Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Luzerne County navigates whirlwind Election Day

Luzerne County had a whirlwind Election Day on Tuesday that included strong voter turnout, an unfounded bomb threat and a mix-up over segregated ballots in the 119th Legislative District.

Luzerne County announces error in processing of 119th District ballots

Luzerne County’s processing of mail ballots was halted around 4:30 p.m. because officials realized ballots with the misspelling of 119th Legislative District state representative candidate Alec Ryncavage’s name were in the mix, even though those ballots were supposed to remain segregated, officials said.

Luzerne County mail ballot processing update

Approximately 19,000 Luzerne County mail ballots were unsealed and prepped for election night tallying by 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, said Election Board Chairwoman Denise Williams.

Luzerne County extends Laflin voting hours until 9:30 p.m.

Laflin voters will have an extra 90 minutes — until 9:30 p.m. — to cast their ballots this evening because the polling place opened late, officials said.

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Wyoming Area opens state field hockey play Tuesday

Wyoming Area will try to continue its perfect season and move closer to a possible first Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association field hockey championship when the Lady Warriors face Wyomissing Tuesday at 4:30 at Lake-Lehman in a first-round Class A game.

GIRLS SOCCER: Scranton Prep knocks off Wyoming Area

Jenna Hillebrand and Cecelia Haggerty scored two goals each Wednesday when Scranton Prep knocked out top-seeded Wyoming Area 5-0 on its home field in a District 2 Class 2A girls soccer semifinal.

NEXT LEVEL: Pizano shares scoring lead at Michigan State

Bianca Pizano shared the goal-scoring lead on the Michigan State field hockey team.

PITTSTON AREA FOOTBALL: Delaware Valley again ends Patriots season

Delaware Valley scored five times in the first half on the way to a 38-15 victory over visiting Pittston Area in a District 2 Class 5A football semifinal Friday night.

OLD FORGE FOOTBALL: DiMattia sets record in EC victory

T.J. DiMattia had a perfect first half through the air on his way to a school record passing performance Friday night when host Old Forge hammered Holy Cross 59-7 in the Eastern Conference Class 2A/A championship game.

Rematch next on Wyoming Area playoff schedule

Two of District 2’s three 10-1 football teams will go head-to-head Friday night when Wyoming Area goes to Western Wayne for a Class 3A semifinal rematch of their Week Three game.

Dessoye runs at state meet

Pittston Area sophomore Bella Dessoye finished 129th out of 236 Class 3A girls Saturday at the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Cross Country Championships.

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