Tuesday, November 18, 2025

No Wyoming Valley Levee fee increase proposed for 2026

The Wyoming Valley Levee fee won’t increase in 2026 under a proposed $2.4 million operating budget the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority presented Tuesday.

Several hundred test ballots found in Luzerne County’s unofficial results due to a Dominion Voting Systems error

Several hundred test ballots were included in Luzerne County’s unofficial online election results due to a Dominion Voting Systems error, county Election Director Emily Cook said Monday.

Seven Luzerne County workers hired in October

Seven Luzerne County government workers were hired in October, according to the human resources department’s monthly personnel report.

Two seats on Luzerne County’s five-citizen election board must be filled in early 2026

Two seats on Luzerne County’s five-citizen election board must be filled in early 2026 — one Republican and one Democrat.

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Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church holds Veterans/EMS Day Lunch

DUPONT — The Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church held a Veterans Day lunch for veterans and EMS workers at the church hall on Nov. 8.

NEXT LEVEL: Pisano scored twice for Owls

Isabella Pisano scored two goals and had an assist as a junior on the Temple University field hockey team in the recently completed season.

STATE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Wyoming Area grad has team in quarterfinals

Wyoming Area graduate Greg Dolhon and his North Pocono football team have a state playoff win and a 13th victory for the first time in school history.

Chacke takes over Wyoming Area girls program

Joe Chacke has had 18 years, under four head coaches, to observe approaches to running a girls basketball program.

Marseco Tournament schedule set

The schedule has been set for the annual Anthony D. “Badger” Marseco Tournament at Old Forge.

GIRLS SOCCER: Central Columbia ends Wyoming Area’s season

Quinlan Burke and Joey Devlin combined for all the scoring Tuesday night as District 4 champion Central Columbia routed visiting Wyoming Area 8-0 in the first round of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 2A state girls soccer tournament.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Dolhon’s North Pocono team lone unbeaten in D2

North Pocono, coached by Wyoming Area graduate Greg Dolhon, is the only unbeaten football team left from District 2 as six schools celebrate district or subregional championships and get ready to head into Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament play.

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