Friday, February 20, 2026

Wyoming Area Catholic Class of 1980 names Kindness Award recipients

EXETER — The 4th Annual Wyoming Area Catholic School (WAC) Class of 1980 Kindness Award was awarded to sixth-grade student Victoria Sabetta and third grader Robert Svab. This year’s awards were given in honor of the late Jasmine Mikitka, who served as a long-time secretary at WAC.

Luzerne County’s employee pension fund ends 2025 with 12.2% investment return

Luzerne County’s employee pension fund grew to nearly $350 million at the end of 2025 — a new record high, fund advisor Richard Hazzouri, of Morgan Stanley, said during Wednesday’s county Retirement Board meeting.

Proposed Luzerne County tax break ordinance discussed

A proposed ordinance setting eligibility requirements for developers seeking Luzerne County real estate tax breaks received supportive feedback from several County Council members during a recent work session.

Luzerne County Council committee to discuss new division creation request Thursday

Luzerne County Council’s Code Review Committee will meet Thursday to further discuss a proposed new economic development division.

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Wyoming Area’s Getzie, Johnson commit to Division II schools

EXETER — Wyoming Area’s Max Getzie and Trustin Johnson formalized their intentions to play National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II football with a signing ceremony at the high school Feb. 4.

BATTLE OF THE BRIDGE: Spindler lands award in Pittston Area victory

YATESVILLE — Pittston Area decided the outcome early, and Brody Spindler put on a show late Wednesday night as the Patriots downed visiting Wyoming Area 59-12 in the Battle of the Bridge, the annual nonleague match between the rival wrestling teams.

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Pittston Area downs Tunkhannock

Bella Dessoye had a dozen points during a second-quarter outburst Feb. 7 to carry Pittston Area past host Tunkhannock 58-20 in a non-league girls basketball game.

TIGUE-DENISCO GAME: Dessoye’s MVP effort leads Lady Patriots

Bella Dessoye led both the offense and defense Monday night, helping keep Pittston Area in control throughout a 50-27 victory over visiting Wyoming Area in the Tigue-Denisco Cup girls basketball game.

WVC BASKETBALL TOURNEY: Crestwood overcomes Wyoming Area’s strong start

PLAINS TWP. — The baskets kept coming. Seven in a row without a miss.

H.S. Boys Basketball: Crestwood’s defense shuts down Wyoming Area

PLAINS TWP. — The baskets kept coming. Seven in a row without a miss.

Pittston Area wrestling posts decisive win in Battle of the Bridge

YATESVILLE — The Pittston Area wrestling team was simply too strong for rival Wyoming Area in Wednesday night’s Battle of the Bridge.

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