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A FULL HOUSE: The St. Patrick’s Parish Center hosted 110 people to discuss the future use of the former White Haven Center site last Thursday. Above, residents brainstormed about possible uses for the vacant property the state has declared as surplus.
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“What if no one shows up?” said PA Senator David Argall, as he opened the meeting on April 10, called to discuss the future of the former site of the White Haven Center in Foster Township. That was the fear, he said, that he had shared with PA Representative Jamie Walsh about hosting a forum to generate ideas for the use of the site. The room was full, and plenty of ideas were generated. In his opening remarks, Walsh said “We need to stop paying millions of dollars” to maintain vacant state property like the White Haven Center. Instead, he said, it should help “create a brighter future for White Haven.”
Chuck Stoffa discussed the work of the Blueprint Community team and its longterm vision for the area. He tied the property to his own origin story to illustrate the Center’s impact on the community and surrounding area.
Cathy Califano, Deputy Secretary of Business Operations for the PA Department of General Services, explained the state’s procedure for disposing of surplus properties. Once a property is turned over to the DGS, other state agencies are asked if they have any interest in using it. That has been done twice since the Center was turned over in August of 201o, with no takers. As a result, the
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Editor’s Note: This report is based on the YouTube video posted on the Weatherly Area School Board website, weatherlysd.org
Weatherly Borough officials were on the agenda to make a presentation to the Weatherly Area School Board at its April 9 meeting. They were there to urge the board to support a request by the Alliance for Building Communities for 10-year LERTA tax relief for the former Schwab School property.
ABC has proposed turning the old high school, vacant for
30 years, into 12 2-bedroom apartments. Their plan would also tear down the annex for the construction of 18 additional 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Weatherly Borough is donating the property to the 501-C3 Alliance, which would offer the apartments at fixed rates to lower income renters. Rent would range from $836 to $1,200 plus utilities, based on income. Weatherly has also approved the 10-year LERTA. Speaking in favor of the project, PA Senator David Argall told the group that this might be the only chance to save the historic structure. He noted that
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Schwab School (former Weatherly Area High School).
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The most important freedom Americans have is put forth in the First Amendment to the Constitution. Every person has the right to hold opinions, and every person has the right to express those opinions, without fear of punishment.
That doesn’t mean people have the right to act on every opinion. The person who broke into Governor Josh Shapiro’s home over the weekend and used a homemade bomb to set it on fire took action on an opinion, or maybe many opinions, that he held. His opinions, from what we’ve learned so far, are repellent and wrong but they aren’t why he deserves punishment. He deserves punishment for arson and more.
Right now, the president of the United States seems intent on punishing anyone who disagrees with him, on any subject. His call for the FCC to punish CBS by revoking its license for airing 60 Minutes segments he didn’t like is flat out wrong, and contrary to the First Amendment.
In normal times, threats like that would be laughed at, and generally ignored. But these are not normal times. Consider Harvard University, which dared to express the opinion that the federal government should not dictate what it can teach, or how. $2 billion in grants were immediately taken away. Fortunately for Harvard, it has an endowment that is significantly larger than that it can afford to say no. Lots of smaller colleges and universities don’t believe they can. Does Harvard have room for improvement on how students on campus are treated? Probably yes. Could CBS be more even-handed in its news coverage? Probably yes. Does anyone who disagrees with Harvard’s policies have to go there? No. Does anyone have to watch CBS? No.
Many people are uneasy about speaking out, considering official actions that have been taken to silence dissent. They feel it is safer to lay low and keep their opinions to themselves. Is the expression of opposing ideas so dangerous that they could change the course of what’s happening? Let’s hope so.
From The Journal-Herald April 21, 2005
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White Haven Borough filed an action in Luzerne County Court to quiet title to a piece of land once owned by John Lines II, son of the towns first settler. The area was just south of the White Haven Area Community Library Engine House. The story written by Clara Holder gave an account of how John Lines brought his family from Hanover Township to White Haven in spring of 1825. He built a log cabin, which burned down and was replaced with a log building in which operated a tavern. (Interstate 80 now runs over that site, near by Powerhouse Road.) His son built a home where the Railyard Park is now.
Lausanne Township gathered up volunteers for an Earth Day cleanup of Buck Mountain Road. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in White Haven planned to clean a section of Route 940.
Crestwood School Board rejected the state fact finder’s report in their disagreement with the Crestwood Education Association for the second time, in part because it did not allow for premium sharing for health insurance.
The Horlacher building on Carbon Street in Weatherly was demolished, providing a clear view of the Centenary Methodist Church bell tower.
Weatherly Area High School seniors held a Midnight Madness event at the high school. For a fee, 146 students with chaperones spent the night at the school dancing, singing karaoke, playing games and watching videos as part of a fundraiser. Lots of food was involved, and lots of coffee for chaperones.
The 4-year-old class of Zions Nursery School in Weatherly held a Hop-a-Thon to benefit Muscular Dystrophy
Association. The class of 22 children hopped a total of 4,730 times, an average of 215 hops per child.
The Nescopeck Hunting and Rifle Club sponsored the PA Summer Biathlon Series in April, and planned another for July.
The HoneyHole Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation scheduled a JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) event at Nescopeck State Park in June, to including instruction in archery, signs of nature, turkey calling, BB gun safety, fishing, and presentations on butterflies and on birds of prey.
Registration times were listed for the Weatherly Patriots Football and Cheerleading program, for kids aged 5 to 12.
Crestwood High School classes of 1965 and 1970 planned reunion meetings, while the Weatherly Area High School class of 1954 held a miniclass-reunion at The Villages at Lady Lake in Florida, with 10 classmates and spouses meeting, and one participating by phone.
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Seth T. Dodson has retired as an employee of Weatherly Foundry & Manufacturing Co. after serving 47 years with the firm. He was known as one of the best machinists in the area.
Much public interest was being shown in the proposal to build a new elementary school, with many questions raised including its location, and any possible resulting tax increase.
Following action taken by Weatherly Borough Council at the last meeting, Daylight Saving Time is scheduled to begin Sunday, April24 and will extend to September 20, unless Council decides later to extend the time.
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Patrick Philip Black, Pat, was born on March 1, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He died peacefully at home in Mountain Top on April 10, 2025 surrounded by loving family members after a long illness. His family moved several times during his childhood, and he made many friends along the way with whom he kept in regular correspondence throughout his life. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 1976 and a few years later married the love of his life, then Joann Schwartz, and had two children, Jenell and James. He was an avid outdoorsman from a young age and wellknown for saving all matters of wildlife, particularly birds, and for his love of fishing. He was a storyteller, who captivated audiences wherever he went with the tall tales of his life.
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He is survived by his wife and children, brothers (Ronnie – Mountain Top, Robbie –Thailand, Paul – Wilkes Barre), sisters (Dodie – North Carolina, Debbie – Ohio), and mother (Dee – Ohio).
He is preceded in death by his father (Ron).
There will be no funeral services, but you may donate to the National Audubon Society or have a pickle back shot in his memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of the DesiderioLehman Funeral Home, Mountain Top.
IN MEMORY OF STEVE: The Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce dedicated the bench in front of the White Haven Diner to the late Steven Curry during the April meeting. Shown from left are Chamber treasurer Linda Szoke, president Karen Medvitz, Diner waitresses Heather Rucinski, Hannah McGraw, and Jodi Trimmer, and Chamber vice-president Danielle McCoy.
The Church of the Great Redeemer in Weatherly invites and welcomes you April 17 to join us for a remembrance of the Last Supper and celebration of Communion on Thursday at 5, and a Good Friday service, April 18, also at 5. Both services will be held at Tweedle Park, 464 High Street in Weatherly. Join us in these services as we prepare our
hearts to receive the risen Lord on Easter Sunday, 9 a.m., also at Tweedle Park.
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Holy Week services at St. Matthew’s Union Church, 3153 Quakake Road, Weatherly: Good Friday Service April 18 at 6 p.m., and St. Matthew’s Easter Sunday Service with Holy Communion is April 20 at 9 a.m.
Celebrate Recovery is offered weekly at Weatherly Faith Church, 202 Carbon Street, on Thursdays at 6 PM. This Christbased recovery program is not only for addiction but any of life’s hurts, habits and hang ups. Find freedom. All are welcome.
Middle School Principal Anthony DeSpirito has announced the names of the students who were nominated and selected as Weatherly Area Middle School “Students of the Month” for March. The award is based on academic achievement, attendance, extra-curricular involvement, and service to school and community.
Alyson Davidovich, left, daughter of Aaron and Lauren Davidovich, Weatherly, is the 6 th grade student of the month. Alyson is a member
of science club, and chorus in school. Alyson also is an avid soccer player, playing in the Weatherly youth league.
Elsie Gower, center, daughter of Edward and Jessica Gower, Weatherly, is the 7 th grade student of the month. Elsie is a member of the Jr. High Girls Softball team, and plays softball for the Carbon County Copperheads and Pocono Pride Travel Softball leagues. Elsie also would spend time helping her mom at the White Haven Area Community Library making crafts with younger kids.
Lillianna Sincavage, right, daughter of Les and Leslie Sincavage, Weatherly, is the 8 th grade student of the month. Lillianna is very active in school, and is a member of SGA, the decorating committee, science club, and science Olympiad, art club, and the reading Olympics. During her free time, she volunteers at Boulder Springs Equine helping children during their pony camps. Lillianna also spends time babysitting her little sisters.
Weatherly Area Elementary School February “Students of the Month” are pictured, first row: First Grade Kylie Shupp and Andrew Wisler, Second Grade Jacob Stoudt and Austin Generose; back row: Third Grade Cheyenne Harker and Kenleigh Delman, Fourth Grade Cadence McAndrew and Charlotte Stallone, and Fifth Grade Aurelia Rambaran and Nicholas Rivera.
The LCCTM math competition was held March 4, at Wilkes University. Congratulations to the following students who placed at the competition: Sean Rossi, first place Juniors; Shreema Rupareliya, first place Seniors; Luke Joseph, third place Juniors. Luke received a cash award. Sean and Shreema received full four-year scholarships to Wilkes University.
The Marywood math competition was held April 4, at Marywood University. Congratulations to the 1st place Level II team: Parth Patel, Luke Joseph, Alex Marich, Sean Rossi. Congratulations to Sean Rossi who placed 3rd in the Level II individual competition.
A LITTLE RAIN didn’t stop the White Haven Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. Rain gear, including umbrellas, hoods and boots, was on display at the event, sponsored by the community, the White Haven Ambulance, White Haven & Dennison Twp. Fire Companies, and the White Haven Police Department.
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site was declared surplus in June of 2023.
Next, the property is prepared for sale. Elements of this process are underway now, including a survey and securing an appraisal.
The state can then decide to put the property out for competitive bids, do a solicitation for proposals with a review committee, do a direct conveyance to a specific party, or if a property is considered blighted, make a conveyance to a redevelopment authority. Action by the state legislature is required. The property is marketed online.
Comment came swiftly from representatives of the Foster Township Zoning Board, when Joe Curto told the group, “We have a buyer,” referring to VALOR.
The balance of the meeting was conducted by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. Executive Director Dr. Kyle C. Kopko led an exercise that encouraged people to answer questions about possible uses for the site, then write them on sticky notes and post them. The results were to be tallied to give a picture of community desires for the property.
Some people left during this part of the program, expressing displeasure that options other than VALOR might be considered.
At the end of the session, VALOR Clinic founder Sergeant Major Mark D. Baylis, shown above, spoke about what the property would be used for if they obtained it moving their
headquarters there, 100 lowincome apartments for veterans, warehouse and logistics support, vocational training for veterans, and a PHP house for substance abuse for veterans, a nonmedical stop before a half-way house. They would also continue to host the White Haven Food Pantry.
Argall closed out the session with this comment “We don’t want the status quo.”
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while it might be easier to tear down the bulding and building new, preserving the area’s history is very important.
ABC executive director Brad Fatzinger explained that funding through the PA Housing Finance Authority requires a 10-year positive cash flow projection. Property tax relief was seen as the only way to make that guarantee.
Audience comments were both pro and con.
Chrissy Houser asked if a feasibility study had been done, citing concerns about parking, lack of a grocery store and public transportation in the community. Marketing studies have been done, according to architect Ralph Malone.
Larry Suravicz, a 1971 graduate of Weatherly Area, noted the small pool of taxpayers in the community, many of whom are on fixed income, and worried about the loss of tax revenues.
Borough manager Harold Pudliner pointed out that no property taxes are being paid on the site now.
Brian Walters asked, “Why should I pay for it?”
Vince Cuddeford II spoke as a firefighter, saying the building is decrepit, and no firefighter will go in at this point to the second floor. As a boroughcouncil member, he asked “If it comes down, who pays for that?”
School board members expressed reservations, and that previous questions had not been respected or answered when asked. The issue will be on the May agenda for a decision.
We’ve sighted plenty of leaves starting to green up around the area. Every beautiful warm and sunny day seems to be matched with a cold and rainy one, though. We’re still taking the herbs in at night, since the one night we forgot, our basil was definitely frost-nipped.
It tasted fine in dinner the next night, anyway.
Sightings have mainly been birds, cardinals and crows, with a few robins, and one fat grouse that stood in the road coming out of Hickory Run after we walked there on Sunday afternoon. It moved, finally, but we swerved a bit to avoid it.
Monday we saw a lot more
green leaves, and a fair number of flowering trees, as we drove into Philadelphia for some medical appointments. Spring really made itself apparent right below the Lehigh Tunnel, and was in full swing in the city.
There was a lot of roadwork on the Turnpike, including in the tunnel, which was closed northbound. Both the north and southbound traffic used the southbound channel. Despite all the work, we didn’t hit any delays until about a quarter mile from our destination in Philadelphia. We’d left early, so we ended up being right on time.
Medical appointments make for a long day, but we had a
chance to relax and rejuvenate before driving home. We usually get together with a good friend in Philadelphia before we head out. This time, we got to sit on her front porch and watch people with her, and with her almost 1 year old granddaughter, before her mother picked her up after work. Lots of babies, lots of dogs, a fascinating mix passed by. Then the three of us enjoyed dinner at Kilimandjaro, a Senegalese restaurant. The food was excellent, with a warm spiciness.
We left after 9, and once
clear of the city had smooth sailing and a quick trip home. This is a busy time coming up. This weekend is Easter, and the end of the Passover season. Next weekend is Earth Day, with various cleanups, the Runagades marathons, which come through White Haven, the White Haven community garden workshop, and the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce purse bingo. Better rest up ahead of all that. A fat groundhog scurried off as we parked behind our house one day this week. We must have startled it, because it moved very quickly.
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The following is the honor roll list from the Weatherly Middle School for the third marking period which ended March 26.
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR LIST
The criteria for students to earn Principal’s Honors is to attain an average grade of 95 or better in major subjects with no grade below 90 in any subject taken:
6TH GRADE: Jessica Antolick, Chase Bachert, Rosaleigh Bates, Rachel Clark, Alyson Davidovich, Silas Eckert, Vance Gerhard, Mackenzie Graham, Kyleigh Klem, Rachel Lech, Madilyn McGee, Gracie Miller, Julian Perkins, Noelle Rambaran, Cameron Snyder, Owen Titus, Allam Valenzuela, and Kaden Witner
7TH GRADE: Sophia Durham, MaBella Gerhard, Elsie Gower, Lilah Gower, Dinah Janiec, Evan Janiec, Mikayla Kuntz, Carter Minnick, Emma Moyer, Emma Posser, Mikayla Pugh, Halena Williams, and Camden Zimmerman
8TH GRADE: Levi
Aneskevich, Brandon Antolick, Melina Ayala, Elizabeth DiGennaro, Jillian Esposito, Maci Kane, Alexia Kehler, Derek Moyer and Ava Zimmerman
FIRST HONORS
The criteria for students to earn First Honors is to attain an average grade of 90 or better in major subjects with no grade below an 85 in any subject
Anthony DeSpirito, Weatherly Area High School principal, has released the Honor Roll for the third marking period.
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL: Students must achieve a 95 average or better with no grade below 90.
FRESHMEN
Rebecca Alfieri, Joshua Almanzar, Joseph Esposito, Maddie Heister SOPHOMORES
Matthew Adler, Jr., Rebecca Caldwell, Josef Corso, Aiden Foley, Willem Grant, Ben Kropp, Mary Portell, Madeline Rhodes, Liam Savakinus, Chance Stauffer, Emilio Valenzuela
JUNIORS
taken:
6TH GRADE: Shaun Caldwell, Jonah Derr, Grace Eroh, Zachary Hayes, Alexander Hoffman, Albert Kokinda Jr., Danielle Lenhardt, Thomas Maguschak, Aubrey Stellar, Benjamin Steward and Lucca Walters
7TH GRADE: Riley Bachert, Corbin Gerhard, Angelina Gregory, Athier Guzman, Mackenzie Klem, and Katherine Morales
8TH GRADE: Katie Knock, Madison Makowiec, Avery McLaurin
SECOND HONORS
The criteria for students to earn Second Honors is to attain an average grade of 85-89 in major subjects with no grade below an 80 in any subject taken:
6TH GRADE: Cameron Alberswerth, Aubrey Burke, Rebekah Houser, Cloe Kelly, Brooklyn Kneas, Alexis Masterson, Adeleyah Mehlig, Natalie Nelmes, and Matthew Ryan Jr.
7TH GRADE: Rose Alfieri, Christian Deeb, Stephen Delman IV, Gianna Guerra, Troy Holman, Kaila Howton, Ryley Jacoby, Aliyah Michaels, and Shayna Pugh
8TH GRADE: Linda Houser, Mason Keefer, Wyatt Kokinda, Jaxon McKeegan, and Riley Zawilski
FIRST HONORS: Students must achieve a 90 average or better with no grade below 85.
FRESHMEN
Mya Binder, Carmen Rose Cabrera, Preston Culp, Jillian Foley, Evan Perez
SOPHOMORES
Kayla Bingham, Jackson DiGennaro, Kameron Jacoby, Cortney Snyder
JUNIORS
Hayden Bilick, Kendra Moyer SENIORS
Ryan Breslosky, Ethan Darraugh, Mekena Eubanks, Cole Foley, James McLaurin
SECOND HONORS: Students must achieve an 85 average or better with no grade below 80.
Jasmine Bresnak, Keira Culp, Sofia Evans, McKenna Gerhard, Antoinette Guerra, Emma Heister, Kellyanne Kennelly, Raymond Montz, Grace Portell, Kelly Reiner, Niko Saldukas, Mason Veasie, Abigail Weston, Amanda Whale
SENIORS
Eva Eroh, Kiley Holman, Olivia Johnson, Izabel Jones, Kaiya Kunkle, Conner McAuley, Mackenzie McGill, Vincent Paisley, Mackenzie Rhodes, Rachel Rosenlund, Ava Sahaida, Lukas Vasek
FRESHMEN
Odin Eckert, Tyler Keck
SOPHOMORES
Jeremiah Donadi, Krisna Lucero Ruiz, Gianna Miller, Brandon Nelmes, Andrew Nelson, Kaybien Robbins, Jillian Russell
JUNIORS
Desirae Castillo, Brandon Davis, Bria Gordick, Corban Leininger, Victoria Petrole, Isaiah Williams, Aisha Zuberi SENIORS
Hayden DiGennaro, Andrew Dotzel, III, Rachel Downs, Trent Higgins, Christian Hoffman, Carter Landis, Amy Rosado, Abigail Teodorescu
Widener University, in partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10 and Telemundo62, is proud to recognize McKenna Gerhard of Weatherly as a winner of the Widener University High School Leadership Awards. Over more than a decade, the university has recognized more than 1,500 students from high schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who demonstrated leadership within their communities.
Gerhard, who attends Weatherly Area High School, has made a difference by consistently demonstrating unwavering kindness, academic dedication, and a genuine willingness to help others, positively impacting both her peers and school community.
“On behalf of Widener University, I extend my deepest congratulations to the 134 outstanding student leaders from across our region who have been named 2025 High School Leadership Award recipients,” said Stacey Robertson, president of Widener University. “We are thrilled to recognize this group of impressive young people who have displayed such a strong commitment to their communities through acts of leadership and caring. Widener
is known for our culture of belonging where people feel welcome, and students can thrive as their authentic selves. We honor these 134 award winners for demonstrating courage, tenacity and leadership while exhibiting the same drive reflected in Widener’s principles.”
Winners were invited to the in-person program March 26 with their families and school administrators at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia’s historic district. If these students enroll at Widener as undergraduates, they will participate in the university’s prestigious Apogee Leadership Scholars program and receive a $20,000 scholarship over four years.
“NBC10 and Telemundo62 are honored to continue our long-standing partnership with Widener University to celebrate this year’s outstanding award recipients,” said Tracy Davidson, NBC10 Anchor and Investigative Consumer Reporter. “These students are already proving to be impactful leaders in their schools and communities. We’re proud to help recognize and celebrate their many achievements, and we look forward to seeing how they make a positive difference in college and beyond.”
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NJHS: The National Junior Honor Society had its ceremony on April 9, shown below. 15 7th graders and 18 8th graders were inducted. Mr. Brian Lutz was the Honorary Member this year.
equestrian and soil science. This is to prepare our Weatherly Envirothon Teams for their upcoming competition.
DAR CONTEST: Weatherly did exceptionally well in the Daughters of the American Revolution Contest this year, having over 20 national winners.
HOLIDAY: School will be closed Thursday, April 17, and reopen on Tuesday, April 22.
BRING YOUR KID TO WORK: Because of PSSAs, Weatherly will have “Bring Your Kid to Work Day” on Tuesday,
CLUB: Mrs. Kennedy visited the Science Club and spoke to them about
PSSA: ELA PSSAs will be on April 23, 24, and 25. Math PSSAs will be on April 28 and 29. Science PSSAs will be on April 30 and May 1.
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Banks Township
Robert J. Brislin to Iliana Guillen Ignacio, 9 W. Market St., Tresckow, property at 9 W. Market St., $200,000.
Edwal D. Binet Vasquez to Frederick R. Sanchez Belen, Hazleton, property on Hope Street, Tresckow, $1,000.
Carol Wanyo to Carol Wanyo, 1832 Berwick St., Beaver Meadows, two transactions, properties at 66 and 69 Coxeville, $1 each.
Butler Enterprises, Inc., to NP Hazleton Holdings 2, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, two transactions, 18 parcels in Banks and Packer townships, $780,000, and six parcels in Banks, Lausanne, Lehigh and Packer townships and Weatherly Borough, $175,000.
Beaver Meadows
Kayliz Leon to William Panagos, 29 Second St., Beaver Meadows, property at 29 Second St., $231,000.
Mary Ellen Hines to Samler Property Management, LLC, Drums, property at 79 Broad St., $67,500.
East Side Borough
Suzanne Lee Welker to Suzanne Lee Welker, 888 State St., White Haven, property at 888 State St., $1.
Kidder Township
Deborah N. Stamm to Beth Arlene Hurley, P.O. Box 338, Lake Harmony, Snow Ridge Village House 272, Section B-II, Northwoods II, $370,000.
James J. Sartori to Brian C. Sartori, 85 Black Bear Pass,
White Haven, property at 85 Black Bear Pass, $1.
Thomas J. LaFond to Thomas J. LaFond, Lutherville Timonium, Maryland, property at 36 Alpine, Lake Harmony, $1.
Walter J. Getz to Edgar J. Getz, 36 Getz Hill Road, White Haven, Lot 5, Clara E. Getz Survey, $1.
Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Compass Geographic, LLC, West Grove, Lot 27, Pocono Mountain Lakes, $935.
Edward G. Serafin Jr. to Christoch Properties, LLC, Quakertown, property at 18 Holiday Drive, Lake Harmony, $85,000.
Mario O. Perez to Jennifer A. Lerch Revocable Trust, Longmeadow, Massachusetts, property at 87 Red Fox Court, Lake Harmony, $1.
Vito Gelardi to Evermark Investments, LLC, Marlton, New Jersey, property at 9 Woods End, Lake Harmony, $390,000.
William J. Liaw to Glenn Thomas Pasch, Lawrence Township, New Jersey, property at 324 Hummingbird Way, Lake Harmony, $455,000.
Valerie Mahoney to Shannon Marie Crotty, Wayne, property at 22 Mountain Crest Drive, Lake Harmony, $739,000.
Preservation Graystones, LLC, to Mark Watson, Bedford, New Hampshire, 3.27 acres, Wagner Ridge Road, $625,000.
Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to William J. Street III, 21 Skyline Drive, P.O. Box 1384, Albrightsville, Holiday Poconos Lot 44, Section FF. Hemlock Forest, $938.
Christa M. Mumman to
Christa Marie Marinucci, Ocean City, New Jersey, property at 62 Lupine Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.
Denise M. Krenski to Joao Samuel Freitas, Gambrills, Maryland, property at 97 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $510,000.
Resort at Split Rock, Inc., to Morgan Way, P.O. Box 546, Lake Harmony, property on Willowbrook Drive, Lake Harmony, $725,000.
William R. Wittig to Michael Schabo, Yacolt, Washington, Lot 310, Section A, Holiday Poconos, $22,600.
Thomas Rodman to Thomas G, Rodman, Upper Holland, property at 107 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.
Matthew Clift to James T. Faro, Yardley, property at 92 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $650,000.
Windfarm Homes SJN PA1, LLC, to Mountain Laurel Bungalow, LLC, Pennsburg, property at 71 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $455,500.
Martin Gormezano to Sassafras 21, LLC, Merrick, New York, property at 21 Sassafras Road, Lake Harmony, $420,000.
Yoel Kahalani to George E. Kuras York, 41 Redwood Drive, Albrightsville, property at 41 Redwood Drive, $225,000.
Linda L. Kerr to Aaron M. Nelson, Media, property at 51 Midlake Drive, Unit 202H, Lake Harmony, $150,000.
Carol Wanyo to Carol Wanyo, 1842 Berwick St., Beaver Meadows, property on Buck
Mountain Road, McAdoo, $1. Butler Enterprises, Inc., to NP Hazleton Holdings 2, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, six parcels in Banks, Lausanne, Lehigh and Packer townships and Weatherly Borough, $175,000.
Roseann Sabia to Rocco J. Sabia, Hazleton, property at 1797 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, $1. Butler Enterprises, Inc., to NP Hazleton Holdings 2, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, six parcels in Banks, Lausanne, Lehigh and Packer townships and Weatherly Borough, $175,000.
Lori K. Davis to Lori K. Davis Revocable Living Trust, 305 Packer Drive, Weatherly, property at 305 Packer Drive, $1.
Charles W. Cooper to Stephanie Elizabeth Lencovich, 5488 Quakake Road, Weatherly, property at 5488 Quakake Drive, $180,000.
Butler Enterprises, Inc., to NP Hazleton Holdings 2, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, two transactions, 18 parcels in Banks and Packer townships, $780,000, and six parcels in Banks, Lausanne, Lehigh and Packer townships and Weatherly Borough, $175,000.
Eileen A. Ryan to Erin B. Miles, Lutherville Timonium, Maryland, property at 618 E. Main St., $50,000.
Charles William Cooper to Black Creek Junction Enterprises, LLC, Mountain Top, property at 409-411 Third St., $180,000.
Butler Enterprises, Inc., to NP Hazleton Holdings 2, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, six parcels in Banks, Lausanne, Lehigh and Packer townships and Weatherly Borough, $175,000.
Cynthia S. Ray to Black Creek Junction Enterprises, LLC, Mountain Top, property at 218 Fourth St., $85,000.
Borough of Weatherly to Dominic DeFrancisco, 1 Willow Way, Weatherly, undeveloped portion of Pardee Street and Eighth Street, $7,796.50.
The White Haven Area Community Library will once again offer Summer Camp Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning June 23. Additional information regarding the program and registration will be made available soon. Please watch for details in The Journal-Herald and on the library’s Facebook page.
The Scrabble Club continues on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Both novice and experienced players are welcome to attend. Bring your Scrabble dictionary if you have one. Cheat sheets with helpful two and three letter words will be provided. It’s a fun and relaxing non-competitive group.
The Fiber Arts Group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to Noon. Join this fun and friendly group while you work on your knitting, crochet or cross stitch projects. Thinking about learning one of these crafts? The folks in the group would be happy to provide some start up help.
On May 10, the WHACL will host a Community Engagement. There will be entertainment, crafts refreshments, and an opportunity to learn more
about White Haven’s Blueprint Community endeavors. The event will feature a visit from The Balloon Artist who entertained and amazed us at past library events.
Mark your calendars for LEGO and Free Play at the library on Saturday, May 17, from 12 to 1:30. Remember, there will be crafts and games as well. Light refreshments will be served. Bring your own water bottle.
The Western Pocono Trout Unlimited and the WHACL will hold a Trout Festival on June 7. This should be a fun and educational activity for all ages. Watch The Journal-Herald and the library Facebook page for additional information as it develops.
The library welcomes residents of the greater White Haven Community as well as visitors to our area. Computers and free wi-fi are available to everyone.
The library will be closed on Saturday April 19 due to the Easter Holiday.
Visit our website at pocononewspapers.com for in-between-issue stories and events
Standard Farms participated in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of NEPA Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2025 on April 12. The theme this year was 70s Getting Groovy and was held at Chacko’s. The team raised $225. The funds will help benefit the program for local kids in the area. The team also was awarded the “Best Overall Team Score” at the event. A great time was had by all who participated.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
Softball
Pittston Area at Crestwood
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Baseball
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Crestwood at Tunkhannock
Softball
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Girls’ Lacrosse
Crestwood at Dallas
Track and Field
Crestwood at Pittston Area
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Baseball
Berwick at Crestwood
Softball
Lourdes Regional at Weatherly Area
Boys’ Lacrosse
Crestwood at Wyoming Seminary
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Baseball
MMI Prep at Weatherly Area
Girls’ Lacrosse
Crestwood at Emmaus
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The Crestwood High School boys’ volleyball team rolled past Hanover Area in straight sets last week, capturing the win with set scores of 25-12, 25-14 and 25-19.
Tommy McLaughlin showed the way for the Comets, dominating at the net with 20 kills while also registering nine digs on defense.
Teammate JJ Stec posted 10 kills and seven digs, and Luke Joseph contributed 16 digs for Crestwood. Meanwhile, Zach Koons dished out 26 assists, and also had four service aces in the victory.
Crestwood 18, Pittston Area 2 Hanna Ziegler recorded three goals and two assists, and also marked her 100th ground ball win to help power Crestwood to the Wyoming Valley Conference victory.
Gia Caporuscio tallied a game-high six goals for the Lady Comets, Mia Manoski scored three goals, Jackie Gallagher scored twice and Ella Novelli added the final Crestwood tally.
Crestwood junior Jordan Andrews also reached a personal milestone in the contest, getting her 100th draw control win.
Juliana Menendez scored both Pittston Area goals.
Hazleton Area 3, Crestwood 2 Hazleton Area pitchers came up big, and Shea Higgins poked a two-run single as the Cougars slipped past the Comets for a WVC Division 1 win on Friday.
Crestwood’s JJ Stec delivers a serve during the Comets’ win over Hazleton Area earlier this season. Last week Stec had 10 kills and seven digs as the Comets beat Hanover Area in straight sets with a 25-12, 25-14 and 25-19 victory.
Photo by Bob Gaetano
The visiting Cougars plated solo runs in the first and fourth innings, and the Comets answered with a run in the bottom half of those innings to forge a 2-2 tie. Hazleton Area pushed across the winning run in the top of the fifth.
A.J. Collevichio came on for starter Josh Esposito in the fourth inning, pitching 2.2 innings of scoreless relief to notch the victory. Chris Peters closed things out, getting the final four outs three via strikeout for the save.
Chris Knelly singled in the other run for the Cougars, who manufactured their three runs on just four hits.
Connor Wagaman singled in a run for Crestwood. Chase Galella
stroked a double and single, Zack Stavish singled twice, Josh Mylet doubled and Dylan Domzalski singled to round out the Comets’ seven-hit attack.
Caleb McManus and Jaxson Fedak shared the pitching duties for Crestwood, combining on a four-hitter with five strikeouts.
Wilkes-Barre Area 4, Crestwood 2 The Comets suffered another tough home setback at the hands of WilkesBarre Area, which scored three times in the top of the fifth inning to rally for the WVC victory.
The Wolfpack managed just four hits off of Crestwood pitching, but it proved to be enough.
James Bottger went 2-for-2 with a double and solo home run, scoring both Wolfpack runs in support of winning pitcher Nathan Fritz, who hurled a complete game with eight strikeouts and five walks.
Chase Galella paced the Crestwood offense, going 2-for-2 with a double and single, and scoring both runs. Zack Stavish doubled and James Rogers singled for the Comets.
Crestwood pitcher Chris Litchkofski was masterful in defeat, striking out 14 Wolfpack batters in 6 1/3 innings of work. He surrendered just four hits and two earned runs, walking four.
Crestwood 4, Wyoming Area 1 The Comets opened last week with their ninth straight victory, rolling past the Warriors to go to 9-0 on the season.
Sean Rossi outlasted Chris Abromovage (6-2, 7-5) and Spencer Young defeated Trevor Winslow (6-2, 6-4) picked up singles wins for Crestwood.
In doubles action, Crestwood’s Aaron Kogoy and Will Savner didn’t surrender a point in a 6-0, 6-0 victory. The Comets’ Jack Groth and Mike Modrovsky won the second doubles match by a 6-1, 6-0 score.
Luca Argenio got Wyoming Area’s lone win at first singles, where he topped Tommy Biscotti 6-3, 6-4.
Wyoming Seminary 3, Crestwood 2 Wyoming Seminary dealt the Comets (9-1) their first defeat of the season, winning twice in singles and once in doubles to pull out the showdown win.
William Hall beat Tommy Biscotti (6-1, 6-0) and Stefan Zecar defeated Sean Rossi (6-1, 6-1) notched the singles wins for Seminary.
Meanwhile, Seminary’s top doubles team of Yicheng Li and Andrew Tsui turned back Aaron Kogoy and Will Savner (6-4, 6-3) to sew up the victory. Crestwood got one team point at third singles, where Spencer Young beat Luka Radovanovic 6-2, 6-4.
The Comets’ other point came at second doubles, with Ethan Zabroski and Mike Madrovsky teaming up to defeat Max Krammer and Alexandre Gilbert 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 10-6 (third set tie-breaker).
Crestwood 10, Holy Redeemer 1 Kevin Schlude showed the way with three goals and a pair of assists as the Comets eased past Holy Redeemer. Christopher Schlude also contributed two goals for the Comets.
Mateo Runde scored the Royals’ goal.
Minisink Valley 11, Crestwood 6 The Comets stepped out of conference for a matchup with Minisink (N.Y.) Valley, falling to the Port Jervis team.
Harrison Grieves scored four goals to lead Minisink Valley. For the Comets, Ashton Amend had two goals and an assist; Gianni Picolotti scored two goals; and Caleb Eisenhauer also scored a goal. Jack Augustine registered three assists.
Logan Lawson paced Crestwood with 16 faceoffs wins, and Ethan Zabroski recorded 10 saves in goal.
First-place Schuylkill Haven held Weatherly Area without a hit on Chase Yoder’s threeinning no-hitter, notching a 15-0 win last week that put the Hurricanes (7-2 overall) at 5-0 atop the Division II standings.
Yoder helped himself at the plate with a pair of hits and two RBIs, part of a 10-hit attack. Teammate Talan Spittler went 2-for-3 and drove in three runs for the Hurricanes.
Raymond Montz did the pitching for the Wreckers, who dipped to 1-8 overall and 0-5 in league play.
CMVT 17, Weatherly Area 2 Jaxson Koser hurled a five-inning no-hitter, striking out six and walking four, as ColumbiaMontour Vo-Tech got the nonleague victory last week. His brother, Axton Koser, led the CMVT offense by going 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles and five RBIs. A third brother, Myles Koser added four hits and four runs scored while driving in three runners.
Leading 1-0, CMVT broke open the game with a five-run second inning. A five-run third
and a six-run fifth put things out of reach, and ultimately put an end to the game after five innings.
The Wreckers plated a pair of runs in the third inning without the benefit of a hit. Trent Higgins and Michael Davies scored, and the two combined for five stolen bases in the game.
Jerry Donadi pitched for the Wreckers.
Schuylkill Haven 15, Weatherly Area 0 Allison Scherer struck out 10
and allowed just two hits, as Schuylkill Haven earned the Schuylkill League Division II win. The game was stopped after four innings due to the 15-run rule.
Haven led 3-0 before a nine-run third inning gave the Hurricanes (6-2, 4-1) separation. Ally Becker had two of the Hurricanes’ 11 hits, driving in a pair and scoring three runs.
Rebecca Caldwell went the distance in the circle for Weatherly Area (2-6, 1-5).
by LaShaun Pryor
For some time, I’ve felt that the NCAA was focused on pleasing athletes, boosters, companies, and fans in the short term and hadn’t done enough to consider the long-term consequences of opening the floodgates. That box has been open for a while now, and this past week, we may have seen exactly what lies at the bottom: a complete reshaping of college sports as we know it.
For context, let’s revisit the logic behind NIL. Athletes have long argued that if they’re risking their bodies and futures to help their universities rake in millions, then it’s only fair they receive more than just a scholarship in return. The traditional model—where free education was considered adequate compensation—hasn’t kept up with the revenue
explosion in college football. Inflation didn’t just hit gas prices and groceries; it reached the locker room, weight room, and broadcast deals.
Then, on the other side of the coin, we have coaches pulling in multi-million-dollar contracts, schools constructing $100 million facilities, and conferences negotiating billion-dollar media deals. Yet, for decades, the very players driving those profits weren’t allowed to earn even a dime of their name. Case in point:
Reggie Bush, whose Heisman Trophy was stripped due to infractions that—by today’s standards—wouldn’t raise an eyebrow.
And that brings us to the present. Enter Nico Iamaleava.
The Tennessee quarterback has now etched his name into history as the first high-profile college athlete to leverage
NIL in a way that directly mirrors professional sports. Reports surfaced that Nico sat out of practice, not due to injury. Still, as part of a contract negotiation—his agent was seeking a more lucrative financial package before he’d return to the field. It was a bold, calculated move that sent shockwaves through college football.
Was Nico wrong? That’s the question I found myself wrestling with.
Technically, no. He operated entirely within the vague and loosely defined parameters set by the NCAA. NIL rules—if we can even call them that—have few rigid boundaries. The chaos is, in many ways, by design. There are no salary caps, league-wide standards, or proper guidelines to help schools or players navigate this new landscape. Nico took the blueprint the NCAA handed him and used it to his advantage. But even if it’s technically sound, the optics are jarring. To many fans, it feels like a betrayal. “You’re already making millions,” they’ll say. “Why not honor your commitment to the team, play the game, and proudly represent your school?”
This, however, is a new reality. With Nico’s move, the final seal on Pandora’s Box may have cracked wide open. We’re officially in the era where
college athletes—still technically amateurs—can and will hold out for better deals. It’s a strategy we’ve seen used by NFL veterans during contract disputes, but it’s now at the collegiate level. What comes next? That’s the uncertain part. Will schools push back with stronger NIL guidelines? Will NIL deals become more structured, resembling contracts with conditions and clauses? Or will this become the new norm, where players and agents have the power to renegotiate at will, turning college programs into full-fledged business operations?
The Pandora’s Box of NIL wasn’t just opened—it has been kicked off its hinges. And with Nico Iamaleava’s decision to prioritize his financial future over practice reps, we’ve arrived at a tipping point. The next generation of athletes will remember this moment, and so will the fans.
One thing is for sure: the line between college and professional sports has never been thinner. And while some will see that as evolution, others will mourn the loss of tradition. College football will never be the same.
LaShaun Pryor is a sports personality in Oklahoma City, including hosting a popular podcast, Pryor To the Snap. He also writes sports commentary for The Sports Column.
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
While I’ll never say no to a round of golf, I rarely watch golf on TV.
Except when it comes time for a Major.
The sport’s four Majors bring together the best golfers in the world, where the stakes are always higher and their magic on the course often results in some sort of dramatic finish.
This year’s first Major Tournament the Masters was quite simply one for the ages.
Although I hadn’t yet watched even one round of professional golf so far this year, I made time Saturday and Sunday to see things play out at Augusta National. And after Rory McIlroy raced out to a four-shot lead heading into Sunday’s final round, it looked like he might be on the verge of running away from the field, and win the one Major that has eluded him in his storied career.
Of course, things are never that easy at Augusta National, where a lead is almost never safe, and where it’s probably harder to stay in front than it is to pursue the leader from behind.
And when McIlroy’s four-shot lead evaporated on the front nine Sunday, veteran Justin Rose was there to provide the drama. Rose led the tournament early on before a rough Saturday had him well off the pace heading into the final round. But Rose charged back with a 6-under-par 66 round on
Sunday, including a 20-foot birdie on the 18th hole that brought him to -11 and gave him a chance.
And when McIroy faltered down the stretch, and then missed a 5-footer on 18 that would have won it for him, he instead tapped in for bogie to drop into a tie with Rose and send the Masters into a tie-breaker.
But McIlroy would not be denied. The two golfers began their sudden death playoff back on the 18th, where Rose got a par-4, but his rival was one shot better.
McIlroy hit a wedge to 3 feet and knocked in his birdie putt for the emotional win, finally capturing the green jacket and taking his place in golf history as the sixth player with the career Grand Slam.
Only Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have ever completed the career Grand Slam with all four Major victories, with Woods being the last to accomplish it in 2000.
“There were points in my career where I didn’t know if I would have this nice garment over my shoulders,” McIlroy admitted after slipping on the green jacket afterward. “But I didn’t make it easy today. I certainly didn’t make it easy. I was nervous. It was one of the toughest days I’ve ever had on the golf course.”
It was a tournament he thought he might never win. He squandered a four-shot lead on the final day 14 years ago at Augusta National, and was
11 years removed from his last Major victory.
“I started to wonder if it would ever be my time,” the 35-yearold from Northern Ireland said.
He survived a pair of doublebogies Sunday his third and fourth of the tournament and an up-and-down final round of 1-over 73 to hold off Rose and the rest of the field to finally realize his dream.
“My dreams have been made today,” he said.
It was another tough ending for Rose, who has now finished runner-up at this tournament three times and is still seeking his first green jacket. He also joined Hogan as the only golfers to lose twice in playoffs at Augusta National. Rose lost in a 2017 playoff with Sergio Garcia, and finished second in 2015 as well.
“It’s the kind of putt you dream about as a kid, and to have it and hole it, it was a special feeling,” Rose said about the birdie putt at 18 in regulation that ultimately forced sudden death. “And unfortunately, the playoffs always end so quickly. If you’re not the guy to hit the great shot or hole the great putt, it’s over. But not really anything I could have done more today.”
With the 89th edition of the Masters now in the books, I’m already looking forward to the next Major. The PGA Championship is set for May 15 at Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina, followed by the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh in mid-June. The British Open concludes this year’s Majors, and will be played at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland starting July 17, where McIlroy will no doubt be a sentimental favorite.
The matchups are set, and the NBA playoffs will begin this week as the play-in tournament tips things off.
With seedings coming down to Sunday’s final day of the
regular season, the Los Angeles Clippers worked overtime to beat Golden State 124-119 and clinch a playoff spot — and send the Warriors to the play-in tournament, where four teams in each conference battle for the final two playoff spots that complete the field.
The Warriors fell to No. 7 and were to host No. 8 Memphis on Tuesday, with the winner earning the No. 7 seed. Sacramento finished No. 9 and Dallas No. 10 in the West. They play Wednesday in Sacramento, with the winner having to beat the loser of the Golden State-Memphis game to face top-seeded Oklahoma City in the first round. OKC had the best record in the NBA this season, one of three 60-game winners along with Cleveland and Boston.
In the Eastern Conference, Orlando is No. 7 and was to host eighth-seeded Atlanta on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to face No. 2 Boston. The loser will get another shot against the winner of the game between No. 9 Chicago and No. 10 Miami. That survivor gets top-seeded Cleveland in the opening round.
Interesting matchups loom in the opening round. In the West, the No. 3 seeded Los Angeles Lakers get sixth seed Minnesota, while the fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets get the No. 5 Clippers in the first round. Top-seeded Oklahoma City and 2-seed Houston await their play-in opponents.
In the East, the 4-5 series pits 4-seed Indiana against No. 5 Milwaukee, and the surprising No. 6 Detroit Pistons against No. 3 New York. The Cavs and Celtics will await their play-in opponents.
The way I see things, I think it’s going to come down to Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western finals, and Cleveland and Boston in the East. In a bit of a surprise, I see the third-seeded Lakers getting past OKC in seven games, and the defending champion Boston Celtics eliminating the Cavaliers in six games.
In a seven-game final between the league’s oldest rivals, the Celtics top the Lakers in seven for their 19th championship and second straight title.