Month: October 2025

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Munsee

Hunter becomes the hunted – Waupaca County Post

By John Faucher

WAUPACA/PORTAGE COUNTY LINE — When Tim Tautges headed to his deer stand on a crisp autumn day near the Waupaca–Portage County line, he expected to see a trophy buck.
The land was a hunter’s dream — a mix of hardwoods and clearings, carefully managed for wildlife.
Tautges was a guest on what he called “the promised land” of deer hunting.
When the woods suddenly fell silent, the moment turned from peaceful to primal. What he saw next was the opposite of any hunter’s dream.

The woods turn quiet

To be clear, Tautges isn’t easily shaken. At six-foot-five, the seasoned outdoorsman is used to the woods’ sounds — and its silence.
As the sun dipped below the tree line, the chickadees, juncos, squirrels and a flock of turkeys beneath his stand suddenly fled.
“It was eerie, even the sound of the wind through the pine needles stopped. I knew something was coming,” said Tautges.
He figured it was a black bear or a wolf — both had been seen on the property before.
“I stood up in the stand and started looking around because I thought, well, this is kind of odd. I looked over my left shoulder and there was absolutely nothing there.
“I turned and started slowly coming back toward my right and out of my peripherals, that’s when I saw it up on the ridge, to the right of me, peering out from behind a tree,” said Tautges.
“I didn’t want to look further, but its gaze drew me to look at it, and we locked eyes. It was as if my soul got sucked out of me,” said Tautges.
It paralyzed him.
“I couldn’t yell, I couldn’t scream, I couldn’t look away.”

A creature beyond belief

Tautges described it as enormous — a…

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Delaware Tribe

Community news from around the area

Cross Creek reschedules trick-or-treat

WINTERSVILLE — Cross Creek Township officials announced trick-or-treat has been rescheduled due to Thursday’s weather forecast. Hours for the Halloween event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Haunted hayrides continue

TORONTO — Those seeking something unique to do for Halloween are reminded Hike Toronto’s last Haunted Hayride for the season will be held Friday.

Admission is $5 for each of the rides, with the first beginning at 7 p.m. Additional rides will continue throughout the evening. A wagon will take participants through Toronto Union Cemetery’s historic section, while a guide shares some of the city’s darker tales. Proceeds from the event will go to ongoing efforts by the volunteer group to establish a system of recreational trails in the city. Reservations can be made by visiting hiketoronto.com/haunted-hayride.

Auxiliary to hold soup/sandwich sale

WEIRTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Post 10 in Weirton will hold a soup and sandwich fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the post, located at 3140 Pennsylvania Ave. Soups will include chili, chicken noodle, stuffed pepper, vegetable and bean soup, as well as others.

Sandwiches will feature meatballs, egg salad, ham salad and chicken salad. A variety of desserts will be sold. The sale is open to the public. Dine in or carry out will be offered.

Museum celebrates Native Americans

PITTSBURGH — This November, in observance of Native American Heritage Month, the Fort Pitt Museum will host “Native Allegheny, Past and Present,” from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 8. The program will feature a presentation, guided exhibition tours and a reception celebrating the enduring cultures of the region’s first peoples. Three centuries ago, Delawares, Shawnees, Senecas and other Native people settled the region around present-day Pittsburgh — a place…

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Mohegan

PHOTOS: Mohegan Sun Brew Fest

  • Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25,...

    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

  • Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25,...

    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

  • Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25,...

    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

  • Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25,...

    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

  • Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25,...

    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

  • Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25,...

    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

  • Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25,...

    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

  • Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25,...

    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

  • Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25,...

    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

  • Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25,...

    Mohegan Sun recently held its Brew Fest on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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Lenni Lenape

Boys soccer: Results, recaps, photos and links for Tuesday, Oct. 28

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Essex County Invitational, Semifinal Round

Shabazz 1, East Orange 0 – Box Score

Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament, Semifinal Round

St. Joseph (Met.) 7, East Brunswick 2 – Box Score

Monroe 1, Old Bridge 0 – Box Score

Hudson County Tournament, Final round

St. Peter’s Prep 2, Harrison 0 – Box Score

Regular Season

BCSL

Riverside 1, Maple Shade 0 – Box Score

Woodbury 4, Pemberton 0 – Box Score

Moorestown Friends 3, Triton 2 – Box Score

South Plainfield 1, Bordentown 0 – Box Score

BIG NORTH

West Milford 3, Wayne Hills 1 – Box Score

Bergen Catholic 4, Passaic 3 – Box Score

Dwight-Morrow 7, Paterson Eastside 2 – Box Score

Passaic Tech 1, Clifton 1 – Box Score

Old Tappan 1, St. Joseph (Mont.) 0 – Box Score

Cliffside Park 1, Bergen Tech 0 – Box Score

Lakeland 6, Passaic Valley 4 – Box Score

DePaul 4, Ramsey 2 – Box Score

Demarest 1, Ridgefield Park 0 – Box Score

Ridgewood 2, Pascack Valley 0 – Box Score

Tenafly 7, Teaneck 0 – Box Score

Indian Hills 3, Dumont 2 – Box Score

Bergenfield 4, Paramus Catholic 0 – Box Score

Mahwah 4, Pascack Hills 0 – Box Score

Westwood 1, River Dell 0 – Box Score

Don Bosco Prep 4, Paramus 0 – Box Score

Ramapo 4, Newark Academy 0 – Box Score

CAPE-ATLANTIC

Oakcrest 1, Camden Catholic 0 – Box Score

Lenape 2, Hammonton 0 – Box Score

COLONIAL

Paul VI 1, Sterling 0 – Box Score

Woodbury 4, Pemberton 0 – Box Score

Lindenwold 1, Clearview 0 – Box Score

Schalick 2,…

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Nanticoke

VFW service officers available to help veterans at Sen. Baker’s offices

Baker

State Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, invites veterans to schedule an appointment to meet with a VFW Service Officer at her Dallas and Nanticoke office locations.

Appointments with a service officer are available at no charge on the second Friday of every month in Dallas and on the third Wednesday of every month in Nanticoke.

Sen. Baker encourages veterans of all ages and from all service eras to utilize the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officer Network to receive free information and assistance for government benefits.

This assistance may include VA health care, compensation, pension, education and dependent benefits. Surviving spouses can also use these service officers at no charge to learn about their eligibility for VA benefits.

“Veterans are the heart and soul of America and we appreciate their many sacrifices to make this nation a beacon of freedom and hope,” Baker said. “During challenging economic times, many veterans continue to need our assistance. I encourage any veteran or spouse with questions regarding benefits, to schedule a time to meet with a service officer.”

Dallas office

On Friday, Nov. 14, the VFW Service Officer will be available for scheduled appointments at Sen. Baker’s office, 22 Dallas Shopping Center, Memorial Highway, Dallas.

All veterans, not just VFW members, can request appointments between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment at this location, call 570-675-3931.

Nanticoke office

On Wednesday, Nov. 19, the VFW Service Officer will be available for scheduled appointments at Sen. Baker’s office, 50 N. Walnut St., Suite105, Nanticoke.

All veterans, not just VFW members, can request appointments between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment at this location, call 570-740-2432.

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Delaware Tribe

Tribal head start directors urge congress to maintain funding

In this period of government and fiscal uncertainty, directors of Oklahoma Tribal Head Start programs were in Washington, D.C. last week to advocate on the Hill for continued funding. Among those in attendance were Jayme Trevino, Director of the Kickapoo Tribe’s Head Start program in McLoud, and Monica Fisher, Director of the Delaware Tribe of Indians’ Lenape Early Learning Center Head Start in Bartlesville. Both programs serve 60 children (and their families). In total, Tribal Head Start programs serve close to 3,000 children in Oklahoma. Only Arizona has a higher number of children enrolled in Tribal Head Starts.

Fisher: “What’s great about the Early Head Start and Head Start programs is we create partnerships with our families in our communities, and so we take a whole child and whole family approach to serving the family and ensuring that we’re setting families up for success from the very beginning.”

Trevino: “We are, I like to say, the baseline, the foundation. Our teachers are specialized in the areas that they teach — they come in with bachelor degrees. We want to be recognized as a professional institute. And the dollars really help…they are very much worth the investment.”

For FY 2026, the White House budget request maintains funding for Head Start at its FY 2025 level of $12.272 billion. The House and Senate appropriations bills also propose funding at or close to this amount:

  1. White House Request: Proposes to keep Head Start funding at the same level as FY 2025.
  2. House Proposal: Also includes level funding for Head Start at $12.272 billion.
  3. Senate Proposal: Includes an increase of $85 million, bringing the proposed total to $12.36 billion.

The HHS Budget proposal says this about the Head Start program:

“The Head Start Program provides grants to local public and private non-profit and for-profit agencies. The grants will provide early learning and…

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Mohegan

PHOTOS: Pat Benatar performs at Mohegan Sun

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    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

  • Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25,...

    Pat Benatar recently performed at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 25, 2025. (Mark Maglio)

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Lenni Lenape

Tribal head start directors urge congress to maintain funding

In this period of government and fiscal uncertainty, directors of Oklahoma Tribal Head Start programs were in Washington, D.C. last week to advocate on the Hill for continued funding. Among those in attendance were Jayme Trevino, Director of the Kickapoo Tribe’s Head Start program in McLoud, and Monica Fisher, Director of the Delaware Tribe of Indians’ Lenape Early Learning Center Head Start in Bartlesville. Both programs serve 60 children (and their families). In total, Tribal Head Start programs serve close to 3,000 children in Oklahoma. Only Arizona has a higher number of children enrolled in Tribal Head Starts.

Fisher: “What’s great about the Early Head Start and Head Start programs is we create partnerships with our families in our communities, and so we take a whole child and whole family approach to serving the family and ensuring that we’re setting families up for success from the very beginning.”

Trevino: “We are, I like to say, the baseline, the foundation. Our teachers are specialized in the areas that they teach — they come in with bachelor degrees. We want to be recognized as a professional institute. And the dollars really help…they are very much worth the investment.”

For FY 2026, the White House budget request maintains funding for Head Start at its FY 2025 level of $12.272 billion. The House and Senate appropriations bills also propose funding at or close to this amount:

  1. White House Request: Proposes to keep Head Start funding at the same level as FY 2025.
  2. House Proposal: Also includes level funding for Head Start at $12.272 billion.
  3. Senate Proposal: Includes an increase of $85 million, bringing the proposed total to $12.36 billion.

The HHS Budget proposal says this about the Head Start program:

“The Head Start Program provides grants to local public and private non-profit and for-profit agencies. The grants will provide early learning and…

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Nanticoke

HS ROUNDUP: Mid Valley storms past Nanticoke Area in girls soccer

Sofia Goetter had three goals and an assist to lead No. 3 Mid Valley to a 7-0 victory over No. 6 Nanticoke Area in the District 2 Class 2A girls soccer quarterfinals Saturday at Mid Valley.

Adyson Zabriski tacked on three assists, and Gwen Mazur had a goal and an assist for the Spartanettes.

Mid Valley will face No. 2 Lake-Lehman on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the semifinals at Lake-Lehman.

Penelope Serrano had 16 saves for the Trojanettes.

First: MV – Mazur, 7:48. MV – K. Goetter (S. Goetter), 18:32. MV – S. Goetter, 22:39. MV – S. Goetter (Zabriski), 25:07. MV – Leslie (Mazur), 39:59; Second: MV – Schroeder (Zabriski), 64:36. MV – S. Goetter (Zabriski), 74:31; Shots-corners: MV 24-5, NAN 1-2; Saves: MV (Galeas) 1, NAN (Serrano) 16; Records: MV 14-4, NAN 8-9.

Western Wayne 4, Honesdale 3: At Western Wayne, Maci Lazorchak’s second goal with 15 minutes remaining lifted the No. 4 Lady Wildcats to a win over No 5 Honesdale in the District 2 Class 2A quarterfinals.

Western Wayne advances to face No. 1 Wyoming Area in Wednesday’s semifinals.

First: Downey (HON), 3:03. Chearney (WW) from Lazorchak, 16:13. Eisle (HON), 18:56; Second: Mistishin (WW), 54:02. Lazorchak (WW) from Mistishin, 55:07. Valerio (HON), 58:37. Lazorchak (WW), 64:57; Shots-corners: HON 9-2, WW 10-10; Saves: Razny (HON) 6, Kaub (WW) 6; Records: HON 13-5, WW 15-3.

Abington Heights 10, Wallenpaupack 2: At Abington Heights, Lilia Calvert had four goals and three assists, as the No. 2 Lady Comets defeated the No. 7 Lady Buckhorns in the Class 3A quarterfinals.

Sara Horsley had four saves in her first career start, and Brooklyn Yankow scored her first varsity goal. Allison Stanton added two goals, and Eva Kane had one goal and two assists for the Lady Comets.

Abington Heights will…

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Mohican

3 candidates vie for 2 Mohican Township trustee seats

MOHICAN TOWNSHIP — Voters in Mohican Township will have choices for who represents them on the board of trustees come Nov. 4. 

There are two seats available. Incumbents Bryan Keith Raudebaugh and Michael Weber are seeking new terms. Newcomer Daniel Benner is also seeking votes.

Each seat’s term runs for four years and pays $900 per month.

Early voting began Oct. 7. Read below for more information on each candidate.

Below is how candidates answered the following questions posed to them over phone interviews. Their answers have been organized alphabetically by last name and edited lightly for clarity.

Raudebaugh declined to be interviewed for this story. Ashland Source published information that is publicly available. Weber declined to offer a photograph of himself.

Daniel Benner

Daniel Benner, 63, is running for an open seat as trustee for Mohican Township. Credit: Submitted

  • Residence: County Road 1975
  • Age: 63
  • Education: Mapleton High School, 1980
  • Current occupation: Retired, but works part-time for Weller Township in Richland County as a road supervisor.
  • Held previous office? No.

Why are you seeking this particular office?

I want to help get the budgeting to get grants and stuff that townships don’t pursue to cover costs for vehicles, roadwork and signs.  There are more avenues to increase the township’s money. I also have my CDL, so I’d like to help with the road crew.

What are the top 3 issues you will address if elected? How would you address them?

  1. Lookin into the budget — where we’re at, where we can profit.
  2. Make sure the roads are good.
  3. Make sure the township has the proper equipment it needs to do those jobs.

List the top 3 things that differentiate you from your opponents.

My background is all road, military and building stuff….

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