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Chief public defender replaced in defending Nanticoke man on fatal drug driving charges

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Post date April 30, 2023
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Apr. 25—WILKES-BARRE — A Nanticoke man charged in the drug driving death of James Mahon in Plymouth last year was appointed a new defense attorney Tuesday due to a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship with his previous lawyer, Luzerne County Chief Public Defender Steven M. Greenwald.

Jose Calo, 58, of Pine Street, was under the influence of fentanyl when he crashed his Ford Explorer that killed Mahon, 86, in the area of 10 E. Main St. on June 25, according to court records.

Greenwald graduated in 1977 from Wyoming Valley West High School when Mahon was an assistant principal.

Calo when presented with a plea agreement offered by the District Attorney’s Office in March began to express his disappointment that Greenwald had a prior “relationship” with Mahon, according to court records.

Greenwald said he had no relationship with Mahon other than the fact Mahon was an assistant principal at the high school he attended. Greenwald said he had not spoken with Mahon in nearly 45 years.

Despite the near half century of not seeing or speaking with Mahon, Calo felt there was a conflict with Greenwald defending him on charges of homicide by vehicle, homicide by vehicle while driving under a controlled substance, accidents involving death, driving under a controlled substance, driving with a suspended license and several traffic violations.

Since March, Calo refused to meet with Greenwald and members of the public defender’s office at the county correctional facility.

Greenwald filed a motion for a conflict attorney to be appointed to represent Calo.

In court Tuesday, President Judge Michael T. Vough said defendants have a right to be represented by an attorney but don’t have the right to chose an attorney if they are unable to afford one themselves.

Greenwald said the attorney-client relationship with Calo has broken down despite not agreeing with Calo that there was a…

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LCCC hosts ninth annual wellness fair

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Nanticoke man charged in straw gun purchases

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Post date April 26, 2023
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The Citizens’ Voice photos of the day: April 22, 2023

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Volunteers clean up trash in Nanticoke on Earth Day

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Post date April 24, 2023
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NANTICOKE — More than 60 volunteers cleaned up trash throughout Nanticoke to beautify the city in honor of Earth Day on Saturday.

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Local roundup: Wyoming Area softball scores five in 7th to earn walk-off win

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Post date April 23, 2023
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Down by four runs heading into the bottom of the seventh, Wyoming Area softball rallied for five runs in the final frame to earn a walk-off 6-5 win over Dunmore on Saturday in a non-conference matchup.

Alexa Gasek shined for the Warriors, finishing with a home run and four RBI at the plate while going the distance in the circle for the win, striking out six and allowing one earned run on three hits.

Gasek, Anna Wisnewski and Kayla Leo all finished with two hits apiece for the Warriors, who trailed 4-0 after the top of the first and 5-1 after six.

Elk Lake 12, Nanticoke Area 1

Elk Lake had seven extra-base hits as the Warriors won in five innings.

Megan Johns led Elk Lake with a home run and four RBI.

Mckenzie Stratton had Nanticoke Area’s only RBI.

Tunkhannock 13, Parkland 1

Sydney Huff was 4-for-4 with a triple, double and six RBI as Tunkhannock defeated host Parkland in five innings.

Paige Marabell and Erin Van Ness were each 3-for-3 with two RBI. Marabell also had a double. McKenzie Hannon doubled and had two RBI.

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Crestwood 3, Nanticoke Area 1

Ben Keil struck out nine and Chaz Wright was 4-for-4 as Crestwood won a non-league game.

Wright, Joe Moritori and Evyn Makowski each had an RBI for the Comets. Keil allowed four hits over six innings. Robert Duffy threw the final inning to get the save.

Brandon Wozniak doubled and Jay Shemanski singled and had an RBI for Nanticoke Area.

Dunmore 6, Wyoming Area 3

Wyoming Area jumped an early lead on Jack Mathis’ three-run homer in the first inning, but Dunmore rallied for the non-conference victory.

Casey Noone, Cameron Moser and AJ Delucca all had doubles for Wyoming…

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Sen. Baker, Rep. Ryncavage open new offices in Nanticoke

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Post date April 22, 2023
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Apr. 21—NANTICOKE — Sen. Lisa Baker on Thursday said a crucial part of public service is meeting face-to-face with constituents, listening to what they have to say and alerting them to state programs and services that may assist in improving their personal situation.

Baker, R-Lehman Township, Rep. Alec Ryncavage, R-Plymouth, announced they will host a joint open house at their district offices on Friday, April 28, from noon to 4 p.m., at 50 North Walnut St., Suites 105 (Baker) and 102 (Ryncavage), in Nanticoke.

The lawmakers are opening offices in a new downtown building at 50 N. Walnut St., constructed for Nockley Family Pharmacy and Cawley Physical Therapy and Rehab.

“For people who want to talk about issues, this joint open house allows them to gain perspective from both the Senate and state House,” Baker said. “We receive input and information from a wide variety of sources, but community conversation still gives the most helpful insight.”

Ryncavage said that as a new legislator he is grateful that he and a seasoned senator like Baker will be in close proximity to one another as they help their constituents.

“Our neighboring offices create a one-stop shop for our residents,” Ryncavage said. “The building and ample off-street parking make our space accessible, welcoming and convenient for those needing legislative services.”

The offices of Baker and Ryncavage can assist residents with PennDOT paperwork, driver’s license and vehicle registration applications and renewals; information and applications for senior citizen benefit programs, including Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug programs; securing birth and death certificates (photo identification required); organizing tours of the state Capitol; copies of legislation; and many other services.

Everyone who plans to attend the open house event is asked to RSVP to Liz Gorski or Beth Clemow by April 24 at — lgorski@pasen.gov — or — bclemow@pahousegop.com.

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Felony assault charges withdrawn against Nanticoke man

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Post date April 21, 2023
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WILKES-BARRE — A Nanticoke man accused of aiming a handgun at a Nanticoke police officer and a child caseworker with Luzerne County Children & Youth Services and placing a handgun in the mouth of a woman pled guilty to misdemeanor charges Monday.

Cory Ma Gonzalez Crudop, 40, of State Street, stood accused of hiding in the basement of a residence at 64 Hill St., as three Nanticoke police officers assisted two caseworkers from Children & Youth Services inspecting the home on July 14, according to court records.

When an officer opened a door, Crudop was accused of aiming a firearm at the officer before fleeing the house where he aimed the firearm at a caseworker, according to court records.

The incident prompted a massive police search of the Lower Broadway area of Nanticoke that ended in Crudop’s apprehension at his residence.

Child caseworkers were at the house two days after Crudop on July 12 placed the barrel of a handgun in the mouth of a woman during a domestic dispute and threw a car battery through the windshield of a vehicle that a child occupied, court records say.

Crudop was scheduled for trial this week.

Instead, prosecutors amended the felony grading of two counts of aggravated assault to misdemeanor simple assault in a negotiated plea agreement with Crudop and his attorney, Frank McCabe, involving the police officer and child caseworker.

Crudop pled guilty to four total counts of simple assault and a single count of terroristic threats, all misdemeanors, before President Judge Michael T. Vough.

A felony count of aggravated assault involving the placing of a gun in the woman’s mouth was withdrawn.

Crudop is scheduled to be sentenced June…

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