Mahanoy Little League celebrates opening day

SUBMITTED PHOTO - Opening Day festivities are held at the Mahanoy City Little League field on May 6, 2023.

MAHANOY CITY – The Mahanoy City Little League held their opening day ceremonies Saturday after rain nixed the original date in April.

The league recognized three members of the community by inducting them in the league’s hall of fame.

SUBMITTED PHOTO – From L-R: The three inductees in this years Hall Of Fame class of 2023. Fire Chief Dan Markiewicz, accepting on behalf of the fire department, which was one of the league’s first team sponsors; Brian Finneran MCLL President; Willis Garber, for over 35 years of service to the league; and Thomas Ward IV, accepting on behalf of Ward Electric, sponsor in the league for 31 years.

Those inductees are:

  • Dan Markiewicz, Mahanoy City Fire Chief, on behalf of the fire department, which was one of the leagues first team sponsors;
  • Willis Garber, in honor of 35 years of service to the league;
  • Thomas Ward IV, on behalf of Ward Electric, a sponsor of 31 years.
SUBMITTED PHOTO – Gage Soult and Callie Zubris reading the Little League Pledge.
SUBMITTED PHOTO – Ally Bet sings the National Anthem.

League members also performed the National Anthem and the Little League Pledge.

This photo is of Gage Soult and Callie Zubris reading the Little League Pledge.

Ally Bet who sang a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem.

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