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Ambler Math Teacher Inspires Success For Students At Unami Middle School

Ambler, PA — Back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement and nerves — for students, parents and staff alike. Thankfully, Ambler is home to everyday school heroes who help make the transition smoother and the school year a little brighter.

From teachers and tutors to bus drivers, cafeteria staff, crossing guards and more, these caring individuals bring steady support and positivity to our schools. To recognize their many contributions — big and small — Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to salute the unsung heroes of back-to-school.

This submission comes from Matt P., who nominated Nicole Kee of Unami MS.

What is the school hero’s name?

Nicole Kee

Where does this school hero work?

Unami MS

Please describe why this individual is a hero at your school.

Nicole is one of the hardest work and most talented math teachers I’ve ever had the privilege of working with. Her instruction allows for all students to be successful. She’s a leader at her grade level, department, and building. Students are very lucky to have her at Unami!

How do you know the school hero you’re nominating?

Work in the same building.

What should your community know about this person?

Though she is quiet and reserved, her deserve for student success is unmatched. She one of the most respected staff members in the building and genuinely cares about Unami.

What three words best describe the school hero?

Hardworking, intelligent, dedicated.

If you know a school hero who deserves recognition, we’d love to hear from you! Simply answer a few questions, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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Lenni Lenape

Man accused of running over woman with pickup truck in Bucks County park, police say

William Schwager Jr. (Credit: Perkasie Borough Police)

William Schwager Jr. (Credit: Perkasie Borough Police)

Police said William Schwager Jr. struck the victim after an argument and showed no concern as she lay injured

A Bucks County man was jailed on felony charges after allegedly striking a woman with his pickup truck in Lenape Park last week and failing to help her as she lay injured on the ground.

According to Perkasie Borough Police, William Schwager Jr., 76, who police said is transient around the borough with no fixed address, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault, misdemeanor assault, and misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person. 

He is currenlty jailed on 10% of $350,000 cash bail.

Incident at Lenape Park

Police were dispatched to the 500 block of Constitution Avenue around 8:25 p.m. Aug. 17, 2025 for a report of a woman screaming for help. Officers found the victim lying face down near the passenger-side rear tire of a black 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, driven by Schwager, according to investigators. 

Police said Schwager was standing nearby and urinating at the time of their arrival.

The victim had visible injuries, including a bloody mouth and abrasions consistent with tire marks, police said. She told officers she had argued with Schwager moments before the incident. 

After exiting the vehicle and moving toward the passenger-side rear door, Schwager allegedly put the truck in reverse, striking Roberts and knocking her to the ground before continuing to back up. Police said the front passenger-side tire then ran over her body.

Police said the victim was taken to Grand View Hospital with an apparent broken pelvis, multiple abrasions, and contusions.

Investigation and witness account

Schwager allegedly admitted during interviews that he had argued with the victim and “got angry,” acknowledging that his vehicle struck her as he…

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Nanticoke Indian Tribe breaks ground on center expansion in Millsboro

MILLSBORO, DE — The Nanticoke Indian Tribe broke ground Monday on new additions to the Nanticoke Indian Center near Millsboro, marking a milestone in preserving and promoting the tribe’s heritage.

The ceremony, at the Center’s location on John J. Williams Highway, featured speeches from Chief Avery “Leaving Tracks” Johnson, Assistant Chief Farrah Stigall, State Sen. Gerald Hocker, State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky and Millsboro Mayor Robert McKee. The event also included a blessing of the grounds and a round friendship dance.

“It’s an amazing feeling when you have a vision, and you fight and fight, and you don’t give up — and then finally it comes to fruition,” Chief Johnson said. “And then the next thing is to see it grow, and become this facility.”

Chief Johnson says it’s been a long road to get the project done, and was able to through true community support.

The expansion is funded by around $3 million in state, federal and local contributions. It will be connected to the existing building and serve as a community center offering child care, elder care, food donations and educational services.

“Our ancestors had a plan for us moving forward. And we took incremental steps from 1881 to 1922, 1940, 1980. All these different years have significance, right?” said Chief Johnson. “Our ancestors wanted us to progress, in seven generations for our children. And what better place to teach our children than at a community center.”

Tribe leaders said the project represents both continuity and progress, and a deeper connection with the local community.

“We really want to provide the public with an opportunity to get to know us as their neighbors and more importantly, to be able to have a better appreciation for who we are as a people.” said tribe historian Dr. Bonnie G. Hall, who also served as the Mistress of Ceremony for…

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Plateau Travel Plaza To Expand, Renovate

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MADRAS, OR – Plateau Travel Plaza, owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Warm Springs Casino Enterprises (WSCE), has begun expansion and renovation project.

The project will feature an updated and significantly expanded gaming room – doubling the size of the current slot machine area – with new state-of-the-art machines. All slot play at Plateau Travel Plaza will remain part of Indian Head Casino’s player rewards program, allowing guests to earn and redeem rewards seamlessly between both properties.

Guests can also look forward to new fresh food options for both grab-and-go and sit-down dining, as well as upgrades to the Plaza’s store, including a brand-new coffee station, ice cream offerings, and double the current beverage selection.

“Our guests have been telling us what they want, and we’ve been listening,” said Shawn McDaniel, GM of Plateau Travel Plaza and Indian Head Casino. “This expansion is about delivering on those requests – more gaming, more dining, and more convenience – all in a space that reflects the pride and hospitality of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. We’re excited to bring these upgrades to life while still providing the same great service our customers count on every day.”

Construction began August 25, 2025. While work is underway, Plateau Travel Plaza will keep fuel lanes open, along with all trucker amenities including showers, laundry, and fuel discounts.

The expansion represents a major investment in the community and is expected to create hundreds of jobs during construction and 20 more permanent positions, in addition to those at Plateau Travel Plaza. The project is being led by Kirby Construction Company and KMB Architects.

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Nanticoke

HS ROUNDUP: WBA field hockey opens home season with win

PLAINS TWP. — Kaytie Marx had a hat trick to lead Wilkes-Barre Area to an 8-2 win over Nanticoke Area on Monday at Wolfpack Stadium in Wyoming Valley Conference field hockey.

Gianna Gustinucci added two goals and two assists in the win, and Anna Vitali, Megan Giomboni and Oliva Kowalski scored for the Wolfpack.

First Quarter: WBA, Marx (Vitali), 3:10; GNA, Reed (Falkowski); Second Quarter: WBA, Marx (Gustinucci), 3:07. WBA, Vitali (Martin), 1:07; Third Quarter: WBA, Gustinucci, 10:58. WBA, Giomboni (Gustinucci), 1:28; Fourth Quarter: WBA, Gustinucci, 13:03. WBA, Marx (Jenkins), 10:58. GNA, Falkowski (Brown), 3:32. WBA, Kowalski (Vitali), 2:30; Shots-corners: GNA 2-1, WBA 13-10; Saves: WBA (Mirin, Hernandez) 0, GNA (Monski, John) 0.

Wyoming Area 8, Pittston Area 0: At Pittston Area, Lucia Campenni finished with a hat trick as Wyoming Area knocked off Pittston Area.

Five other players accounted for the Warriors’ scores, while Pittston Area’s Karlie Podwika stopped 12 shots.

First Quarter: WA, Karcutskie (L. Campenni). WA, Claudia Rehl; Second Quarter: WA, Nina Bella. WA, Talia Pizano. WA, L. Capenni. WA, L. Campenni; Third Quarter: WA, L. Campenni (E. Campenni). WA, Rehill (L. Campenni); Saves: PA (Podwika) 12, WA (Muniz) 1.

Tunkhannock 2, Delaware Valley 1: At Tunkhannock, Ava Wisnosky and Kinsley Sechrist accounted for the two Tigers goals in the victory.

Jordyn Ciarelli tallied the lone Warriors goal.

Emma Dickinson stopped three shots for the Tigers. Delaware Valley’s Caitlin Luciano had three shots.

Boys soccer

Pittston Area 3, Hanover Area 0: At Pittston Area, the Patriots scored three first-half goals and Jackson Duddek pitched a shutout.

Aiden Egan, Sadiki Murindabangado and Caleb Shea accounted for the three Pittston Area goals.

First Half: PA, Shea (Shotwell), 37:00; PA, Eagan (Smith), 30:30. PA, Murindabangado (Shotwell), 4:43; Shots-corners: HA 12-5, PA 10-5; Saves: HA (Griffin) 5, PA (Duddek) 11.

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Mohegan

Sun sale gets huge update amid relocation rumors

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The Connecticut Sun’s future remains uncertain after ESPN’s Alexa Philippou and Ramona Shelburne reported Tuesday that the franchise’s ownership group is preparing to present several new proposals to the WNBA, following resistance to a previously reported $325 million sale agreement.

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According to ESPN’s reporting, the Mohegan Tribe, which has owned the Sun since 2003, is exploring multiple options after the league signaled concerns over a deal involving former Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca. That agreement would have resulted in the franchise relocating to Boston by 2027, pending league approval.

Sources told ESPN that the tribe is now preparing to submit a range of proposals, including a full sale to Pagliuca’s group, a competing offer from former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry that would keep the team in Hartford, the sale of a minority stake, or a league purchase of the team followed by relocation to a market of the WNBA’s choosing.

The WNBA Board of Governors must approve any franchise sale or relocation. Though the Mohegan Tribe submitted a general executive summary of the Pagliuca deal on July 2, sources said it did not include a signed term sheet. League officials have expressed concern over Boston’s absence from the WNBA’s formal expansion process, as well as scheduling conflicts at TD Garden that could force the team to play some games in Providence, Rhode Island.

Competing bids and relocation tension mount as WNBA weighs future of Sun

Pagliuca’s group, according to the report, remains committed to building a $100 million practice facility and does not view potential venue issues as a major obstacle. Still, the WNBA has signaled it may prefer Boston as a future expansion city, potentially under new Celtics owner…

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UNAMI voices concern over sentencing of journalist Shirwan Shirwani in Erbil

2025-08-21T08:11:20+00:00

Shafaq News – Erbil

The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) expressed concern on Tuesday over the conviction of Kurdish journalist Shirwan Shirwani, who was sentenced to four and a half years in prison by the Bnaslawa Misdemeanour Court in Erbil on 19 August.

UNAMI, which attended the court session, said the ruling may be disproportionate and its application arbitrary. It noted that the court had failed to provide convincing reasoning regarding the “aggravating circumstances” that justified the sentence.

The mission underlined that the verdict remains subject to appeal and affirmed it would continue to monitor developments in the case.

UNAMI also recalled the Kurdistan Regional Government’s public commitments to uphold the rule of law and protect human rights, urging authorities in the Kurdistan Region to ensure all criminal proceedings are transparent and fair in line with both national and international standards.

Shirwani is the editor-in-chief of Ashur magazine and an active member of the human rights organization “17 Shubat.” His journalism has focused on government corruption in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. He has also participated in demonstrations advocating social and political rights.

Shirwani has faced multiple prosecutions in recent years. In 2021, he was sentenced to six years in prison along with four other activists in what became known as the “Badinan case,” related to protests in Al-Sulaymaniyah over delayed salary payments….

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WNBA’s radical relocation offer would change everything for the Sun

The Mohegan tribe has made it clear that they are very open to selling the Connecticut Sun. On Tuesday, August 19, ESPN reported that though the tribe has “presented multiple options” to WNBA leadership, a deal that everyone is happy with hasn’t been struck yet. And while several compelling options have been presented to the WNBA, the league is most interested in one: buying the team and moving it to a city of its choosing.

On August 7, a league official explained to Front Office Sports that despite the strong interest in bringing the team to Boston, no one from the city has put in a genuine expansion bid. “No groups from Boston applied for a team at that time and those other cities remain under consideration based on the extensive work they did as part of the expansion…

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