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IT’S OFFICIAL: At the October 28 White Haven Borough Council meeting, Sean Reynolds, standing at right, was officilly named Street Commissioner for the borough. He is shown with his wife, Melanie Reynolds, and children Zoey and Isabella.
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Weatherly Area School District will be hosting a program in honor of our veterans on Monday, November 11, at 9 a.m. All area veterans and the public are invited to attend.
The program will be held in the Middle School gym and entrance to the school will be through the Middle School lobby.
There will be a social
gathering for Veterans in the Middle School Cafeteria at 8:15 a.m. If you are a veteran and planning on attending, we would like to know in advance. Please call the Elementary Office at 570-427-8687.
In White Haven, ceremonies will take place at the Honor Roll at Buffalo and Wilkes-Barre Streets at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attemd.
by Ruth Isenberg
At the close of the White Haven Borough Council meeting on October 28, council made official what has been happening on the streets of White Haven for several months. By
unanimous vote, council named Sean Reynolds to the post of Street Commissioner.
At the start of the meeting, a hearing was held on changing the zoning of Lot 12 in Woodhaven from R-3 to R-1.
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LOTS OF TABS: From left, Aurelia Rambaran -Poppy Princess Unit 360, Betty Henry (ALA Unit 360 project chair), Carol Eroh (ALA Unit 360 member) and Noelle Rambaran- Poppy Girl Unit 360, get ready to deliver 6 bushels of aluminum can tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Danville. The tabs are used to help fund the house where families can stay free of charge when children are being treated for an illness. The aluminum beverage tabs can be dropped off at the post home at any event or left on the bench in the front of the building.
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We’ve just been informed about who is going to be president in 2025 as this paper hits the streets. But no matter which candidate had won, there will be a change. Similarly, we may not know who won all of the House of Representatives and Senate races around the country, but we do know there will be changes coming.
The weather will change. We’re in the midst of an unseasonably warm autumn, but we know that cold weather will follow. Things are very dry now, but the rains will come (and we will probably complain about them).
Halloween and its costumes and decorations have passed. Now we have Thanksgiving and Christmas coming into view, with their celebrations. Daylight savings time has finished, and it’s dark at 5 p.m. But March will follow, and daylight savings time will return. We cannot stop change, and stressing about it is counterproductive. Unless we learn to cope with what is, rather than what we want to happen, we are guaranteed to be unhappy.
We aren’t promised happiness. We aren’t promised the candidate of our choice, or the weather we want. Better to look for the ways to make the best of the changes that come, as they come, and lend a hand to our neighbors.
by Ruth Isenberg
Monday is Veterans Day. Take the time to attend a Veterans Day ceremony or service. Think about the men and women in your family who have served in the military, now and in the past. And if you know someone who has served or is serving, make sure to say thank you.
From The Journal-Herald November 11, 2004
Clara R. Holder, Publisher
The resignation of Al Klitsch from the Kidder Township Planning Commission brought out two candidates for the job— Pete Ginopolas and Ray Gluck. Ginopolas got the job, but Gluck was asked if he’d be interested in serving on the Environmental Advisory Council.
Dennison Township Supervisors considered looking into police protection in 2005, with $30,000 allocated in the budget. Suggestions were to talk with White Haven, Wright Township, and Butler Township.
Seth wrote the editorial, entitled: “It’s not easy being purple.” He analyzed the election results, noting that Pennsylvania’s total vote count went to John Kerry over George W. Bush, but county by county, there was a mix of blue and red voting. He also cited the long lines in some areas, and the high voter turnout.
His p.s.:
“Anyone from our area wishing to move north to Canada because the majority of voters nationwide preferred in incombent to the challenger should keep in mind that Canada wants people to move to places like Saskatoon and Moose Jaw, areas north of Edmonton or the entire province of Newfoundland. You’ll need to have a job lines up, or have the resources to make one for yourself. Be prepared for the high taxes on virtually everything. And remember to bring you woolies; you’ll need them.”
The White Haven Senior Citizens club planned a trip to the American Music Theatre Christmas Show, and discussed the Bureau of Aging’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
The Lightning field hockey team organized and run by Jessica Szoke won its first game of the season, playing at the
Wyoming Valley Sports Dome in Wilkes-Barre and defeating the Panthers 5-0. The team is coached by Tom Szoke.
Salem UCC in Weatherly planned its second annual Open House, a holiday fundraiser where shoppers could select from a variety of vendors, and take part in a basket auction, and enjoy refreshments.
The Stable Restaurant at the Pocono Ramada Inn advertised a Family Style Thanksgiving Dinner, $12.95 for adults, and $5.95 for children. At the Weatherly Country Inn, Lobster Night on Wednesday had a price tag of $10.95. And the East Side Inn had a 16 oz. New York Strip Steak special for $15.95.
Jeremy Leach was named a semi-finalist in the 50th annual National Merit Scholarship program, one of only 16,000 students to qualify nationwide.
A Turkey Day Classic basketball game was scheduled between the Weatherly Elementary/Middle School teachers and staff, vs. the High School teachers and staff. The second game had the WAHS seniors, who were raising the money for their senior class trip, playing against their parents on the court.
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As a result of action taken by Congress and President Eisenhower, and proclaimed in Pennsylvania by Governor Fine, November 11 will from this year on by celebrated as Veterans Day instead of Armistice Day. This was followed by an account from The Journal of November 8, 1918, of two Armistice Day celebrations, the first on November 7 that turned out to be premature, and the second on November 11, marking the official end of World War I.
Notice is hereby given of a name change hearing from Jarrett Michael Weis-Hallock to Jarrett Michael Hallock on November 6, 2024 at 1:15 p.m. at the Carbon County Courthouse in Jim Thorpe.
Estate of Timothy M. Fleming a/k/a Timothy Fleming a/k/a Tim M. Fleming
Late of Albrightsville, PA
Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment, without delay to:
Brian T. Fleming 314 Route 94 Warwick, NY 10990
Or to his Attorney:
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on October 9, 2024, in the Estate of Paul J. Kobus, late of White Haven Borough, who died August 28, 2024, to Barbara Kasabo, Executrix.
All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to:
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Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire
Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179 Freeland PA 18224-0179
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The Borough of Weatherly is desirous of selling a vacant parcel of land consisting of approximately 120 acres located off Legislative Route 13023, Lausanne Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
Sealed bids will be accepted until November 25, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at the Borough Office located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, Pa. 18255. Bids will be opened and read at the regular Borough Council meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. held at the Borough Offices.
The property located off Legislative Route 13023, Lausanne Township in the Borough of Weatherly is more fully described at Tax Parcel No. 111-26-BS and more fully described in a deed dated May 21, 2007, filed in Carbon County Record Book Volume 1684, Page 664.
Proposal forms, instructions and other contract documents may be obtained at the Weatherly Borough Municipal Building at the aforementioned address. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of not less than 10% of the total bid amount, payable to Weatherly Borough. Interested Buyers wishing to inspect the property should contact the Borough Manager.
The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any technical defects or informalities in bids received, and to accept any bid they may deem to be for in the best interest of the Borough.
Harold Pudliner, Jr., Borough Manager
Weatherly Borough 61 West Main Street
Weatherly, PA 18255 11/14
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on October 15, 2024, in the Estate of Candida R. Boyle, late of Hazleton City, who died September 29, 2024, to Patrick J. Shannon and Thomas C. Shannon, Executors.
All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to:
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the East Side Borough Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the White Haven Public Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa for the following purposes:
1. To reorganize the members of the Planning Commission.
2. Review the preliminary/ final major subdivision plan - lands of Hollrigl, Kemmerer, Mrozinski and Fisher
Plans for the proposed preliminary/final major subdivision plan are available for inspection at the Lehigh Gorge Campground by appointment only (570-4439191).
East Side Borough Planning Commission
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Christina B. Zanolini, of Drums, Pennsylvania, in the Estate of Barbara J. Zanolini, late of Drums, Pennsylvania, who died on October 9, 2024. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executor named or to: Alexis C. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 11/21
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by Jim Dino
A change in the route of the Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails hiking and biking trail from Hazleton to the Lehigh Gorge near Weatherly will bypass the historic village of Eckley by necessity and cut the mileage of the original trail route.
At their last meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, October 14, the Greater Hazleton Area Civic Partnership discussed the trail, which already has been built from Hazleton to Hazle Brook in Foster Township, the first two of a proposed four-leg project to build to connect to the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Trail at Lehigh Gorge near Weatherly.
The reason the route has been changed is because a property owner along the proposed third leg has been refusing to allow the Partnership a right-of-way to take the trail over their land.
So an alternate route has been devised to go about a mile and a half away from Eckley – but will join up with a loop trail being built from Weatherly.
The Partnership owns land where the fourth leg was supposed to go, from
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the Weatherly-White Haven Highway to Lehigh Gorge. But a bat habitat was discovered there, so the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resourcces (DCNR) proposed an alternate route that would require a bridge be built over a canyon. The Weatherly loop will prevent necessity of that leg to get to Lehigh Gorge.
An application for funding to pay for a feasibility study into the route change has been applied for, and Tom Hall, a Partnership board member, said a “positive outcome is expected” for the grant.’
However, a $7,500 match on the part of the Partnership is required. There is $2,000 in hand, but Hall said the Partnership needs the other $5,500 by early 2025. Hall said the Hazle Township Supervisors have endorsed the project.
Neil Oberto, a Partnership board member, said the Partnership should tap into trail users to raise some of the money.
In regard to the present trail, Cal Herring, the Partnership’s administrative assistant, said the parking lot at the trail head off East Broad Street in Hazleton will be repaired, sealed and relined.
New benches have been donated, and more donors for more benches are being sought. And Cathy and Frank Colangelo have installed a Little Library on the trail.
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Several students from Junior Leadership Hazleton discuss their plans for a service project that they will conduct in December. Pictured (L-R) Rose Fernandez, Elainel Morel, Shaniece Brown, Noemi Taveras Garcia, Kelly Reiner and Darren Paulino.
JLH held its 3rd session, “Community Service” on Monday, October 14, at Hazleton One Community Center (The HIP Center).
Rossanna Gabriel, Community One Executive director and Bob Curry, founding president, welcomed their guests and talked about some of the history, programs and activities that take place at the Center, followed by a tour of the facility.
Curry explained how the mission of Junior Leadership Hazleton and HIP Core United are intertwined and how he hopes JLH will continue to encourage students to move forward and search for ways to help their community in the future.
“There is a lot going on at the Community Center and we would like our teens to be aware of this community asset,” explains JLH program coordinator Mike Dougherty. “It would be great if students decided to take what they’ve learned and make time
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to volunteer more within the community. Area teens are often overlooked as a volunteer resource. If local non-profits aren’t able to encourage future volunteerism, then those nonprofits will suffer and so will those people who benefit from their help.”
Cal Herring, Executive Director, Mountain Council of Governments, and Larry Stepanski, A.M. ASCE, a graduate of JLH Class of 201819, spoke about community service and volunteerism. Both shared real-life experiences that drove home how volunteerism starts and how it becomes integrated into one’s lifestyle.
Jane Dougherty, Leadership Hazleton Board Chair, gave some solid advice on the who , what, when, where and why of volunteer activity selection and what things students should consider when deciding how they want to volunteer.
Following lunch, special guest Chad Lassiter, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission then began a dynamic presentation on how students could become “Pillars of Their Community” with Truth, Love and Kindness. In addition to the JLH class, a number of area teens were in attendance and listened intently to Lassiter’s questions and encouragement surrounding Martin Luther King’s question “What are you doing for others?”
Believe it or not, that’s what Christmas is about.
Christians believe God became human in the person Jesus and we celebrate his birth at Christmas. That is a mindboggling truth.
Sometimes we need to revisit that Good News in order to build or re-build our faith. The Advent season, which precedes Christmas, is a great time to talk about this belief.
Andrew Barton, a retired pastor, will offer such an opportunity to explore this theme, When God Comes.
There were no comments, verbal or written, and the change was approved unanimously.
John Marotta and Jim Curto spoke to the board about their proposal to house homeless veterans at the former White Haven Center site in Foster Township. They are approaching state legislators and the governor, and soliciting support from local governments. They envision a facility that would include workshops and assistance for the veterans who live there, and are working to recruit a company to own and operate
A four-week study will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Weatherly, E. Main & Spring Streets, on Mondays, December 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 1 p.m.
The Advent study is open to all. Please register by contacting Pastor Barton at andrewtaylorbarton@gmail. com so that he can order study booklets.
Let’s get together and talk about When God Comes. Surely, it will enhance your understanding and celebration of Christmas.
it. Council agreed to a letter of support.
The only other public comment was a complaint about truckers using jake brakes on Route 940 near Valley Gorge Mobile Home Park. Council noted that this complaint has been received before, and because Route 940 is a state highway, PennDOT approval and a traffic study are required. In the past, PennDOT has denied the request, even before a traffic study was done.
The new façade ordinance has been distributed to the downtown businesses, and will be advertised for a hearing and adoption at the November 25 meeting.
Council approved the 2025 budget for advertisement. It also
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will be adopted at the November 25 meeting. The budget includes a ½ mill tax increase. This amount will not fully fund the budget, but council decided to take the remaining shortfall of about $60,000 out of its reserve funds. The increase is needed because of the new garbage contract, and the decision to continue recycling as part of the contract.
Mayor Fred Meier will get a valuation on the police department’s 2021 Dodge, so council can decide if they are interested in selling it.
Present were council member Charlie Best, Julie Fallon, John Klem, Bob Lamson, Zane Writer and John Zugarek. Harvey Morrison was absent.
Officers of the 4-County American Legion Auxillary were installed at a recent meeting. Shown from left are President Betty Rush (Unit 588-Easton), 1st Vice President Trudy Baker (Unit 470-Bath), 2nd Vice President Judy Desrosiers (Unit 360-Weatherly), Secretary Amy Mertz (Unit 470), Treasurer Kay Kondash (Unit 009-Easton), Chaplain Theresa D’Andrea (Unit 360), and Historian Georgia Farrow (Unit 360).
President LaRue Fritz ( Unit 314- Lehighton) receives a “ Give 10 to Education Certificate “ from District President Georgeann Herling.
by Ruth Isenberg
A letter of support for the refurbishing of the Tannery bridge across the Lehigh River was approved at the request of the Carbon County grants coordinator, by unanimous vote at the October 22 Kidder Township board of supervisors meeting.
The meeting opened with a comment from Lake Harmony Fire Company Chief Ralph Lennon regarding a new construction on Moseywood Road. He expressed a concern that there is insufficient access for fire vehicles in case of emergency. Secretary/treasurer Cindy Norato, who issued their zoning permit, has been in contact with them to suggest some changes that would make access easier.
Michelle and Ken Morrow from East Allen Township were present to update the supervisors on the donation of $13,420 to the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad. The East Allen ambulance corps recently disbanded and shut down, selling its building, trucks and equipment. The proceeds had to be donated to non-profits. Both Morrows were officers of the ambulance, and their son Victor is a Kidder Township Police officer. At his urging, Lake Harmony Rescue Squad was included as one of the fund recipients. The check presentation is shown atright. The supervisors made several appointments. Martin Kane resigned from the Zoning Hearing Board, and was appointed to the Planning Commission. Kenneth Pliska was appointed to the Zoning Hearing Board in his place, and Bradley Shirgrin was appointed as alternate Planning Commission member. Supervisors chairman Ray Gluck said it was the first time he could remember having so many qualified applicants.
Josh Kase was appointed as township Zoning Officer, effective November 5. The date for the December supervisors’ meeting was change to the third Tuesday, December 17, at 5:30 p.m.
A donation of $1,000 was approved to the Carbon County Emergency Operations Training Center for equipment. A request by the Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company for disbursement of $24,981.65 from the ARPA funds for equipment was approved, with supervisor Bruce Berger abstaining.
Township manager Suzanne Brooks reported that the township office would be closed on Election Day, November 5, and a budget workshop meeting would be held November 7 at 4 p.m.
Present were supervisors Gluck, Wilson Klotzman, Louid Pantages, Noel Torres, and Berger.
Weatherly Area Elementary School Students of the Month for September are, first row from left, 1st grade: Joshua Connors and Bailey Kane, 2nd grade: Aubrey Clabia and Maverick Minnick; second row 4th grade; Lydia Zink and Athena Castillo, 5th grade: Luke Dion and Abigail Nelmes, and 3rd grade: Colin Rohner and Raymond Neikam.
Kiley Holman, daughter of Kyle and Kelly Holman, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for October at Weatherly Area High School. Kiley serves as historian of the Class of 2025, president of the Weatherly High School chapter of the National Honor Society, president of FBLA, historian of the Interact club, president of SGA, and captain of the girls’ soccer team. She is also a member of the softball team, Science Olympiad, and Teens Against Tobacco Use.
In the community, Kiley volunteers her time at the school soccer stand and Heritage Hill, and through various service activities such as Trunk or Treat, the Weatherly Hillclimb, and the Drug and Alcohol Expo. Kiley is employed at Basile’s Italian Delight in Tamaqua and Iron House Gym in Hazleton. Sponsor for the month of October is Weatherly Casting and Machine Co., Weatherly.
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After 36 years of faithful service, Charles (Charlie) Hettler will be stepping down as the coordinator of the Shepherd House Food Pantry in Weatherly. Zions Lutheran Church will be honoring Charlie at a special luncheon on Sunday, November 17, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Zions Annex. The luncheon is free.
If you are interested in attending, please call Zions at (570) 427-4113 and leave a message indicating who you are and how many people in your group are attending by Friday, November 8.
Those attending the luncheon are invited to give a donation that will go toward the Shepherd House Food Pantry.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8—
Fall Raffle, 8-11 p.m., Citizens’ Fire Company, Weatherly
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
16—Annual Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church Hall, White Haven
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
30—Christmas at the Museum, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Weatherly Area Museum
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
30—Shop Local Celebration & Tree Lighting, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., White Haven
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
30—Small Business Saturday to benefit Zions Nursery School, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Eurana Park Pavillion,
Weatherly
SATURDAY, DECEMBER
7—Quilt Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library & The Victorian Connection, White Haven
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15— Christmas in the Park, Eurana Park Pavillion, Weatherly 2025
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
26, 2025—Car Show, White Haven
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VETERANS DAY: On November 11th, Pre-K-12 will be attending a Veterans Day program. Pre-K will be
preparing gifts to give to the veterans who attend.
KINDERGARTEN: Mrs. Rock’s Kindergarten class will be dissecting owl pellets and learning about how owls eat with the science ambassadors on Wednesday, November 6th.
SENIORS: Kiley Holman was just awarded Senior of the Month for the Weatherly Area High School.
Silver Ridge Hunting Club East Main Street, Weatherly, will hold its all you can eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to Noon Sunday, November 10, at the clubhouse.
The menu includes eggs (any style), home fries, bacon,
sausage, ham, pancakes, toast and creamed chipped beef. Drinks include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange and tomato juice.
Take outs are available. Children under 6 free.
The White Haven Area Community Library continues to be closed due to an electrical issue affecting the heat. We do not yet have a date for its reopening but we hope that it will soon.
Please check our Facebook page for the most recent updates and information.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold their last monthly meeting of the 2024 year on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the post home starting 6:00 p.m. All members are urged to attend. There will be no business meeting in December instead ALA Unit 360 will hold their annual Christmas dinner.
Mr. Anthony DeSpirito, Middle School Principal, has announced the names of the students who were nominated and selected as Weatherly Area Middle School Students of the Month for September. The award is based on academic achievement, attendance, extra-curricular involvement, and service to school and community.
Hayden Suveg, son of Victoria and Joshua Yarnall, Weatherly, is the sixth grade Student of the Month. Hayden is a member of the school band and science club.
Mackenzie Klem, great-niece of Toni Breznitsky, is the seventh grade Student of the Month. She was a member of the Weatherly Softball league, a member of SGA, and is going to play Middle School Girls Basketball.
Elizabeth DiGennaro, daughter of Erin and Paul DiGennaro, Weatherly, is the eighth grade Student of the Month. Elizabeth plays soccer, softball, and runs cross country. Elizabeth is also a member of science club, math counts, band, chorus, SGA and is a cheerleader.
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by Jim Dino
The Borough of Freeland is looking for a few good people.
At the most recent council meeting October 24, council announced there are multiple openings on borough boards and committees – five seats on the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) appeals board, four seats on the recreation board, and two seats each on the zoning hearing, planning commission and Civil Service boards.
Council voted to fill the most important vacant post, by appointing former councilman Jim Fisher to replace the resigned John Budda on borough council. Fisher was appointed in a similar situation a few years ago. He will serve the entire year of 2025.
Another long-time, former councilman, Paul Thomas, was appointed to a six-year term on the Civil Service Commission. He replaces Mayor Joe Palko Jr., who resigned due to a conflict of interest.
Council also voted to accept the resignation of Raymond Clymer from the Freeland Municipal Authority.
Cathy Maloney was appointed to a three-year term on the recreation board.
Chuck Krone was appointed lead zoning officer, and council voted to advertise for another full-time code enforcement officer to be paid $25-$27 per hour depending upon experience.
The Freeland Northside Community Ambulamce Association is back in business.
After almost a year being out of service, Councilman Frank Krentislan, also a member of the ambulance unit, said it went back into service
“The ambulance went back into service September 16 at 3 p.m.,” Kislan said. “They have been in-service for 644 out of a possible 921 hours, or 72% of the time, better than agreement (between council and the association) calls for. We have answered 42 calls, including ALS (Advanced Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) and transports.”
On a 3-2 vote, council elected to give Valley Regional Ambulance a $5,000 EMS tax distribution for their service replacing the Freeland Ambulance during 2024. Kislan and Councilman Tom Myers voted against the move.
Across Johnson Street from the ambulance building,
The Carbon Model Railroad Society will hold its Holiday Open House at 529 Ore Street in Bowmanstown on Saturdays and Sundays, November 30 and December 1, December 7 and 8, 14 and 15, and on January 4 and 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. The main HO scale display is on the first floor and on the second floor you will find the club’s HO and N displays also in operation. New on the second floor this year, visitors can relive childhood memories with a Lionel train layout of the 50s at Christmas. Santa Claus has volunteered to interrupt his busy schedule to visit us again this year. We continue to have a Model Railroad – Yard Sale with new and pre-owned trains and accessories. Admission is free; donations are welcome. For more info call Garry at 610-5544110 or visit www.cmrs.info.
council discussed the purchase of fhe former Herbener gas station property, which Council President Josh Richie said will be the possible new home of the Freeland Fire Department and a garage for the Freeland Municipal Authority. The property had to be cleaned up from prior environmental issues.
New laws, new roofs
Council voted to advertise an ordinance establishing the Freeland Community Redevelopment Authority defining its purpose, powers and governance, and providing for the acquisition, management and disposition of blighted, vacant, and tax-delinquent properties. The authority has existed for a few years as the Freeland Business Development Authority.
Richie said the new version of the authority will be different. “The difference is that it will not be solely business related,” Richie said, “Residential, commercial, industrial and public use will all be within their purview.”
Council voted to advertise a proposed ordinance regulating game rooms and amusement games to include skill-based gaming devices, including licensing fees. requirements, inspections and limits on the number of devices.
Richie said the new law would limit the number of skill devices to two per establishment, with a $1,500 annual licensing fee.
Council adopted a resolution establishing the Freeland
Borough 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee to organize and assist with the celebration, to be observed September 11. 2026.
The Freeland Public Park Pavilion is getting a new roof. The century-old structure’s new roof comes from grant funds, Council voted to purchase the materials with the grant funds.
Council approved the Freeland YMCA’s request to close Sabol Street November 8-18 for the replacement of the YMCA roof.
Council voted to approve David Kavitski, the borough engineer, RDK Engineering, to solicit bids to repair the following alleys – Stacey Street, from Ridge Street to Sabol Street; the alley along Immaculate Conception Church, from Ridge Street to Pine Street; Lorraine Street, from Chestnut Street to North Street, and Carol Street, from Chestnut Street to North Street.
Council also wants to install stop signs, which will require the drafting of an ordinance and research to determine the locations and appropriateness of the signs according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation requirements. Finally, Council adopted a resolution naming the roads within the Hawk Hills Trailer Park East Hawk Hills Drive, West Hawk Hills Drive, and Cherone Court.
Banks Township
Lucia Kennedy to Lucia Trieste Kennedy, 72 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 316, Tresckow, property at 72 E. Maple St., $15,000.
Deborah Gaughan to Bethany L. Gaughan, 29 E. Oak St., Tresckow, property at 29 E. Oak St., $1. Gary J. Andrasi to Rosaly Urena Batista, 7 E. Oak St., Tresckow, property at 7 E. Oak St., $140,000.
Industrial VI Enterprises, LLC, to Hazle Blue Bldg. 1, LLC, Allentown, property at 1400 S. Church St., $30,432.
John M. Tokash to Robert J. Brislin, P.O. Box 425, Tresckow, property at 9 W. Market St., $60,000.
Nadine M. Durishin to Lisa Durishin, Northampton, property at 69 E. Maple St., Tresckow, $1. Heather Garbacik to Zoila E. Valerio, Sugarloaf, property at 6 E. Hemlock St., Tresckow, $2,000.
Beaver Meadows
Robert A. Shimshock to Andrew Mhley, Hazleton, property on Third Street, $87,500.
Robert M. Koslop to Angela M. Lantigua, 115 Short St., Beaver Meadows, property at 115 Short St., $150,000.
Sheriff of Carbon County to Glenn Keller, 1933 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, property at 92 Berwick St., rear, $60,500.
Peter J. Tarapchak to Susan M. Tarapchak, 43 Third St., Beaver Meadows, property at 43 Third St., $1.
William Parise to William Parise III, 63 Broad St., P.O. Box 243, Beaver Meadows, property at 63 Broad St., $1. Melanie Bove to Lieth Jihad Abdulrahman, Hazleton, property at 84 E. Broad St., $230,000.
His Living Waters to Gleisy Pena Tavarez, 5 W. Broad St., Beaver Meadows, property at 5 Broad St., $157,500.
His Living Waters to Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Mi, Mount Carmel, property at 19 Berwick St., $1.
Kidder Township
Roman Wilusz to Byron Schieber, 640 W. Oak Lane, White Haven, property at 7 Stream Drive, a/k/a 18 Stream Drive, White Haven, $215,000.
Raymond E. Bivaletz to Carolyn May Gulywasz, Spring Hill, Florida, property at 410 Pin Oak Drive, White Haven, $410,000.
David Pfleger to Carlene Short, Voorhees, New Jersey, property at 38 Downhill, Blakeslee, $1.
Ann Scherer to Pocono Mountain Lake Association, 26 Lehigh Drive, White Haven, Lot 7, Pocono Mountain Lake, $5,000.
Camilar, LLC, to Donald L. Eifert Jr., Pittston, property at 4402 State Rt. 534, White Haven, $160,000.
Patricia A. Johnston to Deborah A. Wolman, 5038 Live Oak Drive, White Haven, property at 5038 Live Oak Drive, $250,000.
Lorraine M. Fioravanti to Robert Koval, Womelsdorf, property at 38 Alpine, Lake Harmony, $165,000. Raymond P. Muraszko to Sabrina
Kayla Steed, 4366 State Rt. 534, White Haven, property at 4366 State Rt. 534, $355,000.
David P. Carey to Keith A. Jacoby, West Chester, House 82, Snow Ridge, Section A, $255,000.
Keith M. Horner to Cecil Suwal, Center Valley, property at 29 Wood St., Lake Harmony, $480,000.
Dan C. Andrews to Kathryn Kunkel Kaufman, 139 Dellen Lane, Weatherly, property at 17 LaBarre Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.
Paula M. Thomas to David C. Thomas, 8 Maury Road, Lehighton, property at 368 N. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.
Robert Marchozzi to Vincent Lee Marchozzi, Plymouth Meeting, Lot 322, Section C, Mills Drive, Holiday Poconos, $11,317.50.
Vincent Marchozzi to Vincent Marchozzi, Plymouth Meeting, property at 142 Mills Drive, Albrightsville, $155,359.10.
Harry A. McGonigle to John Dennis Rossini Jr., Wilmington, Delaware, property at 45 Midland Drive, Lake Harmony, $383,500.
Preservation Graystones, LLC, to John D. Henry, 614 Graystones Jeras Road, Albrightsville, property on State Rt. 534, 20.09 acres, $138,828.
Benjamin Mascaro to Susan E. Beal, Quakertown, property at 60 Split Rock Road, Lake Harmony, $25,000.
Selena Csapo to Selena Csapo, 20 Forest Drive, P.O. Box 734, Lake Harmony, property at 20 Forest Drive, $1.
Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Ashley Elizabeth Lopes, East Windsor, New Jersey, Lot 904, Section A, Holiday Poconos, $849.
Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Thomas Joseph, P.O. Box 1976, Albrightsville, property on Breezewood Drive, Holiday Poconos, $932.
Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Wendy Schwenk, 18 Tallwood Drive, Holiday Poconos, $846.
Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Richard Leach, Hollywood, Florida, six transactions in Holiday Poconos, including property at Oakland Drive and Woodstone Road, $967, property at Driftwood Drive and Treetop Lane, $967, a second property at Driftwood Drive and Treetop Lane, $821, property on Treetop Lane, $886, property on Woodlands Road $979, and property on Rodda Road, $852.
Russell A. Ferretti to Russell A. Ferretti, Hamilton, New Jersey, property at 72 Estates Drive, $1.
Russell A. Ferretti to Edward Simmons Jr., Cream Ridge, New Jersey, property at 72 Estates Drive, $195,000.
Equity Trust Company to Indaka Kavinda Jayawardene, Staten Island, New York, property at 9 Rock Spring Court, Lake Harmony, $490,000.
Richard O’Neill to Laurie B. Staudenmayer, Havertown, property at 29 Castagnola Drive, Lake Harmony, $250,000.
Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Alexis Joel Peralta, Trenton, New Jersey, property on Ash Lane, Holiday Poconos, $1,037.
Carlton R. Raines to Patrick Greco, 106 Mills Drive, Albrightsville, property at 82 Tallwood Drive and a vacant lot, $65,000.
Edward Pottgeiser to Randy Pomerantz, Livingston, New Jersey, property at 32 Birch St., Lake Harmony, $718,000.
Christopher Michael Barone to WL Property Group, LLC, Staten Island, New York, property at 81 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $678,000.
Prajyot Pradeep Shirsolkar to Todd Allen Evans, Wayne, property at 63 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $625,000.
Robert W. Gruver to Robert W. Gruver, 31 Jonathan Point Drive, Box 913, Albrightsville, Lot 11, Phase 1B, Jonathan Point, $219,936.75.
Money In The Bank, LLC, to Mandy Darlington, Brooklyn, New York, property at 21 Hunting Lane, Lake Harmony, $85,000.
Sharen L. Reigh to Barton K. Bucher, Royersford, property at 23 Game Drive, Lake Harmony, $281,931.50.
Timothy J. Tobin to Susan Crawford, Redondo Beach, California, property at 2 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $678,000.
Richard C. Mahmde to Yvette’s Property Management, LLC, 37 Markell Lane, Lehighton, property at 178 Tanglewood Drive, Albrightsville, $110,000.
Donna M. Devillers to Anthony Belfatto, P.O. Box 1515, Albrightsville, property at 132 Tanglewood Drive, Albrightsville, $162,500.
Robert J. Gehringer to Robert J. Gehringer, 177 River Road, White Haven, two parcels, $1.
Delfine Vivaldo to Saverio Vivaldo, Berwick, property on Laurel Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.
John J. Murphy to David A. Colon, 30 Helen Way, White Haven, property at 30 Helen Way, $175,000.
Sylvan DePaul Services, LLC, to TR Property Management, LLC, Easton, property at 17 Slalom, Lake Harmony, $188,000.
TCM Management Corporation to Marcelino A. Guinto, 501 Live Oak Lane, White Haven, property at 501 Live Oak Lane, $329,900.
Faith A. Hoffman to Lori A. Hoffman, P.O. Box 1909, Albrightsville, property at 142 Pocono Road, Albrightsville, $1.
Idyllic Realty, LLC, to Alexander Whitelam, Schwenksville, property at 521 N. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $415,000.
James P. Sykes to Pocono Villa, LLC, Plainsboro, New Jersey, property at84 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $1,525,000.
Carol A. Getz to Troy Miller, Ashland, 20.9 acres along North Old Stage Road, $1.
Richard J. Turtzo to David R. Lennon, Conshohocken, property on Lake Drive Street, Lake Harmony, $249,500.
TD Partners, LLC, to James P. Boyle, Cape May Beach. New Jersey, property at 361 Laurelwoods Drive, Lake Harmony, $330,000.
Vincent Cervasio to Cervasio Family
Trust, Brooklyn, New York, property at 100 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $1. Joseph Thomas Swope to Amen Vacation Ventures, LLC, Phoenixville, property at 306 Estates Drive, Lake Harmony, $317,000.
Matthew Reinert to William Robert Villani, Lancaster, property at 35 Laurel Lane, Albrightsville, $17,500.
Alexander R. Froede to John M. Correll, P.O. Box 2248, Albrightsville, property at 62 Trail Ridge Road, Albrightsville, $420,000.
Lausanne Township
Dale S. Rutkowsky to Sugar Mountain Construction, LLC, 337 Railroad Lane, Weatherly, property on Stage Coach Road, $6,000.
Sharon L. Halechko to Kevin D. Ritter, 154 S. Stagecoach Road, Weatherly, property at 154 S. Stagecoach Road, $234,900.
Lehigh Township
Barbara J. Hoffman to Tara Kling, 859 Buck Mountain Road, Weatherly, property at 859 Buck Mountain Road, $1.
Donna Marie Poproc Everett to Joseph Wilt, 223 Buck Mountain Road, Weatherly, property at 223 Buck Mountain Road, $260,000.
Packer Township
Sandra L. Hinkle to Arcis, LLC, P.O. Box 97, Weatherly, property on Packer Drive, $27,665.
Kamila Farm, LLC, to Royalty Realty, LLC, Brooklyn, New York, property at Oak Hill Estates, $455,000.
Weatherly
Dan Charles Andres to Kathryn Kunkel Kaufman, 139 Dellen Lane, Weatherly, property at 139 Dellen Lane, $1.
William E. Deremer to Brian Michael Zubritsky, 613 W. Main St., Weatherly, property at 613 W. Main St., $75,000.
Anna August to Black Creek Junction Consulting Investing and Acquisitions, LLC, Mountain Top, three transactions, properties at 212214 First St., 203 Second St. and 416422 N. Third St., $120,000, $225,000 and $225,000, respectively.
Sheriff of Carbon County to Dmitriy Guzheyedov, Brooklyn, New York, property at 132 Lauderburn Ave., $99,200.
Paul Yanac to Paul Yanac, 641 E. Second St., Weatherly, property at 641 E. Second St., $1.
Kathleen A. Gill to Kathleen A. Donner, 911 (rear) North St., Weatherly, property at 911 (rear) North St., $1.
Pamela Rainforth Kelly to Lasha Pirtskhalava, 204 Seventh St., Weatherly, property at 204 Seventh St., $299,000.
Bryan James Halye to Tucker Hollowell, 118 Butz St., Weatherly, property at 118 Butz St., $215,000. Community Loan Servicing, LLC, to RK & DK, LLC, Bethlehem, property at 141-145 Carbon St., a/k/a Asa Packer Public Square, $51,000
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Led by Mason Staude, the Crestwood boys’ and girls’ cross country teams made a strong showing at the PIAA Championships Saturday in Hershey.
Staude logged the top finish by a Comet runner, placing 29th in the Class 2A boys race. His time of 17:02 at the 3.1mile Parkview Cross Country Course got him into the top-30, just missing out on a top-25 state medal given out to runners in each classification.
The Crestwood boys also competed as a team, placing 18th out of 21 Class 2A squads with 378 points. Grove City from District 10 won the Class
2A title, beating out runner-up Lewisburg 85-116.
Also competing for the Crestwood Comets Saturday were Nate Higgins (128th, 18:17), Jacob Lettieri (155th, 18:32), Jonah Partington (203rd, 19:24), Rowan Dietrich (208th, 19:33), Bradley Myers (213th, 19:45) and Ethan Deivert (220th, 19:57). A total of 249 runners finished the Class 2A boys race.
The Crestwood girls had three athletes competing at the PIAA Championships, but due to enrollment numbers, the Lady Comets were competing in Class 3A.
Katie Kozich paced the Lady Comets’ contingent, placing a strong 51st in a time of 20:05. Teammates Ella Novelli (85th, 20:24) and Kaelyn Barkett (122nd, 20:55) were close behind.
Milana Daiute of Hazleton Area was 46th in a time of 20 minutes flat.
Weatherly Area senior Sebastian Willams represented the Wreckers, and did so in solid fashion. Williams clocked a time of 18:45 to place 106th in the Class A boys field.
Also in Class A boys, Marian’s Wade Eroh (138th, 19:15) and Achilles Fitzpatrick (194th, 20:18) competed for the Colts. Robert Espinal paced Shenandoah Valley’s boys with a 63rd in 18:33.
In Class 3A boys, Hazleton
Area’s Franklin Ritz (116th, 17:27) and Owen Pollock (184th, 17:57) capped their seasons.
MMI Prep had a pair of runners in the Class A girls race, with Mary Kate Kupsky placing 36th in 21:21, and Anna Zaroda clocking a 23:12 for 132nd place.
Shenandoah Valley’s girls were led by Victoria Hernandez in 76th place (24:22). The Marian girls also competed in Class A, with Teaghan Biros (166th, 24:22) and Adalyn Marek (208th, 25:49) placing.
In the Class 2A girls race, Dallas seniors Madison Hedglin (fourth, 19:03) and Sarah Williams (19th, 19:47) both earned medals and teammate Erika Doran (92nd, 21:26) joined them in the top 100. Dallas placed 14th out of 22 in the team competition.
The Crestwood football Comets gave top-seeded Valley View all it could handle last Friday night in Peckville.
The underdog Comets turned the Cougars away with a goal line stand, overcame a huge time of possession deficit, and found themselves trailing by just one score in the game’s final minutes.
With a spot in the District 2 Class 4A final at stake, it was Valley View that delivered the knockout punch.
Clinging to a 7-point lead and looking to run out the clock, Valley View quarterback Zach Cwalinski threw to Jack Kovack for a 45-yard gain to move the chains. That play, and another third-down pickup, allowed the Cougars to take the clock down to zeros, and move on to this weekend’s district championship game.
The Cougars (10-1) will take on second-seeded Dallas (6-5), which routed Honesdale, in Friday night’s title contest.
Valley View grabbed the early lead against Crestwood
(5-6). Nick Kucharski broke off a 45-yard touchdown run less than four minutes into the contest.
Crestwood answered in the second quarter with a Colin Lazo 6-yard touchdown run, and Ethan Zabroski toed the extra point to tie the game with 6:45 to play in the half.
From there, the Cougars ground their way downfield, and were knocking at the door just before halftime. But a goal line stand by the Comets sent the teams to the locker room deadlocked at 7.
Unfazed, Valley View took the second half kickoff and drove down the field, pounding away with its running game and eating more than nine minutes off the third-quarter clock. Cwalinski capped the march with a 1-yard quarterback keeper, and the Cougars were back on top 14-7.
Valley View forced the Comets to a three-and-out on defense, and pushed across another score early in the fourth on Cwalinski’s 9-yard touchdown
run at 8:20 of the fourth quarter.
The Comets responded again, when Gio Barna scored on a 6-yard jet sweep with 4:50 remaining to bring the locals within 21-14.
But from there, the Cougars were able to run out the clock on the Comets’ season.
Valley View outgained the Comets 356-131 and controlled the clock en route to the victory. Kucharski finished with 127 yards from scrimmage, and Cwalinski added 66 on the ground and threw for 136 on 7of-13 passing. Preston Reed also rushed for 59 yards, part of the Cougars’ three-pronged running attack that had its way.
Jacob Jackell paced the Comets’ ground game with 46 yards.
— Colin Lazo 6 run (Ethan Zabroski kick), 6:45 Third quarter VV — Zach Cwalinski 1 run (Loff kick), 2:33 Fourth quarter VV — Cwalinski 9 run (Loff kick), 8:20 CRE — Gio Barna 6 run (Zabroski kick), 4:50 TEAM STATISTICS
.2-7-0 7-13-0 Punts-avg 3-30 1-33 Fumbles-lost 1-0 1-0 Penalties-yards. 3-20 8-54
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Crestwood: Jacob Jeckell 11-46, Barna 7-18, Lazo 4-16, Nate Walsh 1-15, Lincoln Bibla 3-9, Jack Rodgers 1-3, Matthew Bealla 1-0, Team 1-(minus-1). Valley View: Kucharski 12-94, Cwalinski 24-66, Preston Reed 8-59, Tim Ulkoski 1-3, Casey Malsberger 1-(minus-2). PASSING — Crestwood: Rodgers 2-7-0-25, Barna 0-1-0-0. Valley View: Cwalinski 7-13-0-136. RECEIVING — Crestwood: Carter Kennedy 2-25. Valley View: Jack Kovack 2-52, Beyon McLean 2-22, Kucharski 1-33, Gianni Marino 1-23, Reed 1-6.
Two extra periods. Several rounds of high-pressure penalty kicks. And only one winner.
Livia Collura converted the game-winning kick in the shootout round, lifting top-seeded Valley View past Crestwood 1-1 (4-3 shootouts) for the District 2 Class 3A girls soccer championship on Saturday night in Peckville.
Valley View advances to the PIAA tournament, while Crestwood has to settle for the District 2 silver medal for a second straight season. Only one team moves on to states in Class 3A.
After knocking off defending state silver medalist Abington Heights 2-1 in the semifinal round, third-seeded Crestwood was looking for another upset in the final.
Jordan Andrews gave the Lady Comets (16-4) the early lead, scoring off a corner kick from Maria Smith that made it
1-0 just 2:41 into the contest.
Valley View (17-1) tied it with 11:48 left in the first half, with Eva Canevari scoring on a header following a free kick from Shannon Gillen.
With Crestwood goaltender Daisey West and Valley View netminder Emmelia Rucks turning back shot after shot, the score remained that way through the second half and two overtime periods before the two teams were forced to a penalty shootout. West’s diving save in the second overtime sent the contest into the shootout phase.
Smith opened the shootout with a goal for Crestwood, with Canevari answering for Valley View.
Mya Cesarini gave Valley View a 2-1 lead before Hope Kline tied it for Crestwood.
Rucks stepped out of goal and scored in the shootout to make it 3-2, only to see Kiley Kondraski tie it again for the Lady Comets,
setting the stage for the final kick by Collura.
The sophomore delivered, sending Valley View to its second district crown in three years.
Rucks finished with 13 saves in goal, while the Lady Comets’ West was super, with six stops. Both teams had seven shots on goal and four corners.
Valley View was to open state play against District 4 champion Selinsgrove (16-4) on Tuesday.
Berwick 3, Crestwood 0 - Berwick swept past Crestwood 25-21, 25-17, 25-20 to advance to the finals of the District 2 Class 3A Volleyball Championships last week.
Berwick was led by Angie Colone (15 digs, 5 kills), Julia Rauch (17 assists, 8 digs, 4 kills), Grace Robbins (6 kills, 4 digs, 4 aces, 6 service points), Taylor
by Leslie Monteiro
New York waited 15 years for this?
The Dodgers outplayed and outclassed the Yankees. It wasn’t just that the Yankees lost, but how.
The Yankees qualified for the World Series for the first time since 2009 but promptly lost three games in a row to the Dodgers. Then they bounced back and seemed headed West to LA for Game 6. However, a significant unraveling occurred on October 31 during an errorfilled 5th inning. New York led Game 5, 5-0, but eventually lost 7-6, and with it, the Series to the Dodgers, 4-1.
The Dodgers built a team that knows how to play small ball and grind out at-bats. They were battle-tested, too, surviving a winner-take-all Game 5 of the NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres and fighting off a resilient New York Mets team in the NL Championship Series.
Outside of Giancarlo Stanton, no one on the Yankees played well in the World Series, and Aaron Judge’s inability to catch a routine fly ball symbolized his lousy postseason. He had a .184 batting average, including going 4 for 18 in the World Series.
Losing is one thing, but losing by making Little League errors is another. It was embarrassing, plain and simple, and that is what people will remember except for Austin Capobianco and his friend
Riera-Gomez (4 kills, 1 ace, 7 service points) and Makayla Brown (6 digs, 3 aces, 7 service points).
Crestwood’s numbers were not provided.
Berwick (17-2) went on to capture the District 2 3A title, and advanced to the state tournament.
The Crestwood field hockey team, fresh off its District 2 Class 2A championship win over Dallas, was to open PIAA Tournament play at home on Tuesday of this week.
The Lady Comets (19-2) were to host District 3 No. 3 team Palmyra (15-5) at Crestwood High School Stadium. With a win, Crestwood would move on to face either Mount St. Joseph or Cardinal O’Hara in the quarterfinals.
District 2 runner-up Dallas (16-4-1) was to play at District 3 No. 2-seed Northern York (19-3) in Tuesday’s first round.
assaulting Mookie Betts down the right-field line in Game 4, taking the ball away from him.
Now that it’s over, one of the big questions in New York is whether Juan Soto will re-sign with the Yankees or seek greener pastures, including the possibility of returning to the Nationals, where he once played.
If George Steinbrenner
were alive, he would no doubt be fuming about what just happened, especially now that his proud franchise is in a 15-year title drought. New York deserves better, and it didn’t get it…again.
Leslie Monteiro covers NY metro sports for The Sports Column.
Western Pocono Trout Unlimited will present an outstanding program provided by the Brodhead TU Chapter on its recent stream improvement project on McMichals Creek near Stroudsburg. Join us on Wednesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at the White Haven Area Community Library, 121 Towanda Street.
Todd Burns of Brodhead TU and other members of BTU will be on hand to show their video and explain this project and program that represents a classic TU volunteer effort that has provided invaluable habitat improvent on these famous
Pocono trout waters. This program also represents all the work with stream improvement projects that Trout Unlimited does throughout almost all the states in the country with over 140,000 volunteers.
As an overview, the presentation is a narrated PowerPoint slide deck on the planning, construction and assessment of BTU’s habitat improvement project on McMichaels Creek, located within Pocono Heritage Land Trust’s Pomeroy-McMichaels Nature Preserve in Hamilton Township, Monroe County. The project added six log-framed
deflectors, a large stone-throated cross-vane and random boulder placements. These devices helped narrow the creek to increase velocity and discourage sedimentation. In addition, each device was fronted with 2 to 3 overhanging logs to simulate undercut banks. As such, approximately 600 feet of overhanging shelter was added. Construction took place in October 2023 and lasted one week. Total costs were $75,000 with $13,700 coming from grants and the remainder being raised by the chapter. PA Fish and Boat Commission personnel supervised the work.
Within 9 days of project completion, trout were caught with the newly installed habitat. The creek is open to the public with certain Pa. Fish Commission regulations to allow for approriate public use and continued improvement of the trout and habitat.
A post-construction electrofishing survey in September of 2024 revealed a 17.24 times biomass increase (05.0lbs./acre divided by 0.29 lbs./acres). With this result occurring even with a dry and hot summer, the project’s goal of increasing the numbers and mass of trout was clearly met. Encouraged by the good results which immediately meant more and larger trout, BTU looks forward to expanding the project area in the future. For meeting info, contact Mike at 570-454-4862, Janet at 570-510-1189 or White Haven Area Community Library at 570443-8776. The public is invited; no registration necessary. Call if inclement weather.
