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Swimmers happy to get back in the water

Swimmers happy to get back in the water Some high school swimmers say they re so fortunate their season is back on, so they can get back to training. Author: Chase Senior Updated: 5:35 PM EST January 11, 2021 POTTSVILLE, Pa. If you re a runner, you can run outside. If you play basketball, chances are you can find a hoop somewhere. But swimmers need a pool, which isn t all that easy to access, making the last few months challenging. Like running a steeplechase race on a track, a water hazard, and quite a few hurdles, said Pottsville Area swimming coach Ned Hampford. That s why swimmers with the Pottsville Area High School swim team are so happy to get back in the water. They understand that the plug could be pulled at any moment, but for now, they re soaking up every opportunity to glide in the water with their teammates.

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Schools plan for return after break

With the current rise in COVID-19 cases, some school districts plan to adjust their return to classes after the holiday break. While Pottsville Area, Blue Mountain, Minersville Area and Saint Clair Area currently plan to resume their in-person or hybrid schedules as usual on Jan. 4, others have announced plans to delay their return to in-person learning. Mahanoy Area Mahanoy Area School District moved to full virtual instruction on Dec. 15 and plans to continue through Jan. 15, with the return to in-person instruction Jan. 19. According to an announcement, this plan will reduce the need for contact tracing after the break, when “much of our community will most likely spend time with family and friends throughout the holidays, regardless of social distancing guidelines.”

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