. Tammy had John accompany one of her student recitals so I knew they had prior contact. John has also accompanied me and my husband so I was personally aware of his talent. This should be a powerful concert and a great way to begin our season,” Gamelin-Osenbach said.

“Last summer, Cora called me. I know Tammy. I’ve played for some of her student recitals. And Cora thought it would be a good collaboration,” Kline said.

Born in Saint Clair, Oct. 18, 1976, Mancini moved to Pottsville when she was 10. Some local fans remember her singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at local and state basketball games in the 1990s.

She graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 1995, then earned a bachelor’s degree in music with a concentration in voice from Temple University, Philadelphia, in 2000. Then she earned a graduate performance degree in opera from Peabody Conservatory, Johns Hopkins University, in 2002. In 2005, she received a diploma in vocal studies from Indiana University School of Music. In 2007, she studied professional voice and opera at Mannes Conservatory The New School for Music.

In January 2012, she enjoyed a career high, playing the title character in the opera “Turandot” at one of the most well-known opera venues in Italy, Teatro Comunale di Bologna.

In February, she reprised the title role of “Turandot” with the Orange County’s Pacific Symphony at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Costa Mesa, California.

She will be a soloist at “Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis,” a concert which begins at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, Calif. For details, visit the venue’s website at www.pacificchorale.org.

Gamelin-Osenbach said that students trying to perfect their vocal technique can contact Mancini.

Born in Pottsville, Feb. 26, 1991, Kline graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 2009. He earned a bachelor’s of music degree in piano performance from West Chester University in 2013. Then he received a master’s degree in music from the University of Houston, Texas, in 2014.

“I play for weddings and I play recitals. Mostly I teach, I give piano lessons,” Kline said.

n Ashland: Members of the Ashland Area Rotary Club discussed the club-sponsored Aug. 10 concert by The Cressona Band at Eureka Park. Prior to the concert, the club held its annual chicken dinner, serving 285 meals. Members voted to have their regular meetings at the Fountain Springs Country Inn beginning at 5:30 p.m. on meeting days. Incoming Rotary District Gov. Richard Drukker III of the Ringtown Rotary Club will make his official visit to the Rotary clubs in the area on Wednesday during a joint meeting at 5:30 p.m. Vito’s Coal Fire Pizza restaurant at the Coal Creek Commerce Center, Saint Clair. The annual club-sponsored Omega Health Screen by Quest Diagnostics will be held from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 24, on the lower level at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Participants are asked to register in advance by calling 800-776-6342. The cost of the basic blood tests is $55, which includes 32 tests. Other tests are available at additional cost.

n Heckscherville: The annual outdoor Labor Day Mass at Castle Green Grotto will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 5. The grotto is located at 950 Valley Road (Minersville/Heckscherville Highway). The Mass is dedicated to “all who came” to the chapel that was located at the site and honors those who labored in anthracite coal mining. Refreshments will be served after Mass. Attendees should bring lawn chairs; parking will be available at the grotto. For more information, call Mary Ann at 570-544-3658.

n Pine Grove: An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Pine Grove Ambulance site, Spruce Street. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are urged to donate blood. For more information or to arrange for an appointment, fall 800-733-2767.

n Pottsville: The Schuylkill Rehabilitation Center’s agenda of September support group sessions include: Parkinson’s Disease, 1 p.m. Friday; Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain, 1 p.m., Sept. 9; Amputee, 1 p.m. Sept. 9; Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 16; Multiple Sclerosis Success with MS Self Help, 1 p.m. Sept. 30. Schuylkill Rehab will also host a free community lecture, “Wellness — Alternative and Complementary Approaches,” at 6 p.m. Sept. 21. Providers of services that promote well-being when used in combination with traditional medical approaches including acupuncture, massage and yoga will be on-hand with information. The center is at 300 Schuylkill Medical Plaza. For more information, call 570-621-5227.

n Pottsville: Kris Guers, Schuylkill Health Alliance, recently made a presentation to the Pottsville Rotary Club about stroke prevention and rehabilitation. According to the Rotary bulletin, Guers said 80 percent of all strokes could be prevented and that recognizing the signs of stroke and getting immediate attention could be the difference between a complete recovery and a major rehabilitation or even death. Strokes can have different effects on men and women, but each can be severe. Nearly 60 percent of stroke deaths involve women, she said, adding that twice as many women die of strokes than of breast cancer. Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in men and men have strokes at younger ages than women. Almost as many men die from stroke as from prostate cancer. A stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. The way to check for a stroke, Guers said, is to think of “FAST” — Face, ask the person to smile. Does one side of their face droop? Arms, ask the person to raise both arms. Does one side drift downward? Speech, ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange? Time, if you see any of these signs, call 911 right away.

n Saint Clair: In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the Schuylkill Transportation System will not operate any transportation services on Sept. 5. All transportation services will resume on Sept. 6. For questions or more information, call the STS office at 800-832-3322 or 570-429-2701.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey

To Torrey and Allison Koch Schmidt, Palmyra, a son, Aug. 15. Grandparents are Tom and Jane Herring, Schuylkill Haven.

MAHANOY CITY — Wellness ambassadors from Rite Aid stores in Shenandoah and Minersville visited seniors in Mahanoy City to talk about immunization against the flu virus and other diseases.

Ambassadors Carl Kramer, Shenandoah, and Corrine Fedornak, Minersville, came to the Mahanoy City Senior Community Center for the free “Vaccinations 101” information session to give an overview of who should be vaccinated, what vaccinations to get, when to get them and how often, and if will insurance cover the costs.

A similar session will be held by Kramer and Fedornak at 11 a.m. today in the Shenandoah Senior Community Center, 116 N. Main St. (American Legion post). Both senior centers are operated by Diakon Community Services.

The two wellness ambassadors distributed information before their presentation on some of the topics they planned to talk about, including the influenza vaccine, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), Tdap (tetanus, diptheria and pertussis) vaccine and the shingles vaccine.

“I’m a big proponent of vaccines,” Kramer said. “I believe that once you’re vaccinated, it helps take care of all the things that come up in life.”

Kramer started discussing the influenza vaccine since it is the season when the new version is introduced.

“The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) released the vaccine about mid-July,” Kramer said. “The CDC puts it out when they think the flu season is going to start in the next two to three weeks. It takes about two weeks for the vaccine to get into the system to protect you. They also say that if you get the vaccine every year, they’re finding that the protection is a little better because you still have a little active from the year before.”

Kramer said there are factors that make it important to get the shots as people get older.

“Why should I get vaccinated? That’s a question I hear a lot. For you here, it is super important,” Kramer said. “For example, let’s say 10 of you got the shot and 10 of you didn’t. One person may get the flu and those 10 who got the vaccine may get a touch of it, but if the rest are in close proximity, it very likely that the flu is going to spread very quickly. I found that to be true. That is the reason that we go out to groups that have a concentration of people, especially elderly people, because as we get older, and I’m no spring chicken myself, things tend to get a little bit harder and our immunity isn’t as good as it should be.”

Fedornak addressed a myth that many people believe but is not true.

“Some people will say that the last time I got a flu shot I got sick,” Fedornak said. “First of all, it’s a dead virus. It takes two weeks for the antibodies to build in your body to make you immune. So you could have been exposed to somebody who had it, and you also have to realize that there are many strains of the flu virus that are out there. So what could happen is that the one you are immunized for is not covered for the virus you were exposed to. The CDC decides which ones are in the immunization. You just want to be aware of that.”

Kramer said it is not too early to get a flu shot, explaining that it provides protection for one year. The senior center will host a flu vaccine clinic from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 22. Center manager Mary Agnes DiCasimirro is registering names of those who will come for a flu shot. For more information, call her at the center at 570-773-0738.

“On that day, they (Rite Aid) will have the immunizations for the flu, shingles, pneumonia and PCV13,” DiCasimirro said. “We need to know ahead of time if you want those vaccines.”

“Especially the shingles,” Kramer said. “Shingles is actually a live vaccine so it has to be kept frozen. Once it’s thawed, it is good for about six hours and then we have to throw it away.”

FRACKVILLE — A 51-year-old man was found dead inside a burning car in a garage in the borough Monday afternoon.

Firefighters were called to a garage located on South Birch Street, to the rear of 333 S. Nice St., just before 1 p.m. when Frackville police on patrol found smoke coming from inside the one-stall structure.

At the scene, firefighters found a Nissan Maxima inside and on fire.

When the fire was extinguished, Frackville police Patrolman Anthony Kankowski said the man was found deceased, sitting inside the vehicle. The man, whom authorities did not identify, was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:35 p.m. by Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner Andrew Szczyglak, Shenandoah.

A state police fire marshal is assisting in the investigation.

Kankowski said it appears the vehicle was intentionally set on fire and indications point to suicide.

Frackville firefighters responded along with volunteers from Englewood, Altamont and Mahanoy City. Frackville EMS was on scene, along with Shenandoah ALS and Shenandoah police.

n Pottsville: St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church will stage its 2016 Curiosity Shop Yard Sale from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Russell Building, Ninth Street and Schuylkill Avenue. The event will include a huge variety of items as well as a vintage section plus food and refreshments. All are welcome. For more information, call 570-622-5470.

n Pottsville: Maternal and Family Health Services has announced that the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program has expanded income guidelines allowing more families to participate in the free nutrition education program. According to the new income guidelines for WIC, which began on July 1, a family of four can earn $44,955 annually and qualify for WIC. For a family of three, the income limit is $37,296 to qualify, and a family of two can earn up to $29,637 and qualify for nutrition assistance. The WIC Nutrition Program, according to a release, is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and provides nutrition education and access to healthy foods for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women as well as infants and children under 5. To qualify, participants must meet the income guidelines, have a nutritional or medical need and live in Pennsylvania. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. WIC provides participants with supplemental healthy food that contains vital nutrients essential for healthy development during critical growth periods, such as pregnancy, infancy and early childhood. WIC is the nation’s premier public health and nutrition education program with an overall goal to influence lifetime nutrition through positive health behaviors, according to the release. In addition to vouchers for nutritious foods, WIC participants receive nutrition education, breastfeeding support, immunization record checks, iron deficiency screening, farm market vouchers and referrals for other health and social services. The WIC Nutrition Program in Shenandoah is located in the C&R Emporium building, 125 E. Centre St. It can be reached by calling 570-462-3323. Other sites include Pottsville, 2510 W. Market St., call 570-622-1244; Tamaqua, 139 W. Broad St., call 570-668-4699.

n Saint Clair: St. John’s United Church of Christ will have a bingo and special basket event with doors opening at 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Saint Clair Lions Club Hall, McCord Avenue. Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will be 20 regular games and four specials. Specials will include a flat screen TV, Webber gas grill, Lottery ticket board and OIP gift certificate. All are welcome. For more information, call 570-429-0549.

n Schuylkill Haven: The Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, will have its biggest fundraiser, Kick Up Your Heels VII: Art Meets Science, at 7 p.m. Sept. 10. It will be a night of “cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, art and dancing,” organizers said in an event flier. Attire is black and white or renaissance. There will be live music by Another Side, a live and silent auction with Jamie Lovin and artwork on sale from various artists. General admission is $55 in advance and $65 at the door. Sponsor packages and admissions are available. For tickets or more information, visit walkinartcenter.org or call 570-732-3728.

n Schuylkill Haven: An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are urged to donate blood. For more information or to arrange for an appointment, call 800-733-2767.

n Shamokin: Pennsylvania Retirees Subchapter 8601 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 13 will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at Brewser’s Sports Grill, 839 W. Water St.

n Shenandoah: A movie of the 1966 Shenandoah Centennial will be shown at 6 p.m. Sept. 6 during a meeting of the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society at its 201 S. Main St. history center. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

A Pine Grove man charged with being intoxicated in a one-vehicle accident that resulted in a man’s death will not have to serve time in prison after pleading guilty recently in Schuylkill County Court.

Instead, David G. Fehr, 24, will spend six months in the intermediate punishment program under the terms of Judge Charles M. Miller’s sentence.

Miller also sentenced Fehr to pay costs, $525 in fines and $100 to the Substance Abuse Education Fund.

Fehr pleaded guilty to DUI and careless driving, with prosecutors withdrawing charges of recklessly endangering another person, disregarding traffic lanes and failure to drive at a safe speed.

State police at Schuylkill Haven alleged Fehr was DUI eastbound at 9:34 p.m. March 6, 2015, when his silver 2005 Subaru Outback went off Stone Mountain Road in Friedensburg, Wayne Township. Police said Fehr’s vehicle hit a tree, rotated 20 degrees clockwise and came to rest.

Daniel Todd Mack, 22, of Tremont, a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Coroner Joseph Pothering.

Fehr and another passenger, Brandon Michael Warner, 22, of Pine Grove, suffered injuries and were flown for treatment to Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, and Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, respectively. Fehr was wearing a seat belt while Mack and Warner were not, according to police.

Police said Fehr had glassy, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and an odor of alcohol at the scene. Fehr also had a blood alcohol level of 0.097 percent, police said. The legal limit for driving in Pennsylvania is 0.08 percent.

The sentence Miller imposed on Fehr was in accordance with a plea agreement between prosecutors and the defendant. Prosecutors had withdrawn charges of homicide by vehicle while DUI and involuntary manslaughter at a prior proceeding.

An old format is providing new opportunities for local indie rock bands.

As vinyl record sales hit a 28-year high, Blind Pigeon Records recently released two albums on the format for the first time. The locally-owned label has released 50 albums since it was founded in 2000. By the end of 2015, the Backroad Burners released the label’s first vinyl record with “Rock & Roll Ultra,” followed by Gleasons Drift’s self-titled album in May. “Rock & Roll Ultra” was the label’s 45th release and “Gleasons Drift” was its 47th.

“Just about everyone is doing vinyl at this point,” Bill Whalen, co-founder of Blind Pigeon Records and member of Gleasons Drift, said Wednesday. “It’s a different demographic. People are going out to their shows and they want to take something with them, a part of their favorite band.”

Vinyl initially saw a resurgence in the late 2000s and sales have boomed every year since then. In 2015, vinyl record sales were up 32 percent to $416 million — their highest level since 1988, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.

“I just think it is one of those things people are rediscovering,” Whalen said.

“It’s art,” Ira Walton of Backroad Burners said. “It’s a souvenir. It’s something you keep for a long time.”

“It’s funny because all the things that made them obsolete I think is the same thing that is bringing them back,” Whalen said. “They are a novelty again.”

Although vinyl records are still not cost effective to produce, CDs are too cheap for small bands to make a profit, Whalen said. With vinyl records, Whalen said bands can package them with T-shirts, posters and other things like the major labels used to during the format’s heyday. Blind Pigeon Records also provides codes for digital downloads of the albums.

“I think this is a way for bands to reclaim some sales,” Whalen said. “It’s a more marketable way to sell music.”

Due to record pressing companies also seeing a surge in customers, both bands had to be put on waiting lists to get their vinyls made.

Whalen said that his band used a larger company and it took about two months from submitting the music to getting the final product. He said it cost about $1,300 to produce 250 records.

Meanwhile, Walton decided to use a small, family-owned company in Ohio. It was more expensive and took several months longer, but Walton said it was worth the wait and he drove out to Ohio to pick them up himself and tour the facility.

“It’s more of a piece of art that is hard to throw away,” Walton said. “It’s a souvenir that will last. It’s more real.”

“There are also a lot of people that truly believe vinyl sounds better,” Whalen said.

“They can’t just be background music either,” Walton said. “You have to physically go over and put it on and then flip it over.”

Vinyls are also bringing back the social aspect to music, Walton said.

“You can sit there and listen to it with friends and talk about the music,” he said. “It also gets you to your local record stores where you can discover new music. It is bringing it back to being a people thing instead of just being a CD.”

The closest record stores to Schuylkill County are Vertigo Music Trade, West Reading, and Young Ones Records, Kutztown.

Locally, people can buy turntables and records at stores like FYE and Blum’s Auction Services at the Schuylkill Mall and Erianne’s Antiques & More, 123 Mahantongo St., Pottsville.

“I can’t keep a turntable in here,” Steve Erianne, owner of the store, said Monday. “Two years ago, you couldn’t give them away.”

Since the Black Diamond Antiques & Collectibles closed in May, Vince Albo has been selling his vintage vinyl at Erianne’s store.

“The last couple years at the Black Diamond, sales have been really great,” Albo said. “Records are coming back and they are making new ones. People grew up with them and they like the sound.”

Albo said he has been collecting records for about 45 years and selling them for about 30 years as VJA Records. He started his business at the Fairlane Village mall before going to the Schuylkill Mall and eventually Erianne’s store.

“I was always buying records and said that when I retired I was going to go into the antique records business,” he said. “So when I retired, that’s what I did.”

Most of Albo’s records are from the 1970s, but he has a wide selection. Popular sellers include The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Woodstock, Michael Jackson and The Beatles.

“I have anything people would want from the ’70s,” Albo said.

Erianne said the records have been attracting the attention of every age group.

“Since he brought them in here, we have had a big uptick in people coming in,” he said. “A lot of people are surprised with what he got back there. I’m glad to see them making a resurgence. I guess everything is cyclical.”

Blind Pigeon Records releases are available for purchase on the label’s website at www.blindpigeonrecords.com. For more information about VJA Records, contact Vince Albo at 570-573-2758 or vincealbo@yahoo.com. Erianne’s Antiques & More also has a Facebook page.

TREMONT — A lawsuit against Schuylkill County Register of Wills Theresa Santai-Gaffney and TNT Liquidation LLC was dismissed Monday by Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi.

Lynn M. Wuestner, who is the administrator of her mother’s estate, sued Santai-Gaffney and TNT Liquidation, claiming that “she could relieve me of pressures of cleaning out by taking everything from home and selling at her business (with partners) on consignment,” according to The Republican-Herald archives. It further states that a contract was provided and she didn’t get just compensation and the items are not at the store in Minersville, which has since closed.

Her mother, Rose M. Hancock Shaw, Tremont, died in January.

Rossi, Tremont, said he had no choice in the matter. However, since the lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, she is free to file it again.

“Under paragraph 13 of the contract, it is extremely clear that all disputes under the agreement shall be settled by arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association,” Rossi said of a contract provided by Wuestner.

He said an arbitration clause is something that is routine in contracts.

“The four corners of this contract say I do not have jurisdiction over a contractual dispute between you, Mrs. Gaffney and TNT,” Rossi said.

He continued, “There may be evidence and it’s not for me to rule on one way or another as to whether or not Mrs. Gaffney was an agent, served as an employee of TNT or whether she was a partner of TNT. I’m not even going to get to that today. That’s not for me to rule on. It’s not for me to rule on whether there was a breach of the contract. For me all I can tell you is that I am going to have to dismiss your contract action without prejudice because I do not have jurisdiction.”

He said Wuestner had to go to the arbitration association, something she said she will do.

Wuestner was not represented by an attorney.

Hank J. Clarke II represented Santai-Gaffney and TNT Liquidation LLC. Nicholas Panko, Saint Clair, also represented TNT.

Santai-Gaffney did not give testimony during the proceeding. Thomas Beachley, also known as Thomas Williams III, who was one of her two business partners, was in attendance but did not speak during the proceeding. The other partner, Jessica St. Clair, was not in attendance.

Wuestner was sworn in by Rossi and talked about what led her to be at the office Monday.

Wuestner said she talked to Santai-Gaffney about helping sell her mother’s possessions.

“I gave her a tour of the home,” Wuestner said.

Wuestner said Gaffney was a 45 percent owner in the business. She said she was paid several times but it did not come close to the $10,000 she claims the items were worth. No documentation was submitted to prove the claim. She also said some items were taken that were not on the inventory list.

Clarke asked her if she had any dealings with Gaffney as an ordinary person, to which she replied no.

Clarke asked Wuestner if she signed any contract with Santai-Gaffney. She said she had a contract with TNT, but not with Santai-Gaffney individually.

Clarke said Wuestner should abide by the contract as it is what they agreed to.

“All disputes under this agreement shall be settled by arbitration in Schuylkill County before a single arbitrator pursuant to the commercial law rules of the American Arbitration Association,” Clarke said.

He said it should be dismissed because Wuestner waived her right under the contract. Wuestner asked where the contract is. Clarke said he didn’t have it.

Clarke also motioned that the complaint against Gaffney as a person be dismissed.

Wuestner was visibly upset with the outcome. She questioned why the outcome was the way it was and said her efforts will not end. Wuestner said her parents had collected a lot of items, some even being antique.

“She will not get away with it. I will not let this end,” Wuestner said.

Clarke said they were happy with the judge’s decision.

“There’s a whole lot more to this story. We are confident at our success at arbitration,” he said.

In related matters, a civil complaint Santai-Gaffney filed against Beachley and St. Clair is in the process of being worked out, Clarke said.

Three criminal incidents in three municipalities resulted in a Carbon County man being sentenced to state prison Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court.

Anthony J. Napolitano, 31, of Lansford, must serve nine to 24 months in a state correctional institution, Judge John E. Domalakes ruled.

Domalakes also sentenced Napolitano to pay costs, a $25 fine, $150 to the Criminal Justice Enhancement Account and $2,404.13 restitution, and submit a DNA sample to law enforcement authorities.

Before being sentenced, Napolitano had pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property, fleeing and eluding police, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and stop sign violation in one case, retail theft in a second and possession of drug paraphernalia in a third. Prosecutors withdrew two counts of recklessly endangering another person and one each of driving under suspension, careless driving, reckless driving and conspiracy.

Three police forces filed the cases against Napolitano.

In the first, McAdoo police had charged Napolitano with possessing stolen property and leading them on a chase on Dec. 24, 2015, in the borough.

In the second, Rush Township police alleged Napolitano committed the theft on the same date in the township.

And in the third, state police at Frackville charged Napolitano with possessing drug paraphernalia on Jan. 21 in Kline Township.

Napolitano is serving his sentence at SCI/Mahanoy.

Also on Wednesday, Domalakes accepted a guilty plea from Brian R. Kehl, 33, of Lansford, and sentenced him to serve six to 24 months in a state correctional institution, pay costs, $100 to the Substance Abuse Education Fund, a $50 CJEA payment and $408.49 restitution, and submit a DNA sample to law enforcement authorities.

Kehl pleaded guilty to retail theft, false identification to law enforcement and possession of drug paraphernalia. Prosecutors withdrew charges of conspiracy, receiving stolen property and resisting arrest.

Rush Township police alleged Kehl committed his crimes on Dec. 8, 2015, in the township.

Kehl is serving his sentence at SCI/Frackville.

Also in the county court, Judge Charles M. Miller recently accepted guilty pleas from, and, pursuant to agreements between prosecutors and defendants, imposed the indicated sentences on, these people:

Vincent L. Balthaser, 21, of Saint Clair; public drunkenness; $100 fine and $50 bench warrant fee. Prosecutors withdrew charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Julio C. Cruz, 21, of Hazleton; driving under the influence; six months probation, $300 fine, $100 SAEF payment, $50 CJEA payment and $520 restitution to Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street. Prosecutors withdrew charges of operating vehicle without valid license and driving without a license.

Demarcus Diaz, 35, of Philadelphia; possession of drug paraphernalia and false identification to law enforcement; 12 months probation, $100 SAEF payment and $50 CJEA payment. Prosecutors withdrew a charge of possession of a small amount of marijuana.

All defendants who were sentenced must pay costs as a part of their sentences.

ASHLAND — A woman was jailed Monday, charged by Ashland police with hitting and killing a pedestrian in Ashland last year.

Ashley Leibig, 28, of 1037 Race St., Ashland, was charged with one felony count each of homicide by vehicle while DUI, accidents involving death or personal injury, accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed and homicide by vehicle, as well as one misdemeanor count each of recklessly endangering another person and careless driving.

Leibig was also charged with summary offenses of careless driving, right-of-way of pedestrians in crosswalks, reckless driving and driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked.

She was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale, Frackville, and committed to Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $150,000 straight cash bail.

Ashland Police Chief Mark O’Hearn and Patrolman Brandon Cohick charged Leibig with hitting and causing the death of Walter Bogus, 85, of 1003 W. Spruce St., Coal Township, at 19th and West Centre streets about 7 p.m. Dec. 11.

O’Hearn said Bogus was crossing Centre Street, from north to south, when he was struck by a vehicle being driven east on Centre Street by Leibig, who continued east without stopping.

Bogus was struck by a second vehicle driven by John M. Stewart, who was traveling east behind the Leibig vehicle, O’Hearn said.

O’Hearn said witnesses reported Stewart tried to swerve when he realized someone was on the road but due to the way Bogus was laying, was unable to avoid hitting the man.

At the scene, Cohick said, Leibig, who subsequently returned, confirmed she had been traveling east on West Centre Street and said Bogus “came out of nowhere” and “bounced off of the vehicle.”

The woman also confirmed that she drove away but then came back, O’Hearn said.

As the investigation continued, state police accident reconstruction expert Trooper Eric Reber arrived to assist along with West Mahanoy Township police Patrolman David Stamets, a drug recognition expert.

After interviewing Leibig, O’Hearn said, it was determined that she was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and taken for a blood test at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.

The result of that test determined that Leibig was driving under the influence of marijuana at the time of the crash, O’Hearn said.

A subsequent autopsy at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown, was conducted by pathologist Michael W. Johnson and indicated the cause of death as multiple blunt force trauma, a “direct result” of being struck by the Leibig vehicle, the chief said.

O’Hearn said a witness to the crash told investigators that Bogus was crossing the street and looked both ways but the van driven by Leibig “came flying down the street,” hit him and never stopped.

The witness also said that as she was running to help the victim, he was struck by the second vehicle.

Leibig will now have to answer to the charges at a preliminary hearing before Hale in her Frackville courtroom at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 21.

People came to the Terry Reilly Community Center in Pottsville on Monday to learn more about how to be better prepared when disaster strikes.

John Matz, Schuylkill County emergency management coordinator, and Janice Johnston, director of Community Volunteers in Action, discussed topics including personal preparedness, how the Federal Emergency Management Agency decides when to provide funding and local information about first responders.

This was the second presentation on emergency management this year, following one in New Philadelphia at a crime watch meeting. September is National Preparedness Month.

“With a little preparation, you can be calmer and better prepared to help yourself, your family, your property and your neighbors in time of emergency disaster,” Johnson said.

“Preparedness is probably the biggest part of emergency management,” Matz said.

Frank Laczynski, 66, of Pine Grove, said he came to get better prepared and to see if there is anything new he could learn.

“This is a very important topic,” Johnston said

To be better prepared, people can take steps to make it less likely that disaster would happen to them. For example, do not build in a flood zone and make sure landscaping is planted as to not cause any disruption to the home. People should also have someone to contact to update their status. Materials, such as water, flashlights, medication, personal identification and other necessary documents should be readily accessible, as well as a full gas tank if forced to evacuate.

“Always, always follow EMA instructions,” Johnston said.

If staying, there should be a sufficient supply of water and food. Candles or lighters should not be used, as there could be fuel leaks nearby.

In the event of a fire, a safe place to meet should be established. Residents should not return to the house once they leave.

To prevent a fire, it is important to have working smoke detectors and batteries and to check them often.

“Next to automobile accidents, home fires are the number one disaster in Schuylkill County,” Johnston said.

Matz said the county is about 800 square miles and has a city, 30 boroughs and 36 townships. There are 62 emergency management coordinators because five municipalities do not have EMA coordinators due to vacancy. There are 107 fire stations in the county.

“All of them are volunteer,” he said.

There are 24 EMS stations, 43 local police departments and two Pennsylvania State Police stations.

“We are a very rural county,” he said.

Prior to his slideshow presentation, Matz asked attendees where they were from in the county. Responses included Frackville, Gordon, Pine Grove, Butler Township, Schuylkill Haven, South Manheim Township, Butler Township, Minersville, Ashland, Saint Clair and Port Carbon.

The most common hazards for the county are floods, winter storms and utility disruptions, he said.

“Over the years, everyone of (those municipalities) have had some type of disaster,” Matz said.

YATESVILLE — State police were called Monday to a remote area in Mahanoy Township after human skeletal remains were allegedly discovered.

The site is located along Route 54, off an access road into private property owned by Schuylkill Energy Resources Inc., in an area where a large conveyor belt crosses Route 54.

Schuylkill County deputy coroners Deb Detweiller and David Truskowsky were at the scene along with members of the state police Forensic Services Unit based at Troop L headquarters, Reading.

No information on the incident was provided by state police Monday.