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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke have been designated Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Centers + for total hip and knee replacement surgery.

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TidalHealth was recently designated a Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Distinction Center + (BDC+) for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, for its dedication to treating individuals living with joint pain.

“TidalHealth is proud to have our Salisbury and Seaford hospitals recognized for meeting the rigorous selection criteria set by the BCBS Centers of Excellence program,” said TidalHealth President/CEO Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE. “We provide our patients with exceptional care, and it’s always gratifying to have this level of national designation to confirm that commitment to outstanding care and patient safety is on par with the best joint replacement programs in America.”

Both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke, Leonard said, have implemented a systematic approach to improving quality of life, “which makes available to patients the very best surgical options and outcomes at an affordable rate.” The award evaluates how organizations, like TidalHealth, use clinical outcomes and performance measures to identify opportunities to improve care, case volume, demographics and affordability.

TidalHealth’s commitment to quality joint replacement care includes appropriately trained team members, leaders and surgeons who participate regularly in meetings to review surgical outcomes, he said. “They seek continuous improvement to enhance the joint replacement program’s structure, processes, and outcomes.”

BCBS makes information about the quality and cost of healthcare services available to its members to assist them in making informed decisions about their healthcare needs. In line with that goal, BCBS recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network that offer specialized clinical services for certain health conditions. Facilities, including TidalHealth Nanticoke and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, are selected for consistently delivering outstanding evidence-based, joint replacement…

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Things couldn’t have gone better for North Pocono and Pittston Area in Week 1 of the high school football season.

They get little time to revel in their success.

After North Pocono started with a dominant win over Nanticoke Area and Pittston Area rolled past Mid Valley, the teams will go head-to-head to highlight the second weekend of games in District 2.

North Pocono (1-0) plays at Pittston Area (1-0) on Friday in a nonconference clash at 7 p.m. at Charley Trippi Stadium.

“We were able to take care of our business last week, and it was a home game, and we leaned on our fundamentals, played fast and played physical, and got all those first-game jitters out,” North Pocono linebacker Evan Wolff said. “We experienced that varsity atmosphere. We have to be prepared mentally and physically again this week.

“They had a dominant game, too. They were flying off the ball and very physical. We know it will be a tough atmosphere at their home field, so we have to be ready for a tough game.”

North Pocono entered this season with high expectations. The Trojans have an experienced group of players and are ranked No. 1 in The Times-Tribune High School Football Poll.

Still, with all of the leadership and standout players, there is always trepidation ahead of the first game. The Trojans erased any doubt by steamrolling to a 56-0 win over Nanticoke Area.

North Pocono used an overpowering effort from its offensive and defensive lines and explosive plays to pile up 334 yards rushing, while limiting Nanticoke Area to 14 yards on the ground.

Joe Briskie, who missed the better part of the 2024 season, made the most of his opportunities. He ran for 96 yards on eight carries and scored a touchdown.

Junior quarterback Chase…

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MILLSBORO, DE — The Nanticoke Indian Tribe broke ground Monday on new additions to the Nanticoke Indian Center near Millsboro, marking a milestone in preserving and promoting the tribe’s heritage.

The ceremony, at the Center’s location on John J. Williams Highway, featured speeches from Chief Avery “Leaving Tracks” Johnson, Assistant Chief Farrah Stigall, State Sen. Gerald Hocker, State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky and Millsboro Mayor Robert McKee. The event also included a blessing of the grounds and a round friendship dance.

“It’s an amazing feeling when you have a vision, and you fight and fight, and you don’t give up — and then finally it comes to fruition,” Chief Johnson said. “And then the next thing is to see it grow, and become this facility.”

Chief Johnson says it’s been a long road to get the project done, and was able to through true community support.

The expansion is funded by around $3 million in state, federal and local contributions. It will be connected to the existing building and serve as a community center offering child care, elder care, food donations and educational services.

“Our ancestors had a plan for us moving forward. And we took incremental steps from 1881 to 1922, 1940, 1980. All these different years have significance, right?” said Chief Johnson. “Our ancestors wanted us to progress, in seven generations for our children. And what better place to teach our children than at a community center.”

Tribe leaders said the project represents both continuity and progress, and a deeper connection with the local community.

“We really want to provide the public with an opportunity to get to know us as their neighbors and more importantly, to be able to have a better appreciation for who we are as a people.” said tribe historian Dr. Bonnie G. Hall, who also served as the Mistress of Ceremony for…

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PLAINS TWP. — Kaytie Marx had a hat trick to lead Wilkes-Barre Area to an 8-2 win over Nanticoke Area on Monday at Wolfpack Stadium in Wyoming Valley Conference field hockey.

Gianna Gustinucci added two goals and two assists in the win, and Anna Vitali, Megan Giomboni and Oliva Kowalski scored for the Wolfpack.

First Quarter: WBA, Marx (Vitali), 3:10; GNA, Reed (Falkowski); Second Quarter: WBA, Marx (Gustinucci), 3:07. WBA, Vitali (Martin), 1:07; Third Quarter: WBA, Gustinucci, 10:58. WBA, Giomboni (Gustinucci), 1:28; Fourth Quarter: WBA, Gustinucci, 13:03. WBA, Marx (Jenkins), 10:58. GNA, Falkowski (Brown), 3:32. WBA, Kowalski (Vitali), 2:30; Shots-corners: GNA 2-1, WBA 13-10; Saves: WBA (Mirin, Hernandez) 0, GNA (Monski, John) 0.

Wyoming Area 8, Pittston Area 0: At Pittston Area, Lucia Campenni finished with a hat trick as Wyoming Area knocked off Pittston Area.

Five other players accounted for the Warriors’ scores, while Pittston Area’s Karlie Podwika stopped 12 shots.

First Quarter: WA, Karcutskie (L. Campenni). WA, Claudia Rehl; Second Quarter: WA, Nina Bella. WA, Talia Pizano. WA, L. Capenni. WA, L. Campenni; Third Quarter: WA, L. Campenni (E. Campenni). WA, Rehill (L. Campenni); Saves: PA (Podwika) 12, WA (Muniz) 1.

Tunkhannock 2, Delaware Valley 1: At Tunkhannock, Ava Wisnosky and Kinsley Sechrist accounted for the two Tigers goals in the victory.

Jordyn Ciarelli tallied the lone Warriors goal.

Emma Dickinson stopped three shots for the Tigers. Delaware Valley’s Caitlin Luciano had three shots.

Boys soccer

Pittston Area 3, Hanover Area 0: At Pittston Area, the Patriots scored three first-half goals and Jackson Duddek pitched a shutout.

Aiden Egan, Sadiki Murindabangado and Caleb Shea accounted for the three Pittston Area goals.

First Half: PA, Shea (Shotwell), 37:00; PA, Eagan (Smith), 30:30. PA, Murindabangado (Shotwell), 4:43; Shots-corners: HA 12-5, PA 10-5; Saves: HA (Griffin) 5, PA (Duddek) 11.

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Josh Tapia scored two goals to help lead Wilkes-Barre Area past West Scranton, 5-0, in a nonleague boys soccer match Friday at West Scranton.

Diego leva had two assists for the Wolfpack and Robbie Miller added a goal and an assist.

Goals: WBA — Josh Tapia (Robbie Miller), 16:15. Tapia (Diego Leva), 49:43. Miller (Leva) 56:40. Javier Espinoza (Walther Garcia), 60:45. Johnny Mendola (Kleydert Perez), 76:20; Shots-corners: WBA 23-7, WS 5-5; Saves: Dylan Parry (WBA) 5.

Girls soccer

Ella Stambaugh scored five goals, and Ellie Kersey added one to lead Wyoming Seminary to a 6-0 victory over Old Forge in a nonleague game.

Gemma Ciravolo had seven saves to secure the shutout.

Goals: SEM — Stambaugh (Deluca), 2:47. Stambaugh, 6:54. Stambaugh (Kersey), 17:48. Stambaugh, 26:16. Stambaugh (Kersey), 33:55. Kersey (Butcher), 53:23; Saves: Ciravolo (SEM) 7.

Boys golf

Andrew Nocito shot 38 to earn medalist honors and lead Pittston Area past Wilkes-Barre Area, 158-180, in a Wyoming Valley Conference golf match Friday at Fox Hill Country Club.

Noah Gluber shot 39 for the Patriots while Brady Gerrity shot 39 to lead the Wolfpack.

Pittston Area (158): Nocito 38, Gruber 39, Cook 40, Ruane 41, Bartorillo 41; Wilkes-Barre Area (180): Gerrity 39, Daugherty 46, Taylor 47, Thomas 48.

Dallas 160, Wyoming Area 165: At Fox Hill Country Club, Ryan Roman shot 37 to earn medalist honors and lead Dallas over Wyoming Area on Friday.

Mitchell Rusinchak shot a team-low 37 for Wyoming Area.

Dallas (160): Roman 37, La. Moser 39, Youngblood 42, Lo. Moser 42; Wyoming Area (165): Rusinchak 37, Yatsko 39, Hosier 44, Wesley 45.

Hazleton Area 174, Wyoming Seminary 175: At Sugarloaf, Troy Gaydos and Jayson Rush each shot 41 to help the Cougars defeat the Blue Knights on Friday.

Ayden Wilkinson led Seminary by shooting 41.

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Newswatch 16’s Melissa Steininger shares how an event aims to make the transition back into the classroom a little easier.

NANTICOKE, Pa. — Backpacks filled to the brim with everything for kids to kick-start the school year. 

“It’s nice to give back to the community and help our families be successful. One less thing they have to worry about is school supplies,” said Ashley Williams, Early Intervention Program Specialist.

More than 200 families were expected to come through the door, just a few weeks before kids head back to class. 

“Honestly, the day and age we’re in right now, the times we’re in. The help. The help is the most important thing,” said Susan Henry, Nanticoke.

It’s the second year of the backpack giveaway held at Luzerne County Community College. 

28 vendors offering everything to start off the year right with sensory in mind. 

The event focused on support for families of children with all abilities. 

“We tend to find that a lot of those children need things like fidgets or extra tools in the classroom to help them be successful, so a lot of our vendors keep that in mind,” said Williams.

Hosted by Autism United, the event featured music, games, and even a quiet space for kids. 

For parents, it offered connection. “To come here and see the different resources, getting to talk to everybody, and find out what they do for the community. Getting a pen or pencil is awesome, too. But that’s more valuable too, what they can offer everybody,” said Catherine Alonso, Nanticoke.

Making sure every child headed home with supplies and support for a successful school year ahead. 

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NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s been six months since the office of State Representative Alec Ryncavage in Nanticoke was firebombed.

The crime was captured on a security camera. It shows what appears to be a man lighting two objects and throwing them at the front of the office.

Six months later, and there’s no word of an arrest.

The I-Team’s Andy Mehalshick went looking for answers.

It’s a crime that was caught on camera: The firebombing of State Representative Alec Ryncavage’s office in Luzerne County.

Six months later, there remain many unanswered questions. One, of course, being: Are police close to making an arrest?

28/22 News spoke with the lead detective. He tells us that, in his words, the investigation is moving in the right direction.

A security camera captured the firebombing at the Office of State Representative Alec Ryncavage in Nanticoke at around 11:30 p.m. on the night of February 19.

In the video, you can see what appears to be a man lighting two objects and throwing them at the front of the building located on North Walnut Street.

It was around 11:30 p.m. 28/22 News slowed down the video for a better look at the crime.

“We saw shattered beer bottles. A dewy film over the building,” Representative Alec Ryncavage of Pennsylvania’s 119th District stated.

Representative Ryncavage talked about the firebombing two days after it happened.

“It’s an ongoing investigation. We’re just waiting for some of the evidence and lab information to come back,” Nanticoke Police Department Detective Captain Chad Southern said.

Detective Captain Southern is the lead investigator.

“These investigations are very lengthy between the process of sending out the evidence, waiting for the evidence to come back, sifting through the evidence to see what we have, and further investigation. Do interviews, go on from there,” Detective Captain Southern…

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