Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Luzerne County reports no major issues in Tuesday’s primary

Luzerne County Election Director Emily Cook paused shortly before the polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday to assess the day.

Hazle Township data center developer announces community development package

The developer of a planned data center complex, Project Hazelnut, on a 1,280-acre site near Interstate 81 in Hazle Township, announced details of its community benefit package Tuesday.

Draft Luzerne County rail litigation settlement agreement under review

Luzerne County’s Redevelopment Authority met in closed-door executive session Tuesday to review a draft settlement agreement in litigation County Council filed over the authority’s rail line.

Wilkes-Barre flood wall repair on track for June completion

A $650,150 project to stop erosion near part of the Wyoming Valley Levee wall in Wilkes-Barre is still expected to begin in the middle of June, Laura Holbrook, Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority executive director, said during Tuesday’s meeting.

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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Offenses on display in regular-season finales

Wyoming Area made the most of eight hits, taking advantage of 11 walks, six hit batters, and a pair of Tunkhannock errors to beat the visiting Tigers 15-2 in five innings Friday in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 baseball finale.

DISTRICT 2 DOUBLES TENNIS: Allegrucci-Winslow reach second round before falling

The Wyoming Area team of Joseph Allegrucci and Trevor Winslow made it to the second round of the District 2 Boys Tennis Doubles Tournament on Thursday at Kirby Park before being eliminated.

NEXT LEVEL: Three Pittston Area graduates excel in track at King’s College

Ava Butcher and Ali Butcher were part of a series of school record-setting performances as relay teammates on the King’s College women’s track and field team.

H.S. Baseball: Barr comes up big as Pittston Area captures divisional title

PLAINS TWP. — Two rockets and a roller summed up Elijah Barr’s four-RBI game Friday.

GIRLS LACROSSE: Albertelli, Widdick lead Pittston Area victory

The Pittston Area girls lacrosse team picked the right time for what first-year coach Robbie Switzer described as its top effort of the year.

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Warriors claim division baseball title

Wyoming Area won three times in three days to capture the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 baseball title.

Gacek, Warriors shut out Berwick

WEST PITTSTON — Wyoming Area pitcher Alexa Gacek gave up a double to start Monday’s game. She then hit a batter and two outs later issued a walk to load the bases.

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