Saturday, June 27, 2026

Fourth of July Young Run 4 Fun returning to West Pittston

WEST PITTSTON — The Fourth of July Young Run 4 Fun is back after being away for many years and the person responsible for creating it, is back at the helm as well.

Citizens submit 1,899 signatures in quest to overturn Luzerne County’s new anti-discrimination ordinance

In the second step of seeking to overturn Luzerne County’s new anti-discrimination ordinance, a group of citizens filed 1,899 voter signatures Tuesday.

History made: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 passes through Pittston Twp.

PITTSTON — History was made last weekend when the largest operating steam locomotive passed through Northeast Pennsylvania for the first time as part of a coast-to-coast tour in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Luzerne County road and bridge projects discussed in town hall

Approximately 20 Luzerne County residents and government representatives attended a Thursday night town hall about county-owned infrastructure.

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SENIOR AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Greater Pittston offense continues to thrive

The Greater Pittston Senior American Legion baseball team continues to pile up runs.

Wyoming Area’s Alexa Gacek commits to King’s College

Wyoming Area pitcher Alexa Gacek committed to continue her softball and academic careers at King’s College. From left, first row: Marissa Gacek, Angel Gacek, Alexa Gacek, Michael Gacek, and Joseph Gacek. Second row: Jon Pollard, Wyoming Area superintendent; Kayla Taddei, head coach; and Joe Pizano, head coach.

Wyoming Area’s Sara Pealer commits to King’s College

Wyoming Area’s Sara Pealer committed to continue her academic and athletic careers as a volleyball player at King’s College. From left, first row: Gwyn Pealer, Sara Pealer, Melissa Pealer, and Lydia Pealer. Second row: Jon Pollard, Wyoming Area superintendent; Sara Mazzitelli, head coach; and Joe Pizano, athletic director.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL ALL-STARS: Lady Patriots big part of Dolbear Senior Game

Pittston Area will be well-represented Tuesday night when the 46th annual Robert Dolbear Wyoming Valley Conference Senior Softball All-Star Game is played at 6 at Lake-Lehman’s Finn Field.

JUNIOR AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Greater Pittston breaks into win column

Greater Pittston split a pair of Junior American Legion baseball games with Stripes & Strikes, picking up its first win of the season Monday before losing the Wednesday rematch with the Hazleton team to fall to 1-4 on the season.

SENIOR AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Greater Pittston wins two of three high-scoring games

Runs were plentiful in Greater Pittston Senior American Legion baseball games this week.

DISTRICT 31 LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: GPA dominant from the start

Greater Pittston Area did not need long to establish itself as a force in District 31 Major Division softball all-star tournament play.

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