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A Kamala Harris crowd: Big and happy

A KAMALA HARRIS CROWD: BIG AND HAPPY. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania — In the days before Vice President Kamala Harris came here, on Friday the 13th, some Trump supporters in this northeastern Pennsylvania town speculated that she would have trouble attracting a big crowd to her rally. Even when attendees began to show up, the detractors said the number was small and perhaps they had been paid to attend.

Former President Donald Trump himself promoted the idea a few days earlier at his debate with Harris. “People don’t go to her rallies,” Trump said. “There’s no reason to go. And the people that do go, she’s busing them in and paying them to be there.”

The idea of the Wilkes-Barre rally was for the Harris campaign to go into a Trump stronghold. The former president won surrounding Luzerne County by 14 points over Joe Biden in 2020 and by 19 points over Hillary Clinton in 2016. The point was not to win Luzerne County in November but to make progress there as part of winning Pennsylvania overall.

Trump has paid a lot of attention to the area. He has held rallies there several times, most recently on Aug. 17 at the Mohegan Arena, which can accommodate somewhere between 8,000 and 10,000 people, depending on how it is set up. Some accounts called Trump’s August crowd “near capacity” — the exact crowd size has gotten caught up in a lot of trolling from the Harris campaign and some media outlets. But Trump undoubtedly drew a lot of people.

Entering Republican territory, Harris set a lower bar for herself, holding the rally at the McHale Athletic Center at Wilkes University. It’s a good deal smaller than Mohegan, and not designed to accommodate arena-size crowds. Harris filled it up; local news reports said…

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Lenni Lenape

UPDATED: Football roundup: High Point wins third game in a row

High Point defeated Kittatinny, 36-21, there Saturday, Sept. 14.

Jerron Martress made three touchdowns for the Wildcats (3-0) and Landon Sorenson made two. Jacob Woods kicked four extra points and Martress made two extra points on a run after his first touchdown.

Jaden Roberts, Mike Strong and Niko Martinez each scored a touchdown for Kittatinny (1-1), with Lucas Inglima kicking three extra points.

High Point quarterback John Elko completed 15 of 17 pass attempts for a total of 196 yards. Martress rushed for a total of 169 yards.

Kittatinny quarterback Jack Brex completed six of 20 pass attempts for 109 yards. Roberts rushed for 114 yards.

Patriots beat Braves

Lenape Valley defeated Newton, 19-7, there Friday evening, Sept. 13.

It was the first win of the season for the Patriots (1-2).

The Braves (1-1) scored first, with a touchdown by Braxton Guerra on a pass from Matt Ellsworth in the first quarter. Guerra also kicked the extra point.

Lenape Valley’s three touchdowns – by Jakob Bell, Tanner Gaboda and Colby Van Tuyl – came one each in the next three quarters. Van Tuyl scored on a 50-yard interception return.

Newton’s Anthony Tudda rushed for 106 yards.

Wallkill Valley wins

Wallkill Valley defeated Kinnelon, 28-6, there Sept. 13.

The Rangers (2-1) scored four touchdowns, made by Ryder Accardi, Zach Clarken, Luke Bolich and Connor Hoebee. Three of those were on passes from Clarken, the quarterback. Cole Bolich kicked four extra points.

Quarterback Zach Grande made the only touchdown for Kinnelon on a 62-yard run in the first quarter. He rushed for a total of 114 yards during the game.

Wallkill Valley’s Clarken completed 11 of 14 pass attempts for a total of 156 yards. Barlow rushed for 134 yards.

Sparta wins

Sparta (2-1) defeated Roxbury, 42-6, at home Sept. 13.

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H.S. Football: Allen’s late touchdown lifts Nanticoke Area to victory

On a Friday night under the lights in Tunkhannock, the visiting Nanticoke Area Trojans completed the comeback late with a go-ahead, goal-line touchdown run with just 66 seconds remaining in regulation to seize their first victory of the season, beating the Tigers 14-12.

The Trojans bounced back in a big way in Week 4 after losing their first three contests of the season to North Pocono, Carbondale, and Pittston Area, respectively, following the sudden death of coach Scott Dennis last month.

Coach Ron Bruza, who rejoined the staff after the start of the season, was proud of his team’s effort and showing what it means to have heart through adversity after losing Dennis just three days before the season opener.

“No one knows what these kids have gone through,” Bruza said. “They fight and come to practice every day. Most of the time they’re outmanned, they’re outgunned, but they come to work everyday.

“Coach Dennis did a great job in the offseason, instilling that Trojan heart into this young football team. A lot of these guys never even put on a uniform before. … This is Coach Dennis’ team, Coach Dennis’ program and I think we had a little help from that guy upstairs today and these kids played their butts off for him.”

Nanticoke Area got on the scoreboard first, capitalizing on a Tunkhannock fumble before senior Tyler Skordensky took it almost to the house for a lightning quick 57-yard run that would set up the Trojans at the goal line

Tailback Treston Allen plunged into the end zone from 3 yards out and fellow senior Manny Sosa converted on a two-point rushing attempt to give their squad an 8-0 advantage with 6:58 left in the opening quarter.

However, after Tunkhannock…

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Local Event: The New England Chamber Orchestra Opens 2024-2025 Season with Mahler’s Symphony No. 4

New London, CT – The New England Chamber Orchestra (NECO), a dynamic new ensemble dedicated to reimagining chamber orchestral repertoire, proudly announces the opening of its 2024-2025 season with a performance of a reduced version of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. This concert will take place on September 22, 2024, at 7:30 PM at Evans Hall at Cummings Arts Center in New London, Connecticut.

NECO aims to bring a unique and meaningful interpretation of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 to audiences. Under the visionary direction of Artistic Director Shou-Ping Liu, the orchestra will present an arranged chamber version of this monumental work, making it more intimate while preserving Mahler’s lush and evocative soundscape.

“Mahler once said that ‘A symphony must be like the world. It must embrace everything.’ Because of this, we tend to interpret this to mean that the bigger the sound is, the better. If one studies closely, however, Mahler has many chamber-like passages in his symphonies. This is especially true of the Fourth Symphony.”

The concert will feature Lithuanian Soprano Jurate Svedaite alongside a carefully selected ensemble of 20 musicians, drawn from the finest talent in the region, ensuring a vibrant and engaging experience. “Klaus Simon’s version of Mahler 4 is the most performed version because it stays true to Mahler’s sound world,” Liu says,” while asking fewer players to deliver the same vision. Only the best musicians are able to accomplish this.” This reduced arrangement allows the musicians to highlight the symphony’s delicate nuances and emotional depth in a way that resonates profoundly with both seasoned aficionados and new listeners.

Performance Details:

– Date: September 22, 2024

– Time: 7:30 PM

– Venue: Evans Hall at Cummings Art Center, 270 Mohegan Avenue Parkway, New London, CT 06320

– Tickets: Available at www.theneco.org or at the…

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Lenni Lenape

Hit Hard by Hurricane Ida, South Perkasie Covered Bridge Is Coming Back

Repairs will start in October to restore the South Perkasie Covered Bridge.

Image via South Perkasie Covered Bridge, YouTube.

Repairs will start in October to restore the South Perkasie Covered Bridge.

Repairs are starting on one of Bucks County’s most iconic covered bridges after Hurricane Ida ripped it from its concrete supports three years ago, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times.

The Perkasie Borough Council voted Sept. 3 to award a $195,030 engineering and rehab contract to Wood Research and Development for the 200-year-old South Perkasie Covered Bridge.

The repairs begin in early October and are expected to cost about $1 million, covered largely through federal and state grant money.

The repairs will finish in January 2025 and the bridge will reopen to the public in August 2025.

The South Perkasie span is unique because it sits in Lenape Park, on land.

The bridge was built in 1832 to span Pleasant Spring Creek but it was condemned in the late 1950s when it couldn’t handle increased traffic volume.

Locals rallied and saved it, and it was relocated a mile to Lenape Park.

“It is the third-oldest Town Lattice style covered bridge in the United States and a special example of an original covered bridge,” said Scott Bomboy, chair of the council’s historical committee and the Bucks County Covered Bridge Society.

Read more about this unique covered bridge in the Bucks County Courier Times.

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HS FOOTBALL: Nanticoke Area earns emotional victory over Tunkhannock

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Escape to the trees: 5 unique treehouse vacations

A treehouse vacation in the fall offers a unique way to experience the vibrant colors and crisp air of the season. Fall is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, leaf-peeping, and sipping warm cider by a campfire.

These five treehouse rentals promise a tranquil retreat from daily life, allowing you and your loved ones to unwind and reconnect.

The Mohicans Treehouse Resort

Amish-Built State-of-the-Art Getaway in Ohio’s Mohican Valley

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Nestled in the Mohican Valley, halfway between Cleveland and Columbus in Knox County, Ohio, lies The Mohicans Treehouse Resort. This serene escape offers four spacious ground cabins, two country homes, and nine cutting-edge treehouse rentals.

Ideal for families and nature lovers wanting a technology-free getaway, the resort features treehouses designed by Pete Nelson, host of Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters.

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Most treehouses include lofts, spacious living areas, outdoor showers, kitchenware, TVs, grills, fire pits, decks, heat, and A/C.

During your stay, explore 77 acres of private hiking trails, go for a canoe ride, or take a scenic drive to discover the charm of Northeast Ohio’s Amish country, with its charming villages scattered throughout the region.

Earth and Sky Dwellings

Stunning Mountain-Side Retreats in Asheville, North Carolina

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Discover Earth and Sky Dwellings, a one-of-a-kind travel destination nestled on the side of a mountain in Asheville, NC. Established in 2016, their first treehouse, “Sanctuary,” was custom-made and gained recognition as featured on The Treehouse Guys on the DIY Network.

Depending on the treehouse, most have WiFi, cooktops, TVs, heating and A/C,…

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Barnegat Drug Dealer With Stolen Gun Sentenced, Prosecutors Say

Quaison Ellis, 25, was sentenced on Friday, Sept. 13 to 10 years in state prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. He pleaded guilty on Monday, July 15 to several charges related to two incidents.

Investigators established surveillance outside a home on Hawthorne Lane in Barnegat on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Ellis was seen leaving the home and then entered a vehicle’s front passenger seat.

Detectives followed the vehicle to a home in Paterson and Ellis was seen meeting with a man. He returned to the vehicle and put a bag in the trunk before returning to Barnegat.

Police stopped the vehicle and searched it, seizing about 1,550 wax folds of heroin. Ellis was brought to the Ocean County Jail and released on bail.

More than a year later, Barnegat police and the county’s SWAT team executed a search warrant on the Hawthorne Lane home on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Detectives found an undisclosed amount of cocaine and heroin.

Investigators also seized a Kel-Tec .32-caliber gun that was stolen from a vehicle in Stafford Township on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Ellis was brought back to the county jail and released again on bail.

Ellis pleaded guilty to possession of more than one-half ounce but less than five ounces of heroin with intent to distribute in the 2021 case. He also pleaded guilty to possession of more than one-half ounce but less than five ounces of cocaine with intent to distribute, being a certain person not to possess a firearm, and burglary in the 2022 incident.

Ellis must serve at least five years before he’s eligible for parole.

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H.S. Football: Pittston Area posts shutout of Nanticoke Area

Sep. 7—YATESVILLE — Matt Walter. CJ Pietrzak. Lucas Lopresto.

Good luck dealing with that trio of weapons.

Pittston Area used the talents of its three offensive stars to run past Nanticoke Area 55-0 on Friday night at Charley Trippi Stadium. Walter, Pietrzak and Lopresto were collectively responsible for 30 of those points.

“In this conference and district, you’ve got to be able to run the football, so I think we’ve been doing that pretty well the last two weeks,” said Pittston Area coach Joe DeLucca. “We’ve got to continue buttoning some things up on the offensive side of the ball.”

Just about the only blemish on the Patriots’ side of the box score were their seven penalties, which cost them 60 yards.

Pittston Area got off to a hot start, scoring touchdowns on two of its first three drives of the game. Both of those scores came courtesy of quarterback Walter. He scored from 9 and 10 yards out in the first quarter.

CJ Pietrzak took over in the second quarter, which is where Pittston Area’s dominance on the night became stark. The Patriots scored 31 points in the second frame, with Pietrzak scoring on runs of 1 and 50 yards. In between, Walter hooked up with Lopresto for a 40-yard strike. And with a minute left in the quarter, Aidan Brody expanded the Patriot lead to 47-0 on, appropriately, a 47-yard dash to the end zone.

Special teams played a big part in the first half. For one, kicker Gavin Wolfe routinely pinned the Trojan offense inside its own 20-yard line with his booming kickoffs after each score. Wolfe tacked on a 31-yard field goal later in the midst of Pittston Area’s second-quarter onslaught.

The game also featured a safety, which spouted from a broken fourth down play. Punter Chris Julian was swarmed by Patriot special teamers,…

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