The dust has settled and returning champions South Carbon County, comprised of Lehighton and Palmerton seniors, are the top team for the 2025 Carbon County Senior Games.

The final scores are South Carbon County, 737; and North Carbon County, comprised of Panther Valley, Weatherly and Jim Thorpe, 448.

The South took many of the top places during Wednesday’s events, which included bingo, pinochle, rummy and dancing, the last day of competition after the miniature golf event was canceled due to the weather.

Anne Horrigan, director of the games, thanked everyone for making this year another successful event.

She added that it is important for seniors to stay active and urged the participants to bring their friends next year, citing the increase in Palmerton’s team as a success.

The games will officially conclude at 4 p.m. on Friday with a banquet at the American Legion in Lehighton.

The results of Wednesday’s competition are:

Bingo

• Charles Furler of Palmerton, gold; Ray Schafer of Lehighton, silver; and Steve Okula of Jim Thorpe, bronze.

Pinochle

• Drew Everett of Palmerton, gold; Julie O’Neill of Jim Thorpe, silver; and Judy Walck of Palmerton, bronze.

Rummy

• Ardella Eidem of Lehighton, gold; Theresa Zuber of Panther Valley, silver; and Maryann Parsons of Lehighton, bronze.

Dance

• Polka: Steve and Joyce Springer of Jim Thorpe, gold; John DeWald and June Meckes of Jim Thorpe, silver; and Ted and Linda Kreiger of Lehighton, bronze.

• Slow dance: Tom Williams of Lehighton and Ruth Holden of Palmerton, gold; Steve and Joyce Springer of Jim Thorpe, silver; and Norm Sutters and Fran Haas of Lehighton, bronze.

• Rock ‘n’ Roll: Steve and Ivana Okula of Jim Thorpe, gold; Joe and Barbara Herman of Palmerton, silver; Bruce Doud of Lehighton and Sofia Mathews of Panther Valley, bronze.