FRACKVILLE - Schuylkill County Idol XII is down to six.
The semifinalists were announced on the Schuylkill Mall's website Wednesday. Advancing to the semifinals are Bryel Frasch, 16, of Ashland; Ryan Wilkinson, 29, of Schuylkill Haven; Justine Ellis, 20, of Pottsville; Fransheska Cruz, 30, of Shenandoah; Kelly Ann Bensinger, 24, of Valley View; and Rich Harper, 21, of Cumbola.
The next round is 6 p.m. Tuesday. A winner will be announced July 22.
This year's Schuylkill County Idol winner receives a $1,000 mall shopping spree, a gift certificate from the Bon Ton, a $50 gift certificate from the Mustard Seed Mercantile, a gift card from Kmart, a gift card from Avon, chocolate from Gertrude Hawk, a professional photo shoot by Michael's Photography, Frackville, and a performance at the Schuylkill County Fair on Aug. 2.