Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Luzerne County accepting purchase offers for Hazleton property

Luzerne County is seeking offers to purchase the county-owned Broad Street Business Exchange in downtown Hazleton, according to an online posting.

Luzerne County pushing for completion of outstanding American Rescue projects

Luzerne County must close out its federal American Rescue Plan Act program this time next year, prompting a County Council warning to funding recipients that requested more time to complete their projects.

Luzerne County election director raise and new division head survive 2026 budget cuts

After extensive debate, a Luzerne County Council majority approved several cuts in the proposed 2026 budget on Tuesday, although a raise for the election director and creation of a new division head position remained intact.

Luzerne County grants required authorization for proposed Wilkes-Barre General Hospital buyer

Luzerne County Council unanimously granted authorization required for Tenor Health Foundation Inc. to proceed with its proposed purchase of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

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PITTSTON AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL: Hintze, Long return to Lady Patriots lineup

Pittston Area went 17-7 last season, with all seven losses coming to state-qualifying teams that are Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 members in girls basketball.

Penn State captain Dominic DeLuca thankful for senior night sendoff

For most of his five years at Penn State, Dominic DeLuca has been focused on the next game, the next goal.

WYOMING AREA WRESTLING: Pierce, Wilhelm, Reynolds return to lead Warriors

Riley Pierce is back after placing sixth in District 2 Class 2A a year ago, making him the only returning medalist on the Wyoming Area wrestling team.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Old Forge expected to be among top Class 2A teams

Old Forge returns four starters from a team that won a District 2 title and made it to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association state quarterfinals in Class 2A boys basketball last season.

PITTSTON AREA BOYS BASKETBALL: Patriots pound Northwest

Pittston Area held Northwest without a field goal in the first quarter, then added a new offensive weapon in the second quarter on the way to a 74-19 rout of the host Rangers in a Friday night boys basketball opener.

WYOMING AREA BASKETBALL: Rusinchak, Kopetchny lead opening victory

COVINGTON TWP. — Mitchell Rusinchak showed he was ready for an increased role this season.

NEXT LEVEL: Ranieli scores 21 in third college game

Daniella Ranieli immediately landed a starting spot on the Millersville University women’s basketball team and produced a team-high, 21-point effort in the third game of her college career, Wednesday’s 81-59 victory at Frostburg State (Md.).

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