Blacksmithing is alive and well in Indiana If you have ever wondered what it takes to turn raw metal into something useful the Indiana Blacksmithing Association (IBA) will beat the daylight out of your curiosity June 6 to 8 at the 43rd annual Conference at the Tipton County Fairgrounds IBA members are planning an event where blacksmiths and the public can get together to learn new skills and forge lasting friendships Demonstrators for this year’s conference will be Jennifer Petrila of Rutledge These skilled smiths will share their knowledge and help continue to grow the art of blacksmithing in Indiana IBA was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to gather and disseminate information about blacksmithing IBA members come from across Indiana and adjoining states but for many it is an opportunity to broaden skills in a friendly atmosphere Whether you are a craftsman or someone who just wants to watch you will be welcome on June 6 to 8 in Tipton Keep reading The Reporter for more information and a feature on a young local blacksmith as the conference draws closer hammer this date into your calendar now so you can quench your curiosity and forge a new understanding of the art of working metal Conference details are available online at indianablacksmithing.org/iba-conference-2025. 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READ MOREFelony animal cruelty charges filed against Old Forge couple for abandoning 132 catsby FOX56 Newsroom (WOLF) — An Old Forge couple is facing multiple felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty after police say they abandoned 132 cats and two dogs allegedly moved from their property at 200 Amity Ave. A neighbor called the Humane Society to tell them a couple had moved from their home The neighbor added that no one lived at the home and she hadn't seen anyone there for weeks when Lackawanna County Humane Officer Marci Zeiler arrived she could smell an extreme ammonia odor that typically comes from animal hoarding houses She could see multiple cats through the windows and posted a notice on the front door of the home that gave the owner 24 hours to contact her to prove the animals had not been abandoned When she didn’t hear from the homeowners the next day and code enforcement officials arrived at the house to execute the search warrant they found floors and surfaces coated in urine and feces A code enforcement officer immediately condemned the property Zeiler had to carry one of the dogs out because he was unable to stand officials began removing numerous cats from the residence They were taken to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in South Abington Twp Officials spent over two weeks rescuing and trapping cats According to Officer Zeiler's complaint the bathroom was so caked in feces that she was unable to close the door and the carpet in the master bedroom was so saturated in urine that it was lifting from the floor Zeiler reached Elizabeth Corradino by phone and asked her for permission to continue entering the house without new warrants Corradino granted permission to Zeiler and Griffin Pond staff to enter the house at any time to remove the remaining cats She claimed her husband was there daily to feed the animals and give them water Medical evaluations revealed that all of the cats were suffering from extreme conjunctivitis Many of the cats were bleeding from their noses and all of the longhaired cats were matted and caked in urine and feces All animals removed suffered an imminent risk of serious bodily injury or death due to the extreme unsanitary conditions and unsafe ammonia levels The Corradinos relinquished ownership of the animals but Elizabeth requested to keep one cat she spent thousands of dollars on they agreed to sign all of the cats and dogs over to the authorities Angelo and Elizabeth Corradino each have a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 27 at 10:15 a.m The Old Forge was once a cherished endpoint for hikers—now adventurers are coming back to this iconic watering hole we had two days of hiking ahead—through some of the Highlands' toughest and most diverse landscapes where our 15.2-mile hike began under the glare of midday sunshine From Kinloch Hourn, we skirted the steep southern shore of Loch Hourn, a narrow, fjord-like sea loch cutting between the Glenelg and Knoydart peninsulas sometimes clinging to the loch's edge and all too frequently deteriorating into marshy ground that clung to our boots and splashed our legs with mud But the inconvenience seemed trivial when we were rewarded with the majestic views over Loch Hourn (Related: What’s it like to run one of the UK’s most unusual pubs?) Once a drovers' and deerstalkers' route this ancient path also has a darker history as a coffin road where bodies were taken to Kilchoan burial ground in Inverie The isolation was profound; aside from our conversation and the occasional cascade from the hills—there was no sound A nearby herd of highland cows eyed us suspiciously seemingly wondering whether this group of bipeds would disrupt their tranquil glen A serene stillness hung in the air over a land both unforgiving and regal A drone captures a bird’s-eye view of A'Chuil bothy and the surrounding area in the morning.Emil Nieters shows the route on his map.Deer graze on the mountainside during the hike from Glenfinnan to the Old Forge maintaining a way of life that's rare in the modern world As a testament to the sense of solidarity in this remote area the community came together to rescue The Old Forge in March 2022 which means most of these residents now have a stake in the pub (Related: 8 activities to do under the stars in Scotland.) After an arduous five-hour hike, we arrived at our destination for the night, Barrisdale Bothy it's a basic stone cottage with a communal room and wooden bunks but Barrisdale offers rare luxuries: cold running water (Related: 10 whimsical ways to experience Scotland.) These old ruins are found at the base of the trail before it ascends 1,700 feet.On the multi-day hike to The Old Forge shaggy coats and horns.Despite being downhill from there we still had to trudge through the boggiest terrain which at one point decided it wanted my boot allowing our pace to quicken as we headed towards the sparkling waters of Inverie Bay we saw a post office among a handful of shops on the tiniest main streets and The Old Forge signpost overlooking the "heavenly" Loch Nevis but then we wanted to buy our pub," said Will who epitomizes the spirit and resilience of this tiny corner of Scotland "Running a pub as remote as this is hard work Many of the shareholders give their precious time to help out There's so much to do but we love it." captured the collaborative attitude of the village best when she said “The best part of being a shareholder is playing an active role in the pub’s future.” She added “I want to offer my skills in any way that would be useful.” As we sipped our pints and rested our aching limbs we reflected on Will's words and wondered if Inverie's story could be a blueprint for struggling communities (Related: These British pubs serve food worth traveling for.) 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veteran local writers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the Adirondack region views and opinions expressed by these various authors are not necessarily those of the Adirondack Almanack or its publisher BETHLEHEM – Old Forge took Delco Christian’s best shot as the first half drew to a close and the second half started up creating just enough of an edge to get through the PIAA Class 2A second round game with a 59-52 victory With two of the Eastern half of the state’s top 2A threats meeting in the first week of the tournament the District 1 champion Knights had their season end against a team that went to the semifinals the last two years that it was in this classification Delco Christian (26-3) entered the tournament with the second-best record in the 32-team field The teams were both unbeaten against opponents their own size and showed why in a highly entertaining battle that played out as close as a block/charge call blocks the shot of Delco Christian's Atler Abobi Led by senior guard Khamai Orange’s latest outburst the Knights were within one with two minutes left Delco Christian was looking to get back within one when Ryan DeMarco drew the last of the offensive fouls with 1:41 left Orange then fouled out when it was still a three-point game and he was called for a blocking foul at midcourt with 55.9 seconds left A technical foul followed and Old Forge went 4-for-8 from the line in the final minute to secure the win  “Charges killed us today,” Orange said which has suffered its five losses against state quarterfinalists in higher classes also played a major role in ending Delco Christian’s season When they hit five straight shots in the third quarter the Blue Devils were over 65 percent for the game to that point at 15-for-23 while DeMarco added 12 despite taking just three shots from the floor Fanning continued his outstanding postseason when he made seven straight shots before having his last attempt blocked by Bradford Berwick late in the game The block left Fanning at 18-for-20 (90 percent) from the floor for the district final and first two state rounds “We knew they were a very good team going in it,” Fanning said “We knew this was going to be a huge game for us going forward Delco Christian's Khamai Orange goes up for a shot The game featured five ties and 10 lead changes Berwick’s 3-pointer created the biggest Knights lead at 11-6 with 3:30 left in the first quarter Beau Lyren’s drive to open the second half gave Delco Christian a 30-26 lead but Old Forge went ahead to stay with the next nine points “They played at their pace,” Orange said “That was kind of the whole game plan for us play at our pace and not let them slow the game down It wasn’t anything that they did to really shake us up Berwick grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked three shots in the loss District 2 champ Riverside too much for Overbrook Jabbar Kimble called two timeouts in the first 3:18 Wednesday night both before his team scored for the first time in the second game of a PIAA playoff doubleheader at Liberty High School The Overbrook coach was barely able to slow down District 2 champion Riverside The Vikings opened a 19-point lead in the first 9:23 and freshman Nico Antoniacci finished with 28 points in a 66-44 win over the Panthers in Class 3A Overbrook's Jasir Holmes goes up for a shot against Riverside Kalief Armstrong came off the bench to hit six 3-pointers and score 18 points but that merely allowed Overbrook to make dents in the 25-6 deficit “He actually is a starter,” Kimble said of his junior guard “He had some injuries earlier in the season “He’s a great shooter and a great ballhandler.” Riverside scored the game’s first eight points answered Armstrong’s first triple with 10 more then followed the next Overbrook basket with seven straight points “Those guys came out really tough,” Kimble said “They did a good scouting job on our team We started slow and then in the second quarter did a pretty good job cutting into the lead.” Riverside took away Overbrook’s inside game the high-low post game that Kimble hoped to utilize until Armstrong loosened up the Vikings defense by hitting half of his dozen 3-point tries The Vikings shot just 4-for-18 from long distance but were at 21-for-36 (58.3 percent) inside the arc where Antoniacci made his first six shots  “He’s a really good player,” Kimble said “I knew he was as good as advertised but he did a good job of mixing it up and getting to the basket.” After Antoniacci scored nine in the first quarter the closest Overbrook got was 32-23 on a 3-pointer by Armstrong with 1:24 left in the half Antoniacci answered 20 seconds later with a three-point play Brayden Rose added a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds for Riverside while older brother Gerry Rose had 14 points Jalen Holmes was 5-for-7 while scoring 13 points and Omar Warring made five straight shots in the second and third quarters while adding 10 for Overbrook the rest of the Panthers suffered through a 1-for-25 shooting night Riverside improved to 24-2 going into Saturday’s quarterfinal with West Catholic You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Jan 31 UPDATE 1/31/25 11am: Organizers announced Friday morning that the race is cancelled due to bad ice on Fourth Lake One of the North Country’s capitals of snowmobiling is hosting a new race this weekend The Battle of Old Forge is expected to draw more than 200 sleds and their drivers Saturday from across the Northeast and as far away as Minnesota Snowmobilers will race across Fourth Lake in Eagle Bay Races begin at 11 am and go through the day David SommersteinRace organizer Andrew Rampula explains how the Battle of Old Forge races will work says riders trick out their snowmobiles to win the 500-600 foot sprint races Who’s got the fastest snowmobile?" Rampula said 'put up or shut up.' Let’s see what you got and let’s run 'em!" Click listen to hear Rampula's interview with David Sommerstein about how the Battle of Old Forge races will work (WOLF) — The Old Forge School District has a new state-of-the-art security camera system made possible through a Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency grant The district says the system represents a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and security of students Senator Marty Flynn and Representative Jim Haddock joined district leaders there today to showcase the new system the family-owned and -operated Salerno’s remains a prime go-to spot for Old Forge-style trays and cuts in a city that calls itself “the Pizza Capital of the World.” What will become of Salerno’s Cafe now? Lettieri hopes someone will take it past the century mark and further still. But she and her husband, Michael, have a good reason for letting it go. “I’m 75,” she told the Scranton Times-Tribune “I’ve been here since I’m 25.”According to the Times-Tribune He’s 78 years old.“We have no choice,” Lettieri said hailed Salerno’s as “a really cool old-school joint [that] gives you vibes harkening back to simpler times.”“It was always a standout in the Pizza Capital of the World,” he added Mirabelli said he’s “hoping this legendary spot gets a new owner to carry on the tradition.”Lettieri Pizza News Featured Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative OLD FORGE — Cameron Parker led the way as Old Forge shot a torrid 85.7 percent from the floor in the second quarter Saturday afternoon while pummeling visiting Sayre 63-31 in a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 2A boys basketball playoff game Parker made all four of his shots while scoring nine of his game-high 22 points during the quarter Fox each went 3-for-3 in the quarter while Ryan DeMarco dished out five of his eight assists The Blue Devils pushed the ball up the floor pounded it inside and delivered precision passes to produce a 12-for-14 shooting effort in the quarter Fanning was there for the rebound and putback The easy baskets helped Old Forge to a 28-10 advantage in the quarter for a 24-point halftime lead They followed it up with a 17-4 third quarter for a 57-20 advantage District 2 champion Old Forge (20-5) advances into a Wednesday showdown that could be one of the top matchups of the second round of state play The Blue Devils go against District 1 champion Delaware County Christian (26-2) on a neutral court Delco Christian won its 14th straight Saturday Sayre’s only lead was at 2-1 and the only tie was at 4-4 Old Forge held Sayre scoreless for 5:07 while scoring the last three points of the first quarter and first six of the second quarter for an 18-6 lead The Blue Devils finished the game 24-for-41 (59.5 percent) from the floor and 9-for-18 (50.0) on 3-pointers Arthur Askew entered the game for the first time with three minutes left in the third and went 3-for-5 with two 3-pointers while scoring nine points