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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fire crews called overnight to Northumberland County nursing center
MOUNT CARMEL, Pa. (WHTM) — No injuries were reported when firefighters were called for the second fire at a coal region nursing center this year. Firefighters were called to the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community around 1 a.m. early Saturday morning for a report of a fire. Crews at the scene said the fire was small in nature and contained to one room of the complex. Initially, a second alarm was struck for manpower and additional medical units were called as well. No residents were displaced and no one was injured. Firefighters from Northumberland and Columbia counties responded. Schuylkill County crews were cancelled en-route. Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices In January, 20 people were transported after a fire broke out at the same facility. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
7 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Brady Holland, who strikes out in first at-bat, bounces back with walk-off hit for Mount Carmel. ‘So much better.'
Junior second baseman Brady Holland took ownership for his first trip to the plate for Mount Carmel. He struck out lunging at a pitch by Whitney Young junior left-hander Marcus Garton. But if at first you don't succeed … 'That first time up he struck me out, but it gave me a chance to see all of his stuff, his pitches and what he was throwing,' Holland said. 'The next couple of times up, I had much better swings. 'I was just seeing the ball so much better.' The payoff came in the seventh inning Wednesday as Holland hit a walk-off RBI double for the host Caravan in clinching a 3-2 win in a Class 4A Mount Carmel Regional semifinal in Chicago. Junior outfielders Logan Fernandez added a big RBI for the fifth-seeded Caravan (23-13), who advanced to play at 11 a.m. Saturday in the regional final against Lyons (22-10-1). Holland finished 2-for-3 with the RBI double Wednesday, while junior right-hander Jake Matise pitched a complete game, striking out four and scattering five hits and three walks. Junior designated hitter Pancho Vazquez led off the bottom of the seventh with a walk for Mount Carmel and went to second base on a single by Fernandez. It also set the stage for Holland. 'When it's late in a game like that and there are people on base, I knew my teammates did their part getting on,' Holland said. 'I decided to do mine.' Vazquez had no doubt Holland was ready for the moment. 'I knew we were in good hands,' Vazquez said. 'He's gritty, he works hard and he hustles. He's somebody you always want on the field. That was a beautiful hit to go the other way.' In his second varsity season, Holland hopes his game-winning hit mirrors the surge of the Caravan's run last spring to the supersectional. He's also learned from this ride. 'To be honest, I've had a lot of ups and downs this year and I didn't exactly play the way I wanted,' Holland said. 'The one big difference is the power. Last year, I had zero home runs. 'I got into the weight room, put on 40 pounds, and this season I hit three home runs.' Coping with the mental demands and satisfying expectations are often the hardest part, according to Mount Carmel coach Brian Hurry. 'Baseball is a tough game,' Hurry said. 'It's about staying even keel during the ups and downs, the peaks and valleys. Brady's fought through adversity and done it the whole year. 'He made adjustments from at-bat to at-bat. That kid for Young was a tough pitcher. Brady's hit just speaks to his mental toughness.' Holland, who lives in Beverly, balanced playing basketball and baseball his first two years at Mount Carmel. Baseball is his first love, a game that he started playing seriously at age 8. As illustrated by his showdown with Garton, Holland loves the comeback nature of the game. 'Baseball is such a competitive sport, and when you think about it, everything comes down to you versus the game,' Holland said. 'In that situation, I don't think anybody could beat me.' That desire has been evident from the start. Holland has childhood memories of getting emotional if he lost at cards. 'Any sport I'm down to play, whatever it is — pingpong, basketball, football, I love to play it all,' he said. 'I gave up basketball, but I'm thinking of making a comeback next year. 'It has really helped with my athleticism and coordination.' Baseball is personal, though, for Holland. Every opportunity offers personal redemption. 'Last year I think I was pretty shy, a role player not a leader, but now I have become more outgoing,' Holland said, 'When I'm playing baseball, I'm so much more confident. 'It just helps me express myself.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Witnesses watch as agencies recover vehicle from Wabash River
MOUNT CARMEL, IL (WEHT) – Gibson County Dispatch confirms a vehicle was submerged in the Wabash River. People across the river in Mount Carmel, Illinois saw the entire recovery take place. Christie Curry and her family were enjoying the Memorial Day holiday, when they heard sirens everywhere. Curry says, 'I told them, I said, I don't know if it's this side or that side, but it was that side. A bunch of cop cars came rolling up, you know, big old truck thing, like the fire and rescue truck and then we got out the binoculars and we just watched because we thought it was a canoe that tipped over.'Curry's sister saw on social media where someone reported it was a car and then watched with their own eyes as a vehicle was pulled from the Wabash River. Curry says, 'The hood was up and then they pulled it up out the water and all the windows were open and the sunroof was open. I'm like whoever went in that river got out because everything was open, but it was quite a production. Sirens coming this way with the boats got out on the river. They all got out and played in the river a little bit to make sure I guess nobody was in there and then they pulled it out.'Curry saw about 20 first responders were on scene across the river, for over an son watched from the river, waiting as the dock was shut down to aid in the recovery. Curry says, 'We were relieved that nothing come up out of the water, but the car because there was a lot of people there and there were several in the water from the fire and rescue so..' '[They] Had like a ladder down the embankment and they were going up and down that until they could get the winch on it and pull it up.'Curry saw several agencies respond including Wabash conservation, Gibson conservation, and the Gibson County Sheriff's Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
After Mount Carmel stages huge rally, St. Laurence's Adrian Perez hits two-run homer. Of course. ‘Stay positive.'
Much like a boxer, St. Laurence's Adrian Perez took the punch and responded in kind. Perez had just watched Mount Carmel storm back from a seven-run deficit to tie the game in stunning fashion at 10-10. But for some reason, the junior designated hitter didn't even flinch. 'I've always loved the team aspect of the sport,' Perez said of playing baseball. 'I love the chance of being able to pick up my teammates. No matter what happens, I always stay positive. 'I never get down, and I'm always up for whatever happens.' What happened? Well, Perez hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning Thursday as the Vikings ended up taking a 12-11 Catholic League Blue victory over the host Caravan in Chicago. Senior catcher Enrique Villanueva came through with three hits and drove in three runs for St. Laurence (23-3, 9-0). Mickey Lotus and Danny Donovan, both juniors, each added two RBIs. Junior infielder TJ McQuillan delivered a two-run double as Mount Carmel (16-10, 5-4) rallied from a 10-3 deficit. Senior outfielder Kolin Adams added three hits and knocked in pair of runs. The Vikings' nine-run outburst in the second inning was matched by the Caravan's six-run fifth. That set the stage for Perez after senior outfielder Corey Les reached on a bunt single. 'I was really excited to be in that position after Corey laid down the bunt, sacrificing himself to get on,' said Perez. who finished 2-for-3 with three runs. 'He threw a fastball and I was ready for it. 'I was just trying to take it to the opposite field, knowing the wind was going there.' Villanueva, for one, wasn't surprised about the roller-coaster nature of a game that saw the teams combine for 31 hits. 'People in the Catholic League know how hard it is to bury a team,' he said. 'Obviously, it was a crazy scoring game and AP just came through when we needed him. 'His personality is a bit of a jokester, but he's hardworking and he always puts the team above himself. The best thing about him is that he can just hit the ball.' St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus said the hitting prowess was self-apparent after Perez made an appearance late in the season on the varsity as a sophomore last spring. Perez was called up after senior first baseman Connor Marino suffered a hamstring injury. 'We've always known since he's been at St. Laurence that he's a really good hitter,' Lotus said of Perez. 'When Connor went down, he came up and he had five hits in his first five at-bats. 'He's a tremendous hitter who's never fazed and always hits in big situations.' Perez started playing baseball in youth leagues at age 4. Although his father played rugby, he felt that baseball best suited his son's personality. He then rose to the occasion after Marino's injury created the opening. 'I came up for the playoffs and that really helped to see the pitching,' Perez said. 'Now as a junior, I feel like I've seen it all before and I'm even more prepared.' Perez and Marino toggle between handling the defensive responsibilities at first base. When one plays in the field, the other slots in as the DH. 'He's a really good defensive first baseman and we've tried to get him reps out there,' Lotus said. 'For us to give up a big lead, that swing was huge to put two on the board like that.' Confidence is key, and Perez knows to take every moment seriously. 'I'm not really a power guy or more of a contact guy,' said Perez, who has hit two home runs this season. 'I like to go through my approach and wait for the chance to take it deep. 'When I'm up there hitting, my approach and ability to hunt the fastball is what I'm best at.'
Chicago Tribune
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Logan Fernandez, a self-taught barber, takes next step for Mount Carmel. ‘One of the best outfielders in the state.'
Junior outfielder Logan Fernandez makes sure to get in his cuts for Mount Carmel. He generates explosive power with his bat but also boasts a special side hustle as a barber. 'My game has improved a lot because I have all of these great guys around me,' he said. 'They're here to help me get better and the coaches have trust in me to move me around the order.' Fernandez's effort was made to order Saturday. He came through with an RBI double and also scored a run, sparking the Caravan to a 4-2 win over Homewood-Flossmoor in Chicago. Notre Dame-bound junior starter Conor Eleteny struck out seven and permitted just two hits in five innings for host Mount Carmel (13-6). Junior outfielder Evan Bradford had two hits and engineered a late rally with a two-out, two-run double in the seventh inning for St. Laurence (9-11). Fernandez, meanwhile, has broken through in his first full year as a starter for the Caravan. He's batting .349 with 15 hits, 12 runs, five doubles, two triples, a home run and eight RBIs. He also has an unorthodox role on the team as a self-taught barber. He picked up the craft by studying YouTube videos. It sparked his interest, and he even created a handle, 'Nando Chopz.' 'To be honest, I just wanted to cut my own hair,' Fernandez said. 'Barber prices are really high, and I wanted to practice on myself. 'I could probably make money off it, but I like giving my friends cuts, guys like Mario in the clubhouse the other day.' Junior infielders TJ McQuillan and Mario Medina each decided to take a turn in the chair. 'He gave me a cut when we were in Florida,' McQuillan said. 'I came home, and my mom was pretty upset with me.' All kidding aside, McQuillan has been impressed by Fernandez this season. 'In all seriousness, he's a great guy,' McQuillan said. 'He didn't play much last year because we had two seniors. I think he's one of the best outfielders in the state. 'He showed (Saturday) he has a lot of speed and pop in his bat.' Medina described Fernandez as a glue guy who connects with players regardless of background. And the barber thing is pretty cool, too. 'He cut my hair a couple of days ago and I really liked it,' Medina said. 'He's a great guy. He's very outgoing and sociable. He's very competitive 'He has worked very hard on his game to get better. You can see that.' His place in the batting order shows Fernandez's versatility. He was in the coveted cleanup spot Saturday against the Vikings. During a recent game, he batted leadoff. 'I think this is my first year of just taking that role of helping my guys out,' Fernandez said. 'We're about to get into the Catholic League games against some of our toughest games, and I think we are trying what works best.' The 6-foot-1 Fernandez has athleticism, power and speed. He has range in the outfield and the ability to generate runs with his quickness and aggressive play. 'I try to make contact,' he said. 'With my speed on the bases, I'm always a threat to turn that into a triple. I think the way my athleticism plays into my game just makes a good all-around player.' Fernandez makes the trek to the Mount Carmel from Humboldt Park on the city's West Side. Playing baseball for the Caravan completes the circle. 'When one of my teammates makes a great play, that just gets me,' Fernandez said. ' Anthony Chavez made a great play at first. Just seeing my teammates out there really gets me going.'
