Some house foundations remained, and as the valley was flooded the water was so clear that one could see the foundations under the water. 100: Bria Hill (LAK) 13.73 ; Malice Blackwell (DUN) 13.83; Bailee Norris (SUS) 13.94. And Pietkiewicz remains awash in memories that, as the adage goes, last a lifetime. And what was Urbans reaction about his Pumpy performance? Varsity570 will be here after every game with up-to-date scores, stats and standings. Seeing how the site had deteriorated, I realized that it was time to act. Wallenpaupack Area High School: Monday 5/15 4:30 PM Wallenpaupack at Valley View: Valley View High School: Wednesday 5/17 4:30 PM Wallenpaupack vs Scranton Prep: Wallenpaupack Area High School: Photos (more photos) Scranton Classifieds powered by ReferLocal. 4 in the state, in the quarterfinals. Varsity570: Logan Downey, Wallenpaupack High School 152:Cooper Price (Wyoming Area) dec. Isaiah Pisano (Hopewell), 3-0. But he added association members realized it wasnt just (for) the young kids, but everyone. The former town of Wilsonville, which had been named after James Wilson, now lies under the water near the dam. Shot: Robert Mattioli (MV) 42-9; Blake Stage (LT) 41-8; Leland Wudarski (HC) 39-3. Varsity570 will be here after every game with up-to-date scores, stats and standings. David McKeown / Staff Photo Leo Pietkiewicz, Shenandoah councilman and former president of the Pumping Station Preservation Association, and Dave Bekisz, former member of the Pumping Station Preservation Association, talk about the grant money they are looking for to possibly rehabilitate the Pumping Station Dam in Brandonville/Girard Manor. . 3200 Relay: Elk Lake 11:06.47; Mid Valley 11:20.21; Western Wayne 11:49.52. Date Teams Venue; Tuesday 1/3 6:45 PM Wallenpaupack vs Valley View: Wallenpaupack Area High School: Friday 1/6 6:45 PM Wallenpaupack at Delaware Valley: Delaware Valley High School Snowpack melt is used to raise the water level during April and May. In July 1975, former Evening Herald reporter and editor Molly Dalton referred to the Pumpy in a story she wrote about The Greenie, an abandoned (Shenandoah) water system reservoir located on Locust Mountain about two miles northeast of Shenandoah, not far from the historic Peddlers Grave. The Greenie had been part of the old borough water system that included the Pumping Station Dam and something called the Cement Dam a half mile south of The Greenie. Cancel anytime. [6] Water travels .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);clip-path:polygon(0px 0px,0px 0px,0px 0px);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}3+12 miles (5.5km) in a 13-foot-diameter (4.0-meter) steel pipe (originally wood) to power two turbines which combined can generate 44 megawatts of power. Fences or other barriers are not allowed. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Varsity570: Anthony Policelli, Wallenpaupack High School Because the lake exists to generate hydroelectric power, every spring the water level is allowed to rise to a target elevation of 1,187ft (362m) for June 1, then during the summer and early fall, progressively lower until it reaches 1,179ft (359m). 113:Zac Jacaruso (Delaware Valley) dec. James Garcia (Wilson), 4-2. [2], The indigenous Lenape people named the area "Wallenpaupack" which means "The Stream of Swift and Slow Water." Johnson bobbled a shotgun snap and fumbled on the next drive, and Reddick the free-agent pickup from Carolina having one of the great defensive seasons in franchise history recovered at the San Francisco 30. The top prize winner that day a half century ago was a fishergirl, 4-year-old Lisa Bolitsky of Hazleton, who caught an 18.5-inch rainbow trout and was hailed by booster member Jack Kress and Kiddies Day Chairman John Zack. Valley Views Sadie Loftus won the 800 in a meet record time of 2:28.10. Each day's obituaries, delivered to your inbox. Ice storms and large snowstorms depositing 12 inches (30cm) of snow occur nearly every year, particularly during noreasters from December through March. Its a big dream of mine. Success! Bekisz said he had been a member of the preservation association, acknowledged Pietkiewiczs efforts on behalf of the group, and emphasized the effort supporters had made for raising and feeding the trout. Winds light and variable. The Pumpys most enthusiastic supporters had become members of the Pumping Station Preservation Association, successor to the booster club. He said the preservation group took responsibility for the Pumping Station site after Charles Kutchinsky decided to retire. Team standings: Wallenpaupack 93; Abington Heights 76; Valley View 68; Honesdale 53; North Pocono 34; Delaware Valley 19; Scranton 17. JACQUELINE DORMER / STAFF PHOTO Jon Dettery, supervisor with East Union Township, front, Donald G. Karpowich, solicitor for East Union Township, center, and Kyle Mummey, supervisor with East Union Township, back, make their way to the water at Pumping Station Dam in East Union Township on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photos (more photos) I felt really good. Discus: Madyson Martinelli (NP) 81-5; Nadia Blume (WAL) 73-7; Kate Prior (DV) 72-7. He suggested that more than a few regional folks would be behind a rehabilitation effort. Epply Island visible left side, Lake Wallenpaupack faces a number of environmental problems, including water-quality issues from heavy boat usage, algal blooms and rapid sedimentation related to agricultural runoff, and an invasion of purple loosestrife along the shores. Libby Brennan won the 100- and 200-meter dashes and June Brown won the 400 to lead Wallenpaupack, which also won the 3,200 relay and finished with. Wyoming Areas Cooper Price, left, and Boiling Springs Michael Duggan compete in a Class 2A first-round bout in the 152-pound weight class Thursday at the Giant Center in Hershey. Streams directly entering the lake include Waynewood, Goose Pond, Purdy, Strohs, Lyons and Beach House creeks, and Stony, Spring Hill, Seeleys and Mill brooks. Varsity570 - Access NEPA man builds Knoebels-inspired bumper car, Wilkes-Barre Rescue Plan money went to residents, businesses, infrastructure. 132:Julian Everitt (Pittston Area) dec. Chad Ozias (Connellsville), 7-6. You did see what you thought. Even a whiff of potential new hope for the Pumpy was enough to reinvigorate the olfactory nerves of long-time enthusiasts such as Dave Bekisz of Weston Place, Shenandoah, executive director of the Schuylkill Transportation System and a long-time Pumping Station angler with buddies including Dave Toborowski. [1][2], There are four islands, all open to the public for daytime visits but no overnight camping. 152:Michael Duggan (Boiling Springs) dec. Cooper Price (Wyoming Area), 2-0. People with waterfront property move their private docks out as the water recedes (see photos). The Warriors freshman had an escape and a takedown before securing a cradle that resulted in three back points. Kayaker rescued near Susquehanna River faces charges, HS FOOTBALL: Players added to Dream Game rosters, YOUTH: North Pocono wins Section 5 softball title, HS BASKETBALL: Abington Heights accepts invite to prestigious Central Valley Roundball Classic, LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS: Green Ridge edges Christy Mathewson, HS FOOTBALL: Dynamic Western Wayne receiver Owens likely lost for the season, Reliable reliever returns to RailRiders after shoulder injury, LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS: Shimko's walk-off sends Abington over North Pocono, LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS: Mid Valley edges Green Ridge. The harvest in the WMU 3D area around Lake Wallenpaupack is 8,000 to 10,000 deer per year. Negotiations are underway regarding an agreement that will be inked to open the possibilities of grant funding to fuel the restoration efforts. There was an error processing your request. 100: Robert Kratzer (WAL) 12.15; Will Regan (AH) 12.26; Ben Evans (VV) 12.42. Wilkes-Barre, PA (18701) Today. Each day's obituaries, delivered to your inbox. The flume (large pipe) transports water to generator, miles away. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 5.83 inches (148mm) on September 17, 2004. Invalid password or account does not exist. You have permission to edit this article. 3200 Relay: Western Wayne 9:28.90; Riverside 9:41.04; Lakeland 9:41.17. Localized flooding is possible. Welcome to Varsity570, the Times-Shamrock Web site that provides the most complete coverage of high school sports in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Saucon Valleys Ty Csencsits, ranked fifth in the state, pinned Wrobleski in the first period during their Round of 16 match. Triple: Chase Zimmerman (NP) 36-3; Sam Edsall (DV) 35-2; Ryan Horutz (AH) 35-1. That gave Evanitsky a six-point edge entering the final period. Friday, May 5, 2023. Low 66F. Im just going out and wrestling, Pepe, ranked No. Tyson Cook (West Scranton) maj. dec. Gus Smith (Spring-Ford), 8-0. [1], In June 2014 PP&L announced it would be divesting its electrical generation facilities. Cloudy with a few showers. Its awesome honestly, Everitt said. Varsity570: Avien Gonzalez, Wallenpaupack High School It is located near the Borough of Hawley, and forms part of the boundary between Pike and Wayne counties. Just go out, have fun and wrestle and thats how I wrestle my best.. Wallenpaupacks Kelcie Fillebrown finishes for first place to help her team win the 4x800 relay in the girls final during the Phil Tochelli Jr. High League Meet at Lakeland High School in Scott Twp. He called the affair one of the best in the state, according to the Herald report. The agenda for the regular meeting of the East Union supervisors, held on May 20 and available online, contained the following item under New Business: Discussion on Pumping Station Dam and cooperative agreement with Shenandoah Borough to revitalize., In further explaining the effort, Mummey texted, As there is strength in numbers, we felt that an intergovernmental partnership between the borough and the township would best serve members of both communities and garner the support of residents in both communities., According to Mummey, members of Shenandoahs borough council and the mayor (Andrew Szczyglak) have been very enthusiastic about partnering with us to move this project forward. Winds light and variable. Shot: Sadie Warnero (EL) 30-8; Savannah Mayes (WW) 29-11; Toryana Taylor (EL) 26-6. Print. [14] Brookfield maintains website information about its management of Lake Wallenpaupack. In the boys meet, Robert Kratzer won the 100 and 200, Zayden Lamfers set a meet record in the 110 hurdles with a time of 16.76, Chase Predmore won the 1,600, Blake Theobald won the 800, and Ryan Vargo won the discus for Wallenpaupack, which rolled to the team title with 106 points. West Wallenpaupack Creek extends to Mt Cobb and Lake Henry. F.X. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. High: Brayden Rose (RIV) 5-4; Jake McHale (LAK) 5-2 (fewer misses); Eimer Cruz (RIV) 5-2. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. The beloved status the Pumping Station Dam once had is revealed in past news clippings and photos heralding a site that for the better part of the 20th century had an appeal for regional people that cant be exaggerated. Honesdale 9, Wallenpaupack 6 Valley View 11, Wallenpaupack 1 Abington Heights 5, Wallenpaupack 2 Wallenpaupack 6, Pleasant Valley 5 North Pocono 15, Wallenpaupack 11 Delaware Valley 6, Wallenpaupack 1 Wallenpaupack 4, Scranton 2 Wallenpaupack 3, West Scranton 2 Stroudsburg 6, Wallenpaupack 1 Wallenpaupack 3, Valley West 2 Wallenpaupack 8 . Western Wayne won the 3,200 relay and the 1,600 relay, and Joey Tickner won the 200 and the Wildcats finished third with 49 points. Wyoming Areas Anthony Evanitsky is seeded first in District 2 Class 2A at 139 pounds. We won't share it with anyone else. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. A giant Knoebels bumper car look-alike driving down the road in NEPA? My mentality is to just win every match, Price said. The Wyoming Area senior went to work on top in the second period. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! The Wyoming Area duo went on the offensive to advance to the Class 2A quarterfinals. In all, 17 miles (27km) of roads and utility poles were rerouted, and Purdytown cemetery[4] had to be relocated. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. 200: Joey Tickner (WW) 24.83; C.J. Saylor started the third with an escape and a takedown, but Evanitsky added a reversal and won the match, 8-4. Your email address will be used to confirm your account. Error! Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title 100 Hurdles: Elana Piepoli (DUN) 18.26; Gabriella Granville (CAR) 19.01; Krista Demboski (MV) 19.17. Lightning class sailboat; motorboating, water skiing and fishing also popular, Whitetail deer are frequently seen near houses and on roads, View from east shore looking west (up lake). Wallenpaupack's Zayden Lamfers reacts after getting first place in the boys AAA preliminary 110-meter hurdles during the Phil Tochelli Jr. High League Meet at Lakeland High School in Scott Twp. Wallenpaupack at Dallas: Mountaineer Stadium: Friday 10/21 7:00 PM Wallenpaupack at Valley View: John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium: Friday 10/28 7:00 PM Wallenpaupack vs Scranton: Wallenpaupack Area High School: Photos (more photos) Scranton Classifieds . 285:Noah Tustin (Waynesburg) pinned Aiden Black (Delaware Valley), 0:21. Rain earlythen remaining cloudy with showers overnight. 1 in the state, said. Wallenpaupack's Kelcie Fillebrown finishes for first place to help her team win the 4x800 relay in the girls final during the Phil Tochelli Jr. High League Meet at Lakeland High School in Scott. 110 Hurdles: Xavier Burke (DUN) 17.10; Adam Pezanowski (MV) 17.11; Weston Nabywaniec (MON) 17.66. This fostered a large sex-ratio imbalance and fast population growth. 160:Anthony Glessner (Bishop McDevitt) dec. Robert Schneider (Lackawanna Trail), 2-0. Wallenpaupack at Dallas: Mountaineer Stadium: Friday 10/21 7:00 PM Wallenpaupack at Valley View: John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium: Friday 10/28 7:00 PM Wallenpaupack vs Scranton: Wallenpaupack Area High School: Photos (more photos) football . If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Hell face Burrells Cooper Hornack, ranked No. Ozias added a takedown after an Everitt escape in the second period to tie the match. TOCHELLI CHAMPIONSHIPS: Wallenpaupack teams, Lakeland boys, Western Wayne girls win team titles. Overall 17-4 0.81 Win %. [27] Statewide, deer over-population had had a negative impact on plant ecology due to over-browsing of ground cover and young trees. 300 Hurdles: Eva Kaszuba (VV) 51.82; Brescia Caitlin (HON) 54.63; Shields Myla (HON) 56.20. CRESTWOOD: Comets begin chase for another title | Sports Discus: Ryan Vargo (WAL) 127-3; Gus Deron (HON) 121-5; Jayden Fassett (WS) 117-7. Get the latest headlines on local sports! From east to west: Epply, Kipp, Burns and Cairns. Chance of rain 100%. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! Start a dialogue, stay on topic and be civil. Each day's obituaries, delivered to your inbox. Start a dialogue, stay on topic and be civil. [16] Lake fish include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rock bass, bluegill, walleye, muskellunge, northern pike, pickerel, rainbow trout, brown trout, catfish and yellow perch. There was an error processing your request. Savannah Mayes won the discus to lead Western Wayne to the girls title with 66 points. Coordinates: 412447N 751425W Lake Wallenpaupack is a reservoir in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Varsity570: Brady Reynolds, Wallenpaupack High School - Access NEPA [26] The peak spring bloom typically occurs in early-May and peak fall color usually occurs in early-October. JACQUELINE DORMER / STAFF PHOTO View of Pumping Station Dam in East Union Township on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Chance for revival of 'Pumpy' near Shenandoah sparks memories. 400: June Brown (WAL) 1:03.89; Morgan Kresge (AH) 1:04.15; Morgan Davis (AH) 1:05.83. If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted. PIAA state wrestling Class AA first round bout at the Giant Center, Hershey, on Thursday, March 10, 2022. 300 Hurdles: Adam Pezanowski (MV) 46.12; Weston Nabywaniec (MON) 46.26; Logan Pauler (WW) 47.20. Trees were cut but stumps were not removed. Chance of rain 100%. Localized flooding is possible.. A steady rain this evening. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions)", "Booze Cruise - the Office TV Show - Booze Cruise - the Office Recaps, the Office Reviews, the Office Episodes | TWoP", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lake_Wallenpaupack&oldid=1160581064, Lake Wallenpaupack was featured as a retreat location in the popular TV show, The lake is the setting of the children's book, Cove Haven Resort, a couples-only hotel, with heart-shaped bathtubs, has been in business since 1958, and is part of the reason the Poconos are referred to as a Honeymoon Capital of the World. Shot: Sarah Cantner (AH) 34-3; Alayna Atos (WAL) 32-7; Sadie Cardoni (VV) 31-5. Varsity570: Wallenpaupack High School Wallenpaupack High School baseball latest game stats Wednesday, May 24 2023 Roster Map Click for map and directions. That weight cut messed me up a little bit, but Im going to rehydrate and feel better for tomorrow, Evanitsky, ranked sixth in the state, said. High 74F. The Buckhorns also won the 1,600 relay and the 3,200 relay. William Penn later owned the land and then deeded it to his son Thomas Penn. His fellow supervisors are Chairman Dennis Antonelli and Jon Dettery. During the the Pumpys years out of the limelight, the site was plagued by deterioration, vandalism and littering to a point that even spurred concern on the part of East Union officials. He said the Pumpy was responsible for supplying the (fish) food, roughly eight tons a year, and also with the upkeep of the hatchery and surrounding property. Varsity570: Wallenpaupack High School Baseball SoftballB Basketball Football G Basketball Wrestling SELECT A LEAGUE. Showers continuing overnight. JACQUELINE DORMER / STAFF PHOTO Jon Dettery, supervisor with East Union Township, looks over the trees at Pumping Station Dam in East Union Township on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. 215:Anthony Govern (Southmoreland) pinned Jonah Houser (Lackawanna Trail), 4:46. Souleymane Diarra (Overbrook), 5-0 0:27. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Localized flooding is possible.. [2] Kipp may be closed to the public until August because bald eagles have established a nest site on the island and return to it most years. View of Pumping Station Dam in East Union Twp. Im not really (approaching it differently).. Welcome to Varsity570, the Times-Shamrock Web site that provides the most complete coverage of high school sports in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and it sure feels good, he said, displaying his catch for a Herald photo and accounting of the feat. PIAA WRESTLING: Everitt, Evanitsky, Pepe advance to quarterfinals The largest inflow into Lake Wallenpaupack is Wallenpaupack Creek, at the west end of the lake. HERSHEY Julian Everitt entered the third period of his Round of 16 match tied with Connellsvilles Chad Ozias. In 2018, 375,000 deer were shot and the ratio had decreased to 1.5:1. Wallenpaupack 6, Abington Heights 2 North Pocono 9, Wallenpaupack 3 Dunmore 9, Wallenpaupack 8 Wallenpaupack 8, Scranton 5 Wallenpaupack 5, West Scranton 2 Scranton Prep 7, Wallenpaupack 5 Honesdale 9, Wallenpaupack 6 Valley View 11, Wallenpaupack 1 Abington Heights 5, Wallenpaupack 2 Wallenpaupack 6, Pleasant Valley 5 North Pocono 15 . Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Low 62F. Everitt let Ozias go to neutral and hunted for the takedown. Low 66F. [15] The lake's wooded shoreline provides opportunities for hiking and viewing wildlife, including whitetail deer and black bear. 93 points in the girls Class 3A competition. Wallenpaupack won the girls and boys Class 3A team championships, while Lakeland captured the Class 2A boys team title and Western Wayne won the girls Class 2A team title at the Phil Tochelli Junior High Track and Field Championships at Lakeland High School on Friday. Citizens Voice - Varsity The Pumpy went on to achieve legendary status as a fishing/camping mecca and hatchery. High: Ryan Horutz (AH) 5-2 (fewer misses); Maddox Johnson (HON) 5-2; Tristian Braxton (WAL) 5-0. 400: Liam Haggerty (DUN) 56.08; Weston Yannone (SUS) 56.11; Chase Rosenkrans (LAK) 59.29. See map. 120:Jaden Pepe (Wyoming Area) pinned Logan Richey (Quaker Valley), 1:07. Lets go back to April 25, 1972, when Lost Creeks middle-aged Fabian Urban caught a 12-pound, 30-inch brown trout. Pennsylvania instituted antlerless hunting to manage the over-population problem. Chance of rain 100%. The tournament is a 9-hole competition hosted by The Chamber of the Northern Poconos. Ive got to keep up my attacks, keep going forward and score some points.. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Long: Weston Yannone (SUS) 18-2; Maximus Kuwaye (MON) 17-10; Elijiah Brown (EL) 16-11. You have permission to edit this article. Localized flooding is possible. When the match resumed, Price turned him again and secured three back points, which decided the match. I was just fighting for something, Evanitsky said. Discus: Blake Stage (LT) 132-3; Chris Serra (SUS) 128-4; Robert Mattioli (MV) 125-2. Pietkiewiczs deep connection to and even love for the Pumpy were on display in a text he forwarded about the preservation association he helped to organize: The unofficial motto of the officers of the association was, Its for the kids, Pietkiewicz said. Winds light and variable. Wallenpaupack at Scranton: Scranton High School: Monday 4/10 4:30 PM Wallenpaupack at Delaware Valley: Delaware Valley High School: Wednesday 4/12 4:30 PM Wallenpaupack vs North Pocono: Wallenpaupack Area High School: Friday 4/14 4:30 PM . If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. [25] Groves of Eastern hemlock ( T. canadensis) trees are dying because of infestation with the sap-sucking insect Adelges tsugae (hemlock woolly adelgid). Error! Photographed on Thursday, June 20, 2021. Belle Vernons Cole Weightman, ranked fourth in the state, and Wallenpaupacks Hank Baronowski, ranked 29th in the state, pinned Bibla in the Round of 16 and consolation first round. I dont care if its a 1-0 match, overtime. 1600: Chase Predmore (WAL) 5:07.93; Finn Kennedy (WS) 5:14.01; Merrick Young (NP) 5:14.02. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. 800: Blake Theobald (WAL) 2:18.10; Chase Predmore (WAL) 2:25.45; William Peoples (AH) 2:25.48. 400: Bailee Norris (SUS) 1:06.12; Kiera Burke (SUS) 1:06.27; Gabriella Granville (CAR) 1:08.92. Friday, May 5, 2023. The average snowiest month is January which correlates with the average coldest month of the year. 200: Libby Brennan (WAL) 27.74; Alia Rava (NP) 28.82; Hankins Alexandria (HON) 29.26. The Chiefs also won the 400 relay. Choose wisely! Bria Hill won the 100 and 200 for Lakeland. man builds Knoebels-inspired bumper car, Schuylkill County firm sues Scranton to block building demolition, Jim Thorpe tourism boost, Mauch Chunk lake updates. The state Department of Environmental Protection determined the dam was in need of expensive repairs and neither the borough nor the association had the wherewithal to finance them. Find out this afternoon's latest news from The Times-Trbune. When I got that takedown in the first period, I felt confident. Winds light and variable. It was attended by over 800 kids, according to an Evening Herald report at the time. Win or lose, it doesnt matter if this was the consolation semis or the championship, whatever. 152:Mason Stein (Central Bucks East) maj. dec. Sal Schiavone (Abington Heights), 12-0. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. It was created in 1926 by the PPL Corporation for hydroelectric purposes as well as flood control; however, it is best known as one of several major recreational destinations in the Pocono Mountains. Some of the real highlights of being the association president were the friendships I made with so many people, the generosity of local businesses and their support with our fundraising Pietkiewicz said. [11] Plans called for a spin-off to a newly created company Talen Energy formed from the generation assets of PP&L and Riverstone Holdings. Team standings: Wallenpaupack 106; North Pocono 64; Abington Heights 49.50; Honesdale 40.50; West Scranton 28; Delaware Valley 26; Valley View 26; Scranton 19. [19] A notable activity during the winter months on Lake Wallenpaupack is its annual "Ice Tee Golf Tournament", which takes place on the frozen lake. 145:Jrake Burford (Highlands) pinned Austin Smith (Abington Heights), 0:34. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. Hell face Central Dauphins Matt Repos, ranked third in the state, in Fridays quarterfinals. If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted. Jim Hazen, Schuylkill County waterways patrolman, attended and mingled with youngsters for whom prizes, food and refreshments were free, thanks to the rodeo sponsors, the Shenandoah East End Field & Stream Club and the Pumping Station Booster Club, and to donations from regional businesses. Welcome to Varsity570, the Times-Shamrock Web site that provides the most complete coverage of high . Land to be flooded was purchased by PP&L from about 100 owners at about $20 per acre ($50/ha) and most of the property was razed or moved. He turned Pisano, but the Hopewell wrestler called an injury timeout before Price earned back points. Get the latest headlines on local sports! Teammate Eva Kaszuba won the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles, and the Cougars won the 400 relay to finish third overall with 68 points. Discharge is into the Lakawaxen River, which flows into the Delaware River. [13] The sale was completed on April 1, 2016. Rain earlythen remaining cloudy with showers overnight. Thu, 3/23. Varsity570 will be here after every game with up-to . [18], The last weekend of August hosts Wally Lake Fest, a three-day weekend of events scattered on and around the lake and in the neighboring town of Hawley, including the live music Wallypalooza held on docks floating in front of the Tafton Dike. After Raystown Lake, it is the second-largest lake contained entirely in Pennsylvania. Friday, May 5, 2023. North Pocono finished second with 64 points and Abington Heights was third with 49.5 points. Varsity570: Adam Pfleger, Wallenpaupack High School Shuman Point has parking and a three-mile (five-kilometer) trail of moderate difficulty. 100 Hurdles: Eva Kaszuba (VV) 17.60; Shields Myla (HON) 18.29; Maura Germano (SCR) 18.54. Western Wayne's Jacob Wells finishes to help his team get first for the 4x800 relay in the boys final during the Phil Tochelli Jr. High League Meet at Lakeland High School in Scott Twp.