PLAINS TWP. — The Luzerne County Sport Hall of Fame Class of 2026 added 10 new inductees, with nearly half of them from Greater Pittston.

Luzerne County’s new Community Planning and Economic Development Division Head Ted Ritsick said Thursday he is reviewing a proposed data center zoning amendment before it goes to County Council for consideration.

Restoration of a $5 vehicle registration fee and planning for a countywide reassessment are among the financial recommendations in a new proposed Luzerne County strategic plan prepared by the Pennsylvania Economy League.

Plymouth resident Megan Kocher was elected the new Luzerne County Democratic Party chair during Wednesday’s reorganization meeting, representatives said.

Wyoming Area’s Sarah Mizenko has committed to play soccer and run track and field while studying at King’s College. From left, first row: Tom Taylor, grandfather; Stephen Mizenko, father; Sarah Mizenko; Lori Mizenko, mother; and Ann Marie Taylor, grandmother. Second row: Joe Pizano, Wyoming Area track coach and athletic director; Jon Pollard, superintendent; and Chad Kranson, soccer coach.

HUGHESTOWN — The Pittston Area Primary Center students sent off the PIAA state-bound Pittston Area baseball team in style. Students made signs and formed two lines, waving and cheering on the team as it departed for the second round of the PIAA State 4A tournament against Greencastle-Antrim at Wenger Field, Fredricksburg, on Thursday.

Logan Kirby pitched a three-hitter, and Montoursville put together a pair of five-run innings Monday to eliminate Wyoming Area from the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 4A state baseball tournament with an 11-1, first-round victory in six innings.

Noah Gruber had the option of competing in the Youth Division, but chose to play up during the Lackawanna County Amateur Tournament at Pine Hills Country Club in Taylor on May 30.

Wyoming Area’s Taylor Gashi was named Girls Field Athlete of the Meet on May 31 in the LTC vs. WVC Senior All-Star Track Meet, which was conducted for the first time at Mid Valley.

Morgan Slusser won four of her five doubles matches this spring for the Misericordia University women’s tennis team.

FREDRICKSBURG — Role reversal was unkind to Pittston Area on Thursday afternoon.