Editor’s Note

While America is celebrating its 250th birthday, hundreds flocked to the Wyoming Monument on Saturday to honor a piece of local history.

PITTSTON — The inaugural Patriot 5K Classic Walk/Run kicked off on Fourth of July morning with 137 participants registered in an attempt to beat the day’s heat in Downtown Pittston with proceeds benefitting Pittston’s Shop with a Cop charity.

WEST PITTSTON – The Fourth of July Young Run 4 Fun returned Saturday morning after being away for many years. The event, powered by Big Top Rentals, along with print sponsor Independent Graphics, took place at the Anthony “Jake” Sobeski Stadium. Children aged 14 and younger were invited to participate.

WEST PITTSTON — In an evening full of big swings, Greater Wyoming Area managed to pull out a win in extras not with the bat, but with some gutsy baserunning.

WEST PITTSTON – The Fourth of July Young Run 4 Fun returned Saturday morning after being away for many years. The event, powered by Big Top Rentals, along with print sponsor Independent Graphics, took place at the Anthony “Jake” Sobeski Stadium. Children aged 14 and younger were invited to participate.

The team of Joe Burke and Mike Burke won the Shootout Division title in the 80th annual John Allan Memorial Member-Guest at Fox Hill Country Club June 26-28.

Greater Pittston won four Wyoming Valley League Senior American Legion baseball games in six days to run its winning streak to seven games.

Five days after losing their first game of the District 31 Junior Baseball tournament, Township gained a measure of revenge on Saturday and captured the district title in the process.

The Greater Pittston Junior American Legion baseball team opened July with victories on each of the first two days.

DALLAS — Back Mountain finally played a game in the District 31 Little League Major Baseball tournament. It was worth the wait.