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Taylor Gashi broke Wyoming Area’s school record in the long jump, and the Warriors girls track and field capped off another undefeated season with a 121-29 victory over Holy Redeemer to lock up the Division 2 title.

Gashi also won the triple jump event for the Warriors. Lucia Campenni added three wins for Wyoming Area in the 100 hurdles, 400 dash and high jump.

McKenzie Chimock was the lone individual winner for Holy Redeemer, taking first place in the 200 dash.

Crestwood 98, Wyoming Valley West 51

Madi Geiger won the shot put and the javelin throws as Crestwood defeated Wyoming Valley West.

Samantha Solderich won the 400 dash, and helped the Comets to a win in the 1600 relay.

Emma Sudnick won the 100 and 300 hurdles for Wyoming Valley West.

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD

Wyoming Area 125, Holy Redeemer 20

The Warriors boys matched the girls with an undefeated season and a Division 2 title.

Lidge Kellum (110 and 300 hurdles) and Nicholas Kondrosky (triple jump and long jump) each won two individual events for Wyoming Area.

Josh Cackowski won the 1600 run for Holy Redeemer, and also helped lead the Royals’ 1600 relay team to a win.

Crestwood 103, Wyoming Valley West 47

The Comets won 14 out of 18 contested events to run away from Wyoming Valley West.

Anson Jumper won the 110 hurdles and the pole vault for Crestwood.

Tyler Mattis won the 100 dash for Valley West.

BASEBALL

Pittston Area 9, Berwick 2

The Patriots remained undefeated on the year with a win over Berwick.

Chase Montigney and Richard Tonte each had two RBI for Pittston Area. Elijah Mead…

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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.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

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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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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Royals

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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The top three engineering firms interested in work on the closed West Nanticoke/Nanticoke Bridge may be identified in the next 10 days, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said Wednesday

County Council can schedule presentations from the top three engineering firms after PennDOT approves a county administrative decision to eliminate two firms from consideration. Crocomo provided council members with an update on the closed bridge on Wednesday.

On March 20, Crocamo decided to close the bridge over the Susquehanna River shortly after engineers conducting a scheduled routine bridge inspection determined advanced deterioration and section loss of primary, load-carrying components were critical deficiencies.

The county-owned bridge, built in 1914, links Nanticoke City to the West Nanticoke section of Plymouth Twp. The next-closest bridge over the river is the Route 29 bridge connecting Hanover Twp. and Plymouth Twp.

On April 16, Nanticoke, county, federal and state officials met “to discuss the critical need for a crossing over the Susquehanna River,” Crocamo said.

“During the meeting, all parties expressed a unified commitment to achieving this goal as expeditiously as possible. The federal, state, and county elected officials acknowledged the importance of enhancing connectivity and accessibility for the communities served by this crossing,” Crocamo said. “However, it was emphasized by all officials in attendance that while the urgency of this project is recognized, safety must remain the paramount concern. All representatives agreed that any plans moving forward will prioritize the safety of the public and the integrity of the infrastructure.”

Attendees at the April 16 meeting included: U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp.; State Senator Lisa Baker, R-20, Lehman Twp.; State Rep. Alec Ryncavage, R-119, Hanover Twp.; John Yudichak, former state senator and president of Luzerne County Community College; and Rich Roman, district executive of PennDOT District 4.

Five engineering firms submitted statements of…

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SEAFORD, Del. – A century ago on April 23, 1925, a new chapter began for the towns of Seaford and Blades as the Nanticoke River Bridge officially opened to traffic. On this day, locals are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the iconic structure.

A Grand Opening for a New Era

The morning of 1925, a parade marked the bridge’s debut, said Jim Bowden with the Georgetown Historical Society. Seaford Mayor Charles Hastings and Blades Mayor Josh Hare led the celebration as groups gathered on both sides of the river. The Seaford High School band added cheer, and hundreds of people who lived there joined the historic walk.

The first car to ever cross the bridge was Seaford Fire Company’s first motorized firetruck known as Ole Number One. Later that summer, five hand-carved marble markers were added, etched with “Blades,” “Seaford,” “1925,” and “Nanticoke River.” The stones were made locally at Seaford Marble Works on High Street, giving a lasting tribute to the community’s pride.

Though it officially carries no name, locals refer to the bridge differently depending on their hometown, “the Blades Bridge” to those in Seaford and “the Seaford Bridge” to people in Blades said Bowden. (Jim Bowden)

More Than Just a Bridge

Though it officially carries no name, locals refer to the bridge differently depending on their hometown, “the Blades Bridge” to those in Seaford and “the Seaford Bridge” to people in Blades said Bowden.

It once housed the original Delaware State Police Troop 5 in the bridge tender’s office, serving as a base before the department relocated to Bridgeville. The bridge itself is a drawbridge, built by the Chicago Bascule Bridge Company. It uses a counterweight system to lift and allow boats to pass beneath. Measuring 201.8 feet in total length,…

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HAZLE TWP. – Gavin Perkosky, AJ Collevechio and Aiden Timmons combined on a one-hitter and Dom Marino homered and drove in four runs as Hazleton Area blanked Nanticoke, 14-0, in Wyoming Valley Conference baseball, Wednesday, at Schiavo Field.

Perkosky worked the first three innings on the mound to get the win. He didn’t allow a hit, struck out seven Trojans and walked two. Collevechio and Timmons came on in the fourth and fifth innings, respectively, to complete the shutout in the 10-run rule-shortened game.

The Cougars (8-3, 7-1 WVC Division 1) got all the offense they needed in a seven-run first inning. Nick Ledger singled home the first two runs; Marino connected for a three-run home run; and Bryant Diaz capped the inning’s scoring with a two-run single.

Hazleton Area added to its lead in the bottom of the second when Ryan Schmidt scored the first of his three runs on the afternoon.

One inning later, Marcos Gil Pena’s fielder’s choice grounder plated one run and a passed ball accounted for another tally as the Cougars’ advantage swelled to 10-0.

While Collevechio was picking up where Perkosky left off with a clean top of the fourth, their teammates tacked on their final four runs in the bottom half to the put the 10-run rule well within reach. Ryan Welch and Micheal Pecora delivered RBI singles for the Cougars. Schmidt later singled and came home again.

After Timmons shut down Nanticoke (2-11, 2-6) in the fifth, the Cougars had their second double-digit win over the Trojans this season. This one kept the locals one game behind unbeaten Pittston Area atop the Division 1 standings.

Chris Knelly rapped a double and single and Logan Hearity added a triple, respectively, to Hazleton Area’s 10-hit total. The Cougars also benefited from nine walks and…

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WILKES-BARRE — A funeral director raised concerns with the selection for Luzerne County Coroner at the county council meeting on Tuesday night.

Thomas Wiedlich, a funeral director with the Wroblewski Funeral Home in Forty Fort, objected to the selection of Dion Fernandes as coroner, citing past controversies involving Fernandes while working as a police officer and his job as president of the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home in West Pittston.

Wiedlich, who spoke on behalf of five other funeral directors at the meeting, said the coroner should not have “any affiliation or employment with a funeral home” because it “leads to a potential conflict of interest as recommendations may be made by the coroner to use a funeral home in which there is an affiliation.”

The coroner’s office issues death certificates and cremation permits and is responsible for investigating and certifying causes of death. Fernandes said he starts as coroner May 2, and he noted that previous coroners and many deputy coroners have worked for funeral homes.

“The funeral home I’m affiliated with, they surround me,” Fernandes said of his critics who attended Tuesday’s meeting. “They’re just ticked off that I’m in that position. It’s unethical for me to go out and solicit business as the county coroner. You cannot do that.”

The county ethics code prohibits employees and officials from having financial interests that are “to the detriment of the proper discharge of his or her official duties.” The code specifically says a coroner can’t solicit “business for a funeral home” with which he or she is affiliated or “recommend funeral home services to anyone while engaged in county business.”

County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced the selection of Fernandes as coroner on Friday and issued a statement defending the selection Wednesday.

“The County has a strict personnel policy and ethics code, and…

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