2025 goals met by Blueprint committee, new goals for 2026
by Ruth Isenberg
A series of slides like the one above opened the discussion at the White Haven Blueprint Advisory Committee meeting on January 16. Some members attended in person at the White Haven Borough Building, with others online.
Blueprint team leader Chuck Stoffa highlighted the accomplishments of the past year, including the “finalized” strategic plan for the Blueprint committee and its graduation from the program.
Of particular note was the number of grants awarded to community projects during the year. Including funding to the White Haven Area Community Library, the total funding promised to the community reached over one million dollars, with $830,000 going to the
Main Street streetscape project. A YouTube video the Blueprint committee produced, titled Why White Haven, was viewed and discussed.
Goals and ideas for 2026 were wide-ranging, including the development of a marketing-oriented website for the community, close cooperation with the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce on community events like the Artwalk, Jam Below the Dam, and Carshow, and a mural project to beautify the downtown, as well as maintenance and expansion of the pollinator garden.
Another proposal was convening a session of community leaders to lay out a plan to coordinate grant applications.
The Advisory Committee will meeting every four months.
Testing, testing…WASD sound options tryout
by Ruth Isenberg
The January 14 Weatherly Area School Board caucus meeting got a late start, as three remotely-attending board members were brought in to the session. By 6:12, the meeting got underway, with all members present.
One of the first orders of business, after student representative Grace Portell’s report, was a presentation by technology director Rocco Seiler, about improved sound options for the Middle School LGI Room, where the meetings are held. Seiler said the system being tested “worked fine in two tests” earlier in the day, including one remote test with board member Gerard Grega.
He explained that the system can provide full coverage, providing a “microphone mist” that will pick up speakers from all parts of the room. Its cost of $8,000 compares favorably to quotes of $30,000 and $60,000 obtained previously, and it will work with Google Meet, which Seiler prefers for better security.
Superintendent Dr. Robert Croop added that the system would benefit more than just the board, as guest speakers could be brought in remotely for student instruction.
The board unanimously approved the resignation of Girls’ Basketball Junior High 7th Grade coach Rachel Witner, effective January 6. Terry Hartz was appointed to the job at a prorated salary of $708.33, effective January 15, with Tyree Harris and Bonita Barbush voting no, and April Walters, William Knepper, Barbara Sipler, Nancy Mulvaney, Ryan
Binder, Gerard Grega and Laura Marasco voting yes.
To be voted on at the January 21 regular meeting was a recommendation to approve Nicole McKeegan as a part-time paraprofessional at a rate of $13.75 per hour, upon completion of clearances and paperwork. Several recommendations for both paid and unpaid FMLA leaves were also on the agenda for that meeting.
The superintendent’s report included an approval for the Weatherly Music Department to visit New York City in February to see The Outsiders, and permission for the Weatherly Hall of Fame Committee to use the middle school cafeteria and kitchen on January 31 for the annual Hall of Fame Dinner.
Approval of the Carbon Career & Technical Institute’s budget was postponed, as CCTI was scheduled to make a presentation to the board in February.
Approval of the CLIU general operating budget was on the agenda for January 21.
Also scheduled for a vote at that meeting was an application for a facilities improvement grant to replace the high school boiler system, and an extention of the Trane HVAC contract.
At the suggestion of board member Harris, that meeting was set to begin with recognition of the PTA, acknowledging the help they provide to keep activities in the district going.
A School Board Recognition was all scheduled.
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Working
together for the win
by Ruth Isenberg
The White Haven Blueprint Advisory Committee session last week generated a number of inspirations and dreams for the future. This group wants to make the area welcoming to visitors and even better for the residents, and they are developing multiple paths to get to those goals.
The most beneficial idea to come out of the session, however, may be one of the most basic. It’s something we’ve been taught since we were kids working together is way more efficient than workin alone.
The suggestion was to hold a meeting of community leaders representatives of service groups like the Lions Club, emergency responders like the fire company and the ambulance, cultural institutions like the library, and elected officials. The goa would be to coordinate and enhance grant applications for community projects.
There are many sources for a wide variety of grants out there. Identifying available grants was one of the trainings the Blueprint committee received.
Some grants are matching, meaning the organization that applies for them must come up with an equal amount of funding. But that funding doesn’t always have to be cash. It can often be labor or materials, with an equivalent cash value. Sometimes, another grant can be used as a match to the first grant. By coordinating efforts, loca organizations might be able to make matches among themselves. The Scouts might have labor available, for example, that could be matched with a beautification grant.
Laying out a long-term plan might also prevent local groups from competing against each other for the same grants. By identifying alternate funding sources for some projects, the strongest applications for each grant could be put forward, making approval more likely. There is a lot of funding out there. Going it alone is not the most efficient way to find it, or the most beneficial way forward for community. Working together can help everyone succeed.
From The Journal-Herald January 24, 1991
Jay & Clara Holder, Publishers
A front page picture showed two American flags flyin proudly at the S&J Sub Shop on Main Street in White Haven. An accompanying editorial urged residents and businesses to fly their flags in support o the men and women serving as part of Desert Storm in Iraq. The editorial acknowledged that some people did not support the war, which was their right, but suggested support of those serving overseas was still appropriate.
An article listed three young men from White Haven, Matthew “Sam” Stolpe, David Spadell, and Gerald Michaels, who were preparing to leave with the 402nd Military Police Army Reserve Unit for Saudi Arabia.
An in-person presentation of the Weatherly Area Hall of Fame award to former Weatherly High School basketball coach Joe Wileman was made at his home in Clearwater, Florida, by Weatherly resident Dave Homan during a visit there. The coach asked to be remembered to all his friends in Weatherly, and supplied an address where they could contact him.
Representatives of the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor met in Carbon County to gather information on the historic resources of the county that could be included in the National Heritage Corridor. They then visited Flagstaff for an overview of county seat Jim Thorpe, and several sites in the gorge.
The White Haven Senior Citizens announced a schedule for trips for the year, starting with a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee in May, to include a stop in Dollywood and a number of other sites. Other trips included the String Band Show
in Philadelphia, The Dostals in Vermont, Gettysburg, Dutch Apple in Lancaster, and the Charlie Prose show this one in New Jersey.
Crestwood School Directors were recognized as part of American School Directors Recognition Month. Harold Richards of Mountaintop, while no longer serving on the board, was honored for his 32 years of service on the Crestwood Board, the Rice Township School Board, and the Central Luzerne County Joint School Board that preceded Crestwood School District.
Weatherly Borough sold a used loader for $3,277 to Penn Hazle Co. of Hazleton. They also sold the old Nova police cruiser to the only bidder, Charles Zshunke of Weatherly, for $125. Borough manager Beverly Knepper reported that the borough had been notified that PP&L would apply to the Federal Energy Commission for a rate increase of 9.9% effective at the end of 1991. Municipalities affected, including Weatherly, planned to oppose the increase.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church planned a Fastnacht celebration in the Parish Hall. Fastnacht was defined as the German version of Mardi Gras. The celebration was set to include devotions, a covered dish meal, and the artistry of master magician Tony Baronio. The dessert was the traditional doughnuts, dating to the old custom of using up all the fat in the house before the start of the Lenten fast.
The First Presbyterian Church in Weatherly scheduled a congregational meeting to vote on two proposals from the Fritzsche Organ Company for partial restoration of the sanctuary organ. Members of the committee were Charles Meeker as chair, Marlene West, and John and Esther Koehler.
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Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Lehigh Township Supervisors will conduct their regular monthly meetings on the firstMonday of the month during the Year 2026, unless otherwise noted. The meeting dates are as follows:
February 2, 2026
March 3, 2026
April 7, 2026
May 4, 2026
June 1, 2026
December 7, 2026
July 6, 2026
August 3, 2026
September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
October 5, 2026
November 2, 2026
All meetings for 2026 will begin at 1:00 P.M. in the Lehigh Township Municipal Building, 1741 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, Pa. 18255.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather on a Monday, the meeting will be held on the next day (Tuesday) at the same time and location.
Carol
Ann Lenahan, Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE — HELP WANTED
Lausanne Township
Remote
Secretary/Treasurer
PT- no more than 10 hours per week
$15 an hour
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Secretary/Treasurer to support our supervisors and administrative operations. This vital role involves managing correspondence, preparing reports, and ensuring smooth communication across departments. The ideal candidate will bring strong administrative skills, a proactive attitude, and a solid understanding of financial/ accounting principles to facilitate efficient reporting for our township.
Responsibilities
• Prepare for and attend monthly meetings.
• Prepare, review, and distribute correspondence, reports, and presentations in a timely manner.
• Complete monthly financial tasks such as invoice processing, accounts payable, and basic account reconciliation using QuickBooks Online and Excel.
LEGAL NOTICE
Estate of Jane W. Suitch a/k/a Jane Suitch
Late of Weatherly Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment, without delay to: David W. Suitch
30 Rockledge Dr. Mountain Top, PA 18707
Daniel A. Miscavige 639 N. Lehigh Gorge Dr. Weatherly, PA 18255 or to their Attorney: THOMAS S. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE
NANOVIC LAW OFFICES
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Packer Township Notice is hereby given that on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Packer Township Municipal Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255 the Packer Township Auditors will hold their re-organizational meeting for 2026 at 6:00 P.M.
Stephanie Stolpe Secretary/Treasurer
LEGAL NOTICE
• Handle confidential information with discretion while coordinating internal communications across departments.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions including cash management, payroll processing, and regulatory reporting.
Experience
Proven experience in an administrative or secretarial role with a strong background in finance functions
Hands-on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online is required.
Knowledge of non-profit accounting practices, governmental accounting standards, and public accounting environments is a plus.
TO APPLY:
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Urgent need to fill the position
• Support financial report writing and data analysis related to budgeting, forecasting, and financial management activities on an annual basis.
Deadline January 31, 2026
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ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE of CATHERINE FRANCES MILLER aka CATHERINE MILLER, deceased, late of the Borough of Nesquehoning, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY have been granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of said decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay, to the Co-Executors:
Harry M. Miller, Jr. 231 Stock Street Nesquehoning, Pa. 18240
Melanie Miller 231 Stock Street Nesquehoning, Pa. 18240 or to their Attorney:
Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire 1 East Catawissa Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240 1/29
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Sherry Lee Ramirez, of Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, in the Estate of Nancy J. Laubach, late of Conyngham, Pennsylvania, who died on December 8, 2025. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Administrator named or to: Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 1/29
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY have been granted to LAUREN ELIZABETH KORSHALLA of the Estate of Joseph Daniel Korshalla, deceased and late of Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, who died on December 9, 2025. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make payment, and those having claims, present same to: Susan Sernak-Martinelli, Esquire Law Office o Susan Sernak-Martinelli 199 North Church Street Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201 1/29
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obituAries
JEFFREY MILES HOLMBERG
Jeffrey Miles Holmber passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Jeff and his wife, Patti have made their home in White Haven since 1972. Born in Altoona, Jeff was the son of the late Edwin and Martha Holmberg. He was a graduate of Pocono Mountain High School, Class of 1972. Jeff was deeply committed to serving others throughout his life. Beginning in the 1980s, Jeff volunteered with the White Haven Ambulance, serving for many years as an EMT(Emergency Medical Technician) and later as a member of its Board of Directors. He had a love for the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and skiing.
Jeff and Patti were devoted foster parents who lovingly cared for more than 100 children over the years, opening their home and hearts to those in need. His dedication to youth extended further through his service on the Luzerne County Youth Aid Panel, where he mentored and guided children with compassion and patience.
A skilled craftsman, Jeff was a custom home builder and a true carpenter at heart. In addition to operating his own home building business, he led teams on multiple mission trips to Romania, where they helped build an orphanage—work that reflected his faith, generosity, and lifelong commitment to improving the lives of others.
Jeff will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the countless young lives shaped by his quiet generosity and service. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53 years, Patti J. Holmberg; children, Jocelyn (Donald) Lunney of White Haven, Jason Holmberg of Coudersport, Erica Holmberg of White Haven, Heidi
Holmberg of White Haven, Cassandra Holmberg of White Haven, and Sierra Holmberg of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Evan Miles Lunney, Allison Elizabeth Lunney, Ava Rose Lunney, Jacob (Rebekah) Holmberg, Isabella Holmberg, and Jesse Holmberg; siblings, Nancy (Jack) Staton of Naperville, IL, Marsha (Zac) Zimmerman of Denver, NC, Kenneth Holmberg of White Haven, Beth Ann (Doug) Argot of Deanville, TX, Eileen (Thomas) Mulhearn of Freeland, Lori Holmberg of Bloomsburg; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Francis and Edwin, along with his daughterin-law, Mary Esther Holmberg. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 21, at 11 a.m. at White Haven United Methodist Church, 900 Buffalo Street, White Haven. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., White Haven.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Haven of Hope Foundation, 15 Creekside Drive, Coudersport, PA 16915, so that Jeff’s work may continue to bless the lives of children.
ROBERT STEMPLE
Robert “Bubbles” Stemple, of White Haven, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Robert was the son of the late Benjamin and Marie (Reilly) Stemple. He was a graduate of Crestwood High School and was employed as a laborer in the printing industry for many
years.
Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially loved golfing and bowling.
He is survived by his sister, Kathleen “Stevie” Stortz; his brother, Michael Stemple, of White Haven, several nephews, and a niece.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Stemple.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., White Haven.
BRIAN J. TUBERION SR.
Brian J. Tuberion Sr., of Mountain Top, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, after a hardfought battle with cancer. He was born on July 28, 1973, in Red Bank, New Jersey, to the late Edward M. Tuberion Sr. and Debra L. Dougherty Tuberion.
Brian was a graduate of Keyport High School and was known for his remarkable maintenance ability. He worked as a maintenance mechanic at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and later with Allied Medical, where his talent, dedication, and problemsolving skills were deeply valued. Whether at work or at home, Brian could fix just about anything.
Above all else, Brian was a devoted husband and an incredible father. His family
was his life, and he valued them more than anything. He was a great person who was loved by many and had a way of lighting up any room he entered. Honest, direct, and genuine, Brian left a lasting impression on everyone he met and impacted countless lives through his kindness, work and strength.
Brian enjoyed watching sports, especially cheering on the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Yankees. He loved family trips to Lancaster, visiting relatives in New Jersey, and simply relaxing at home and enjoying time spent with his beloved wife, Heather and his son, Brian Jr.
Brian is survived by his loving wife, Heather DiLuzio Tuberion; their son, Brian J. Tuberion Jr.; his brother, Edward Tuberion Jr., and his wife Janice and nephew Tyler, his niece, Debra Feliciano, and her husband Danny and great niece Lili, all of Union Beach, New Jersey; his mother- and father-in-law, Karen and John Magula of Weatherly; and brother- and sister-in-law Justin and Nadia Magula and nieces and nephew, Aria, Henry and Cecily of Charlottesville, Va; and many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
Friends are invited to join the family on Saturday, January 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Desiderio-Lehman Funeral & Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top with memorial service at 5 p.m.
obituAries
ALBERT L. GOWER JR.
Albert L. “Allie” Gower, Jr., 88 years of age, of Weatherly, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital, Salisbury Twp. Born Thursday, April 1, 1937, in White Haven, he was the son of the late Albert L. Gower Sr. and Ann (Balog) Gower. Allie was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Cecelia A. “CeCe” (Gelezinsky) Gower, on November 14, 2019; sisters, Mary Knouse, Shirley Puk, and Agnes Gallagher; brothers, George and Edward Gower.
Surviving are sons, Albert L. Gower, III, Michael B. Gower and his wife Michelle; daughter, Cathy A. Sotack and her husband Bill; sisters, Linda Weise wife of Donald, and Margaret Murphy; grandchildren, Courtney,
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Shepherd House lists distribution dates
The Shepherd House in Weatherly will be distributing food at Zion’s Evangelical Church, corner of 3rd and Fell streets, on the following dates from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.:
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
July 4
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5
If you are having a food emergency, please contact Keri Darraugh, 570-436-4598, or Eva Labanoski, 570-751-6323.
Carbon County property transfers through December 21
Banks Township
Freya Land Company to Delta Land Holdings, LLC, McAdoo, 1.453 acres, parcel No. 133-1A1.11, $25,000.
Thomas M. Vercusky to Ziomara De La Cruz De Cordero, 8-10 E. Market St., Tresckow, property at 8-10 E. Market St., $95,000.
East Side Borough Mamagale, LLC, to Nayeli Yazmin Nunez Estevez, Flushing, New York, property at 3277 State St., $385,000.
Kidder Township
Kush and Min, LLC, to White Haven 476, Nazareth, property on Route 940, $425,000.
Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Christian Hicks, 249251 E. Ridge St., Lansford, two transactions, properties on Oak Drive, Pocono Mountain Lakes, $2,000 each.
Carolyn May Gulywasz to Carolyn May Gulywasz, 410 Pin Oak Drive, White Haven, property at 410 Pin Oak Drive, $1.
Michael P. Morton to Matthew Hamscher, Glen Mills, property at 304 Snow Ridge Circle, White Haven, $200,000.
Julian Staniec to Tyler Johnston, 7 Holiday Court, Albrightsville, property at 7 Holiday Court, $238,000.
Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Mazzella Properties, LLC, 1404 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, two transactions, properties on Pinebrook Court,
Holiday Poconos, $1,648 and $1,506.
Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Christian Hicks, 249-251 E. Ridge St., Lansford, property at Shady Haven, Holiday Poconos, $1,613.
Keith Reilly to Lisa Ann Whalen, Cream Ridge, New Jersey, property at 11 Wood St., Lake Harmony, $775,000.
Asmat Ullah to Ankit Awasthi, Jersey City, New Jersey, property at 134 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $715,000.
Patricia A. Knecht to Scott St. Pierre, Gwynedd Valley, Holiday Poconos Lot 210, Section C, $4,000.
Jeremy Carreon Coyle to 370 Moseywood, LLC, Princeton Junction, New Jersey, property at 45 Hickory Road, Lake Harmony, $550,000.
Thomas G. Chapman to Horizon Realty Investments, LLC, Richboro, property at 255 Longview Drive, Lake Harmony, $672,500.
Rymar Properties, LLC, to Brian Tretter, Roseland, New Jersey, property at 6 Adler Lane, Lake Harmony, $1,300,000.
John Makatche to John and Catherine Makatche Revocable Trust, Downingtown, property at 305 N. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.
Steven Altschuler to John W. Day, Piscataway, New Jersey, Road, Lake Harmony, $375,000.
Nicklaus Daise to Tawna Drumm, Trapp, property at 149 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony,
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Gregory G. Ovens to Gregory G. Ovens, 2469 Buck Mountain Road, Weatherly, property at 2469 Buck Mountain Road, $1.
Lehigh Township
Camilar, LLC, to Bruce MacGregor, 307 Rockport Road, Weatherly, property at 307 Rockport Road, $238,000.
Packer Township
Robert C. Hauser to Robert C. Hauser Jr., 136 Sand Spring Road, Weatherly, property at 1266 Quakake Road, $1.
Weatherly
Georgia M. Roldan to Seth Mansor, 246 Hudsondale St., Weatherly, property at 252-254 Hudsondale St., $11,000.
Robert Bialous to Damian M. Sweet, 327 Entwistle St., Weatherly, property at 327
Entwistle St., $193,900.
George W. Stritz to Gisel Jimenez, 333 Carbon St., Weatherly, property at 333 Carbon St., $149,900.
Brian D. Shiptoski to Daniel Derflinger, 664 W. Main St., Weatherly, property at 664 W. Main St., $215,000.
Care HSL Heritage Hill Propco, L.P., to Weatherly AL Propco, LLC, Woodmere, New York, property at 800 Sixth St., $10,272,801.
Thomas M. Vercusky to Maria s. Colon Mendoza, 159 Lauderburn Ave., Weatherly, property at 159 Lauderburn Ave., $55,300.
Robert Bryan to Porch Swing Property Management and Consulting, LLC, 330 Third St., Weatherly, property at 330 Third St., $176,607.
William R. Carbohn Jr. to Cale Eells, 462 Plane St., Weatherly, property at 462 Plane St., $350,000.
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Swifties to celebrate at WHACL
With January winding down the White Haven Area Community Library will be hosting a Taylor Swift Extravaganza on January 24 from Noon – 2 p.m. Come join in activities, karaoke and dancing. You’re welcome to wear your favorite Taylor t-shirts.
With all the snow we have been seeing, remember if Crestwood School is closed during the week so is the library. On weekends if the library closes due to weather it will be posted on the library Facebook page.
WACL plans Quilt of Valor Program
The Weatherly Area Community Library is holding a program on Sunday, January 25, at 2 p.m. Join us to learn how to make quilts and learn about the Quilt of Valor program. Debbie Kessel and Marie Shulenski, local quilters and members of the Cranberry Quilt Guild, will be our speakers. Veteran Joe Thomas will display his quilt, given to him by the Quilt of Valor program. Registration is requested; call 570-427-5085.
Sharing pet love
In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Weatherly Area Community Library would like to share the
love with the Carbon County Animal Shelter. Items for the shelter may be dropped off at the library from now until February 28. Library hours are Monday and Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, 3-5 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-Noon, and Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Items needed include: soft dog treats, Pedigree Choice Cuts Gravy canned dog food ( 13.2 oz.), Purina Moist and Meaty (Cheeseburger), large dog toys, heavy duty collars and leashes, trash bags, Fabuloso q cleaner, Pine Sol, laundry detergent, and disinfectant wipes.
comiNg eveNts
Saturday, January 24— Spaghetti Supper to benefit Legg family, 4-7 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Parish Hall, White Haven
Sunday, January 25— Quilting & Quilts of Valor program, 2 p.m., Weatherly Area Community Library
Saturday, February 7—Super Bowl Slider Sale pickup, Noon-2 p.m., Zions Lutheran Church annex, Weatherly Sunday, February 8—Super Bowl Hoagie Sale pickup, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., White Haven Fire Co. No. 1
Sunday, February 8—Super Bowl Slider Sale pickup, Noon-2 p.m., Zions Lutheran Church annex, Weatherly Friday, February 13—ALA Persian Donut Sale pickup, Noon-6 p.m., Post 360, Weatherly
Saturday, February 14— Great Backyard Bird Count,
9-11 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, & 1-3 p.m., Hickory Run State Park
Saturday, February 14— ALA Persian Donut Sale pickup, 10 a.m.-Noon, Post 360, Weatherly
Sunday, February 15—Bingo, Noon, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Weatherly
Saturday, March 28—Youth Fishing Event, sponsored by Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce
Sunday, April 26—Purse Bingo, sponsored by Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, May 30—Art Walk, sponsored by Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce
Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26—Jam Below the Dam, White Haven
Saturday, September 12—Car Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lehigh Park, White Haven
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Hazleton Art League ready for annual Members’ Exhibition
The Hazleton Art League will host its annual Members’ Exhibition, beginning with a gallery opening on Friday, January 30, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton. The Members’ Exhibition is one of the Art League’s most popular events of the year, showcasing the talent of local artists. Many of the featured works will be available for purchase, with a portion of each sale supporting the Hazleton Art League.
As part of the opening celebration, Barbara Grosso, president of the Hazleton Area Garden Club, will present a floral arrangement that will be raffled off as a fundraiser duri the event.
Members may register up to three artworks in any
medium for the exhibition. The registration deadline is Friday, January 23, and the exhibition will remain on view through Sunday, February 22. Annual membership in the Hazleton Art League is $30 for adults, $15 for students and youth, and $60 for families; patron and corporate memberships are also available. Winter classes and workshops are currently open for registration. For more information, visit hazletonartleague.org or contact the Art League directly at 570-455-3333.
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Marian hosting open house this weekend
An upcoming open house at Marian Catholic High School in Hometown will offer prospective students and their parents the opportunity to learn more about the school and what it has to offer those who enroll
According to Patrick Boyle, co-chair of the school’s Enrollment and Marketing Committee, the open house offers families a firsthand loo at the school’s mission. “Our open house is an invitation for families to experience who we are as a Catholic school - a community rooted in faith, service and academic excellenceand to learn how we support students in every aspect of their growth,” Boyle said.
The event will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at the school, located at 166 Marian Avenue, Hometown.
The school, accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, challenges student not only to reach their highest academic potential, but also to adopt a
disciplined work ethic necessary to become contributing selfsufficient citizens who giv witness to the Catholic faith.
Marian administrators, faculty and coaches will be on hand to welcome students interested in the school and, according to Mary Milosh, director of admissions, the event is aimed at providing parents and their children “all the information they need to discover that a Marian education is possible for anyone who desires it.”
Rev. Robert Finlan, principal, said the event allows families to experience firsthand the values that embody Marian Catholic, commenting, “At Marian, we nurture the whole personmind, body and spirit. Our open house is a wonderful way for families to experience the sense of community, tradition and academic excellence that defines our school.”
Parents and students will have the opportunity to learn about Marian’s academic curriculum, athletic programs,
and the wide range of clubs and extracurricular activities available to its students. Guided tours of the school will highlight ongoing facility improvements totaling more than $2,000,000, which Milosh said has put students in the “best environment for learning.”
Administrators will discuss Marian’s ideal 13-1 studentto-teacher ratio, which allows for individualized instruction and a supportive classroom setting. Information will also be available on how a Marian education prepares students for success in higher education.
The 2025 Marian graduation class, for example, received $2,068,598.69 in scholarships and grants to post-secondary institutions.
Marian Athletic Director Billy O’Gurek will be on hand to discuss with parents the various Colt and Fillie sports programs, including football, basketball, golf, soccer, volleyball, cross country, swimming, wrestling, cheerleading, baseball, softball and track and field
Information will also be
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available on campus life that nurtures a well-rounded student, including the arts (marching band and the performing arts), as well as Marian’s Campus Ministry, Campus Cares, Community Service, Immaculate Heart Service Society, Student Council, National Honor Society, Dual Enrollment with Lehigh-Carbon Community College, AP Courses, STEM classes for all students and an Aquinas programs. And for parents who are concerned about “affordability” of a Marian education, personnel will be able to discuss Marian’s ever-increasing tuitionassistance program. While tuition assistance is incomebased, more than $500,000 has been awarded to families this school year. Boyle noted, “Many families are surprised to learn how accessible Marian really is. We’re excited to show parents at our open house how tuition assistance can make a Marian education a realistic and affordable option for their children.”
Students who are registered for the 2026-2027 school year will be entered in a raffle i which tuition credits of $3,000, $1,000 and $1,000, respectively, will be awarded.
Parents and students are encouraged to attend the open house to explore the successful ways a Marian education has afforded thousands of its students to be prepared for a complex world ahead of them since the school began in 1954. For more information on Marian Catholic High School, go to www.mariancatholichs.org.
Jr. High Basketball Roundup
Wreckers collect three-team sweep of Pine Grove Cardinals
The Weatherly Area junior high basketball teams earned a three-game sweep against Pine Grove last week. A recap of their games follows.
Girls
Weatherly Area 41, Pine Grove 19 - Mikayla Kurtz (12), Sophia Durham (12) and Mackenzie Graham (11) all
reached double figures, and the Lady Wreckers rolled to the road win at Pine Grove.
Willow Umbenhauer and Emalyn Daubert scored six points each for the Cardinals.
Boys
Eighth Grade
Weatherly Area 26, Pine Grove 23 - Carter
Minnick’s 11 points showed the way in the Wreckers’ victory. Ryley Jacoby helped out with four points.
Eli Newswanger rimmed 12 points for Pine Grove.
Weatherly Area 41, Nativity 40 - On Monday, the Wreckers edged the Hilltoppers as Silas Zink scored
CFP National Championship Recap:
by Ethan Barilla
The National Championship concluded on Monday in a nail biter. Indiana started with a
FG (field goal) which was the only score in the first quarter.
The 2nd quarter was slow too, with only an Indiana TD (touchdown) for a 10-0 lead at
halftime.
Miami came right out of halftime strong with a TD to get on the board. Miami got the ball back but was forced to punt, but Indiana blocked it for a TD. Miami started driving until the third quarter ended.
They kept going in the start of the fourth quarter with a rush TD. Indiana followed up
14 points and Ryan Minnick tallied 10.
Seventh Grade
Weatherly Area 31, Pine Grove 8 - Matthew Ryan scored 14 points, Silas Zink rimmed nine and the Wreckers breezed past Pine Grove. Finn Kimmel scored all eight points for the Cardinals.
with another TD for a good 24-14 lead.
Miami got going and eventually QB Carson Beck connected with true freshman WR Malchi Toney for a catch and run TD.
Indiana started to drive and got a huge fourth down conversion to set up an eventual FG for a 27-21 lead with 1:47 left in the fourth. There was a lot of hope for Miami. They started driving and got to about mid field. All hopes were up for Miami fans until QB Carson Beck went for a deep shot but threw a gamesealing interception.
Two kneels later and the Indiana Hoosiers are national champions for the first time in program history.
Lady Wreckers beat Nativity again, sit second in district rankings
The Weatherly Area girls kept hold of the second seed in the district playoff rankings on Monday evening, picking up a 23-22 victory over Nativity atop Lawton’s Hill in Pottsville.
With the Schuylkill League Division II victory, the Lady Wreckers (4-9 overall, 2-8 league) swept Nativity for the season and remained second in the District 11-2 Class A Subregional rankings, ahead of Susquehanna Community (3-11), Notre Dame-East Stroudsburg (2-11) and Salem Christian (3-7) as the nearest competitors. Defending champion Bethlehem Christian (10-3) is the top seed.
On Monday, the Lady Wreckers used a 13-10 second quarter to gain an 18-15 halftime lead, and held on from there to get the defense-minded win.
Maci Kane paced the Lady Wreckers with seven points, followed by Kelly Reiner (6) and Alexia Kehler (5).
Macie Rushannon scored 14 points with four 3-pointers for Nativity (1-15, 0-10).
WEATHERLY AREA (23) - Kane 3 1-5 7, Kehler 2 0-2 5, Way-Heffner 0 0-0 0, Reiner 2 0-2 6, Weston 1 0-2 3, Snyder 1 0-0 2. Totals: 9 1-11 23.
NATIVITY (22) - Lorence 1 0-0 2, Pinkey 1 2-3 4, Vizcaino 0 0-0 0, Zulick 0 0-0 0, Rushannon 4 2-4 14, McNamara 1 0-2 2, Purcell 0 0-0 0, Stewart 0 0-0 0, Evans 0 0-0 0. Totals: 7 4-9 22.
Weatherly Area.....5 13 3 2 - 23
Nativity................. 5 10 1 6 - 22
3-FG: Reiner 2, Kehler, Weston. Rushannon 4.
Crestwood Girls Basketball Roundup
Mahanoy Area 57, Weatherly Area 21 - Ella Connolly scored 16 of her gamehigh 18 points in the opening half as visiting Mahanoy Area built a 39-14 halftime lead on its way to the Schuylkill League Division II win last Thursday.
Felicia Bro added 16 points for the Lady Bears (12-4), who improved to 8-1 in league play to remain on the heels of Division II leader Lourdes Regional (9-0) through last week’s action.
Kelly Reiner hit for 11 points, Alexia Kehler scored six and Maci Kane four to pace Weatherly.
Last Saturday’s scheduled home game against Columbia-
Montour Vo-Tech was postponed due to the weather, and rescheduled for Feb. 5 at 6 p.m.
MAHANOY AREA (57) - Haughney 0 0-0 0, Manley
Lady Comets have uphill climb to WVC Division 1 title
With recent setbacks against top contenders Hazleton Area and Dallas, the Crestwood girls basketball team knows it will need to run the table from here on out if it hopes to win the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 title this season.
That run began last Friday night, when the Lady Comets stormed past Pittston Area 65-32. On Monday evening of this week, they continued on that mission with a 70-44 dusting of Wilkes-Barre Area. It will continue Thursday at home against Wyoming Valley West before next Monday’s showdown with defending Division 1 and overall WVC champion Hazleton Area.
Crestwood 70, Wilkes-Barre Area 44Keira Dougherty scored 16 of her game-high 23 points in the opening half as the Lady Comets staked a 38-20 halftime lead. A 25-16 third-quarter run sealed the Division 1 homecourt win.
Jackie Gallagher (14), Jordan Andrews (12) and Charlie Hiller
(11) joined Dougherty in double figures as Crestwood improved to 16-2 overall and 6-2 in Division 1 play, trailing Hazleton Area (7-0) and Dallas (7-1) in the standings.
Jaida Underwood scored 21 points in defeat for Wilkes-Barre (3-12, 1-7).
WILKES-BARRE AREA (44) - Philbert 0 0-0 0, Miller 2 3-4 7, Barrouk 3 1-2 9, Underwood 10 1-3 21, Brito 0 1-2 1, Whalley 0 0-0 0, Whalley 0 0-0 0, Salinas 0 0-0 0, Berard 0 0-2 0, Mora 1 0-0 3, Daniels 0 0-0 0, Thebeault 0 3-4 3, Wooding 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 9-17 44.
CRESTWOOD (70) - Korpusik 1 0-0 2, Vieney 2 0-0 5, Hiller 4 1-2 11, Nealon 1 0-0 2, Gallagher 6 1-2 14, Andrews 4 4-4 12, Van Dusen 0 0-0 0, Lapsansky 0 0-0 0, Sklarosky 0 0-0 0, Centak 0 1-2 1, Dougherty 10 1-4 23. Totals: 28 8-14 70. Wilkes-Barre....6 14 16 8 - 44 Crestwood...... 25 13 25 7 - 70
3-FG: Barrouck 2, Mora. Hiller 2, Dougherty 2, Vieney, Gallagher.
Crestwood 65, Pittston Area 32 - Charlie Hiller led a trio of Lady Comets in double figures with 19 points, and Crestwood used 10 3-pointers to pull away to the Division 1 victory last Friday. The Patriots had ideas of an upset, inching out to a 16-15 lead after one quarter. Crestwood
turned things around quickly, outscoring Pittston 18-4 in the second quarter and 20-6 in the third to take complete control.
Jackie Gallagher contributed 15 points and Kiera Dougherty scored 12 for the winners.
PITTSTON AREA (32) - Long 2 4-6 9, Leah Drozginski 2 2-2 7, Lexi Drozginski 1 0-0 2, Podwika 0 0-2 0, Dessoye 3 0-0 8, Latona 1 2-4 4, Hintze 0 0-0 0, Pugliese 0 1-2 1, Schneider 0 1-2 1. Totals: 9 10-16 32.
CRESTWOOD (65) - Korpusik 1 0-0 3, Vieney 1 2-5 5, Hiller 7 2-2 19, Nealon 0 0-0 0, Gallagher 6 0-0 15, Andrews 2 0-0 4, Van Dusen 1 0-0 2, Lapsansky 1 0-0 3, Sklarsky 0 0-0 0, Centak 1 0-0 2, Dougherty 5 1-2 12. Totals: 25 5-9 65. Pittston Area.....16 4 6 6 - 32 Crestwood.........15 18 20 12 - 65 3-FG: Dessoye 2, Long, Leah Drozginski. Hiller 3, Gallagher 3, Korpusik, Vieney, Lapsansky, Dougherty.
Dallas 47, Crestwood 38 - Dallas started the game on a 10-2 run before Crestwood used an 11-4 second period to get back in the game.
The Mountaineers were clinging to a 27-25 lead heading to the fourth, then closed the game on a 20-13 spurt to win the matchup of Division 1 contenders.
Molly Walsh (19 points) and Odessa Kanton (17) provided the 1-2 scoring punch for Dallas. Keira Dougherty’s 14 points led Crestwood, which was held to its season low point total. Jackie Gallagher had 10.
CRESTWOOD (38) - Korpusik 0 0-0 0, Vieney 2 0-0 5, Hiller 0 1-2
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Weatherly Boys Basketball Roundup
Big second half sends Colts past Wreckers for key Division II win
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
For the second time in seven days, the Weatherly Area boys basketball team put up a big first half against a Schuylkill League Division II foe.
And for the second straight time, the Wreckers returned to their locker room scratching their heads and wondering what the heck happened.
Last Tuesday evening in Weatherly, the Wreckers built a five-point halftime lead on rival Marian Catholic.
But, just as they did a week earlier against Williams Valley, the Wreckers endured a secondhalf meltdown that resulted in another difficult defea
Trailing 32-27 at halftime, the Colts outscored the Wreckers 41-21 in the second half to pull away to a 68-53 victory and complete the season sweep. The Colts also beat Weatherly 54-30 in Hometown in the season’s second game.
While that game was onesided from the get-go, last week’s rematch in Weatherly was more a tale of two halves. The Wreckers owned the first 16 minutes.
Although senior forward Niko Saldukas was not in the starting lineup, the Wreckers started hot.
Senior guards Corbin Wagner and Ian McKeegan combined for 13 first-quarter points, and junior wing Matt Adler converted two inside baskets
as Weatherly got out to a 17-14 first-quarter lead.
Marian opened the second quarter with seven straight points, but McKeegan’s tip-in started a 10-0 Weatherly response that had the Wreckers up seven and the Colts searching for answers.
Wagner buried a 3-pointer, added a free throw, then scored twice on the break to give the Wreckers their largest lead of the game (28-21) with three minutes to play in the half.
“We were rushing things and we couldn’t guard them,” Marian head coach Paul Brutto said. That’s when he had seen enough of their man-to-man defense.
“We went triangle-and-2 because they were hurting us off the dribble in the first quarter and-a-half,” he explained. “We couldn’t stay in front of them and they were kind of having their way. So I think the triangle settled us down.
“You never know with those things. You could pull them out of you hat, or they could kind of backfire. Tonight it looked like it worked pretty well.”
While the Colts slowed down Wagner and McKeegan over those final three minutes, the Wreckers got a lift from others. Adler’s tip-in, and a driving basket by Saldukas - who checked into the game late the first quarter - kept the Wreckers in front by five (32-27) at the half.
Puzzle Answers
Weatherly Area’s Corbin Wagner (45) soars in for a layup during last week’s Schuylkill League Division II boys basketball game against Marian Catholic, in Weatherly.
But the Colts started finding their range in the third quarter and kept Weatherly’s big scorers boxed up at the other end. The combination turned the tables completely.
After a scoreless first half, Marian’s Greg Tirpak bombed in two quick 3-pointers, sandwiched around a triple from Jacob Delacruz, that had the Colts in front 38-36.
Weatherly’s Brandon Davis stepped into a 3-pointer at the 1:58 mark that gave the Wreckers their final lead at 39-38 before the Colts finished the quarter with five straight points to take a 42-39 advantage to the fourth.
Although Wagner’s basket at the 6:27 mark had the Wreckers
within three (44-41), the Colts’ domination of the boards, on defense, and behind the 3-point line turned things Marian’s way. Jake Tom’s bank shot started a 10-0 Marian surge that doomed the Wreckers. Justin Delacruz scored inside before Tirpak swished back-to-back triples and Jacob Delacruz added a putback as the lead quickly swelled to 54-41.
“Streaks like that are going to happen,” Weatherly head coach Luke Medico said, “but when you give up on yourself and you give up on the team, that’s the problem. They have enough athletic ability and skill, and they’re great kids, but they came
JH Photo by Steve Stallone
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out in the second half and I saw it in their faces. I see the look all the time. It was the look of ‘We give up, we don’t think we can win.’
“Sometimes the encouragement brings them back, and a lot of times it doesn’t. This time it didn’t work out too well.”
Adler stopped the bleeding briefly with a basket, only to se the Colts score the next seven points to go up 61-44 on Yaniel Nunez’s transition basket with 2:42 to play.
With point guard Tom distributing the ball and Nunez, Tirpak and the Delacruz brothers converting from the perimeter and inside, Marian remained in control the rest of the way.
“We put Jake in the high post, which was actually Coach Stevens’ idea more than mine,” Brutto said. “Jake’s a good distributor. He sees the floo well so he hit the guys inside a couple times and kicked it out, and they knocked it down. We’re always harping on insideout threes.”
Marian had eight 3-pointers on the night, including four from Tirpak and a combined four from the Delacruz brothers. The Colts had four players in double figures, yet no player with more than 13, a balanced effort that Brutt liked. They also dominated the boards, particularly in the second half. After the teams were even (17-17) in the first half, the Colts out-rebounded Weatherly 21-9 in the second half.
“That was probably our most complete team effort tha turned into a win, because we needed this for a long time,” Brutto said. “We haven’t done that to my liking maybe since the last Weatherly game. The guys in the zone did a good job of rebounding. They didn’t get many second shots the second half of the game.”
Wagner paced the Wreckers with 19 points, Adler had 15 and McKeegan 12. No one else had more than three points.
“We put together a great first half, and we came out obviously
last
flat in the second half” Medico lamented. “This is the truth of how the world really works. You’re going to get kicked in the face quite often. It’s how you respond. If every time something goes wrong you put your head down, you’re going to be miserable forever. It’s a choice.”
While the loss likely ended the Wreckers’ hopes of returning to the Schuylkill League playoffs the win kept Marian’s remote hopes alive. The Colts improved to 4-5 in Division II play.
“Weatherly’s a really, really good team. They’ve got some talent,” Brutto said. “It’s big because we’re still in the league playoff hunt It’s a tough Division II this year, so this is a nice one to right the ship during home-stretch time. Hopefully we’re starting to learn some things and getting better as a team as we go.”
plenty of support from the likes of Matt Adler (16) and Ian McKeegan (13). Adler scored all 16 of his points in the second half, while Kokinda added 14 of his game-high 22 after intermission.
Ethan Bennett topped Northumberland Christian with 16 points.
WEATHERLY AREA (71) - Adler 6 1-1 16, D. Kokinda 9 4-5 22, I. McKeegan 5 2-3 13, Hinkle 0 0-0 0, Saldukas 2 2-2 6, Davis 3 0-0 7, Wagner 2 2-3 7. Totals: 27 11-14 71. NORTHUMBERLAND CHRISTIAN (44)Simmons 1 0-2 2, C.
MARIAN CATHOLIC (68) - Shigo 0 0-2 0, Tom 3 1-4 7, Nunez 6 0-0 12, Ju. DeLaCruz 4 3-4 12, Ja. DeLaCruz 4 2-4 13, Do. Rodino 1 0-0 2, Tirpak 4 0-0 12, Knock 3 2-2 8, Cannon 1 0-2 2. Totals: 26 8-18 68.
WEATHERLY AREA (53) - Adler 6 1-2 15, Do. Kokinda 1 0-0 2, I. McKeegan 4 3-5 12, Cuddeford 0 0-0 0, J. McKeegan 0 0-0 0, Saldukas 1 0-0 2, Davis 1 0-0 3, Brown 0 0-0 0, Wagner 7 4-7 19. Totals: 20 8-14 53. Marian Catholic.....14 13 15 26 - 68 Weatherly Area......17 15 7 14 - 53 3-FG: Tirpak 4, Ja. DeLaCruz 3, Ju. DeLaCruz. Adler 2, I. McKeegan, Davis, Wagner.
Weatherly Area 71, Northumberland
Christian 44 - Two days after the Marian game, the Wreckers traveled to Northumberland Christian and scored a bounce-back victory in non-league play.
The Wreckers were clinging to a 27-21 halftime lead before outscoring Northumberland Christian 25-13 in the third quarter to take complete control and improve to 5-0 in nonleague games this season.
Dominick Kokinda poured in 22 points to key the Wreckers’ offensive attack. He received
Schuylkill Haven 75, Weatherly Area 65Schuylkill Haven ambushed the visiting Wreckers with a 20-6 first-quarter blitz, and that proved to be the difference in the Hurricanes’ 10-point Schuylkill League Division II win on Friday night.
J. Watcher led four Hurricanes (6-3 league) in double figures with 23 points. Ian McKeegan matched his season high with 27 points to pace the Wreckers (3-6 league). Niko Saldukas followed with 16 points, while Matt Adler (9) and Corbin Wagner (8) combined for 17 more.
Haven won the junior varsity tilt 49-36. Vincent Cuddeford led the Wrecker jayvees with 14 points.
The Wrecker varsity entered this week at 8-6 overall and were in a tight three-team battle with Nativity (7-8) and Lincoln Leadership Academy (7-6) for the No. 2 spot behind Bethlehem Christian (14-2) in the District 11-2 Class A rankings.
The Wreckers need three more wins to clinch a district playoff berth, and could potentially do so this week with home games against Nativity (Tuesday) and Shenandoah Valley (Friday), and a Saturday afternoon game at MMI Prep.
WEATHERLY AREA (65) - Adler 3 2-2 9, D. Kokinda 0 2-2 2, I. McKeegan
Weatherly Area’s Brandon Davis (23) and Ian McKeegan double-team a Marian Catholic player during
week’s Schuylkill League Division II basketball game in Weatherly.
JH Photo by Steve Stallone
Crestwood Girls Wrestling
Crestwood’s Bailey fourth at Girls Coal Cracker Wrestling Tournament
Crestwood’s Samara Bailey placed fourth in the 237-pound weight class at the prestigious Girls Coal Cracker Wrestling Tournament held Friday and Saturday at Jim Thorpe High School.
Bailey lost by fall to Athens’ Leah Nason in the quarterfinals, then put together successive pins over Hamburg’s Sheila
Kern, William Allen’s Karlla Montes de Oca and Montgomery’s Adelyn Rine to reach the third-place match, where she fell to Nason by fall to settle for fourth.
Crestwood’s Rachel Shoemaker, seeded third, reached the 120-pound semifinals. But it was Lehighton’s Mia Guy, seeded
Crestwood Boys Basketball Roundup
26th, who pulled off the upset, getting an early takedown and a 17-second pin to punch her ticket to the finals.
Nearly 60 teams competed in the two-day event, with Northern York claiming the tournament team championship with 140.5 points. Athens and Quakertown tied for second place with 128.5 points,
Lehighton finished a close fourth with 128 points, while Crestwood finished a respectable 14th with 89.5 points. This coming Friday and Saturday, the Crestwood High School boys will compete in the Boys Coal Cracker Wrestling Tournament at Lehighton Area High School.
Crestwood boys suffer overtime loss at Pittston Area
The Crestwood boys lost twice in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 basketball action last week, falling to Dallas 53-38 in a battle of division unbeatens, and then 43-39 in overtime at Pittston Area two nights later. Pittston Area 43, Crestwood 39 - The visiting Comets trailed 19-10 in a low-scoring first half, but rallied to outscore the Patriots 16-9 in the fourth quarter as Miles Metz scored eight points in the quarter and Gio Barna added six to force overtime.
Connor Wagaman scored an overtime bucket for Crestwood, but Jacob Ivey’s 3-pointer helped the Patriots outscore the Comets 6-2 in the extra session to get the upset win.
Ivey scored 13 points, Lucas LoPresto had 10 and Aidan Clark nine for Pittston Area (8-8 overall, 3-4 WVC).
Metz topped all scorers with 17 points and four triples for Crestwood (11-5 overall, 5-2 WVC). Barna and Ayden Agapito had seven apiece.
CRESTWOOD (39) - Johnson 0 0-0 0, Barna 2 2-3 7, Metz 6 1-1 17, Wagaman 2 0-0 4, Sechleer 0 0-0 0, Rodgers 2 0-0 4, Agapito 3 1-3 7. Totals: 15 4-7 39.
PITTSTON AREA (43) - LoPresto 3 4-6 10, Clark 3 1-2 9, Barnic 1 0-0 3, Ivey 4 2-4 13, Jadus 1 0-1 2, Callahan 3 0-0 6. Totals: 15 7-13 43. Crestwood.......4 6 11 16 2 - 39 Pittston Area...8 11 9 9 6 - 43
3-FG: Metz 4, Barna. Ivey 3, Clark 2, Barnic.
Dallas 53, Crestwood 38 - In an early showdown of Division 1 unbeatens last Thursday, visiting Dallas pulled out to an early lead and was able to hold off the Comets and are now 7-0 in conference play.
Scholastic Schedule
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21
Boys-Girls Wrestling
Crestwood at Hazleton Area
THURSDAY, JAN. 22
Girls Basketball
Weatherly Area at Shenandoah Valley
Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood
FRIDAY, JAN. 23
Boys Basketball
Shenandoah Valley at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West
Boys Wrestling
Crestwood at Coal Cracker Invitational, Lehighton Area H.S.
SATURDAY, JAN. 24
Boys Basketball
Weatherly Area at MMI Prep, 1 p.m.
Girls Basketball
MMI Prep at Weatherly Area, noon
Boys Wrestling
Crestwood at Coal Cracker Invitational, Lehighton Area H.S.
MONDAY, JAN. 26
Girls Basketball
Lourdes Regional at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Hazleton Area
TUESDAY, JAN. 27
Boys Basketball
Weatherly Area at Lourdes Regional Hazleton Area at Crestwood
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28
No events scheduled
THURSDAY, JAN. 29
Boys Basketball
Weatherly Area at ColumbiaMontour Vo-Tech
Girls Basketball
Weatherly Area at Tri-Valley
Crestwood at Berwick
FRIDAY, JAN. 30
Boys Basketball
Nanticoke Area at Crestwood
Girls Basketball
Weatherly Area at Northumberland Christian
SATURDAY, JAN. 31
Boys Basketball
Tri-Valley at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Shamokin Area
Girls Wrestling
Crestwood at Williamsport Area
Kael Berry led the Mountaineers (14-3 overall) with 21 points, including three triples.
Ayden Agapito scored 21 points for the Comets, but no other Crestwood had payer had more than six.
DALLAS (53) - Noeito 3 8-12 15, Mason 4 0-1 8, Berry 7 4-6 21, C. Flanagan 2 1-2 5, P. Flanagan 1 2-3 4, Mizzer 0 0-0 0, Mathon 0 0-0 0, Geskey 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 15-24 53. CRESTWOOD (38) - Johnson 0 0-0 0, Barna 1 0-0 3, Metz 2 0-0 6, Wagaman 1 0-0 2, Montaneri 0 0-0 0, Sechleer 0 0-0 0, Rodgers 0 6-8 6, Brace
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