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Informational meeting held on Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge options

During an informational meeting Monday, state and federal representatives agreed to assist Luzerne County in seeking additional funding for the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge.

County officials are exploring options because the county-owned span over the Susquehanna River was downgraded to a 15-ton weight limit in 2020 due to issues found in an inspection.

The partial replacement recommended by Alfred Benesch and Associates would cost an estimated $39.6 million. The company was hired by the county to study the bridge and determine the “best and most economical option.”

Some local officials are pushing for full replacement, which would cost $64 million based on the engineer’s estimate.

The county has access to $55 million from casino gambling revenue, which means another $9 million would have to be found if a council majority chooses a new bridge.

Council Chairman John Lombardo also pointed out Monday that using the entire $55 million casino-funded infrastructure pool on the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke bridge would leave no funds to cover other projects that had been on the county’s list for completion if funds remained.

These projects: Main Road in Hunlock and Ross townships; Lower Demunds Road and Upper Demunds Road in Dallas and Franklin townships; Ransom Road in Dallas and Franklin townships; Church Road in Wright Township; Oak Hill Road and Crestwood Drive in Wright Township; Old Airport Road in Butler Township; and Hanover Street in Hanover Township.

Lombardo said the partial replacement option recommended by Benesch addresses the same safety issues and weight loads as the new bridge option but costs less.

The Benesch-recommended plan would replace the three truss spans with four new steel bridge spans on new piers, replace the beams and deck on the 21 approaching spans and repair existing piers and abutments.

With this option, the…

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PHOTOS: Disturbed, Plush and Falling in Reverse at Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun casino, this past weekend, hosted a concert featuring three bands, at the arena.

Plush

The opening band is composed of 3 talented young women, ranging from 18-22, whose musical accomplishments and talent exceed their young age. Plush has been amazing audiences during past performances across America supporting Kiss, Alice In Chains, Evanescence, Daughtry, to name a few. Their sound is contemporary and upbeat with hit singles like “Left Behind,” which placed on Billboard’s top 40, but at the same time, one of their big hits is Hearts song: Barracuda which if you close your eyes, you’ll sweat Anne Wilson is singing.

Falling in Reverse

The second band to play, is a four-man band headed by lead vocalist Ronnie Radke, alongside guitarists Max Georgiev, Christian Thompson and bassist Tyler Burgess. Falling in Reverse have also had a hugely successful year, thanks to the release of the singles “Watch the World Burn” and their re-imagining of Papa Roach’s “Last Resort.”  The band had a long catwalk installed on the stage where Radke pranced back-and-forth during his entire performance.

Disturbed. Take back your life tour.

The lead act was Disturbed. From the start, the performance was very dynamic, and the lead singer, David Draiman, was very engaging with a tremendous presence. His voice was strong as he sang a series of songs enhanced by an amazing show of pyrotechnics. The music was loud and intense, yet another times they played  acoustic music, where they sat on stools, singing ballads with Georgiev playing the piano accompanied by a violinist and cello. One of the songs was Burgess doing a long bass solo that was absolutely amazing. The name disturbed wood reply. The name disturbed implies that It’s an aggressive head-banging band, however the music was entertaining and mainstream.

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N/LV faces High Point in Charette Cup finals

Maksym Pastukh connected for a game-high four goals to lift the top-seeded Newton/Lenape Valley ice hockey team to a 6-3 victory over fourth-seeded Parsippany in the semifinal round of the Charette Cup on Monday, Feb. 5 at Mennen Arena in Morris Township.

With the win, N/LV will face third-seeded High Point in the Charette Cup championship game at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Mennen Arena.

High Point edged second-seeded Vernon, 5-4, in the other semifinal.

Pastukh scored the first three goals of the game for N/LV, which held a 3-2 lead after two periods, then scored a short-handed goal to start the third.

Justin Zappe and Martin Murphy also added third-period goals for N/LV, which also received two assists from Joey Gallucci and 25 saves from Ryan Salerno.

Pastukh, a junior, now has 35 goals and 10 assists to lead the team in scoring this season.

Here’s how other Newton High School sports teams fared last week:

Indoor track

Senior Zach Salib finished sixth in the 55-meter dash with a time of 6.82 to highlight Newton at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) North Jersey, Section 1, Groups 2 and 3 sectional championships Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Bennett Center in Toms River.

Dante Delli Santi finished 20th in the 3200 meter run in 12:27.62 and was 28th in the 1600 meter run in 5:26.16. Stevan Lopez was 24th in the 400 meter dash in 1:01.86 and 39th in the 55 meter dash in 10.36, with Michael Kurilko placing 27th in the 400 meter dash in 1:04.73.

The NJSIAA Group championships will be held Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Bennett Center.

Wrestling

The individual portion of the season is set to begin this week, with the Newton squad taking part in the District 4 tournament on Feb….

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Sharing sweets from Sanitary Bakery in Nanticoke on Fat Tuesday

Overnight snow didn’t stop folks in Luzerne County from getting Mardi Gras goodies.

NANTICOKE, Pa. — It was a messy morning that called for a cleanup on the streets of Nanticoke. But the overnight snow wasn’t going to stop people from coming to Sanitary Bakery on East Ridge Street, no matter the amount.

“There was eight inches of snow up there, and thankfully my son-in-law got some of it this morning,” said Bernard Witkawski of Glen Lyon.

“Doesn’t stop me, type of job I have. You know, I just got done shoveling and came here for a little snack going to go on my merry way now,” said Michael Nice of Nanticoke.

“I came for the fastnacht and the paczki before they go and you have to fast after that,” explained Theodore Wiaterowski of Nanticoke.

Some have a long-standing relationship with this traditional pastry.

“I like both the prune and the raspberries, so I took a little of each,” said Wiaterowski.

Others are new to its coveted goodness.

“I grew up down in South Carolina and we never knew about paczki,” said Victoria Kingeter, who began working at the bakery in October.

Something many had in common was that their purchases on Fat Tuesday were for sharing—some with coworkers and health care workers.

“Yeah, well, we’ll see. If I don’t eat them on the way there,” said Nice.

“Got to get it up there to the Geisinger Heart Hospital,” said Witkawski.

“I am taking a dozen of each to the bank who I deal with, then I will share with my cousins,” said Wiaterowski. “Maybe I’ll get a discount on my loan or something.”

Customers say something this good shouldn’t be kept a secret.

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Mohegan Sun Arena Named Casino Venue of the Year by Pollstar

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UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena has been named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards in Los Angeles, CA. The Pollstar Awards recognize and support the live entertainment business’ most innovative companies, venues, artists, tours and executives. “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” is…

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Newton/Lenape Valley falls to Vernon

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Diamonds to Nanticoke church’s lively Ukrainian celebration

Diamonds to Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Nanticoke for not only honoring their Myasopusna celebration through a dinner of Ukrainian dishes, but also by bringing a lively and impressive dancing troupe decked in colorful folk costumes. The limited seating venue of the church’s community hall was understandably sold out, and the crowd got to watch the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Dancers and a younger but equally talented group known as St. Mary’s Traditional Ukrainian Dancers. From the opening promenade of young ladies proffering a loaf of golden brown bread to the everybody-dance finale of the Hopak (the Ukrainian national dance), they alternated between elegant and athletic, demonstrating history and folklore, and in general just making the evening memorable. Kudos all around.

Coal to all those who mar Wilkes-Barre (and other municipalities) with what sometimes seems an endless assault of small signs promoting their own little business operations. City Councilman Tony Brooks was right in saying the signage “junks up the city.” The advertisements for things like “Cash for diabetics test strips, sensors and more,” “Record Fair,” and even personal garage sales might not be too grating if they were fewer and far between, but they have become ubiquitous and redundant, and as Brooks also noted, when they are stapled to poles they often leave the staples behind even after being removed. City Attorney Tim Henry was right when he said an ordinance against the signs would be nearly unenforceable, but Brooks suggested another tactic: Contact the sign owners directly to voice your complaint. If the advertising effort backfires, those behind the signs may decide to stop.

Diamonds to the two exercise activities highlighted in Wednesday’s paper: The…

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Top 10 casino openings and expansions for February 2024

From the heart of Indiana to the bustling streets of Las Vegas to a picturesque island off the west coast of South Korea, the global gaming industry is filled with new properties, expansions, improvements and renovations. Today, we highlight 10 more developments across the planet since our last edition in December.

10. C Bar opens at Four Winds South Bend
In late December, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians opened the new C Bar at Four Winds South Bend in Indiana.

This is the second C Bar location for Four Winds, with the first location established at Four Winds New Buffalo in Michigan in 2016.

C Bar spans 4,730 total square feet with 3,099 square feet designated for 70 bar seats. The space can accommodate up to 233 guests and features 21 bar top games, a performance stage, a state of the art sound system, and two video walls that are over 25 feet wide.

9. Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas to debut Glass Bar
Spanning nearly 4,000 square feet, the cocktail lounge at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas will feature bar-top games for guests to enjoy while sipping on a cocktail or watching sports on one of the six television screens that wrap around the bar.

The new venue, set to open this winter, will offer personalized bottle service, craft cocktails, and premium spirits and beer.

The cocktail menu includes the Fruit & Pebble, made with Bacardi Superior rum, fruity pebble syrup, lime juice and fruity pebble dust as a garnish. Guests can also indulge in The Light Show,…

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Friends of the Kokosing scheduled litter cleanup dates

The Friends of the Kokosing Scenic River, a local environmental group, has scheduled nine separate dates for litter cleanup on the Kokosing Scenic River and its counterpart, the Mohican Scenic River. The majority of these cleanups are set to take place in the lead-up to Earth Day, with a notable event, the River Rally Cleanup, slated for autumn.

According to a post on the Friends of the Kokosing Scenic River’s Facebook page, the organization’s primary objective is to mitigate human impact within its immediate communities. It is anticipated that additional cleanup events will be arranged in due course.

The March schedule includes events on March 2 at Memorial Park on Lower Gambier; March 9 at Laymon Road on Big Run; March 26 in Pipesville; March 23 at Millwood Landing off Hazel Dell Road; and March 30 at Zuck Road Landing from Zuck Landing to 715. As per another post by Friends of the Kokosing Scenic River on Facebook, all cleanup activities will commence at 9 a.m. and conclude around noon.

April’s lineup begins with an event on April 6 at Riley Chapel Landing from Riley Chapel to 715; followed by April 13 at Confluence Landing from Landing to 715; and finally April 20 on the Mohican Scenic River in Knox County on Wally Road, Brinkaven Road at Greer Landing. These details were also shared via a post by Friends of the Kokosing Scenic River on Facebook.

The aforementioned autumn event, River Rally Clean Up, is scheduled for September 14 at Memorial Park extending to Big Run as per yet another post by Friends of the Kokosing Scenic River on Facebook. For further information or queries regarding these initiatives, individuals can contact Friends either through their Facebook page or via email at friendsofthekokosingriver@gmail.com.

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