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Month: April 2025
On Tuesday at 7:42 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8:30 p.m. for Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties.
Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
“At 7:41 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Unadilla Forks to near Nanticoke to Candor to Chemung, moving southeast at 40 mph,” states the weather service. “Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.”
Locations impacted by the warning include Chenango Valley State Park, Tioga Terrace, South Plymouth, Mc Donough, Tyner, Lisle, Port Crane, Harpursville, Willseyville and Nineveh.
The weather service adds, “For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.”
Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations
Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of these electrical discharges occurring during the summer months. Tragically, lightning claims the lives of about 20 individuals annually, as reported by the weather service. The risk of lightning-related incidents escalates as thunderstorms draw near, reaching its peak when the storm directly looms overhead. However, it gradually recedes as the tempest moves away.
To ensure your safety during a thunderstorm, consider the following recommendations:
Lightning safety plan:
- When venturing outdoors, it’s vital to establish a clear plan for seeking shelter in case of lightning.
- Monitor the sky for threatening signs and listen for the sound of thunder. If thunder is audible, it’s an indication that lightning is nearby.
- Seek a safe place to shelter, preferably indoors.
Indoors safety measures:
- Once you’ve found shelter indoors, abstain from using corded phones, electrical appliances, or plumbing fixtures, and refrain from approaching windows and doors.
- These precautions help reduce the risk of electrical surges, as lightning can follow conductive pathways.
Wait for the all-clear:
- After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30…
If you haven’t been to the library in a while, this might just be your sign.
A series of whimsical, cozy reading nooks have popped up across several Columbus Metropolitan Library branches—and they’re way cooler than your average beanbag and bookshelf setup.
Students building a reading nook. Photo via Columbus Library (Facebook)
The nooks were designed and built by architecture students at The Ohio State University, using recyclable materials to create sculptural, imaginative spaces that invite you to slow down and stay awhile. Some look like angular caves, others like you’re snuggling up inside of a dragon fossil. All of them are giving “secret hideout but make it sustainable.”
Photo via Columbus Library (Facebook)
And the best part? These aren’t just for looking. They’re for sitting, lounging, exploring, and most importantly, reading. They’re the perfect spot to get lost in a story, to let time pass, and to escape into an imaginary world.
You can find the reading nooks at the following branches, but only for a limited time:
- Dublin Branch
- Gahanna Branch
- Hilliard Branch
- Karl Road Branch
- Northern Lights Branch
- Parsons Branch
- Reynoldsburg Branch
Whether you’re stopping by to pick up a hold or just looking for a peaceful moment away from your inbox, these nooks are worth a detour. And who knows—you might just end up staying for a chapter or three.
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UNAMI to pull out of Iraq’s Kirkuk
2025-04-29T15:52:00+00:00
Shafaq News/ The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will close its field office in Kirkuk on Wednesday as part of a plan to adjust its presence in Iraq, according to Deputy Special Representative Claudio Cordone.
Following his meeting with the head of the Kirkuk Provincial Council, Mohammad Ibrahim al-Hafez, Cordone stated UNAMI would “continue carrying out its mandate across Iraq until the end of the year” despite the closure, adding jycoordination with local authorities would continue to support the completion of existing programs and projects.
The two sides discussed political, administrative, and electoral challenges in Kirkuk, and emphasized the importance of maintaining UN support for good governance, development initiatives, and the promotion of civil peace and coexistence among the province’s communities.
Al-Hafez expressed appreciation for UNAMI’s efforts in Kirkuk, particularly its role in “supporting electoral processes and encouraging peaceful coexistence,” emphasizing the Provincial Council’s commitment to ongoing coordination with the United Nations on shared areas of work.
During the meeting, Al-Hafez also raised humanitarian issues, including the situation of 138 demolished Arab villages, and requested UNAMI’s support to “rebuild the villages and facilitate the voluntary and safe return of displaced residents.”
About UNAMI
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) was established under UN Security Council Resolution 1500 in 2003 to assist Iraq’s political transition following the fall of Saddam Hussein. Its mandate includes political mediation, electoral assistance, humanitarian coordination, and human rights advocacy.
UNAMI’s operations were suspended temporarily after the August 2003 bombing of its Baghdad headquarters, which killed Special Representative Sérgio Vieira de Mello and 21 other personnel. The Mission later resumed operations and continues to operate under a Security Council mandate renewed annually.
Today, UNAMI…
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March 23- A Welfare check in Sycamore Suites on a student that was having an anxiety attack or panic attack.
March 23- Security Officer Connell Jones was requested to meet with RA at the University Ridge to check on a noise complaint.
March 24- A ESU student went to the University Police to report sexual assault that happened in Hawthorn Suites.
March 26- A student reported that something was lost or missing from their backpack at the University Center.
March 27- An RA observed maijuana smoke coming out a window from a room at the University Ridge.
March 27- Someone stole bathroom spray from the fourth floor community bathroom in Minsi Residence Hall.
March 28- Someone was charged with possession of a small amount of marjuana and drug paraphernalia at the University Center.
March 28- A student living in Laurel Hall filed an incident of scam that they got earlier in the night.
March 29- A RA called about a person that was not supposed to be in Lenape Hall.
March 29- An ESU alumni called about a group of individuals fighting at the softball fields behind the Zimbar building.
March 30- A ESU student got a call from an unknown number.
March 31- A complaint of the smell of marijuana in a room in Sycamore Suites.
April 2- There was a young woman that was sitting alongside the road crying on East Brown street. Checked on her well being.
April 4- Clothes were reported missing from Hemlock Suites.
April 4- There was a prank in Hemlock Suites.
April 4- A student in Lenape Hall called about someone harassing them through their door.
April 4- Someone in Lenape Hall was in possession of marijuana.
April 6- A male called into the…
Regina Jean L. Paul OBITUARY
Regina Jean L. Paul, 76, of the Hanover section of Nanticoke passed away Saturday evening at her home, following a lengthy illness.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond J. Paul. The couple celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on June 27.
Born June 14, 1932, in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lillian Gutkowski Gurka. She was a graduate of Nanticoke High School, Class of 1950.
Prior to retirement, she was employed for 15 years as a sales associate by Kmart department stores at their former Sans Souci location. In her earlier years, Jean was employed by the former Herman Thomas C.P.A. as a bookkeeper.
Jean was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, formerly St. Mary’s Church, Wanamie. She was a past member of the Christian Mothers of St. Joseph’s Church, where she and her husband formerly belonged.
She has many enjoyments, especially cooking, crocheting and playing the organ. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.
She adored animals, especially her dog, Angel, as well as her dog, Tiffany, who passed away.
Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and Frank Gurka; sister-in-law, Caroline Gurka; and nephew, Joseph Gurka.
In addition to her beloved husband, Raymond, Jean is survived by her son, Raymond S. Paul and his wife, Suzanne, Dorrance; daughter, Lynn and her husband, Dr. Ed Dempsey, Danville; grandchildren, Vanessa, 4; Alexa, 1; Stephen, 16; Christopher, 13; Eric, 11; and Kevin, 5; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from Grontkowski Funeral Home, P.C., 51-53 W. Green St., Nanticoke, followed…
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| 04/14/25 @ Greater Nanticoke Area | 22 |
| 03/28/25 vs Crestwood | 15 |
| 04/09/25 vs Hanover Area | 14 |
| 03/21/25 @ Scranton Prep | 8 |
| 04/03/25 vs Berwick | 3 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Holy Redeemer). They blew past the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans 22-1 on Monday. The Royals haven’t had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Anne Carter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn’t tossed less than five strikeouts any time she’s pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter’s box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That run marked the first that she has scored this season.
In other batting news, Abby Williams was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That stolen base was her first of the season. Hannah Pius was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Holy Redeemer was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .609. That was just more of the same: they’ve now posted a batting average of .321 or higher in five consecutive matchups.
Holy Redeemer’s record is now 6-1. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Holy Redeemer has already played their next game, an 8-6 defeat against Wyoming Area on the 21st. As for Greater Nanticoke…
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