Conyngham resident Leann Busch is contesting the nomination petition of Bill Jones, a Republican candidate for State Representative in the 117th Legislative District.

A sinkhole partially under Luzerne County’s rail line in Ashley has been addressed, county Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Margaret Thomas said Tuesday.

A contractor has been conditionally hired to address erosion creeping toward part of the Wyoming Valley Levee wall in Wilkes-Barre.

Oscar Flores has been hired as Luzerne County’s new Veteran Affairs director, Megan Stone, county Human Services division head, announced Monday.

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Old Forge Blue Devils are back against Class 2A competition and once again terrorizing opponents.

Pittston Area senior Brody Spindler picked up his first two state tournament wins before having his career come to an end Friday night at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Ameriana Walker and Bree Harry each finished fourth in individual races and teamed up on a fourth-place relay Feb. 28, the second and final day of the District 2 Swimming and Diving Championships, to help Wyoming Area also finish fourth among 12 teams in Class 2A girls.

Pittston Area senior 215-pounder Brody Spindler reached the championship round of the Class 3A Northeast Regional at Bethlehem Liberty High School Feb. 28 before losing a decision and settling for second place.

MOOSIC — Old Forge combines the return of six senior starters with two talented sophomores as it prepares to open the softball season.

Gianna Adams is off to a 2-1 start with impressive strikeout numbers in her sophomore season with the Carnegie Mellon softball team.

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Brody Martin from Pittston contributed to Scranton Prep’s return to the top of District 2 Class 4A boys basketball.