Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge Stefanie J. Salavantis will be the new president judge starting Jan. 4 — the first woman to hold the leadership post in county history.
Denise Williams announced Wednesday she is stepping down as Luzerne County Election Board chairwoman, effective immediately, because she is running for county council.
Luzerne County Council voted Tuesday to extend a heating/utility assistance program through this winter and reprogram $1.477 million in remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for three internal projects.
Tibor Toth’s technical fall in the final bout, at 127 pounds, Wednesday night lifted Pittston Area to a 39-32 victory over Wilkes-Barre Area and into sole possession of the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 lead.
WRIGHT TWP. — The Crestwood girls basketball team had no choice but to be ready for the start of Wyoming Valley Conference play if it hopes to be a threat in the Division 1 race.