Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Luzerne County Council introduces proposed election protection ordinance in 6-5 vote

Luzerne County Council introduced a proposed election protection ordinance on Tuesday in a 6-5 vote, but it may not have enough support to pass based on subsequent council discussion.

Changes planned for Luzerne County’s voting machine warehouse

Luzerne County’s voting machine warehouse in Wilkes-Barre is set to house a new central processing center the county District Attorney’s Office has been planning for years.

Luzerne County needs worker to oversee boiler plant

Luzerne County is seeking applicants with a master mechanical plumber or industrial boiler operator certification to fill a hands-on position overseeing the boiler plant that provides heat for multiple county government buildings in Wilkes-Barre.

2025 IN REVIEW: Mayor Lombardo reflects on the state of Pittston

PITTSTON — Now that Michael Lombardo has been sworn in for his fifth nonconsecutive term as mayor of Pittston, he can focus his attention on the progression and improvements in the city that he started back in 1998 with his first term.

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WRESTLING DUAL MEETS: Patriots, Warriors suffer defeats

Just four days after repeating as Wyoming Valley Conference Tournament champion, Pittston Area’s hopes of also successfully defending its WVC Division 1 title came to an end.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Dessoye, Gaylord lead teams with 3-pointers; PA, WA pick up victories

Bella Dessoye connected on four 3-pointers while scoring a career-high 20 points Monday as Pittston Area picked up its first Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 girls basketball victory by winning at Wilkes-Barre Area 54-32.

Kopetchny celebrates birthday, milestone

EXETER — Timing is such a big factor in sports.

WVC GIRLS WRESTLING TOURNAMENT: Bonning places second

Wyoming Area’s Martyna Bonning reached the final to finish second at 142 pounds on Jan. 3 in the Wyoming Valley Conference Girls Wrestling Tournament.

NEXT LEVEL: Evanitsky wrestling at Lehigh

Anthony Evanitsky is 6-4 as a freshman 149-pounder on the Lehigh University wrestling team.

WVC BOYS WRESTLING TOURNAMENT: Four individual champs help Patriots repeat team title

PLAINS TWP. — With two bouts to go in the championship round of the Wyoming Valley Conference Wrestling Tournament Jan. 3, the team standings were still too close to call.

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