THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Volume 45 – No. 4 (USPS 277440) ©2025, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved
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by Suzanne Winters
A COMCAST representative was at the September 3 Dennison Township supervisors meeting to answer questions concerning their proposed franchise agreement.
COMCAST will not begin any construction until probably late 2026 or early 2027. They want a franchise agreement signed before beginning any work.
Board chair Sheila Weaver said the proposed agreement has been reviewed and they are working with the solicitor regarding changes.
COMCAST says they will run new wiring. However, board member Chris Bender
is concerned they will not connect residents who are underserved unless the customer pays for extra line and infrastructure if they exceed what is used in a standard installation, despite
having received government funding to do so.
Resident Frank Sitko confirmed with the COMCAST representative that “underserved” means there is only one option in the
township for cable/internet service. It does not mean that people aren’t served at all. The representative said COMCAST wants to expand
See DENNISON, page 3
by Suzanne Winters
Councilmember Corey Beltz began the September 11 Penn Lake Borough council meeting with a moment of silence on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attack.
Following this, Beltz explained what was discussed at the evening’s work session. Items included a possible UCC ordinance and the proposed Breezeline franchise agreement. Resident Carl Heck expressed concern for who would be liable
should the borough opt in to the UCC. Beltz said they are still considering all aspects of this issue.
The proposed Breezeline franchise agreement was also discussed at the work session.
See PENN LAKE, page 6
Donald DeHart, second from left, was inducted into the Weatherly Hillclimb Hill of Fame Sunday during the second day of the Hillclimb’s fall event. Also pictured from left are the Hillclimb’s retiring Chief Steward, Matt Rowe, Hillclimb Association
President Joe Cyburt, State Rep. Doyle Heffley, Carbon County Commissioner Michael Sofranko, and John Klinger of the NB Center in Allentown, a machine shop that specializes in engine rebuilds. Story, page 5.
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The murder this past week of conservative icon Charlie Kirk is horrifying, whether you agree with his politics or not. Some of the words that have been spoken about his death are horrifying in themselves.
Celebrating someone’s death is flat out wrong. Assassinating someone because of their words, because you don’t like their words, is flat out wrong.
Going after groups that may have opposed Kirk’s words is also wrong. Claiming that any disagreement with administration policies and positions warrants investigation and punishment is wrong.
Kirk expressed opinions at his Turning Point rallies on college campuses that many found hard to take. But he showed courage in going where those opinions were often truly unwelcome, and engaged in discussion with those who disagreed with him. He, and his words, were effective, at times changing minds.
Kirk was a firm believer in the First Amendment and freedom of speech. He used it to convince others of his conservative values. He also defended the speech of those he opposed, much as he disagreed with it. That makes the administration’s threats against those who have expressed negative opinions about Kirk particularly ironic.
Those who celebrated or mocked Kirk’s death are tasteless, cruel and insensitive. But they are not criminals. The FBI should of course investigate any groups that may have played a part in empowering the assassin, but extending those investigations to people and groups who just didn’t like Kirk is going too far.
The current impulse to immediately go online to post opinions about everything is a big part of why our society is so fractured. The relative anonymity encourages people to say things online they wouldn’t dream of expressing in person. Posting too quickly also spreads misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Our words have real impact. May this tragedy help all of us consider how we can use them more wisely.
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The front page shows pictures from a backyard benefit, a two-day party held by the Kelly family on Seventh Street in Weatherly, which raised over $850 for Hurricane Katrina relief. They had over 300 visitors who enjoyed activities, refreshments and music and made donations to the American Red Cross.
The White Haven market got a change in ownership. Frank Pasden of Jim Thorpe Market and new manager Mark Tokash (shown on the front page with a picture of the market) along with partners bought the Food Rite Market from Chuck and Terri Usher on Monday, September 12 after intense negotiations. The Ushers will continue to own the plaza. The store was re-tagged and restocked as a member of the AWI co-op carrying ShurFine products and much more.
The Department of Conservational and Natural Resources put a bid package out for demolition of the BonnarVawter building at the end of Main Street in White Haven. A picture of the decaying structure was shown. At that time, plans were to use the cleared lot for a parking lot (which happened), and bathroom facilities (which did not).
Lausanne Township put out bids for repairs to North Stagecoach Road for the third time, as bids they received the second time were too high, and the township was not able to obtain a tax anticipation loan. PennDOT advised that the township could do just the 3” base coat this year, which supervisors hoped would be affordable.
The Crestwood Education Association was threatening to strike over stalled contract negotiations. The educators had been working without a contract for three years. Sticking
point, according to the editorial on the subject, was the CEA’s opposition to paying a portion of its health insurance. The board claimed that going with the CEA’s proposal would result in a 72% tax increase.
Stanley Fisher of East Side was named chief of the electroOptic/Night Vision Division, Avionics/Intelligence Electronic Warfare Systems Directorate at Tobyhanna Army Depot.
White Haven Borough Council approved an agreement with Freeland Borough to share equipment. Freeland had a paver the White Haven Streets Department would borrow in order to pave the Dam 2 Road, and possibley Old Route 940. Freeland proposed borrowing White Haven’s leaf vacuum.
Weatherly Area Elementary fifth grade students celebrated Constitution Day by completing a Webquest adventure, researching the three branches of government and their development through the Constitution of the United States.
The Dining Out column featured the late, great Blakeslee Inn, where we ate veal chop and roast venison, and ended with brown sugar cheesecake and Amaretto crème brulée. (I miss that place.)
Weatherwood Carbon County Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center staff raised over $1,700 for the American Red Cross and hurricane victims by selling hotdogs and baked goods. Reinhart Food Service donated the hotdogs, Stroehman Bakeries donated the rolls, and Agosti Markets donated the sauerkraut and condiments.
A rabies clinic sponsored by the White Haven Area Community Library was held at the Engine House, with vaccines given by Dr. Samantha Ottinger and Mike Borsuk from the White Haven Veterinary Hospital.
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into Pennsylvania, and the government wants to see 95% of the country connected. COMCAST would be available to current Breezeline customers should they wish to change providers.
Most of this month’s meeting was devoted to the COMCAST issue.
There was no police report available per secretary Kathleen Stortz.
An updated Hazard Mitigation Resolution was read by the secretary and adopted.
Weaver presented the updated ordinance book. They will advertise it twice, and after adoption it will be put online for ease of access to the public.
Fall clean up day will be September 27 from 8-4. Weaver said e-recycling will be the same day, adding that some items require a fee for recycling. Paper shredding day will be October 4.
There were 6 zoning permits and 4 building permits issued, per the zoning report.
The secretary had received an engineering report just prior to the meeting. She will send a copy of the grant for line painting for Red Shale Pit Road to the engineer. There was some discussion concerning what lines would be painted, and board member Mike Mack said just to paint the middle line.
Roadmaster Jim Yackiel reported he was able to clear out the drainage ditch on Fawn Ridge Court. He dug it out and removed weeds and debris. He did some maintenance at the township building and will start cutting the roads. Also, there is enough salt in the shed to start the winter season.
Yackiel said the Lake Francis upper gate has been damaged. Someone has put up a chain. He reported someone had done some target practice on the street sign.
There was no fire report available. It was noted that the Dennison Township Fire Company Block Shoot is on October 5, a big fund raiser for them.
Jane W. (Warner) Suitch, mother, nana, big nana, 96 years of age and a lifelong resident of Weatherly, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.
Born on January 24,1929 in Weatherly, she was the daughter of the late Herbert S. and Florence (Ickes) Warner. Jane was predeceased by her husband, Daniel H. Suitch III, daughter, Susan Adema, son, James D. Suitch, sister, Geraldine Wolfe, brother, Harry “Spatz” Warner.
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Weatherly Area School District will host a program in honor of veterans on Tuesday, November 11, at 9 a.m. All area veterans and the public are invited to attend.
The program will be held in the Middle School Gym. Entrance to the school will be through the Middle School Lobby.
There will be a social gathering for veterans in the Middle School Cafeteria at 8:15 a.m. If you are a veteran and planning on attending, we would like to know in advance. Please call the Elementary Office at 570-427-8687.
During the Senate’s session this week to continue work on the state budget, two bills authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) were passed with bipartisan support by the full Senate, while a third advanced out of committee.
“In addition to our efforts to end this unnecessary budgetary crisis, I was pleased to see these commonsense measures received bipartisan support,” said Argall. “There are few issues I hear more about than the workforce shortages affecting many segments of our economy. Our votes today will assist two labor forces that play crucial roles in our communities – long-term care workers and corrections officers.”
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aide competency exam. The bill was approved by a vote of 31-18 and now advances to the House of Representatives.
Senior advocates strongly support these changes, noting that they would remove barriers for those seeking employment at long-term care centers while still ensuring employees are well-qualified.
Senate Bill 111 would eliminate the residency requirement for corrections officers, providing real relief to Pennsylvania’s overworked state corrections officers by addressing staffing shortages. The bill was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0 by the Senate Judiciary Committee and now advances to the full Senate for consideration.
Argall introduced this legislation at the request of local corrections officers and their union.
Senate Bill 460 would update the procedures when a governor or lieutenant governor is unable to perform their duties. The bill was approved by a vote of 35-14 and now advances to the House of Representatives.
This bill was introduced after a review by the Senate State Government Committee, which was chaired by Argall at the time, found the Governor and Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedure Law, which was enacted in 1974, was applied differently in all three cases it was needed and contained antiquated language, including a reference to the telegram.
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Eddie Smith of Jersey City, New Jersey, posted the best speed to win the fall event of the 64th annual Weatherly Hillclimb this past weekend.
Smith posted the best time on the Miracle Minute Mile with his Suzuki Crosskart.
Don DeHart of Akron, who has raced the Hillclimb for 20 years and was a corner watcher before that, was inducted into
the Hill of Fame on Sunday. DeHart’s daughter and sonin-law, Crystal and Matt Hoegg, are also Hillclimb racers.
Some 100 racers from six states — Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina — competed this weekend.
Established in 1961, the Hillclimb will celebrate its 65th anniversary next year with events June 6-7 and September 12-13.
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Eddie Smith won the 2025 fall event of the Weatherly Hillclimb this past weekend.
Photo by Jim Dino
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS such as churches, Weatherly Area High School classes, the museum, the library and the Scouts kept the crowds fed and happy during the Hillclimb. Food of all kinds was available, and there was plenty of catching up going on.
Breezeline wants a 10-year agreement, down from the original 15-year requirement.
Beltz said he has called a few other providers, none of which have any plans to provide future service to Penn Lake Borough. He said they are still “red lining” the franchise agreement.
Resident Kristen Fisher asked council to seriously consider the Breezeline agreement. She is concerned about the borough being held “hostage” to a 10-year agreement with a company that she said provides substandard service, talking about dropped service, sometimes multiple times per day, and not fixing anything. This is especially problematic for those working from home, she said.
Beltz acknowledged that
everyone is frustrated with Breezeline. Borough solicitor Dan Mulhern and Beltz both said nothing has been signed at this point, but there are no other options at this time.
Beltz said the borough is paid $2,300 per year under the current franchise agreement.
Borough treasurer Theresa Wojciechowski said Breezeline is supposed to pay the borough 30% of what they collect, but they will never say how much they collect from the community.
Borough secretary Karen Burden received two complaints via Mayor Tom Carter. A resident on Darby Drive reported a neighbor leaving trash out all week which attracts the local bear. This is a safety concern.
Another complaint was concerning the potholes on Hollenback Road. The mayor suggested filling them.
There was also a note from the borough pickle ball players thanking council for the funds for a new net. They also thanked Dave and Florence Longmore for arranging the purchase.
The secretary also mentioned a notice from State representative Jamie Walsh’s office encouraging residents to attend a town hall on September 16 concerning the proposed Sugarloaf PPL 500kV transmission line project.
The secretary also relayed a message from council member Sue George. She wanted to thank those who helped spread the mulch at the playground, Dan George, Dan Eustice, John Burden and Brian Jane.
The last two water tests of the season were good, per council member Dan Eustice. He had nothing to report regarding the geese.
There was discussion between council, the solicitor and Al Kislan of Kislan Trucking, on getting the potholes patched and fixing the catch basin grate in front of the Community House. These are considered emergency and/or safety issues, and there is no need to advertise for bids.
A motion to authorize $350 to fill the potholes on Hollenback Road using Kislan Trucking was passed, and a second motion to authorize $3,050.30 for Kislan to fix the grate was also passed. Council member John Burden asked Kislan if cones should be put up around the grate, and he agreed it was a good idea.
Burden said the Short-Term Rental (STR) hearing for the
property in violation of the ordinance was rescheduled for October 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Wright Township municipal building. This is the second violation for this property, with a potential fine of $1,000.
Burden urged council to address some issues in the STR ordinance. He said this property owner never paid the initial $1,250 fee for the permit, and will now get away with only a $1,000 fine. He feels this ordinance needs to be reviewed annually for any possible issues that may come up.
Council member and DAG member Lisa Stuart said she didn’t have anything new to report on the dam project other than that they held a dam update meeting for the community on August 31 with a good turnout. This show of support for the project helps with obtaining grants. State Senator Dave Argall and Representative Jamie Walsh were also in attendance. There were a few items addressed under new business. Change order #3 was approved, paying Streamline Engineering $38,540 for design of a slurry wall.
Resolution #2 Luzerne County Hazard Mitigation was adopted. This allows the borough to receive federal funds in case of disaster.
Finally, a check was scheduled to be written this week for $12,000 to White Haven Borough to satisfy Penn Lake’s 2023 commitment for the purchase of a new fire truck.
Fall is definitely upon us, or at least upon me. As I sat out on our patio, I sighted a cascade of leaves from our young cherry tree, some of which fell upon me.
The quality of fall foliage color is an annual chance to make predictions, and from me, I predict a long season, but one where we’re treated to more browns and dark yellows that vibrant reds and golds, on account of the drought our area
is currently enduring. More on this as the season progresses.
Speaking of the drought, area communities are beginning to put burn bans in place. Predicted scattered showers won’t be enough to make a difference.
The Philadelphia Phillies have clinched their division. It’s a good team, and could go far.
Living in northeast PA means being agile where driving is concerned, as a deer may pop
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out of the woods at any time. Ruth had a close encounter with a deer that stubbornly stood its ground as dark was falling in the middle of Route 940. Both deer and car managed to avoid each other, Ruth swerving around the clueless animal.
In football, the Crestwood Comets evened up their record at 2-2 with a rout, 49-7, over Western Wayne.
Penn State’s football team predictably routed its opponent,
the Division 1AA Villanova. The PSU program is highly rated this year and will now have a week off before facing BIG10 opponent Oregon at Beaver Stadium on September 27.
The Philadelphia Eagles have started strong, notching a nice win last weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The photos below weren’t personally sighted at this past weekend’s Weatherly Hillclimb, but Hillclimb announcer Jim Dino sent them along to share.
Enjoy our leaf season as it progresses and stay healthy!
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Members of the Weatherly Area School District student body, American Legion Members, American Legion Auxiliary Members, Weatherly Police, Citizens Fire Company, and L&L Fire Company gathered at the WASD Middle School flagpole to commemorate the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. They helped to raise the national flag, the state flag, and the freedom flag—a flag that was specifically created to remember the 9/11 attacks. Thank you to all those who helped and participated in the program. Students gathered include WAHS students Raymond Montz, Corbin Wagner, Abigail Weston, Kendra Moyer, and Olivia Marasco, and WAMS students Carter Minnick, Rylee Minnick, and Thomas Maguschak.
Photo courtesy Shane Moran
Cranberry Quilt Guild will hold its September meeting at Faith United Church of Christ, Airport Beltway, in Hazle Township this Monday, September 22 with doors opening for light refreshments at 5:45 p.m.
The program for the evening will be Collage, presented by Cindy Kishbaugh. Cindy will exhibit her techniques and quilted pieces for this new fabric art form.
Members are reminded that placemats can be brought to the meetings for holiday distribution. Meeting business will include a slate of new officers, and discussion of a possible 2026 quilt show.
Thirty-two members of the guild made comfort quilts as a community service project. Quilts were donated to the Kidney Center of Greater Hazleton.
Weatherly Area School District will host a program in honor of veterans on Tuesday, November 11, at 9 a.m. All area veterans and the public are invited to attend.
The program will be held in the Middle School Gym. Entrance to the school will be through the Middle School Lobby.
There will be a social gathering for veterans in the Middle School Cafeteria at 8:15 a.m. If you are a veteran and planning on attending, we would like to know in advance. Please call the Elementary Office at 570-427-8687.
Billy Bob and Jethro, the singing Skeletons, are shown at far right with friends from American Legion Post 360 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly. The group will host the annual Pancakes and Pumpkins Halloween Safety Event on Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. until Noon at the post home. The Legion family, along with the Weatherly Police Department , Citizens Fire Company #1, and Sernak Farms invite all children 10 and under to participate. Advance registration is required by calling Georgia Farrow by September 26. There will be be face painting, a mystery craft, games and complimentary pancakes and pumpkins, plus free coffee and desserts for the parents. The event is free of charge.
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There are still some tickets available to see and hear Gracie Jane Sinclair in concert on October 3 at the Penn Lake Community Building. The 2025 Steamtown Music Award winner will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. to benefit the White Haven Area Community Library. The event is BYOB or you may purchase wine, beer and snacks at the concert. Tickets can be purchased in person at the library and G&A Hardware, or by calling the library at 570-4438776. They are $20 per person or reserve a table for $160. Credit cards are accepted at the library.
Join Miss Victoria on September 20 for tot time from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Children 6 and under, along with their siblings, are welcome. Then, beginning at noon, those 6 and up are invited to a K Pop Demons Hunter Karaoke party until 2 p.m. Advance registration will be required for this event. Watch for details on the library Facebook page.
Another local author, Lori Floyd, will hold a book reading event and scavenger hunt on Tuesday, September 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Advance registration will be required to attend this event as well. Her book is titled The Adventures of the Explorers Club in New York City.
Remember to purchase your Gertrude Hawk Candy Bars to benefit the library. This year the
cost will be $2.50 per bar. Look for displays at local merchants, and of course at the library desk. Help us make this our best fundraising year ever!
Boscov Friends Helping Friends Shopping Passes are still 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 and will also be sold at the Hazleton Boscov’s on the day of the event.
The annual Quilt and Craft Show 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 St. 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.
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 570-4438776 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.
The White Haven Ambulance is selling Apple Dumplings again this year, for the fifth time. Regular and sugar-free are available, at $5 each.
Order by September 25 to pick up at the station October 11 & 12, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Ambulance is also selling Dip Mixes this year. To order contact a crew/ board member, or the link on Facebook at White Haven EMS.
Friday, September 19—
Community Blood Drive, 12:30-5 p.m., VFW Post 6615, White Haven
Saturday, September 20—
Weatherly Area High School
Homecoming Bonfire, 7 p.m., L&L Fire Company
Sunday, September 21— LOWLPA Clay Bird & Block Shoot, 1 p.m., LOWLPA grounds, Dennison Township Friday, September 26— Through the Decades Radio Show, 2 p.m., Heritage Hills Senior Community, Weatherly Friday & Saturday, October 3 & 4—Weatherly Area Community Library Auction Saturday, October 4— Pancakes & Pumpkins, 9 a.m.-Noon, American Legion Post 360, Weatherly Sunday, October 5—Dennison Twp Vol Fire Co. Clay Bird Shoot, Noon, LOWLPA grounds, Dennison Twp Saturday, October 11— October Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., All Saints Parish, 35 N. Cleveland St., McAdoo
Saturday, October 11—Block Shoot, 10 a.m., White Haven VFW Post 6615
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 18—Soup & Chili Cook-Off, 2 p.m., Fireman’s Social Club, White Haven
Sunday, October 19—White Haven Lions Halloween Parade, 2 p.m. (Rain date, October 26)
Saturday, October 25— Weatherly Halloween Parade, 2 p.m. (Raindate, October 26, 2 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 29—Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m., White Haven VFW Post 6615 (sign up by October 5, 570-443-3333)
Saturday, November 1—Craft & Vendor Fair, 2-4 p.m., Foster Township Municipal Building
Saturday, September 20 | 2-4 p.m.
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
With a young team lacking in numbers and in varsity experience, Kevin Kennedy knows the importance of accentuating the positives.
The Weatherly Area boys soccer coach relayed that message again after Saturday morning’s 10-2 non-conference setback to Salem Christian. Despite the score, there were plenty of positives to take from the contest.
And afterward, the Wreckers were ready to move on to what comes next.
“We talk a lot about the mindset. We prepare the night before,” Kennedy explained. “We also talk about how we don’t let our successes make us too overconfident to the point where we’re complacent. The flip side of that coin is we don’t let anything that goes wrong get us down to the point where it affects the next thing that’s going to happen.
“There’s always the next thing,” he continued. “There’s always another game, there’s always something that happens now that the game is over, whether it be academics in that (high school) building, whether it’s family dinner. We try to say ‘move on’ because we’ve got other things to take care of. You try to build on those positives and try to correct the other ones, that’s why the practice.”
With just 10 players suited up and no one in reserve, the
Weatherly Area’s Corbin Wagner (9) throws the ball into teammate Derek Ochs during Saturday’s non-conference boys soccer match against Salem Christian, at the Weatherly Area High School field. Wagner scored both Wrecker goals in a 10-2 setback.
Wreckers got off to a slow start and fell behind Salem Christian (4-1) 2-0 early on quick scores from Matthew Marks and Caleb Marks. Matthew then added a third goal unassisted to spot his team a 3-0 advantage.
In the meantime, Salem Christian goalkeeper Danny Diaz recorded a pair of nice saves on a shot and then a rebound shot to keep Weatherly off the board.
The Wreckers answered
soon after, when senior captain Corbin Wagner scored following a corner kick, with the assist from junior Jeremiah Donadi to bring their team to within 3-1.
“He got himself a second team all-star last year,” Kennedy said of Wagner, the team’s scoring leader and much more.
“This year there’s a lot of great numbers (around the league) so far, but he also needs a lot of great team support. He had a lot
of great team support feeding him the ball last year. He doesn’t really have that as much this year.
“That’s why he has the armband,” Kennedy said of Wagner’s leadership. “If he’s able to get the team improving to the point where they’re feeding him more, that’s going to contribute to his success.”
Salem Christian continued its offensive onslaught, as Ryan Quinty scored in front of the net to start a three-goal run that upped the visitors’ lead to 6-1.
Wagner ended the bleeding with an unassisted score, launching a kick from the right side that went over Salem’s goalkeeper and into the goal to slice the deficit to 6-2.
Salem Christian got a breakaway goal late in the half to make it 7-2 at the break.
While defensive breakdowns directly led to Salem Christian goals in that first half, Weatherly’s defense tightened in the second half, and first-year goalkeeper Noah Mayernick began to shine.
Mayernick and the defense held Salem Christian without a goal for the first 20 minutes of that second half, and the sophomore netminder made several solid saves in the run.
“This is his first year of goalkeeping. He just picked it up at the end of the spring season,” Kennedy said. “I’m hoping a lot of the video will help him build on some of the things that were good. He had a lot of great saves
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also working on some throwing and rolling.
today, and I recorded those. I got a lot of great distributions, he’s working on long punts. He’s
“There’s still some things to work on. We tend to put it up the middle more on goal kicks and it’s easier for the other team to bring it back.”
Saturday’s
Salem Christian finally broke the ice with 16:38 remaining, a goal that made it 8-2 and a six-goal differential, which initiated a running clock the remainder of the game.
Salem added two goals in the final six minutes to finish off the 10-2 win.
Mayernick finished with seven saves and the Wreckers (0-8) turned in one of their better performances of this young season, even though they were missing three players Saturday.
“For now, it’s really frustrating to not be able to field more than 10 kids. Sometimes we’re up to 11 or 12,” Kennedy said. “Sometimes there’s a family obligation or
a religious obligation. We also have a number of dual-sport athletes and when they have a cross country meet somewhere else, that takes priority.”
He’s hoping the current players will continue improving and hold down the fort until help arrives in more numbers.
“We have a decent youth program to provide a great knowledge base and experience for kids growing up, but we’re still always against the number of kids per class,” Kennedy said, referring to Weatherly’s low enrollment numbers in recent high school classes. “While it might be really low now, we’re expecting it to go up a little bit,” he added.
by Ethan Barilla
The MLB season is coming to an end so you might be wondering who is going to win MVP. Let’s start with the National League (NL). The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is the odds on favorite with -25000 odds. He’s having a pretty good season with a .280 batting average with 48 HR and 91 RBI.
Trailing behind Shohei is the Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber with 25-1 odds. Kyle is having one of the best seasons of his career with a .240 batting average with 50 HR and 123 RBI.
Now let’s talk about the American League (AL).
Currently, the odds on favorite to win AL MVP is the Yankees’ Aaron Judge with -400 odds to win. Aaron is having a good year compared to last season’s MVP. Judge has a .321 batting average with 44 HR and 98 RBI.
Right behind Aaron is Mariners’ slugger Cal Raleigh. Cal has +250 odds to win MVP. This season he has a .240 batting average with a leagueleading 53 HR and 113 RBI.
Both MVP races are neck and neck and will come down to the wire. We’ll have to wait and see at the end of the season.
Editor’s Note: Ethan is a student at Weatherly Area Middle School.
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Looking to ride the momentum from a big Week 3 win and also avenge last season’s homefield loss to Western Wayne, the Crestwood football Comets were on a mission when they made the long trek to Lake Ariel last Friday night.
Mission accomplished.
Senior quarterback Jaden Shedlock threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as the Comets overpowered the Wildcats 49-7 for the non-conference win.
With Shedlock and the Comets hitting on all cylinders early, Crestwood built a 28-0 first-quarter lead and did not look back.
Shedlock opened the scoring with a 1-yard run, then connected with junior wideout Jack Rodgers on touchdown pass plays of 50 and 21 yards as the lead grew.
Shedlock’s 4-yard touchdown run made it 28-0, before he connected with fellow senior Gio Barna on a 12-yard TD pass to put the lead at 35-0 by halftime.
Western Wayne (1-3) finally got on the board in the third quarter on Jake Grodack’s 1-yard run, but it was far too late.
The Comets closed out the scoring with fourth-quarter touchdown runs from Amias Ocasio (6 yards) and Teddy Taylor (9 yards).
Crestwood improved to 2-2 with its second straight convincing victory, and will look to close out the first half of the regular season with another this Friday night at home.
The Comets will host Nanticoke Area (0-4), which is coming off a 42-6 setback at the hands of Tunkhannock last week. Crestwood beat Tunkhannock 46-7 in Week 3.
Crestwood enters Week 5 ranked fourth in the latest District 2 Class 4A standings, behind North Pocono (4-0), Valley View (2-2) and Dallas (1-3) in percentage.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17
Cross Country
Weatherly Area at Tri-Valley (with Pine Grove, No. Schuylkill)
Crestwood at WVC cluster meet, at Dallas
Boys Soccer
Williams Valley at Weatherly Area
Midd-West at Crestwood
Field Hockey
Crestwood at Wyoming Area
Girls Tennis
Crestwood at MMI Prep
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18
Girls Volleyball
Williams Valley at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Wyoming Area
Girls Tennis
Wyoming Area at Crestwood
Boys Soccer
Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19
Football
Greater Nanticoke at Crestwood
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20
Boys Soccer
Marian Catholic at Weatherly Area, 11 a.m.
Crestwood at Wilkes-Barre Area, 1 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Marian Catholic at Weatherly Area, 1 p.m.
Crestwood at Shickhellamy, 11 a.m.
Crestwood wide receiver Jack Rodgers, shown hauling in a pass against Wyoming Area in the season-opener, had another big night for the Comets on Friday. Rodgers hauled in a pair of touchdown passes from Jaden Shedlock in helping the Comets beat Western Wayne 49-7.
MONDAY, SEPT. 22
Field Hockey
Wilkes-Barre Area at Crestwood
Golf
Crestwood at Pre-District Golf Tournament, Fox Hill CC
Girls Soccer
Pittston Area at Crestwood
Girls Tennis
Crestwood at Wyoming Seminary
Girls Volleyball
Crestwood at Hazleton Area
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23
Boys Soccer
Pittston Area at Crestwood
Girls Volleyball
Crestwood at Holy Redeemer
Weatherly Area at Minersville
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
Cross Country
Crestwood at WVC cluster meet at Hanover Area
Field Hockey
Crestwood at Wyoming
Seminary
Girls Soccer
Weatherly Area at Lourdes
Regional
Girls Tennis
Lake-Lehman at Crestwood
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
Girls Soccer
Berwick at Crestwood
Boys Soccer
Tri-Valley at Weatherly Area
Girls Volleyball
Schuylkill Haven at Weatherly Area
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
Football
Pittston Area at Crestwood
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
Field Hockey
Warwick at Crestwood, noon
Boys Soccer
Dallas at Crestwood, 3 p.m.
Weatherly Area at Marian, 11 a.m.
Girls Soccer
Weatherly Area at Marian, 1 p.m.
Cross Country
Weatherly Area at Marian (with Gillingham Charter), 8 a.m.
Crestwood senior Jordan Andrews, shown here firing a shot past Hazleton Area last week, has helped the Lady Comets race out to a 6-0 start to their girls soccer season. Andrews scored two goals and assisted on two others in Crestwood’s 7-0 win over Berwick last week. Photo courtesy of Bob Gaetano
Sophia Kwarcinski poured in three goals to lead the Crestwood girls to a 7-0 shutout of Berwick in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 soccer action last week.
Jordan Andrews contributed two goals and a pair of assists, while Sarah Kondraski also scored twice for the Lady Comets. Teammates Mia Mankosky and Mattie Divers each had an assist.
Andrews broke the ice midway through the opening half, taking an assist from Mankoski to get Crestwood on the board. Andrews then assisted Kondraski for her first goal five minutes later.
Kwarcinski and Kondraski added unassisted goals to send Crestwood to halftime up 4-0.
Andrews scored off a Divers helper, then fed Kwarcinski for a score to make it 6-0.
Kwarcinski got her hat trick with 3:44 remaining to complete the victory.
Crestwood is now 6-0 on the season, and is ranked second in District 2 Class 3A behind fellow unbeaten Abington Heights (6-0). Berwick slipped to 4-5.
Pittston Area 159, Crestwood 177 - In a showdown for a spot in the finals, Pittston Area defeated Crestwood Monday in the Wyoming Valley Conference Class 3A golf semifinals at Fox Hill Country Club.
Patrick Ruane shot a ninehole score of 35 for the Patriots, followed by Gianni Bartorillo with 40. Noah Gruber and Ryan Noone each shot a 42 to complete Pittston Area’s scoring.
Brady Johnson paced the Comets with a 41.
Pittston Area and Dallas were to meet Wednesday back at Fox Hill for the Class 3A championship.
Crestwood 2, Lake-Lehman 1 - Callie Koons’ tie-breaking goal early in the fourth quarter stood up as
Crestwood edged Lake-Lehman in a WVC showdown.
Alex Geiger assisted on Koons’ game-winning goal. Allie Myers scored an unassisted goal in the opening quarter to give Crestwood a 1-0 lead.
Lake-Lehman tied it in the third quarter on Sara Womach’s goal off a Katie Hynick assist.
It was a defensive battle between the two WVC heavyweights, with goalkeeper
Madi Geiger making four saves for Crestwood. The Lady Comets outshot the Black Knights 6-5, and had a 10-5 edge in penalty corners.
The Crestwood stickers are now 5-0 and atop the District 2 Class 2A standings. LakeLehman dropped to 2-4.
Crestwood 4, Hazleton Area 1 - Sophia Biscotti and Gia Caporuscio both won their singles matches in straight sets, and Crestwood swept the two doubles matches to defeat Hazleton Area in WVC action.
Biscotti beat Debbie Gonzalez (6-2, 6-0) and Caporuscio downed Nashaly Rosario (6-1,
See CRESTWOOD, page 16
Crestwood’s Brady Johnson attempts a putt during a match this season. Johnson led the Comets with a score of 41 on Monday, but Pittston Area’s depth proved too much as the Patriots defeated Crestwood in the WVC Class 3A golf semifinals at Fox Hill Country Club. Photo courtesy of Bob Gaetano
The Weatherly Area volleyball team completed a busy seven-day stretch with four matches, including its first win of the season against Executive Education Charter School.
Weatherly Area 3, Executive Education 1Last Friday, the Lady Wreckers earned their initial win, outlasting Executive Education Charter in four sets.
Weatherly took the opener 25-21, and EEC answered with a 25-15 win of its own to tie the match. From there, the Lady Wreckers won the third set 26-24 and the fourth 25-22 to pull out the non-league victory.
The Lady Wreckers got big games from the senior trio of Abby Weston, Kelly Reiner and Abigail Binder.
Weston led all players with 31 assists, and also totaled 10 service
points with two aces. Reiner notched 10 points, two aces, four kills and nine digs; and Binder contributed 14 digs, seven kills, and three service winners with all three coming on aces.
MMI Prep 3, Weatherly Area 0 - Shreeya Parikh piled up 16 service points with four aces, and also registered 18 assists and a pair of kills to power the Lady Preppers to a 25-20, 25-11, 25-17 victory on Monday.
Arushi Solgama added 12 service winners, three aces, seven assists and four kills for MMI, and Georgia Washko pitched in with three kills.
For the Lady Wreckers, Abby Weston dished out a game-high 20 assists to go with three digs and two service points. Kendra Moyer posted seven service points and five digs, while Abigail Binder had
12 digs, four points and one kill. Nativity 3, Weatherly Area 0 - Nativity held off the Lady Wreckers in three sets, with scores of 25-13, 25-14 and 25-20 for the Schuylkill League win.
Finley McNamara had nine service aces and five kills for the Golden Girls. Addie Richard had 15 assists and three kills, and Maddie Purcell added five kills and three aces.
For Weatherly, Jillian Esposito made 11 digs and had three service points and an ace. Abby Weston had three aces among her four service points, and Mya Binder added six digs.
Shenandoah Valley 3, Weatherly Area 0Weatherly began its busy seven-day last Tuesday with a 25-12, 25-7, 25-13 setback at Shenandoah Valley.
The Lady Wreckers were led by Kelly Reiner (16 digs, two points), Abigail Binder (six digs, three blocks, one ace) and Abby Weston (three points, one ace).
Pine Grove 329, Weatherly Area 356 - The Wreckers closed out regularseason play last week at Blue Mountain View Golf Course, where host Pine Grove notched the Schuylkill League victory.
Jake Hatter showed the way for the Cardinals with a medalist round of 79. Austin Frantz and Christian Rizzo were right behind with identical 83s, and Dane Hannevig followed with an 84. Eli Brown had the low round for the Wreckers with an 83. Brad Connors shot 88, Jacob Hinkle had a 90, and Joey Esposito closed with a 90.
6-0). Mia Harmonosky gave Hazleton Area its lone win at No. 1 singles, where she beat Maria Dimopoulos 6-2,6-0.
Crestwood’s first doubles team of Jillian Laskoski and Priya Shah blanked Aryanna Malone and Arelexo Ramirez (6-0, 6-0). Mia Collins and Addison Knorr won by forfeit at No. 2 doubles, as Crestwood improved to 6-3 on the season.
Crestwood 4, Wilkes-Barre Area
1 - Straight set singles wins from Maria Dimopoulos and Darin Khuseyn, and another doubles sweep powered the Lady Comets past the Wolfpack.
Dimopoulos beat Daralice Nunez (6-1, 6-1) and Khuseyn defeated Angie Vanegas (6-3, 6-0) for Crestwood. Wilkes-Barre’s
Stephanie Valencia topped Sophia Biscotti 6-1, 6-1 at No. 2 singles. Crestwood opened doubles play with Jillian Laskoski and Priya Shah beating Jennifer Bui and Lorena Romero (6-2, 6-2). At No. 2 doubles, the Lady Comets’ Mia Collins and Addison Knorr turned back Garbiela Rivas and Amy Tlatenchi 6-1, 6-0.
Berwick 3, Crestwood 2 - The first of Crestwood’s two wins came in singles play, where Darin Khuseyn outlasted Audra Lear 6-1, 1-6, 10-7. The other came at No. 2 doubles, with Mia Collins and Addison Knorr holding off Lauren Ashworth and Abby Calarco 7-6 (8-6 tiebreaker), 4-6, 10-7. At first singles, Berwick’s Norah Hester topped Sophia Biscotti (6-0, 6-1), while the Bulldogs’ Ayla Holloway held off Gia Caporuscio (6-0, 7-5) at third singles.
Berwick’s other win came at first doubles, with Ashlyn Marshman and Carly Post beating Pirya Shah and Jillian Laskoski (6-0,6-3).
The Crestwood varsity cross country teams both swept last Wednesday’s WVC cluster meet at Hazleton’s Community Park, beating Berwick, Northwest and MMI Prep to each finish the day at 3-0.
In the boys’ meet, Crestwood’s Mason Staude was the overall winner, beating out runner-up Christian Matos of Hazleton Area for first.
In the girls’ competition, Crestwood’s Katie Kozich took top honors, leading the Lady Comets’ sweep of the top four spots and seven of the top 10.
