Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head resigns

Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head James Wilbur resigned Monday, effective immediately.

Democrats Jeffrey Lake and Marty Flynn will remain on the May 19 primary ballot

Democrats Jeffrey Lake and Marty Flynn will both appear on the May 19 primary ballot in the state’s 22nd Senatorial District race because nomination petition challenges against both men have been resolved.

Eleven new Luzerne County workers hired in February, report says

Eleven new Luzerne County government employees were hired in February, while one past worker returned to county employment, according to the latest Human Resources Department monthly personnel report.

Luzerne County may seek expertise on repurposing vacant White Haven Center complex

Luzerne County may seek outside assistance on ways to repurpose the sprawling, state-owned White Haven Center property in Foster Township, according to Tuesday’s County Council work session agenda.

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Defense kept Blue Devils competitive in state final loss

HERSHEY — Old Forge never stopped showing off the defensive intensity and efficiency that carried the Blue Devils all the way to their first Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association championship game appearance in 93 years.

Old Forge downs Delone, United

Old Forge pulled off a dramatic victory in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association quarterfinals, then avoided suspense in the state semifinals.

NEXT LEVEL: Misericordia wins first three Freedom games

Avoca resident Ethan Elmes is a senior outfielder on the Misericordia University baseball team that also includes a pair of freshmen from Pittston Area.

BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Pepe among selections for all-star game

Wyoming Area’s Shane Pepe has been selected for the Team WVC boys roster for the second annual NEPA Hoops Senior All-Star Game, March 30 at Marywood University’s Insalaco Arena.

OLD FORGE BOYS BASKETBALL: Balancing act pushes Blue Devils past Delco Christian

BETHLEHEM — Old Forge combined offensive balance and clutch foul shooting to produce its fourth trip to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 2A boys basketball state quarterfinals in the past six years.

NEXT LEVEL: Giardina heating up at Lehigh

Silvio Giardina led off the bottom of the third inning with a single and scored the game’s first run Friday when Lehigh University opened its Patriot League baseball schedule with a 5-1 victory over Navy.

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