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Getting answers—new procedure in Weatherly

by Ruth Isenberg

Do you have a question for Weatherly Borough officials? It may soon be easier to get an answer.

At the August 25 borough council meeting, council member Mike Bellizia introduced the new form people with questions will be asked to fill out when they speak at council meetings. “Residents don’t always feel that their questions are being answered,” he said. By completing the forms, people will have their questions on file. Answers can be posted on line to common questions, and council and administration will be able to keep track and make sure questions are fully answered. While the program is supposed to be operational starting in January, people who asked questions at the August meeting were asked to fill out the forms now.

There were several people who had questions at the start of the session. Kelly Kurtz asked about borough finances, and whether

there was a way to view the bills being paid, and the real time budget. “It distresses me we are a borough in distress,” she said. Borough manager Harold Pudliner quickly clarified that Weatherly is not a distressed community by government standards.

“How do I know how to ask intelligent questions and be aware of what is happening?” Kurtz asked. “Educate me to be a better-informed resident.” At this point, Bellizia introduced the concept of the questionnaire for council meetings. “We want See WEATHERLY, page 6

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Breezeline franchise topic at Penn Lake

by Suzanne Winters

Penn Lake Borough gathered August 14 for its monthly meeting. Prior to the voting meeting there was a short work session, during which council member Corey Beltz said they discussed issues with micromobility vehicles, Breezeline’s

proposed franchise agreement and change order #3 from Streamline, which was to be added to next month’s agenda.

Beltz said Breezeline initially wanted a 15-year franchise, but that has been lowered to 10 years, which is still a very long contract agreement. There were a few questions and suggestions

at the end of the meeting from the audience, and Beltz said they will need to shop around for alternatives.

There was one complaint received by secretary Karen Burden. Resident Ruth Hughes reported the trash hauler pulled her cable wire down, and See PENN LAKE, page 6

White Haven’s Pollinator Garden is blooming—and it’s doing its job. They are hard to see in this photo, but the purple flowers in particular were full of both bees and butterflies on Monday afternoon.

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BLUE SKIES brought groups of friends out for food and fun at the Weatherly Festival over the weekend. JH: Seth Isenberg

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Whoa, Nellie

by Ruth Isenberg

Some roads are not built for trucks and buses. Stagecoach Road, as the name implies, was built for stagecoaches, not for today’s luxury coaches, or for tractor-trailers.

That hasn’t prevented some GPS systems from making the road a suggested route to Whitewater Challengers, much to the dismay of people who live along the road. Speed limits, and the weight limit on the bridge, have been ignored, they say.

The bridge is the problem of Carbon County, which is responsible for all the bridges in Lehigh and Lausanne Townships, and in fact on all roads in the county except state highways and interstates.

The condition of the road, however, and safety along the road, is a matter for township supervisors. Recently, the road has been closed because of hazardous conditions. Attempts should also be made to let the popular GPS systems like Google Maps and Waze know that the road is not appropriate as a way to reach Whitewater Challengers campground.

The better access road is just a few mile farther up the road. Most likely, vehicles that turn at the intersection of Buck Mountain Road and Lehigh Gorge Drive will arrive just as quickly, and with less wear on their vehicles.

Happy Labor Day

Summer isn’t over yet, but somehow it feels that way once we hit Labor Day. Enjoy this last summer long weekend, and take the opportunity to think about the men and women who work long and hard to keep our society functioning. This time off is hard-earned and well deserved.

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the Multi-Use Trail Phase 1 Tree Clearing Project and Base Trail Construction, will be received by the Borough of Weatherly, until 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. Bids will be opened and read aloud Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. The bid award will immediately follow bid opening.

Bids will be received for Contract No. 9 –Multi-Use Trail Phase 1 Tree Clearing, Trail Station 12+12 to 21+12

Bids will be received for Contract No 10 –Multi-Use trail Phase 1 Base Trail Construction, Trail Station 12+12 to 21+12

Bids will only be received in person and all documents and solicitation details are available at no cost at the Borough of Weatherly, 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 during office hours Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Bidders can bid on one or both Contracts.

A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the administrative Office Weatherly Borough, 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.

The Borough hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all bidders, to refuse any or all bids submitted; and also reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received, but any contract awarded will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

There are no Davis-Bacon requirements associated with the AMLER Program. Prevailing wage rates are also not required for grants.

To schedule a time to visit the Project Area, contact Harold Pudliner at (570) 427-8640. No visits will be scheduled within two (2) days of the date to receive the bids. Each Contract is to be substantially completed in 3 weeks and final completion in 4 weeks.

DATE: August 15, 2025

Harold Pudliner

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comiNg eveNts

Saturday, August 30—

Community Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Golden Oaks Village, Kidder Township

Saturday, September 6—Car Show, Lehigh Park, White Haven

Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14— Weatherly HillClimb

Friday & Saturday, October 3 & 4—Weatherly Area

Community Library Auction

Saturday, October 11— October Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., All Saints Parish, McAdoo & Weatherly, 35 N. Cleveland St., McAdoo

Sunday, October 12—Harvest Market, Main Street, White Haven

Saturday, October 18—Trunk or Treat, 1-3 p.m., Foster Township Municipal Building

Saturday, October 25— Weatherly Halloween Parade, 2 p.m. (Raindate, October 26, 2 p.m.)

Saturday, November 1—Craft & Vendor Fair, 2-4 p.m., Foster Township Municipal Building

Friday and Saturday, November 7, 5-8 and November 8, 11-2—Zions Basket Raffle, Third and Fell Sts. Weatherly

Saturday, November 29—Small Business Saturday, White Haven

Saturday, November 29—9th annual Christmas Event, Weatherly Area Museum

Saturday, December 6— Quilt & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library & the Victorian Connection

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CATHERINE M. MILLER

Catherine M. Miller, mother, sister, grammy, 86 years of age of Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a guest of Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hazle Township.

Born Tuesday, April 4, 1939, in Beaver Meadows she was the daughter of the late Willard and Mary (Ferrance) Kropp. Catherine was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Gordon E. Miller, on February 25, 2013; and sister Sandra Rolls.

Surviving are sons, Thomas G. Miller and his wife Kim, Jeffery M. Miller and his wife Bobbi Lee, Brian J. Miller, and Dennis M. Miller; brother, Richard Kropp and his wife Dottie; sisters, Bernice Kistulentz, and Laurie Dutz and her husband Michael; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren.

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A Weatherly High School graduate, Catherine was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly. Catherine had worked in the Housekeeping Department at the Pocono Ramada Inn for many years.

Catherine was an excellent cook and knitter, who enjoyed gardening, playing the piano and listening to music. Catherine especially looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated August 26, from at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C., Weatherly.

Private Interment will be in St. Nicholas R.C.C. Cemetery, Weatherly.

Memorials in Catherine’s name in care of the church.

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MARION JULIAN

Marion Julian recently passed away at 100 years of age. Preceding her in death was husband James Julian. Surviving are her children John, Philip, Lynn, Steven, Ladine, and James; 17 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Many happy times were spent in the area where she will be greatly missed.

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David “Dave” Lasoski, White Haven, our beloved husband, father, grandfather “Pop,” greatgrandfather “Pop Pop,” brother, brother-inlaw, uncle, and friend, passed away August 19, 2025, after a courageous fight. He left this world the way he lived in it, strong, funny, and surrounded by love.

Dave’s strength was evident from the very beginning. At the age of 4, he became one of the first pediatric patients in our area to survive open-heart surgery, a testament to his resilience and determination that carried through his entire life.

Dave was a man who worked hard every day of his life and always made sure his family was taken care of. His strength was unmatched, but it was his love that defined him most. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, and the best “Pop” and “Pop Pop” anyone could ask for. His daughters would often tease that one of them must be his favorite, but he made it known, each one of them was his favorite. That was his way: to love fully and unconditionally.

He was funny, easygoing, and had a sense of humor that lightened even the heaviest moments. He loved motorcycles, hunting, rescue dogs, and the simple joy of life. His loyal dog Buddy will miss their daily “burger rides” to McDonald’s, just as much as the kids will miss tagging along with him to work, where they felt important just being by his side.

Dave was a man of grit and heart, a provider and protector who never stopped giving. The tattoo on his arm that read “Brenda Lee”, his wife of 50 years, was more than ink; it was a promise, a love story, and a lifelong testament to their bond. Even in his hardest days, he kept his humor alive, making jokes and showing his family what it meant to fight with courage. He was the kind of person who left a mark on everyone he met, and

his love will continue to guide us in the days ahead.

Words can’t begin to capture all that he was to us. He was so loved, and he will be missed beyond measure. His legacy lives on in the laughter he shared, the strength he showed, and the countless memories we will hold close forever.

Dave is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Lasoski; his daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Steve Kaminski, Lisa and Kenny Lynch, and Karla and Ebin Walter. He was the proud grandfather of Rielly Tokash, Tim Tokash, Connor Kaminski, Ella Kaminski, Robert Figmic Jr., Kenny Lynch Jr., Cody Lynch, Max Lynch, Luca Lynch, Liam Walter, and Hayden Walter, and greatgrandfather of Willow Tokash and Walker Tokash. He is also survived by his brother Steve Lasoski and sister-in-law Mary Lasoski, his sister Jane Carlson and brother-in-law John Carlson, along with multiple nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald E. Lasoski and Catherine J. Lasoski; his brother, Donald B. Lasoski; his beloved grandchild, Cole Kaminski; and nephews Brad Lasoski and Garrit Williams.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kim Williams, Madelyn Camasso, and Steve Camasso for their tireless love and support in helping with appointments and treatments. Deep gratitude is also given to the exceptional caregivers at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, the Geisinger Clinic in Mountain Top, and Residential Home Hospice, whose compassion and dedication carried Dave and his family through his illness with dignity and love.

In honoring Dave’s wishes, no formal services will be held. The family will celebrate his life privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dave’s memory to Camp Papillon Animal Shelter, a cause close to his heart, located at 128 Brainerd Ln, Stroudsburg PA 18360. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. of White Haven.

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EVELYN MERINO

Evelyn Merino, 80, of White Haven and Hazle Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown, surrounded by loving family.

Born and raised in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Baldassare “Pat” and Josephine “Jeannie” Esposito.

Evelyn graduated from Sarah J. Hale high school in Brooklyn, New York. She married John Merino, the love of her life, in Brooklyn, New York on January 10, 1970. They later moved to Staten Island, New York where they would raise their two sons. Evelyn’s successes came from within the home as she was a proud “Domestic Engineer” as she liked to call it. Evelyn’s boundless love for others and her unparalleled selflessness were hallmarks of her life. A creative spirit, she enjoyed crocheting, painting ceramics, and many other crafts, while dedicating herself wholeheartedly to her family and friends. Being a woman of great faith, she was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, White Haven.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Merino,

and sister, Susanne Gonsalves. She leaves behind her two sons, eldest, David and his wife Dawn Merino of Staten Island, and youngest, Marc A. Merino Sr. of Hazle Township; the mother of her grandchildren, Angela and her husband

Robert Augustitus of Beaver Meadows; grandchildren, Marc Anthony Merino Jr., Tina Marie Merino, Jeana Lyn Merino, Nico Augustitus, and Michael Saullo; great-grandson, John Merino; her brother, Gaetano and his wife Marie Esposito; her goddaughter, Maria Yohanan; and Maria’s children, Lillianna and Jaxson.

Funeral service were conducted August 26, at the Lehman Family Funeral Service, White Haven, with interment following in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, White Haven.

SARAH JANE OUTWATER

Sarah Jane Outwater, 100 years of age, formerly of Albrightsville and Jim Thorpe, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a guest of Forest Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Weatherly.

Born Sunday, July 19, 1925 in Staten Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Lillian (Watson) Peifer. Sarah was also predeceased by her husband, William T. Outwater. She was the last surviving child of six siblings.

A Hazleton High School graduate, Sarah attended trade school during WWII, earning her draftsman certification. Sarah took great pride in the fact that in her draftsman class, she was one of two women who completed

EUGENE BURGE, SR.

Eugene Burge, Sr. 80, of Mountain Top passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Gable) Burge. A hardworking and dedicated man, Eugene was self-employed for many years, proudly owning and operating Eugene’s Appliance Repair Service. His commitment to quality service and strong work ethic earned him the trust and respect of many throughout the community.

In his younger years, Eugene

shared a love of adventure with his beloved wife, enjoying motorcycle rides and spending winters in Florida together— making memories that would last a lifetime.

Eugene will be remembered for his warm heart, strong hands, and unwavering dedication to his family and work. He leaves behind a legacy of love, independence, and perseverance.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois Burge, three brothers and a sister.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Eugene (Cindy) Burge Jr., and Christopher (Debra) Burge; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held August 27, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mountain Top, with Pastor Michelle Kaufman officiating.

the program and did so with honors. Upon her certification she worked for the federal government and with Bell and Howell designing the earliest forms of sonar radar. Sarah retired from Prudential Financial. Methodist by faith, Sarah enjoyed doing crafts, playing tennis, and was an avid walker.

Surviving are sons, William L. Outwater and his wife Alnona, and James Outwater; grandchildren, William C. Outwater and his wife Amanda, Kenneth F. Outwater, and Heather DeMarchis and her husband Chris; great-grandchildren, Lillian Outwater who shared her great-grandmother’s birthday, and Asher DeMarchis.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation services of Weatherly.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Breezeline told her it would be at least a week before someone could get out to fix it. The line was hanging into the roadway.

Council member Sue George had received a complaint concerning the cleanliness of the Porta Potty. The company does come out to clean it weekly and did come out to do so.

The secretary reported one

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the same information,” he said.

Lee Baker raised a complaint about livestock, in particular goats, being kept in the borough. There was some confusion about enforcement of the borough’s ordinance, because older sections of the ordinance which prohibit keeping livestock were redated when council amended the regulations concerning chickens, and the code enforcement officer believed the animals in question were grandfathered. This is not the case, and the situation will be clarified. Goats are not permitted in the borough.

Beth Parker asked about fishing in the park. Pudliner said the building had been moved into place, but still had to be electrified. People interested in working at the fishing amenity are being sought.

Jim Danenhower asked who was responsible for the Hometown Hero flags, and whether people could get the old ones back. The borough puts

zoning permit for 1311 Lakeview Drive for a kitchen, and zoning and new construction permit for Lot 15 Hollenback Road.

George said the best price she found for playground mulch is Meadow Run Landscaping. It is $500 per 10 cubic yards and they will deliver. A purchase was approved not to exceed $750.

Lake weeds were sprayed July 17 according to council member Dan Eustice. He said the e.coli bacteria count has been good, with single digit readings. The test results are posted on the

them up and takes them down, but the Booster Club runs the program.

In regular business:

Council adopted a resolution marking America 250 CP, the celebration of the semisesquicentennial of the United States in 2026.

Council approved the Hudsondale Street Project to move the borough utility poles. Last month council was told it would only get back 50% of the cost of the relocation, but PennDOT came back and decided the borough would be getting 75%, as long as the equipment is down by March 2026.

A state LSA grant of $500,000 is being sought for removal of the Schwab School annex. The Alliance for Building Communities is still considering creating apartments there an active project, but because of the high bids received has moved the project off until next year. The borough has

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Find her at Lehigh Gorge Campground, 4585 State Street in East Side, or under the More tab at: lehighgorgecampground.com 570-443-9191

Penn Lake Borough website. He also said the Department of Health did a beach inspection on August 6, which was satisfactory. Eustice also said he has seen less geese on the lake this month.

Eustice reported the pothole patching and crack sealing were completed August 6.

Short Term Rentals were discussed by council member John Burden and solicitor Dan Mulhern. They have not been able to serve the property that has been advertising and

already received $250,000 toward removing the annex, but the total cost is estimated to be much higher because of the presence of asbestos in the structure.

The borough’s electric department has elected to have representation by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union.

Bids for paving and earthwork on the Eurana Park project on the second round again came in much higher than the amount of money available through the grant. Council voted to reject the bids, as well as the fencing bids received in July. The scope of the project will be reduced still more, to just the basketball and pickleball courts, and the ADA walkway, and put out for bids again. If the timing works out, Pudliner was given approval to open the bids so the review process can get underway. The grant must be completed by the end of the year.

operating in violation of the ordinance by mail, and will have to escalate this to the Constable for service. This will delay the hearing. The solicitor said each day they advertise is a new violation, which can start a new complaint process.

Dam Advisory Committee member and council member Lisa Stuart said Verdantas will do the yearly dam inspection in late August for $2,250. A motion was passed to finance the inspection with funds not to exceed this amount.

Stuart also advised there will be a public meeting at 1 p.m. on August 31 at the community house to update the residents on the dam project progress. State senator Dave Argall and State representative Jamie Walsh will also attend.

A change order for $6,000 for Streamline was approved for payment, for work to answer DEP questions concerning the borough’s dam permit.

Beltz received a quote for a new signpost for Carter Drive from Kislan Trucking. Replacing the post will cost between $400 and $600 depending on what needs to be done, and the replacement was approved. At the end of the meeting, resident Betty McGarrigan said she had received a text from representative Walsh about his town hall concerning property taxes on August 20.

McGarrigan also asked if there are more grinder pump issues with the STRs than other properties. Beltz said there were not, and that most problems are with older pumps.

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The Weatherly Festival lucked out in that both of its days had gorgeous late summer weather. We wandered through on both days, taking time to listen to the bands and sample some of the food. Another good event can be put in the record books.

Our backyard at the house is now partially surrounded by little white daisy-like flowers, and a touch of yellow from another flowering plant. It’s pretty, so when I sit out to read, me alone or me with the dog, Bull, there are hundreds of flowers being tended to by dozens of bumble bees.

We had an exciting critter sighting this week. As we drove east on Route 940 we saw what we thought was a coyote run across our path—a rare sighting.

School is back in session, at least at Weatherly Area, and

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now we have kids waiting for their school bus pickups in the morning. (They do get dropped off as well, but we usually aren’t watching at that point.)

Crestwood won’t be back in

session until the week after Labor Day.

Coming up on our calendar

same weekend is an Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow to be held close by in Weissport, beside the Hofford Mills.

Football season is here. Penn State kicks off its season this Saturday at 2 p.m. against the Nevada Wolfpack in Beaver Stadium.

Crestwood has its first home game this weekend as well, hosting Valley View on Friday night.

The calendar says there are still a few more weeks of summer. Get out and start looking for the beginnings of turning of the leaves. I’ve sighted Burning Bushes in our area that are beginning to have their fall color of brilliant red, just at the top of these plants.

is the local car show at Lehigh Park that raises money for local organizations, on Saturday, September 6. The following weekend is the Weatherly Hill Climb, which also raises money for local groups. Of note that

Wishing everyone good health.

Seth

SOUND CHECK for North of Forty

A stroll through the vendor area at Weatherly Festival

Admiring a snazzy ride

Photos by Seth & Ruth Isenberg

Art League announces full slate of September events

The Hazleton Art League is gearing up for a busy and colorful September.

On Friday, September 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., the League will host the gallery opening of Alice Laputka—Colors of the West. An artist’s talk will follow on Sunday, September 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. Laputka’s work explores color and form through interpretations of the natural world—art that is inspired by reality but not confined by it. The exhibition will be on view through Sunday, September 28.

Car show in White Haven will feature all makes and models, music, food and fun

The 4th Annual White Haven Car Show will take place on Saturday, September 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lehigh Park, Lehigh & Towanda Streets in White Haven.

The event is hosted by the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce and Laurel Lodge No. 467 F&AM.

Live music will be provided by The Dixie Wood Duo and The Dirty Hand Band.

The Concession Stand will be open, and there will be food trucks and vendors. There will be 50/50 drawings throughout

the day, and a Tricky Tray tent. This is a no trophy show, and all makes and models are welcome. Show participants will receive dash plaques.

Advance registration if received by September 1 is $12. Car registration starting at 8 a.m. at the show is $15. Spector fee is $5. Children under 12 are free.

Portions of proceeds from this event benefit a local charity chosen by the Laurel Lodge, and local community development through the GWHCC.

1950s - 60s all new pop hits music show this Friday in Freeland

All are invited on Friday, August 29, for a night of fun music hits performed by vocalist Jack James, with guest appearance by trumpeter Frank Balon. Enjoy hits made popular by Elvis, Bobby Rydell, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Engelbert Humperdinck and more. Pre-show instrumental hits start at 5 p.m. The concert

begins at 6 inside the historic Freeland Dance Hall Pavilion, Front Street next to the YM-YWCA. The performance is indoors, unaffected by weather. Seating is provided. There is no admission charge, but free will offerings are appreciated. Refreshments, food and snacks will be available.

This exhibition pairs beautifully with the 10th Annual Peace, Love & Chalk Sidewalk Art Festival, taking place on Sunday, September 14, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in both Youth and Adult categories, generously sponsored by Joe Maddon’s Respect 90 Foundation. Artists are encouraged to register online to participate.

offers opportunities for both sponsorship and player registration.

Looking ahead to October, the League is issuing a call for artists for its group show Signals Not Lost, a sci-fi–themed exhibition. In partnership with the Hazleton Area Garden Club, the show will also feature Art in Bloom, with floral arrangements inspired by

Later in the month, the League will host its major fundraising event, the Third Annual Color the Course Golf Tournament, on Friday, September 26, at 1 p.m. at Valley Country Club in Sugarloaf. With a fundraising goal of $25,000, this event

works in the exhibition.

The Hazleton Art League is located at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad St., Hazleton, PA. For gallery hours or more information, call 570-455-3333 or visit hazletonartleague.org.

librAry corNer

Fall is in the air at The White Haven Area Community Library. This past weekend, the Children’s Committee hosted its annual Back to School Bingo, providing area children with a variety of school supplies generously donated by library volunteers and patrons. A huge thank you goes out to all those who made

this year’s event a success. Fall also triggers the start of Fundraising season at the library, with our biggest fundraiser being the Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale. The chocolate will be arriving next week and then volunteers will begin getting it to our vendors for you to purchase. This year the cost will be $2.50 per bar.

Remember the library receives no federal, state or county funding, and provides all programs and resources through our fundraising efforts and donations. We could not do it all without the help and support of our local residents and merchants.

Plans are also underway for

another fundraiser favorite, the annual Quilt and Craft Show. It will be held on December 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library as well as the Victorian House on Wilkes Barre Street. We are planning some exciting additions to the fun this year. Watch The Journal-Herald and the library Facebook page for additional information as it becomes available.

Boscov Friends Helping Friends Shopping Passes continue to be available for purchase. The cost is $5, and the pass entitles the shopper to a 25% discount on the store’s lowest sale prices in store and on-line on Wednesday, October 22. The entire $5 purchase price stays with the library. They are available at the circulation desk. Remember to come in and browse our Senior Corner. It has helpful information for seniors regarding local programs, activities, and support.

Regular events continue each month at the library, including Book Club every first Wednesday, Fiber Arts Club every second and fourth Thursday and Scrabble nights every first and third Thursday. Contact the library at 570-443-8776 for additional information.

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.

Italian Festival is this weekend

The Hazleton UNICO Club will hold the annual Bell’ Italia Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday September 5-7 at Hazle Township Community Park off Route 93.

The festival will open 5-9 Friday, 10-8 Saturday and 10-6 on Sunday.

There will be a variety of events, ethnic food — not just Italian — games and fun for the whole family.

Admission and parking are free.

To err is human, but fans don’t forget

by Matthew Sieger

Here are six mistakes that are memorialized in sports history.

COWBOYS VS. FALCONS (2020). In a Week Two NFL game in 2020 between the Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Falcons in Dallas, the Falcons showed the world how not to handle an onside kick. After scoring a touchdown to get within two points of the Falcons with 1:49 left in the game, Dallas tried the onside kick. Greg Zuerlein kicked without a tee, and the ball started slowly rolling forward. While the rules state that the Cowboys could not recover their onside kick until it went at least 10 yards, the Falcons’ players could have recovered the ball at any point. But three Falcons stared at the ball as it trundled 10 yards, and Dallas’s CJ Goodwin pounced on it. The Cowboys then advanced downfield and kicked a field goal to win the game as time expired. “They definitely know the rule,” said Falcons head coach Dan Quinn of his players after the game. But it sure didn’t look that way.

FRED MERKLE,

GIANTS (1908). Fred Merkle was a pretty good baseball player. Unfortunately, he is mainly remembered for a baserunning mistake he made on Sept. 23, 1908, at the Polo Grounds when his team, the New York Giants, hosted the Chicago Cubs during a tight pennant race between the two squads. The score was 1-1 in the bottom of the ninth when Merkle, then 19, singled with two outs to put runners at the corners for New York. Giants’ shortstop Al Bridwell then hit what appeared to be a gamewinning single. But Merkle, seeing fans swarm onto the field in celebration, headed toward the clubhouse without touching second base. Cubs’ second baseman Johnny Evers retrieved the ball (or whatever ball he could find in the madhouse on the field) and stepped on second base. Merkle was ruled

out, negating the run. When the umpires couldn’t clear the field, they called the game on account of darkness. The game was replayed on Oct. 8 and turned out to be a pennant tie-breaker. The Cubs won 4-2 and went on to win the World Series.

J.R. SMITH, CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (2018). In the first game of the 2018 NBA Finals, with 4.7 seconds left and the Cavs down to the Warriors 107-106, George Hill tied the game with his first free throw but missed the second. J.R. Smith grabbed the rebound, but instead of lofting a quick put-back, he dribbled the ball back toward halfcourt. A wide-open LeBron James pointed back towards the hoop while yelling at Smith. With the clock nearly out, Smith finally passed to Hill, who barely had enough time to heave a shot that didn’t even reach the rim. Smith could be seen mouthing to James, “I thought we were up.” The game went into overtime, and the Warriors won. In the locker room, Smith claimed he knew the score was tied. But his coach, Tyronn Lue, told Sports Illustrated, “He thought it was over. He thought we were up one. It just happened too fast.”

ROBERT DE VICENZO, 1968 MASTERS. De Vicenzo won the 1967 British Open and had a chance to win the 1968 Masters. He pieced together a brilliant final round to shoot a 65 to tie the leader, Bob Goalby, and force an 18-hole playoff, scheduled to be played the next day. But De Vicenzo’s playing partner, Tommy Aaron, had wrongly marked down a score of par-4 on the 17th hole for De Vicenzo when De Vicenzo had made a birdie-3. De Vicenzo signed the incorrect scorecard, which ultimately added a stroke and ended up costing him a second major. “I have been playing golf all over the world for 30 years, and now all I can think of is how stupid I am to be wrong in this wonderful tournament,” said Argentina’s most successful golfer. “Never have I ever done such a thing.”

CHRIS WEBBER, 1993 NCAA BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. In the 1993 NCAA championship basketball

game, with 19 seconds left and Michigan down 73-71 to North Carolina, Michigan’s Chris Webber grabbed a rebound off a missed North Carolina free throw. Webber committed a blatant traveling violation as he headed up the court, but the referee missed it. Webber dribbled coast to coast, then called a timeout when he was double-teamed in the corner with 11 seconds left. There was only one problem — the Wolverines didn’t have any timeouts left. That’s a technical foul, giving UNC two free throws and possession. The Tar Heels won 75-71.

COWBOYS VS. DOLPHINS

1993. On Thanksgiving Day 1993, the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins played on a field full of snow and slippery sleet. With 15 seconds left in the game

and the Cowboys leading 14-13, the Dolphins set up for a 41-yard field goal attempt. Dallas’ Jimmie Jones fully extended and got a hand on the football for a block. All Dallas had to do was let the ball roll to a stop, which would have resulted in a dead ball and Dallas gaining possession to run out the clock. But the Cowboys’ Leon Lett tracked down the ball and tried to pounce on it. It squirted away into the hands of a Dolphin on the one-yard line. That gave Miami another chance on a much shorter field goal, which they converted as time ran out for the 17-16 win.

California-based Matthew Sieger writes regularly for The Sports Column. Read his work at www.thesportscol.com/ author/matthew-sieger/

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Game commission to host learn to hunt pheasants program

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, in partnership with Martz’s Gap View Hunting Preserve, will host a Learn to Hunt Pheasants program on Saturday, September 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This full-day, in-person program is open to participants of all ages who want to learn the fundamentals of pheasant hunting. Topics will include pheasant behavior, habitat preferences, where to hunt, choosing the right firearm, firearm safety, and preparing wild game for the table. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice shotgun skills during a live-fire session on a clay bird range.

“Pennsylvania offers excellent pheasant hunting opportunities,” said Lt. Aaron Morrow, Information and Education Supervisor for the Game Commission’s Northeast Region. “This program is designed both for those who are new to pheasant hunting and for hunters looking to return to the field after some time away.”

Martz’s Gap View Hunting Preserve is located at 610 Game Farm Rd, Dalmatia 17017 in Northumberland County. Reservations are required, and space is limited.

college Notebook Jones playing football at Springfield College; Smolenak suiting up

for King’s College

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Former Crestwood High School football standout John Jones of Mountain Top is an offensive lineman on the Springfield (Mass.) College football team again this fall.

The 6-foot-1, 265-pound junior and Exercise Science major was named to the New England Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference Team following last season’s fall semester. Honorees must have earned a 3.5 out of 4.0 cumulative grade point average and been a member of a varsity team for the entire semester.

On the football field, Jones is part of an offensive line group at Springfield that is tops in the nation in NCAA Division III.

In 2024, the Pride went 12-1 overall (7-0 NEAC) and won a pair of playoff games, advancing all the way to the NCAA D-III National Quarterfinals before falling to top-ranked North Central 27-3.

The 2024 Pride had the nation’s top rushing offense, averaging 427 yards per game, and the 5,557 rushing yards were the most in the history of Division III football. Springfield scored a whopping 583 points in

13 games, the most points in the 134-year history of the program.

Jones’ teammate on the offensive line, senior Craig Connell, has been named to the 2025 D3football.com Preseason All-America First Team. Springfield opens its season Sept. 6 at Western New England. 0-0-0

Chris Smolenak is set to embark on his junior season with the King’s College football team.

The Mountain Top resident and one-time Crestwood High School football and wrestling standout is a 6-2, 235-pound lineman and specialist as a long snapper for the Monarchs. He appeared in all 12 games as a sophomore long snapper on punts, helping King’s finish 10-2 overall and 9-0 in MAC play. King’s won its 2024 playoff opener before exiting the NCAA Division III National Tournament in the second round.

In the classroom, the accounting major earned MAC Academic Honor Roll honors following last football season.

The Monarchs open their 2025 campaign Thursday evening, Sept. 4 at rival Wilkes University.

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Crestwood comes up just short in football opener with Wyoming Area

Comets show many positive signs despite 24-21 road setback

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

EXETER - The Crestwood football Comets checked a lot of boxes last Friday night in their season-opener at Wyoming Area.

Offensive firepower? It’s there.

Defensive tenacity? You bet.

The quarterback? 100 percent back.

The young guys? They’re contributing already.

Toughness and heart? Check and check.

The Comets couldn’t have asked for a whole lot more out of their first game of 2025, other than a win.

That they took perennial district and state power Wyoming Area down to the final possession, at Sobeski Stadium, where they rarely lose, and had a chance to pull out a road victory says a lot about this young Crestwood team. On this night, however, it was the equally-young Warriors who escaped with a 24-21 triumph that they hope will serve as a springboard to another big season.

Trailing by three points with

the football and 78 seconds to play, Crestwood got as close as the Wyoming Area 41-yard line before the Warriors came up with a huge fourth-down sack at the 38-second mark to finally ice the hard-fought win.

“We’re standing. We’re on two feet,” said Wyoming Area head coach Randy Spencer, breathing a sigh of relief afterward. “Certainly timely plays when we needed them, especially at the end of the game to close it out.”

On the other side, Crestwood was left to think “what if” after coming oh-so-close.

“That’s just how it goes when we play these guys,” noted Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli. “It’s a slugfest back and forth, and usually it’s when the last guy’s got the ball.

“We had it there, we had an opportunity, but hats off to them for making one more play than we did. Credit to Coach Spencer and his staff for being able to do that.”

There was very little breathing space between the two Wyoming Valley Conference rivals, who played to a three-point opener for a second straight year - both

Warrior victories. Friday marked the fifth time in the last seven meetings it ended as a one-score game.

Wyoming Area got the early jump, taking the opening kickoff and scoring in just 2:15 as firstyear starter Jack Gravine took a quarterback keeper 53 yards for the season’s first touchdown. Gavin Feeney hit the extra point for a 7-0 lead.

Crestwood fans were eager to see how the Comets would respond, and in particular, how quarterback Jaden Shedlock would perform.

The four-year starter had each of his last two seasons cut short by serious injuries, with an ACL tear ending his 2024 season before it even reached the midway point.

Shedlock quickly answered his fans and perhaps some critics, unleashing what was one of the best passing nights of his career.

More known for his running talents than his passing, Shedlock connected with five different receivers on a variety of medium and long-range passes, completing 13-of-21 throws for 247 yards and a touchdown.

“I’m really proud of him,” Arcangeli said. “He’s maturing as a passer for sure. It’s really cool. We just haven’t been able to get a surrounding cast for him in a while. We have great players

around him and they are going to make him even better.”

From their opening drive the Comets — primarily a single-wing run-first offense for most of the past two decades — instead showcased a passing attack that gave the Warriors fits all night.

On the very first play from scrimmage, Shedlock found junior tight end Logan Lawson over the middle for a 26-yard completion. He hit his first three passes of the drive, but an illegal block ultimately short-circuited the drive at the Warrior 25-yard line. The Comets were penalized 10 times for 65 yards, one of the few negative marks on an otherwise solid opener.

“Penalties, that happens in Week 1. They had some too,” Arcangeli said. “There were some holding calls, some big plays. Penalties kind of stopped our momentum, shot ourselves in the foot. It’s going to happen, you just hope it doesn’t happen at the wrong time.

“We had a couple there, and we have to clean them up and we will, for sure,” he promised. “We’ve got good kids and they’ll get it right and we’ll make some corrections.” Wyoming Area methodically marched from the 25 all the way to the Crestwood 14 on its second

See CHS FOOTBALL, page 15

The Crestwood Comets burst through the sign and make their way through the cheerleader line and onto the field for last Friday night’s 2025 season opener at Wyoming Area. The game went down to the wire, with the Warriors holding on for a 24-21 victory.

JH Photo by Steve Stallone

Wyoming Area quarterback Jack Gravine (6) runs for first-down yardage during Friday night’s Wyoming Valley Conference football game against Crestwood. Comet defenders giving chase include Emmett Seyer (11), Jake Mitchell (67) and Tyler Herbert (25). JH Photo by Steve Stallone

CHS Football

Continued from page 14

possession, but the Comets came up big on defense, forcing three incomplete passes from inside the 20. Gravine’s fourth-and-six pass fell incomplete as the Comets held firm.

The two teams exchanged punts, but when Crestwood’s Nate Walsh was hit prior to a fair catch call, the Warriors were whistled for a 15-yard personal foul and the Comets were in business.

On second down from the WA 44, Shedlock found senior wideout Gio Barna behind the secondary for a 39-yard completion to the 5.

After Shedlock was brought down for a 4-yard loss back to the 9, he and Barna hooked up again on an 8-yard pass to the 1. Two plays later, junior Jake Jeckell bounced off two defenders and plowed in for a 1-yard touchdown run. Cooper Laubach added the PAT kick, and the Comets were even at 7 with 3:11 to play in the half.

It was just enough time for the Warriors to break the tie.

Gravine (11 carries, 106 yards) got 15 yards on a quarterback counter, then on fourth-and-12 from the Crestwood 32, he picked up a fumbled snap and ran for 13 yards to keep the chains moving.

A 7-yard run from Nick Ciampi got the ball to the 12, but Gio Barna’s pass break-up forced Wyoming Area into a 27-yard field goal try, which Feeney drilled with 14 seconds left to give the Warriors a 10-7 halftime lead.

Midway through the third period, following a Warrior punt, the Comets caught them napping.

Crestwood junior wideout Jack Rodgers lined up to the far left of formation and was unguarded. As he broke from the line of scrimmage, Shedlock hit him in stride and Rodgers did the rest, going untouched 48 yards for the touchdown, giving Crestwood it’s first lead (14-10) of the new season with 4:33 left in the third.

Both teams punted on their next possessions, but the field position battle went to the Warriors, who took over at the Crestwood 44 late in the third and went right to work.

Trustin Johnson (24 carries, 137 yards) broke off a 21-yard run for starters, and Ciampi added

Friday night’s football opener played in 70-degree heat made for a lot of game stoppages due to players cramping up. During one second-half stoppage, players from Crestwood and Wyoming Area are being worked on simultaneously by their respective trainers.

Photo by Steve Stallone

was their first experience under the lights so, it’s always great to learn lessons and develop and grow without losing games, and we found a way to do that tonight. I’m very proud of them for that effort. It’s impressive for a young and inexperienced team. It’s their first game action against a highlevel football team.”

Arcangeli was proud of his team’s opening-night effort, and excited for what the future holds for these Comets.

“To have Jack (Rodgers) and Gio (Barna), and our running backs Jeckell and Walsh and Amias Ocasio and Logan Lawson, we’re just kind of getting the feeling of what we can be offensively. Great weapons,” Arcangeli said.

17 more on a toss that set up a first-and-goal.

On the ensuing play, Johnson powered his way across the goal line for a 5-yard touchdown to put his team back in front, 17-14. Crestwood managed one first down on its first possession of the fourth quarter before punting it back to the Warriors, who made the most of it.

Johnson carried four straight times for a combined 33 yards to push into Comets territory. Then, on third-and-eight, Gravine hit Ciampi on a sideline route, and Ciampi turned it up and went 42 yards for a Warrior touchdown and a 24-14 cushion with just 5:35 remaining.

Shedlock and the Comets were hardly through. In fact, they needed just two minutes of clock time to hit paydirt.

On the first play after the kickoff, Shedlock bombed a 45-yard completion to Barna, who again got behind the Warrior defense for a long gain. On the next play, Shedlock threaded the needle with a zip pass over the middle to Lawson, good for another 13 yards to the WA 15. Although a procedure penalty set them back five yards, the Comets wouldn’t be denied. Shedlock scrambled for a 12-yard gain, Walsh took an inside handoff eight yards to the 1, and Shedlock did the rest. His 1-yard scoring plunge, coupled with Laubach’s third extra point of the evening, brought the Comets to within three (24-21) with 3:28 still to play.

The Crestwood defense did

its job, forcing the Warriors to a three-and-out, although they were able to take the game clock down to 1:18.

Starting at the Wyoming Area 48-yard line, the Comets got an apparent completion for firstdown yardage, but the play was nullified by a Crestwood holding penalty. Shedlock and Barna got 17 yards back on another completion, but back-to-back incomplete passes led to a fourthand-three from the WA 41.

Josh Mruk blew up Crestwood’s final play, blitzing in and sacking Shedlock for a 14-yard loss that clinched things for the Warriors, who ran out the final 38 seconds to go 1-0.

The Warriors allowed 247 yards passing, but limited Crestwood to just 40 yards rushing on 23 attempts. Shedlock was sacked three times and thrown for a loss on two other occasions. Coach Spencer said that was one of the keys to the win.

“They got big plays in the passing game,” Spencer admitted, “but anytime you can contain a featured player like Jaden Shedlock, again he’s one of the best in the district and certainly has a career at the next level, so from that standpoint I think we did a good job. But they certainly made their plays in the passing game. We’ve got to be stronger there for sure.”

All in all, Spencer was happy to get out of Week 1 with a W.

“It’s all the preseason stuff we talked about,” he said. “The talent is there, we’ve got very talented players. A lot of them, though, this

“I’m really happy to see Jaden sit in there, be able to deliver the football, and hats off to our offensive linemen for giving him as much time as they could,” he continued. “We’re not big across the front, but what we lack there (in size) we come up with some toughness. They fought their butts off all night long.”

Crestwood will look to climb into the win column this Friday night when they play host to Valley View (1-0) in a District 2 Class 4A showdown. Valley View surprised defending District 2 3A champ Scranton Prep 14-10 in their opener last week.

Wyoming Area 24, Crestwood 21 Crestwood.......0 7 7 7 - 21

Wyo. Area........7 3 7 7 - 24

First Quarter

WA - J. Gravine 53 run (Feeney kick), 9:45

Second Quarter

C - Jeckell 1 run (Laubach kick), 3:11

WA - Feeney 27 field goal, 0:14 Third Quarter

C - Rodgers 48 pass from Shedlock (Laubach kick), 4:33

WA - Johnson 5 run (Feeney kick), 0:03

Fourth Quarter

WA - Ciampi 42 pass from J. Gravine (Feeney kick), 5:33

C - Shedlock 1 run (Laubach kick), 3:28 TEAM STATISTICS

C WA First Downs 11 18

Rushes-Yards

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING - Crestwood: Walsh 5-38, Jeckell 7-10, 1 TD, Shedlock 10-(-6), 1 TD, Team 1-(-2). Wyoming Area: Johnson 24-137, 1 TD, J. Gravine 11-106, 1 TD, Ciampi 5-28, Mruk 1-7, Team 1-(-2).

PASSING - Crestwood: Shedlock 13-21-0, 247, 1 TD. Wyoming Area: J. Gravine 6-16-0, 84, 1 TD.

RECEIVING - Crestwood: G. Barna 5-116, Lawson 4-65, Rodgers 2-54, 1 TD, Ocasio 1-11, Walsh 1-1. Wyoming Area: Kopetchny 3-29, Mruk 2-11, Ciampi 1-42, 1 TD, Johnson 1-8.

High School Sports Roundup

Lady Comets ace first test of tennis season with shutout

The Crestwood girls’ tennis team eased past Pittston Area 5-0 on Monday in the seasonopener for both schools.

Two singles matches and one doubles match were contested, with Crestwood winning all three. The other two matches were forfeited by Pittston Area.

Maria Dimopoulos and Sophia Biscotti won their singles matches in straight sets for the Lady Comets, as did the doubles team of Priya Shah and Jillian Laskoski.

Golf

Nativity 299, Weatherly Area 359 - Last Thursday at White Birch, Nativity continued its torrid season with a decisive win over

the host Wreckers.

Trey Keating and Ryan Grabowski shared medalist honors for the visiting Hilltoppers, each shooting 72s.

Andy Smith (77) and Steve Karinch (78) completed the Nativity scoring.

The Wreckers were paced by the trio of Eli Brown, Ian McKeegan and Matt Adler, all with scores of 89. Jacob Hinkle contributed a 92.

Schuylkill Haven 318, Weatherly Area 396 - Last Tuesday at Schuylkill Country Club, host Schuylkill Haven placed three golfers in the 70s in posting the Schuylkill League win.

Eli Barton was the low man with a 74, Alan Evans carded a

Scholastic Schedule

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27

Golf

Nanticoke Area at Crestwood

Girls’ Tennis

Crestwood at Dallas

Boys’ Soccer

Hanover Area at Weatherly Area

THURSDAY, AUG. 28

Golf

Mahanoy Area at Weatherly Area

Girls’ Volleyball

Minersville at Weatherly Area

FRIDAY, AUG. 29

Football

Valley View at Crestwood

Golf

Crestwood at Pittston Area

Girls’ Tennis

Tunkhannock at Crestwood

SATURDAY, AUG. 30

Field Hockey

Crestwood at Sue Peters Memorial

Tournament

Girls’ Soccer

Shenandoah Valley at Weatherly Area, 10 a.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 1

No events scheduled

TUESDAY, SEPT. 2

Golf

Weatherly Area at Minersville

Boys’ Soccer

Weatherly Area at Tri-Valley

Girls’ Soccer

Crestwood at Pittston Area

Girls’ Volleyball

Weatherly Area at Schuylkill Haven

Crestwood at North Pocono

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3

Cross Country

Weatherly Area at Schuylkill Haven (with Shenandoah Vy.)

Crestwood at WVC cluster meet at Hanover Area

Golf

Crestwood at Lake-Lehman

Boys’ Soccer

Crestwood at Pittston Area

Girls’ Soccer

Lourdes Regional at Weatherly Area

Girls’ Tennis

Hanover Area at Crestwood

THURSDAY, SEPT. 4

Boys’ Soccer

Minersville at Weatherly Area

Girls’ Volleyball

Tri-Valley at Weatherly Area

FRIDAY, SEPT. 5

Football

Tunkhannock at Crestwood

Golf

Crestwood at MMI Prep

Girls’ Soccer

Crestwood at Berwick

Girls’ Tennis

Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West

Girls’ Volleyball

Delaware Valley at Crestwood

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6

Field Hockey

Crestwood at Twin Valley

Boys’ Soccer

Weatherly Area at MMI Prep, 10 a.m.

Crestwood at Dallas, 11 a.m.

Girls’ Soccer

Weatherly Area at Williams Valley, 10 a.m.

Hughesville at Crestwood, 11 a.m.

Cross Country

Weatherly Area at Centaur Invitational, DeSales University

Girls’ Volleyball

Weatherly Area at North Schuylkill Invitational, 9 a.m.

76, and Chase Maley came in at 79 for the Hurricanes. Michael Terefencko closed out the scoring with an 89.

Ian McKeegan and Matt Adler had identical 98s to lead Weatherly Area. Eli Brown had a 99, and Jacob Hinkle a 101.

Volleyball

Salem Christian 3, Weatherly Area 0 - Host Salem Christian spoiled the Lady Wreckers’ opener on Monday with a 25-7, 25-9, 25-11 non-league victory.

The Lady Wreckers of head coach Erica Kane-Poweski were led in the opener by Kelly Reiner, Abigail and Mya Binder, Kendra Moyer, Abigail Weston,

Melina Ayala, Raven Biles, Jillian Esposito and Krisna Lucero.

Final individual result totals from the match were unavailable.

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