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 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.

Warriors excel at WVC track championships

A year after a strong debut that included two silver medals at the 2025 WVC Track and Field Championships, Wyoming Area’s Jenesa Sancho traded in those two silvers for two golds this week.

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