Saturday, May 16, 2026

Luzerne County announces emergency polling place change in Swoyersville

Swoyersville Ward 2 voters will have a different polling place in Tuesday’s primary election due to an emergency change, Luzerne County’s Election Bureau announced on Friday.

Vettes for Vets fundraiser slotted for June 14

WEST PITTSTON — Ron Gitkos, commander of the West Pittston 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo American Legion Post 542, invites Corvette lovers, car enthusiasts, and the general public to the annual Vettes for Vets Corvette Car Show on Sunday, June 14, at Agolino’s Restaurant parking lot at the corner of Wyoming and Luzerne Avenues from noon to 3 p.m.

2026 West Pittston-Exeter Memorial Day Parade set

WEST PITTSTON — The annual West Pittston/Exeter Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 25, with the parade stepping off at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Linden St. and Wyoming Ave., with parade line-up beginning at 11 a.m.

Luzerne County’s Planning Commission forwards proposed data center zoning amendment to County Council

After four revisions and several public comment sessions, Luzerne County’s Planning Commission voted Thursday to recommend a proposed data center zoning amendment to County Council for its consideration.

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DISTRICT 2 PLAYOFFS: Baseball, softball plans set

Pittston Area and Wyoming Area continue to lead races for District 2 baseball tournament top seeds and Wyoming Area clinched a spot in the softball playoffs this week.

DISTRICT 2 BOYS TENNIS: Biksey, Jones, Winslow post wins before being eliminated

Both Pittston Area players and Wyoming Area’s Joseph Allegrucci posted opening-round wins before being eliminated from the District 2 boys tennis singles tournament by seeded players Thursday.

NEXT LEVEL: Kearns led DeSales in lacrosse scoring

T.J. Kearns led DeSales University’s Middle Atlantic Conference-qualifying men’s lacrosse team in scoring.

H.S. Softball/Baseball: Gacek, Wyoming Area shut down Berwick in softball

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.

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Big innings keep Patriots, Warriors in leads

Pittston Area was struggling along with a two-run deficit with two out in the bottom of the third inning Tuesday when Josh Barr turned the momentum with a game-tying, two-run triple.

TRACK AND FIELD: Lady Warriors nail down fifth straight championship

Janesa Sancho’s hurdling and sprinting led the way, but Wyoming Area also got its usual assortment of contributions Tuesday while wrapping up a fifth straight unbeaten, championship season in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 girls track and field with a 105-41 romp over visiting Hanover Area.

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