Friday, July 25, 2025

Rockin’ the River not cancelled

As of 3:30 p.m., Friday evening’s free Rockin’ the River concert was still scheduled to proceed, although Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said she is closely monitoring the weather.

New lineup announced for Friday’s Rockin’ the River concert

Weather permitting, Friday’s final 2025 Rockin’ the River performance in Wilkes-Barre will be held with a completely new roster of performers because the two scheduled acts have both withdrawn, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Thursday in a statement that said “The show must go on!”

Luzerne County files suit against redevelopment authority over rail line debt

Luzerne County filed a civil suit against the county Redevelopment Authority Wednesday over an outstanding debt related to the authority’s rail line — an action that had been authorized by Luzerne County Council in May, court records show.

Former Luzerne County worker loses pension contribution due to conviction

Former Luzerne County worker Lisa Price won’t receive funds she paid toward her county pension due to her conviction for stealing funds when she worked as a magisterial district judge clerk, the county Retirement Board decided Wednesday.

Wilkes-Barre
light rain
90 ° F
92.1 °
88.5 °
67 %
0.8mph
44 %
Fri
90 °
Sat
88 °
Sun
81 °
Mon
92 °
Tue
94 °

REGION 5 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Tournament host Greater Pittston rolls in opener

Greater Pittston got the Region 5 Senior American Legion Baseball Tournament started with a bang.

MAJOR LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: GPT finishes third in section

JENKINS TWP. — KFF jumped out quickly and never looked back, defeating Greater Pittston Township 12-0 in four innings in a Section 5 Little League Major Baseball elimination game at the Jenkins Township Little League field Tuesday night.

Little League: GWA knocks off Maine Champion at Junior Softball East Regionals

EDWARDSVILLE — Greater Wyoming Area used a huge inning to produce a huge victory Friday afternoon.

Lanzendorfer drafted by Dodgers

Pittston’s Matt Lanzendorfer turned one season at the University of Virginia into a selection in the Major League Baseball Draft Monday.

Little League: Junior softball East Regionals being held at Wilkes

Eight state champions will converge on Wilkes University’s Ralston Athletic Complex this week for the Little League Softball Junior East Regional Tournament.

GPT wins Section 5 Minor Baseball championship

GLENBURN TWP. – Rocco Skula was back at shortstop to settle under the soft popup for the final out of the Section 5 Minor Little League Baseball Tournament.

Little League: KFF advances with shutout, faces undefeated Abington next

JENKINS TWP. — A day after showing up and being unable to play, Kingston/Forty Fort made sure the wait was worth it Tuesday evening.

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