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Low count temperatures averaged close to 29 degrees F º (minimum low of 14 F º at both Chesterville and Elkton and maximum low of 53 at South Dorchester). Middleton also had very low minimum temperature of 16 F º. Average high temps were just less than 43 degrees F º (minimum high of 25 at Elkton and maximum high of 69 F º at Crisfield with Sugarloaf Mountain at close second place with 67 F º). Highlights included a Spotted Sandpiper at Wilmington, and a Loggerhead Shrike that was found before, during, and after the Denton Count. It was found on Ninetown Rd, Ridgely, MD. Bands on both legs indicated that it was a released bird from Canada. It was seen by multiple observers after the count and based on the leg bands, was identified again at Manassas National Battlefield in Virginia at the end of March, 2025. Denton also hosted a couple of Clay-colored Sparrows at Tuckahoe State Park headquarters. Interesting Warblers included Black-and-White Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler and Wilsons’s Warbler.
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Lower Kent County had a Ross’s Goose 1 and South Dorchester had one for count week. Ocean City had 3 Greater White-fronted Geese. Sugarloaf Mountain had a Greater White-fronted Goose (4th occurrence). Bombay hook had a Greater White-fronted Goose for count week. Lower Kent County had 25 Cackling Geese. Annapolis-Gibson Island and Rock Run each had 2 Cackling Geese. Sugarloaf Mountain had 5, Seneca (5th occurrence) and Point Lookout each had 2, Cape Henlopen-Prime Hook, Patuxent River and Saint Michael’s each had 1 and Oakland had one for count week. On the Patuxent River Count, 901 Canada Geese was an all-time low (lc). Seneca had 7 Trumpeter Swans (hc; 1st occurrence). Seaford-Nanticoke had 3,500, Crisfield had a high of 2,391, and Milford had 1,363 Tundra Swans…
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — November 11 is Veterans Day, a day used to honor those who are currently serving or have served our country. Several events are taking place to honor our veterans, many of which are held at local colleges, including Luzerne County Community College (LCCC).
LCCC is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Patrick J. Solano Veteran Center in Nanticoke.
The ceremony honors veterans through the singing of the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a presentation of the colors.
The program paused to honor 85-year-old Marine Corps veteran Frank Carden for his service and dedication. Carden served during the Vietnam War and in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
He attended college more than four decades ago and graduated, but never received his diploma.
“Well, it was a great honor for me. I’ve been looking forward to this for the last 47 years. I received a great education here and had some outstanding teachers,” Carden expressed.
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College President John Yudichak is a longtime friend of Carden, but didn’t know the story until recently.
“It was very special for me to have a family friend here today. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps. To honor him for his service to his country and also honor him as a member of the alumni association of Luzerne County Community College,” stated Yudichak.
Both hope ceremonies like these continue to honor veterans for years to come.
“We have so many men and women who have dedicated their lives, and so many men and women who have given their lives,” said Carden.
“It’s so important that each new generation of Americans understand the sacrifice that went into building this great nation,” Yudichak expressed.
This year also marks the 250th anniversary…
Free spaghetti dinner for veterans: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. American Legion Post 539 Hall, Glen Lyon. Free for all veterans in honor of their service; guests $10 per person. Spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread and desert. Sponsored by American Legion Post 539 Auxiliary.
Mill Memorial Library Veterans Day storytime: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, during Books and Buddies Storytime. Library, 495 E. Main St., Nanticoke. Families and community members invited to celebrate and show gratitude to local veterans. The public is invited to enjoy storytime, chat with local veterans and get to know heroes from the community.
American Legion bingo: Doors open at 6 p.m.; games start at 7 p.m. Second Wednesday of every month; next bingo Nov. 12. American Legion Post 350, 23 W. Broad St., Nanticoke. Kitchen open 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Newport Twp. Women’s Activity Group fall bingo: Doors open at noon; games begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. St. Adalbert’s Church, Holy Spirit Parish, 31 S. Market St., Glen Lyon. Tickets, $20 at the door and include 16 games. Special packs available for $5; raffles, baked goods and homemade food available for purchase.
West Side Playground bi-monthly bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m.; games begin at 6 p.m. Every first and third Tuesday of the month; next bingo Nov. 18. Association’s hall, 389 W. Grand St., Nanticoke. Two magic numbers. Food, refreshments and door prizes. Non-smoking. Call 570-905-0524 for information.
Transfiguration of Our Lord Christmas fundraiser: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. Church hall of Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 240 Center St., Nanticoke. Food sale; church-made pierogis with butter and onions, clam chowder, haluski, whimpies, potato pancakes, etc., to eat in or take out. Also, gently used Christmas trees, lights, ornaments, toys, furniture, garland,…
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Democrats rode to victory in the race for Luzerne County Council Tuesday night, reclaiming the body’s majority, while voters handed the county controller’s office to another member of their party.
In a separate question, voters also rejected proposed changes to the county’s home rule charter.
“I think, it’s almost like a referendum, if you ask me, on what’s going on nationally,” said Democrat Denise Williams, who claimed the most votes in the council contest.
“The common denominator that I heard door-knocking across the board was people were very unhappy with what’s happening nationally,” Williams added.
Luzerne County Councilman John Lombardo, left, talks with friend John Eric Poli at The Knights in Pittston while waiting for election returns Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2025.
The 11-member council had seven Republicans and four Democrats heading into the election, with five seats — all held by Republicans — up for grabs.
Democrats claimed four of the five openings in the countywide at-large race, according to unofficial results with all 186 precincts reporting:
On the Republican side, incumbent councilmembers Brian Thornton (33,136 votes) and Greg Wolovich (31,872) appear to have failed in their efforts to win second terms.
Two other Republicans, Jackie Scarcella (33,852) and former councilman Stephen J. Urban (32,872), also failed in their bids to win seats.
Tony Perzia (31,973) was the only Democrat who did not win a seat.
“I’m really happy. I’m happy for everybody,” Williams said.
Lombardo was grateful for his reelection, but “extremely disappointed” in the overall outcome for his party.
“Many of…
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 9:08 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for Cayuga, Tompkins, Cortland, Chenango, Tioga and Broome counties.
The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches).
“At 9:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over South Cortland, or near Cortland, moving southeast at 40 mph,” comments the weather service. “Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
Locations impacted by the alert include Cortland, Homer, Virgil, Groton, Locke, Genoa, Dryden, Ledyard, Nanticoke and Greene.
The weather service states, “If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.”
Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, mostly during the summer. It claims the lives of about 20 people annually, according to the weather service. The threat of lightning becomes more pronounced as thunderstorms draw nearer, peaking when the storm is directly overhead and gradually waning as it moves away.
To guarantee your safety in the midst of a thunderstorm, take into account the following recommendations:
Lightning safety plan:
Indoors safety measures:
Wait for the all-clear:
SEAFORD — The world of robotics has come to TidalHealth.
And, on Oct. 22, the surgical-assisting equipment was put on display, with TidalHealth Nanticoke president Penny Short labeling it the future of medical care.
“It’s an important revolution,” she said. “That innovation is what I think is going to lead health care in the future.”
During a combined mixer facilitated by the Western Sussex and Greater Georgetown chambers of commerce, attendees visited the hospital’s lobby, where four mobile robots were stationed for demonstrations.
Some tested their skill at the controls of the da Vinci, a robotic surgical system that uses a minimally invasive approach in a variety of procedures.
Additionally, Dr. William Doran shared information about the Mako equipment used primarily in orthopedic cases, notably hip and knee replacements.
Its 3D imaging software permits surgeons to intricately remove a joint to within submillimeters of accuracy, providing a custom fit.
“You can get a very good outcome using a traditional method. However, some of the variants can lead towards failed components,” said Dr. Doran, who oversees Nanticoke’s orthopedics robotics. “By using the technology here, … we are able to get a very positive outcome, a faster recovery, and we don’t have to dissect certain levels.”
Dr. Doran pioneered this technology for hip and knee replacements on Delmarva. In early 2024, he performed his 1,000th Mako procedure, the first surgeon in Delaware to reach the milestone.
“I am actually approaching my 2,000th robotic joint replacement here not too long from now,” he added.
TidalHealth Nanticoke’s other robotics include Ion robotic bronchoscopy, which allows surgeons to biopsy, diagnose and manage lung cancer. There’s also aquablation, a heat-free surgical procedure to treat an enlarged prostate utilizing a high-powered water stream to remove excess tissue.
Thoracic surgeon Dr. Kurt Wehberg leads the department of surgery at Nanticoke and is one of…
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When Nanticoke Tribal Historian Bonnie Hall addresses guests at Native American Day on Saturday, Nov. 1, she will offer an overview of the history of the Nanticoke tribe, as well as giving an update about renovations to the Nanticoke Indian Center and Nanticoke Indian Museum, where Native American Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day.
Admission to both the event and the museum will be free on Native American Day.
There will be storytelling by Ragghi Rain, as well as Native traditional dancing, drumming, singing and flute performances. Vendors will sell Indian fry bread, Indian tacos, succotash, T-shirts, hats, books, memorabilia and a book about the Nanticoke language, “Once It Has Been Spoken … It Cannot be Unspoken.”
Hall will be presenting “The Nanticokes Lasting Legacy: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” and said she will remind those attending “of the importance of celebrating the diversity of a folks.”
“Since the Nanticokes are considered the First People of the First State, it’s important to understand about the Nanticoke tribe and how we have persisted over time, how we have had to be very resilient and have had to go along with changes that have taken place, how we have worked hard to keep our elders and our youth engaged and to keep our life ways and our culture alive and well.
“We work very hard to preserve that. We have so many people who are moving here to Delaware. No matter where you go, there’s a new development going up. Some of the people who are new here don’t even realize we are even here, so these presentations are so important to educate folks and teach them who we are,” Hall told the Coastal Point.
She…
Dan Griffith of the Archaeological Society of Delaware will present “17th Century Indian Towns in Sussex County” at 2 p.m. at the Nanticoke Indian Museum near Millsboro on Friday, Nov. 14.
The admission cost is $5 per person.
Griffith, during a telephone conversation with the Coastal Point, said he will focus on American Indian towns from 1600 and 1700.
His research indicated Capt. John Smith came into Delaware downstream from Seaford near the confluence of Broadcreek and the Nanticoke River, Griffith said.
“In June 1608, Capt. John Smith, from Jamestown, Va., sailed up what is now known as the Nanticoke River and encountered an Indian nation he called the Kuskarawaoks. He mapped three Indian towns on that river, Nause, Nantiquak and Kuskarawaoks. The latter was the home of the leadership of the Kuskarawaoks, which John Smith called the Kings’ House. The Kuskarawaoks later became known as the Nanticoke — as well as the river — when, in the mid-17th century, the leadership of the Kuskarawaoks relocated to the town of Nantiquak.
“On the eastern side of Sussex County, near present day Lewes, there was reported a town occupied by Indian people named by the Dutch the Siconece. The Indian town near Lewes was later known in English as Chesonesseck, translated as Place of the Siconece.
“By the late 17th century, the Maryland colony began to establish reservations for the Nanticoke and Assateague peoples. By the mid-18th century, the reservation system was abandoned. Some Indian people migrated to the north, joining Indian communities in what is now Pennsylvania and New York, while some Indian families stayed behind in their home territory of southern Delaware and adjacent Maryland counties,” Griffith explained.
He said Indian towns were not what Europeans expected, but “they found out real quick” that the towns were linear arrangements of houses and dwellings…
