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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

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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