Monday, March 9, 2026

Two new opioid settlement awards up for Luzerne County Council vote

Luzerne County Council is set to vote Tuesday on two new opioid litigation settlement fund earmarks, the agenda said.

St. Paddy’s parade draws thousands to downtown Pittston

Thousands of people dressed in green lined Main Street for Pittston’s 13th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade.

Some recommendations in defeated Luzerne County charter may still take effect

Although Luzerne County voters rejected a proposed new home rule charter in November, some recommended changes may still be implemented.

The Bakery at Coffee Inclusive to celebrate one year with community event

PITTSTON — Coffee Inclusive Bakery will celebrate its first anniversary with a special event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Waterfront Warehouse, 350 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 12. The community is welcome to join in the festivities.

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OLD FORGE SOFTBALL: Lady Devils build around experienced senior class

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

NEXT LEVEL: Adams piling up strikeouts

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

Martin helps Cavaliers to title

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

Blue Devils crush Sabers in district boys’ basketball championship

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

SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Pittston Area’s O’Hearn leads district 3A divers

Katie O’Hearn from Pittston Area was the top competitor from District 2 while finishing third overall Feb. 21 when the diving portion of the District 2-4 Class 3A Subregional Girls Swimming Championships was contested at the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center.

REGIONAL WRESTLING: Spindler takes different routes to victories

Brody Spindler won in a hurry, then advanced again in a lengthy bout.

DISTRICT 2 CLASS 4A BOYS BASKETBALL: Warriors seeking next step after fourth-place finish

EXETER — After falling one win short of a return to the state tournament, the Wyoming Area boys basketball team will head into the offseason intent on continuing its climb.

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