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05.13.11

By CARL PIETRUSINSKI

The ‘Lopes entered the final week of the regular season in control of their own destiny, as far as playoff dreams are concerned. With three games remaining, each contest would be crucial to take, and every player knew that winning-out ensured a spot in the WPIAL playoffs, from which the team has been one year removed. Losing more than once would close the season on a team that had enjoyed so many moments of promise.

01.14.11

Dog catcher wanted

Most of the North Boroughs are looking for animal control services this year, and officials are not too happy with their options.

Over the past few years, the municipalities have moved from contracts with Triangle Pet, which kills animals after the legal holding period has expired, to agreements with Lois Cummins of Spencer and Friends, who does not. Cummins is certified as an animal control officer.

Recently, however, Cummins notified many municipalities that she no longer would provide animal control services.

10.22.10

New tractor

The Northgate School District maintenance crew will be getting a new tractor.

At Monday night's school board meeting, the purchase of a New Holland Tractor Model 1030 was approved. This tractor features four wheel drive, turf tires, mower, grass catcher, front loader, backhoe and snow blade. It will be purchased through the state bid list for $22,311.

05.28.10

Lady ’Lopes battle back in playoffs

By JIM RUMBLE

If you wanted to see a perfect example of the expression “it ain't over ‘til it’s over” played out, you should have been at the Avonworth softball team's WPIAL first round game against Bentworth on Tuesday, May 18.

The Lady ‘Lopes, who trailed by nine runs going into the final inning in regulation, managed to tie the game, but then fell in extra innings 14-13.

"I've never seen anything like that before,” said head coach Chris Knox. “These kids played a good game, showed a lot of passion, and you can't give any more than that."

04.09.10

Avonworth girls open season with section win

By JIM RUMBLE

Since returning from their spring training event in Florida a week earlier, the Avonworth softball team overcame some injuriesand opened section play with a win at home this past Tuesday.

Behind a one-hitter pitched by Julianne Hirsch and an offense that was led by catcher Marissa Milbert's four RBIs, the Lady ‘Lopes put away OLSH in five innings, blanking the Chargers 12-0.

04.09.10

Young Antelopes open season with nonsection losses

By JIM RUMBLE

Although the Avonworth baseball team lost its first two games -- nonsection contests against AA teams -- it’s too early to tell how well the season will go for the young team.

Last year Avonworth lost a handful of games at the start of the season, but turned things around and went 10-0 and undefeated in the section to win the 4A championship.