Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Luzerne County opioid commission making Wednesday meeting public at council’s urging

The Luzerne County Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement’s regular Wednesday meeting will be open to the public for the first time — a change pushed by County Council members.

Preliminary design phase starts for Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project

Luzerne County issued a notice for Modjeski and Masters Inc. to proceed with the preliminary design phase of the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project, a news release said.

Election proofing samples removed from Luzerne County website

Luzerne County Election Director Emily Cook said she removed May 19 primary election proofing ballots from the county website due to unacceptable “instances of abusive behavior directed at our staff.”

Luzerne County DA: fentanyl declining, meth ‘way up’

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce said he is pleased to report the presence of fentanyl has “greatly decreased” in the county.

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Drew Mruk won the javelin on March 21 when the Princeton University men’s track and field team opened its outdoor season at the Penn Challenge.

Martin, Parker, Fanning play in senior game

SCRANTON — Pittston resident Brody Martin contributed to the Red team’s 115-104 win over the Blue in the boys nightcap to Monday night’s Lackawanna Interscholastic Athletic Association Senior All-Star Basketball Games.

Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame ceremony planned

The Greater Pittston area will be well represented when the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the addition of 10 new members at this year’s induction ceremony.

Lucia Campenni selected for All-American Game

Wyoming Area senior Lucia Campenni will get a chance to prepare for her transition from all-state high schooler to National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I field hockey player when she participates in the second annual Longstreth Senior All-American Game.

WYOMING AREA SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS: Snyder returns to lead Warriors

Rutgers University commit Jake Snyder returns for his fourth season to lead the Wyoming Area baseball team, which could again be a contender in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2.

PITTSTON AREA SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS: Patriots coming off perfect regular season

Pittston Area baseball coach Paul Zaffuto expects “some growing pains,” but he also anticipates his team again being ready to compete for a district championship come May.

Five from Pittston Area in Moses games

Pittston Area will have five players — three girls and two boys — in action in the George P. Moses Wyoming Valley Conference Senior All-Star Classic doubleheader Friday at Wilkes-Barre Area.

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