Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Luzerne County Council considering more say in staff compensation matters

Luzerne County Council may seek more say in staff compensation and the creation of new positions — a proposal that had been rejected in the past, according to Tuesday’s voting agenda.

Revised version of proposed Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance on Tuesday’s agenda

A revised version of a proposed, sweeping anti-discrimination ordinance is up for introduction at Tuesday’s Luzerne County Council meeting.

Tiny Learners Learning Center hosts annual Mother’s Day Luncheon

EXETER — Tiny Learners Learning Center once again hosted a Mother’s Day Luncheon at Fox Hill Country Club for students and their mothers.

Tentative agreement reached in Luzerne County rail dispute

A tentative agreement has been reached in litigation filed over Luzerne County’s rail line, and a solicitation seeking purchase offers for the line is expected to be issued within 30 days, according to information sent to County Council Friday evening.

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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.

ALL-STATE BASKETBALL: Kopetchny, three Blue Devils honored

Wyoming Area’s Luke Kopetchny and three of the leaders of Old Forge’s run to a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association championship game in Hershey were among those recognized Thursday when Pennsylvania sports writers released their all-state boys basketball team.

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