Local News - Saturday June 9

Pennsylvania State Police find body while searching for missing wife

A state trooper says a body found in Northumerland County is so decomposed that the person's gender is unclear. Authorities found the body in Gowen City while searching for 42-year-old Sherry Wolfgang. But Trooper Matthew Burrows says he's not assuming that the body found today is that of the Mount Carmel woman. He says it could take weeks to identify the body. Wolfgang's husband has been jailed since January. Her vehicle was on fire in a state game lands parking area in Schuylkill County. Police say her husband, 46-year-old Steve Wolfgang, emerged from the woods and told officers that he'd killed his wife and dumped her body in Mahanoy Creek. But he has since denied killing her. He says his wife left him and he started the fire in a suicide attempt. He's awaiting sentencing for arson.

Celebration wraps up today in Girardville

Today marks the culmination of an anniversary celebration in one northern Schuylkill County community. Since last weekend, the borough of Girardville has been toasting 175 years of heritage. A key component of the week’s activities was the opening of the Girardville Historical Society in the former Murray Drug Store on West Main Street on Wednesday. A big weekend kicked off last night with the wine and cheese mixer at borough hall. Today is chocked full of fun for people of all ages. Adventuresome residents and visitors are floating down the Mahanoy Creek in the Girardville Regatta. A Picnic in the Park will be held throughout the afternoon at the "B" Street Park, with music and refreshments and something for everyone. This evening marks the culmination of the 175th Anniversary celebration in Girardville with Mug Night at the Ranger's Firehouse. A hearty congratulations for 175 years, Girardville!

Farmer's Market Coming To Schuylkill Haven

Relive the past and enjoy some of nature's bounty at the Schuylkill Haven Farmer's Market. The Schuylkill Haven Business Association has announced the schedule for the market, beginning next week in the Borough Hall parking lot on West Main Street. Jerry Bowman, spokesman for the association, said that the market starts operation Thursday evenings, beginning June 14th, from 5 to 8pm. A number of vendors will offer Pennsylvania-grown produce, home baked goods, eggs and honey will be available.

Folk Festival at the Sovereign Majestic

A first-of its kind event is coming to the Sovereign Majestic Theatre in Pottsville June 22nd through the 24th. The Summer Solstice Folk Festival will bring the performing arts home to the Sovereign Majestic, providing a wide ranging repertoire of folk music and the spoken word. Among the artists scheduled to perform during the three day event include local favorite Jay Smar, recording artists Lester Hirsch, Jerry Haines, drummer Obi Kaye and many, many more. The first show begins Friday, June 22nd at 7:30 and runs through Sunday afternoon at 5:30pm. Tickets are available for individual days, or a combined package to enjoy all three days performances. For details and ticket information about the Summer Solstice Folk Festival, call the Sovereign Majestic Theatre at 628-4647.

Burglary in Cass Township

A Minersville woman is victimized after her home was burglarized early Friday morning. Between 2 and 3am, someone kicked open the back door of Angela Bush's home at 732 Sunbury Street. The unknown thief went into the home's living room and took a surround sound system, DVD's, CD's and jewelry. They went upstairs to other rooms, damaging a stereo system, and ransacked the area. They then fled through the back door. Anyone with information should contact Frackville state police at 874-5300.

Pine Grove man hurt in crash

A Pine Grove man was hurt in a one-vehicle crash in Suedberg Thursday night. Around 9pm, 22-year-old Floyd Freeman was driving his Ford Tempo on Route 443 when he fell asleep at the wheel. His car drifted across the road, onto the lawn of 371 Suedberg Road and hit a tree head on. Freeman had to be transported to Hershey Medical Center via LifeLion. His car was severely damaged and had to be towed from the scene.The mishap occurred about 9pm Thursday night.