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Alyssa Traver walked things off with an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to deliver Dallas its sixth straight win, battling to a 3-2 victory over Pittston Area in Wyoming Valley Conference softball.

Sydney Haydu had two hits and two RBI for Dallas, including a sacrifice groundout that tied the game up in the 10th, setting the stage for three straight Mountaineer singles to win the game.

Nina Barrouk threw 10 innings and earned the win for Dallas, allowing just two runs (both unearned) and striking out 19.

Gabby Gorzkowski had two hits and scored two times for Pittston Area.

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Holy Redeemer 3, Hazleton Area 0

Josh Rocha had 30 kills to pace the offense for Holy Redeemer as the Royals improved to 8-0 in the WVC.

Set scores were 25-14, 25-12 and 25-16 for Holy Redeemer. The Royals haven’t dropped a set all season.

Jack Wasiakowski had 34 assists, and Max Mohutsky scored 16 service points for Holy Redeemer.

Berwick 3, Wyoming Valley West 1

The Bulldogs improved to 10-3 overall on the season by handling Wyoming Valley West in four sets.

Berwick won the first set 25-22, but the Spartans won the second 26-24. Berwick won the final two sets 25-16 and 25-10.

Carlos Guzman had 18 kills and four aces for the Bulldogs. Jackson Matash had 42 assists, while Jayden Charles added 14 kills and 20 service points.

Crestwood 3, Nanticoke Area 1

After splitting the first two sets, Crestwood seized control of the match to win the final two sets and seal the victory.

The Comets won the first 25-22, but Nanticoke Area cruised to a 25-12 win in the…

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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…

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