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Re: Please restore Nober Park so the grass can be mowed, The possible uses for the Nanticoke lands, To Prime Minister Mark Carney

Please restore Nober Park so the grass can be mowed

To the Editor,

I am expressing my anger for the way Haldimand County destroyed an area once beautiful with mowed lawn and flower beds.

The road property is located at County Line 74 and the Thompson Road, which goes west into Waterford.

A few years ago, Haldimand County repaved part of County Line 74. Ditches were also cleaned, and truckloads of dirt and debris were dumped on this road property. The plan was that the lower area of this property would be filled in, but only to the top of the two long flower beds. The two flower beds should have remained untouched, and the dirt dumped to fill the low area should have been leveled and seeded. That did not happen.

The truck loads of roadside dirt covered the entire area, destroying the two flower beds. The ground was never leveled down to allow the grass to be mowed.

Weeds have now taken over.

I live nearby and maintained this property for many years at no cost to anyone. The Waterford and District Horticulture Society and I created the flower beds and planted flowers in them starting in 1982. Some called the property the Nober Park.

I complained when all the destruction took place. Instead of levelling the ground, a truck was brought in and grass seed was spread over the mess to try and cover it up.

Will Haldimand County please fix the damage they caused, by first leveling and removing any rocks or other debris put there? Once this is fixed, grass can be seeded and mowed to beautify the countryside.

How would you feel if someone dumped truckloads of dirt and…

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‘They’re not negotiating in good faith’- Empire responds to mayor, councillor

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Post date September 11, 2025
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NANTICOKE—As reported last week, Haldimand Council voted 4-3 to maintain their support of Empire Communities’ divisive Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) request for a potential Nanticoke development including residential, commercial, and industrial uses.

The vote was brought forth by Councillor Brad Adams and backed by a petition asking Council to rescind their previously approved support of the Empire-submitted MZO request, currently awaiting a decision from Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack.

During discussion on the motion, Adams and Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley made allegations against Empire about their dealings with potential businesses interested in building on the industrial land in Nanticoke.

NANTICOKE—A slide from a February 14, 2022 presentation showing the subject lands of Empire’s planned development outlined in red.

“Empire has been approached by businesses for light industrial,” said Bentley. “I get the calls, because I send them out there … but then I hear back six or eight months later that they’re not negotiating in good faith.”

Adams claimed that Empire is currently demanding over $300,000 an acre for land that is “undeveloped and lacks municipal services, which is significantly above fair market value. In fact, Empire purchased the land at just over $21,000 an acre a little over a year ago”.

“This indicates to me that these folks do not want industry in the industrial park,” he said, suggesting they have been “approached by industry, and bluntly turned them away.”

He listed a solar project as an example, where the developers “expressed interest in leasing or purchasing the land for industrial use but have not been given a fair opportunity to negotiate. Empire’s refusal to engage in good faith negotiations and their unwillingness to consider…

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MMI Preparatory School Finishes Even with Greater Nanticoke Area + How To Watch

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Post date September 10, 2025
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09/03/25 – Away	1-1 T
09/03/25 – Away	1-1 T
08/24/24 – Home	0-7 L
09/21/23 – Home	4-2 W
09/21/22 – Away	0-3 L
+ 5 more games

MMI Preparatory School and the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans finished up on equal footing with a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.

MMI Preparatory School’s draw gives them a new season record of 0-1-2. Meanwhile, Greater Nanticoke Area’s record is now 1-3-2.

Looking ahead, MMI Preparatory School will take on Wyoming Seminary College Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Wyoming Seminary College Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something MMI Preparatory School surely won’t give up without a fight. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, they will head out on the road to take on Wilkes-Barre at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Wilkes-Barre’s last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don’t be surprised if it’s a close one.

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Local roundup: Brown reaches milestone in Nanticoke Area field hockey win

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Post date September 9, 2025
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Nanticoke Area field hockey’s Emersyn ‘Emma’ Brown scored her 50th career goal in the team’s 5-1 win over Pittston Area on Thursday. Submitted photo

Emma Brown scored four goals, including the 50th of her career, to lead Nanticoke Area to a 5-1 win over Pittston Area on Thursday in a Wyoming Valley Conference field hockey matchup.

Molly Novak added a goal for the Trojans, who improved to 3-0 in Division 2 with the win. Rileigh Brown added an assist.

Giuliana Latona had the lone goal for Pittston Area. The goal was assisted by Jenna Zaladonis.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Holy Redeemer 3, Hazleton Area 1

The Royals dropped their first set of the season but regrouped to beat Hazleton Area and remain undefeated.

Hazleton Area won the first set 25-19. Redeemer won the next three by scores of 25-23, 25-15 and 25-23.

Bella Boylan had 31 kills and 10 digs, while Elizabeth Bilbow added 36 assists.

Wilkes-Barre Area 3, Hanover Area 0

The Wolfpack cruised to a win over Hanover Area in straight sets.

Set scores were 25-13, 25-11 and 25-8 in favor of Wilkes-Barre Area.

GOLF

Holy Redeemer 161, Tunkhannock 171

Liam Gill paced the field with a one-over-par 37 as Holy Redeemer edged out Tunkhannock.

Arden Brunn added a 39 for the Royals. Dylan Hughes carded a 41 and Brady DePhillips shot a 44.

Chad Corby had the low round for Tunkhannock with a 39.

Lake-Lehman 160, Wyoming Area 191

Jack Oliver and Will Jenkins shot matching 38s to tie for medalist honors and lead Lake-Lehman to a win over Wyoming Area.

Jackson Norconk and Jack Kashatus each shot 42 for the Black Knights.

Mitchell Rusinchak led the Warriors with a 43. Joey Onda and Robbie Yatsko each carded scores of 44.

H.S. FIELD HOCKEY

Nanticoke Area 5, Pittston Area 1

First — 1. NAN Emma Brown 3:24. Second — 1. NAN Brown 1:05. Third — 1. NAN…

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Berwick Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Julia Rauch and Grace Robbins

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Post date September 8, 2025
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After flying high against Greater Nanticoke Area on Wednesday, Berwick came back down to earth. The Bulldogs fell just short of the Central Mountain Wildcats by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 3-0 to the Wildcats when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they’ll just have to keep looking.

Berwick took Central Mountain into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking four-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-21, 23-25, 22-25, 15-11.

Grace Robbins

09/04/25 @ Central Mountain	24
09/03/25 @ Greater Nanticoke Area	7
08/27/25 vs Williamsport	13
11/09/24 @ Big Spring	9
11/05/24 vs Shamokin Area	5
+ 4 more games

Berwick’s loss shouldn’t obscure the performances of Grace Robbins, who had 24 kills, ten digs, and three blocks, and Julia Rauch, who had six blocks and five digs. Robbins has been hot for a while, having posted five or more kills the last nine times she’s played. Angie Colone was another key player, getting 14 kills, seven digs, and one block.

Having lost for the first time this season, Berwick fell to 2-1. As for Central Mountain, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Berwick will venture away from home to face off against Lake-Lehman at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Central Mountain, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will challenge Hughesville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Bacteria levels prompt boil water advisory for Hagersville village, Nanticoke steelworks

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Post date September 7, 2025
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Grand Erie Public Health has issued a boil water advisory for a village near Hagersville and an industrial section of Nanticoke that includes part of Stelco’s Lake Erie steelworks.

“Public health has been advised of water samples that indicate the presence of bacteria in the water,” the health unit said in a statement on Thursday.

The advisory covers White Oaks Village and the Nanticoke Business Park.

The health unit recommends all affected water users switch to bottled water or boil tap water for at least one minute before consuming for any purpose, including drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, cooking or preparing infant formula and juice.

White Oaks Village is a 123-acre property on Army Camp Road, southwest of Hagersville. During the Second World War, the area was the site of a Royal Canadian Air Force training school. Some of the military housing still standing when the camp closed in the 1960s formed the basis of the present village.

More recently, the property has been beset by flooding, leaking waterlines, and disputes with the county over unpaid taxes and water bills.

The health unit told The Spectator the boil water advisory also includes the Hagersville Airport and Business Park beside White Oaks Village, and the surrounding businesses.

Nanticoke Business Park refers to businesses on Hawk Street and Field Road in Nanticoke, plus some nearby businesses on Highway 3, the health unit said.

The advisory includes a Stelco pickle line on Hawk Street, part of the steelmaker’s Lake Erie Works.

In total, 20 businesses and 36 homes are affected by the advisory, the health unit said.

More tips for safe water use during a boil water advisory can be found at hnhu.org/boilwateradvisory.

“The advisory is expected to remain in place until two consecutive sets of water quality test results confirm a return to normal…

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Restroom ‘alleged’ trespasser wants to withdraw guilty plea

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Post date September 6, 2025
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WILKES-BARRE — A criminal case thought to be resolved may get new legs.

Robert Kowaleski, 39, through his attorney, Scott K. Hampton, filed a motion seeking to withdraw his guilty plea to charges of defiant trespass and criminal attempt to commit indecent assault. Kowaleski was sentenced July 17 by Luzerne County Judge Micheal T. Vough to six-to-23 months at the county correctional facility.

The charges filed by Nanticoke police alleged Kowaleski followed two women separate times into a restroom inside Weis Market at Weis Plaza on Dec. 29, 2024, and propositioned a female employee at Rite Aid Pharmacy in Nanticoke to join him in a restroom for sexual relations, according to court records.

In the motion requesting to withdraw his guilty plea, Kowaleski claims his earlier admittance of guilt was not voluntarily made. Kowaleski claimed in his motion he was “asking” the women for their consent to provide sexual favors as it says in the criminal complaint.

When Kowaleski was sentenced, he was ordered to register his address for 15 years under the state’s Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act.

After the sentencing hearing, Assistant District Attorney Rachel Spivack on Aug. 25 filed a motion to vacate Kowaleski’s sentence and have him resentenced to include being deemed a sexually violent predator based on an evaluation from the state’s Sexual Offender Assessment Board.

The report from the Sexual Offender Assessment Board was not available when Kowaleski was sentenced July 17.

“…it is this board member’s professional opinion within a reasonable degree of professional certainty that Mr. Kowaleski does meet the criteria to be classified as a Sexually Violent Predator under Pennsylvania Law,” according to the SOAB report.

While the report says Kowaleski meets the criteria as a violent sexual predator, the decision is made by a Court of Common Pleas judge.

Vough scheduled…

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HS FIELD HOCKEY: Reeds set for showdown

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Post date September 5, 2025
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For Jocelyn Reed, Thursday’s game against Nanticoke Area is an important game. It’s the Wyoming Valley conference opener for the Hanover Area field hockey team and they are playing their rival, Nanticoke Area.

It’s always an interesting game, regardless of the sport, when these two teams play one another. For as much as Jocelyn Reed wants to think of it as just another game, it’s not.

That’s because she will be experiencing one of those first-and-last scenarios. Yes, it’s the first game of the season. Here is where the last comes in. It will be the final time she will be coaching against one of her daughters. Kate Reed plays for Nanticoke Area, just like her older sister, Grace, now a senior at St. Francis did. And their mom coached against the both of them.

“My kids go to Nanticoke Area, I teach at Hanover Area,” Jocelyn said. “A lot of people take jobs to coach their children. It’s fun. We all have the understanding it’s the mother-daughter game. After the game if it does not go my way it does hurt because I want to win. They don’t rub it in if they beat me. I wouldn’t rub it in against them. There is no animosity. They know I’m coming for them.”

Easier said than done? Not for coach Reed. She wants to win. Just like Hanover Area wants to win. Just like Nanticoke Area and Kate Reed wants to win. It’s a game. It counts in the standings. Kate Reed will try her best to put her team in the best position to score. Jocelyn Reed will do what’s best for her team. Just like any other game with the exception that Kate Reed might be the one to get a ride home from the game from the…