FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Anthony Petruzzelli has spent a lot of time the last few summers helping to grow the sport of hockey in Fort Wayne.

Monday, he dropped the puck on the second year of his own summer camp, through his P13 Hockey School.

A group of 44 kids stepped onto the ice at the SportOne Parkview Icehouse to learn from Petruzzelli and his staff this week.

“I look forward to this every year,” Petruzzelli said. “This is somethign that I enjoy doing. It’s great to give back to the community and help grow the game of hockey.”

The summer camp will continue throughout the week, wrapping up on Friday afternoon.

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After a long year of lectures, late-night study sessions and too many dining hall meals, I’m finally back home from Penn State — and wow, it’s nice to eat something that didn’t come from a buffet line. And let’s talk about Amazon orders. Remember when you’d forget what you bought by the time it finally arrived on campus? Now they’re at my door in 48 hours, right on schedule, like they missed me too.

As much as I loved the buzz of campus life, there’s something uniquely comforting about being back in my own bed, with my own space and my own family just down the hall instead of hours away. After a stressful academic year, this slower pace is exactly what I needed.

Before fully settling into summer at home, I had a whirlwind transition. I spent a single week between finals and a three-week study abroad trip to Florence, Italy. Talk about zero time to exhale. But it ended up being one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had.

I completed my general arts credit through an apparel design course at Florence University of the Arts. It was a beautiful blend of creativity, culture and exploration. From sketching garments inspired by Renaissance art to walking past centuries-old monuments on my way to class, the experience was surreal.

I loved every moment of getting lost in narrow cobblestone streets, trying new foods (yes, gelato counts as a food group) and taking in the beauty of the Duomo or the Uffizi Gallery on a random Tuesday. It was a dream — and an exhausting one in the best way.

Returning from that kind of immersive travel and a packed academic year made returning home feel especially important. One of the first things I did was resume my position as a front desk attendant at my local community center — a job I’ve held since July 2023 and pick up whenever I’m home. It’s familiar, grounding and surprisingly fulfilling.

Whether I’m helping residents sign up for programs, greeting regulars or simply keeping things organized behind the counter, it’s a way for me to stay connected with my hometown and contribute to a space that has always felt like a second home.

I also have a virtual internship with Penn State’s College of Engineering, which I complete on my own schedule. The flexibility has been a game-changer. I’m gaining professional experience while still getting to enjoy family dinners, take walks in the neighborhood and yes, even catch up on Netflix without feeling like I’m neglecting my homework.

One of the best parts about being home again is having time to sew. It’s something I’ve loved doing since I was seven, but it’s hard to find the space and time during the school year to dive into a project. After being inspired by my apparel design course in Florence, I’ve been sketching, cutting fabric and actually finishing pieces.

Having the time and freedom to create just for fun has reminded me why I love fashion in the first place. It’s been a quiet, satisfying way to reconnect with myself — no deadlines, no grades, just creating.

It might seem like taking a few months at home is just a luxury, but for many students, it’s actually an essential reset. The academic year can be draining — mentally, emotionally and even physically. Constant deadlines, social pressures and the hustle of campus life add up. Being home gives me the chance to breathe again.

There’s real value in re-centering yourself. Spending time with family helps you reconnect with who you are outside of your academic identity. You’re not just a student, or a member of this club or that team — you’re also a sibling, a friend, a neighbor. These roles remind you that you’re part of something bigger and more grounded than your GPA or extracurricular activities.

This time at home isn’t just about relaxing — it’s also a time to reflect. I can think clearly about what academic strategies worked for me this past school year and what didn’t. I’ve realized how important time management is, how much I value independence and how I need to prioritize sleep and mental health next semester (no more 2 a.m. doom scrolling through Instagram reels instead of studying).

With fewer distractions, I’ve been able to plan out future goals, polish my resume and even take a deep breath without worrying that I’m falling behind. Ironically, slowing down has helped me move forward with more clarity.

I won’t lie — there have been a few days where I did absolutely nothing productive and I regret none of them. But I’ve also kept myself engaged through work, my internship, sewing projects and reconnecting with old friends.

The key has been balance: enough activity to keep my brain working while still having enough downtime to let myself truly rest.

That’s something campus life doesn’t always allow for. Even during “breaks,” there’s pressure to fill every moment with resume-builders. Being home reminds me that rest is productive too. It’s not wasted time, but rather it’s preparation for the next chapter.

Soon enough, I’ll be packing up again and heading back to Penn State. I’ll be excited to return, but I’ll bring with me the lessons learned from this summer so far: the value of rest, the importance of reflection and the joy of reconnecting with the people who keep me grounded.

For now, I’m enjoying hot meals that weren’t cooked in bulk trays, packages that actually get delivered to my door and most of all, the comfort of being home. Sometimes, to grow and thrive, you need to step away from the chaos, take a deep breath and just exist.

And hey, not having to swipe in for every meal? That’s just a bonus.

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A young Eatinger guarding the net. Photo courtesy of Quinn Eatinger

From LEGO sets to leadership

Eatinger grew up in the heart of downtown Chicago, and her passion for engineering started early — with a The Hobbit-themed Lego set and a fascination with Minecraft. That early love of building evolved into a deeper interest in how things work, eventually leading her to an engineering track in high school and then to ASU, where she found the perfect mix of size, community and opportunity.

Eatinger wasn’t just looking for an engineering school; she needed somewhere she could keep stopping pucks and chasing goals.

“I needed a big school with women’s hockey and a good engineering program,” she says. “As soon as I stepped foot on ASU’s campus, I knew, ‘This was it.’”

Eatinger entered the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of the Fulton Schools, as an engineering management major — a choice that turned out to be the perfect match for her strengths.

“I’m a people person,” she says. “I love organizing, managing and communicating. And I also love math.”

Eatinger strikes a celebration pose on the ice in front of her teammates at Salt Lake City Sports Complex in Utah after beating Utah in the WWCHL conference playoffs. Photo courtesy of Quinn Eatinger

She’s narrowed her academic focus in engineering management to electrical engineering, particularly power systems, a decision fueled by her interest in sustainability and real-world engineering applications.

She notes there are strong parallels between hockey and engineering.

“You’re part of a team, you’re managing pressure, and you’re constantly solving problems in real time,” she says.

Engineering with impact

Eatinger’s desire to make a difference pushed her beyond the classroom early in her college career. After meeting new friends during E2, the Fulton Schools orientation experience for engineering students, she joined Engineers Without Borders and took part in a multi-year project addressing plastic waste at Simien Mountains National Park in Ethiopia. The team worked on a full-cycle solution to collect, shred, melt and reuse a type of plastic called polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, to create items for sale at a local visitor center.

“It was such an amazing idea,” she says. “Just seeing how engineering could impact a whole community stuck with me.”

Though her time working on the project was brief, the experience left a lasting impression and helped steer her toward engineering management, where she saw the need for stronger coordination, structure and leadership for large, collaborative efforts. These early hands-on experiences expanded her view of what engineering could be — not just technical problem-solving but a tool for service and change.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Fresh off Sunday’s victory parade, the Florida Panthers are probably enjoying some much-needed rest following several days of celebrating their back-to-back Stanley Cup championships.

Now, fans are already talking about the possibility of a three-peat, which hasn’t been done in the NHL since the early 1980s.

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Could Panthers become ‘modern-day dynasty’?

It’s a rare feat that Panther players know will be talked about heavily next season.

“We just want to keep building; it’s been a lot of fun,” Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said. “Myself, Barkov and we’ve got a bunch of guys that are here for five plus years, and we just want to keep this thing going.”

Between locking up the team’s core players, building a future in this week’s NHL Draft and free agency just days away, the Panthers will be primed for another strong season.

“I think it’s already the makings of a modern-day dynasty. They’ve gone to the Stanley Cup finals three times and won it twice. What the window is, the window is huge,” Scripps Sports play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein said. “I think they’ve got a physical advantage. I think they’ve got a goaltending advantage on the conference with Sergei Bobrovsky. Who knows once we get to the playoffs next year? They might have a psychological advantage as well.”

Goldstein said the culture the team has built is no fluke.

“It’s all here, and it starts with our ownership, and that practice rink, and the way we travel,” Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said. “The way the players are treated and anything they need, it’s there for them.”

With the team’s success, it has grown the population of hockey in Florida.

“I think with winning the Cup down here the first time, it changed hockey in South Florida, and now hockey has taken on a life of its own down here,” Tkachuk said. Read more of

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Peter Baird Neville

OBITUARY

With deep sorrow the Neville family announces the death of Peter Baird Neville, who on June 13th, 2025 passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and in the care of hospice.

Peter was born in North Conway, New Hampshire to Edwin Lowe and Joan Mitchell Neville. He spent many wonderful summers in nearby South Conway, hiking the White Mountains, playing tennis, and swimming in Conway Lake with family and friends. The rest of the year was spent in New Canaan, Connecticut where he attended New Canaan Country School and learned to play ice hockey at the New Canaan Winter Club. Peter was also an accomplished equestrian. As a young boy he rode under the tutelage of his uncle, George H. Morris, at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club and competed in many horse shows and won many equestrian events, including shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Peter demonstrated a natural ability to play many sports, but his strength and quickness at hockey and lacrosse were most evident at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts, where he played three years on the varsity team in each sport. He was also co-captain of the hockey team with his dear friend, James H. Lindsay. Peter continued the many friendships he made at Deerfield until the end of his life. Peter’s deep connection to athletics, his friends, and the outdoors led him to also take up sailing, wing shooting, long distance bicycling, squash, yoga, and many other pursuits over the course of his bountiful and multifaceted life.

Peter received a scholarship to play hockey at the University of Denver, attended the Whittemore School of Business at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, and continued many aspects of further business education throughout his life. His professional life was marked by entrepreneurship, determination, steadfast dedication to his clients in the private wealth sector, and most of all, modesty. He began his financial services career in 1981 with Merrill Lynch in Hartford, Connecticut and joined Morgan Stanley in 1988. Peter evolved with the industry, focusing on ultra-high net worth clients and the intergenerational needs and stewardship required with the wealth transfer process, and was frequently recognized for his professional accomplishments among his peers. In 2012, 2013, and 2014 he ranked number 8, 29, and 30 respectively, including 6 consecutive times in total within the State of Connecticut as one of Barron’s Top 1,000 advisors. As part of Morgan Stanley’s best-in-class intellectual capital, Peter was a Senior Investment Consultant with the firm’s Consulting Group and a graduate of the distinguished Investment Analyst Program at the Wharton School of Business. He was also part of a select group of sustainable investing advisors, earning the title of Investing With Impact Director. Peter’s commitment to financial stewardship and investment management enabled him to manage clients with family and individual wealth, but also institutional cash resources for corporations, foundations, and endowments. Trust and estate planning strategies, pre and post liquidity planning, cash and lending services, and strategic asset management are also services that Peter dutifully provided to his clients.

Profoundly important to Peter were his relationships. Family and friends, many of whom he considered to be family, were all foundational to his identity. Peter is survived by his wife of 44 years, Margaret Mary Doe Neville, his daughter Alexandra Whitney Neville Booker (Arthur Breckenridge Booker) of West Hartford, Connecticut, his son Peter Baird Neville Jr., (Amber Ford Neville) of Washington DC, sisters Whitney Neville Harvey (the late Charles Harvey) of Portland, Maine and Cathy Van Aanden Neville of San Diego, California, and brother Matthew Neville (Rosemary Bourget) of South Conway, New Hampshire. Peter was predeceased by both parents and his brother, Edwin L. Neville III (Giovanna Neville) of Tucson, Arizona. Peter is also survived by grandchildren Winston B. Booker, Cecilia W. Booker, Hutchings B. Booker, Emma G. Neville, Ford B. Neville, and many more family members and dear friends.

Visiting hours will be held at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford on June 26th, from 4 o’clock until 7 o’clock in the evening. Memorial Service will be held at Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford on June 27th, at 11 o’clock in the morning. Burial will follow immediately at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford. Reception will take place at The Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Coat and tie. In lieu of flowers please send donations to The American Cancer Society. Directions and online expressions of sympathy may be found at www.molloyfuneralhome.com

More than 5,200 Centre County residents have lost electricity as widespread power outages affected several townships during a record-breaking heatwave on Monday. 

Approximately 5,245 or roughly 7.6% of utility customers were without service earlier Monday afternoon, according to outage data from FindEnergy.com. In State College, outages have dropped from over 700 earlier in the day to just about 120 in the afternoon.

Todd Meyers, a West Penn Power spokesperson, confirmed that crews are investigating a potential substation issue near Pine Mills Grove, which may be contributing to the outages.

“Our goal is to restore power for customers as quickly as possible, especially on a hot day like this,” Meyers said. “We know it’s inconvenient to be in the sweltering heat without power, our substation electricians and line workers are using nearby interconnected power lines to temporarily restore electricity wherever possible.”

Meyers said outages have steadily decreased throughout the day thanks to switching operations. The total number of outages fell to roughly 3,100 in Centre County. Ferguson Township still has 2,900 outages, while Patton Township has reduced to approximately 100. 

West Penn Power continues to investigate the root cause of this disruption and will proceed with permanent repairs once they identify the issue.

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