Saturday, June 20, 2026

History made: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 passes through Pittston Twp.

PITTSTON — History was made last weekend when the largest operating steam locomotive passed through Northeast Pennsylvania for the first time as part of a coast-to-coast tour in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Luzerne County road and bridge projects discussed in town hall

Approximately 20 Luzerne County residents and government representatives attended a Thursday night town hall about county-owned infrastructure.

Pittston Area School Board approves final 2026-27 budget with no tax increase for 6th straight year

YATESVILLE — The Pittston Area School Board approved a final budget for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday with no tax increase for the sixth consecutive year.

Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority to discuss homeless encampment near rail line

A homeless encampment near a rail line in Wilkes-Barre is up for discussion at Tuesday’s Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority Board meeting, the agenda said.

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DISTRICT 31 LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: GPA dominant from the start

Greater Pittston Area did not need long to establish itself as a force in District 31 Major Division softball all-star tournament play.

District 31 Major Softball: GPA powers past GWA

EXETER — Greater Pittston Area played for the District 16 major and minor softball championships last year.

District 31 Major Softball: GPA powers past GWA

EXETER — Greater Pittston Area played for the District 16 major and minor softball championships last year.

District 31 Little League: Back Mountain softball defeats GWA to stay unbeaten

EXETER — Back Mountain remained unbeaten through two games in District 31 Little League major softball on Monday.

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: Realignment adds to cross-river rivalries

Little League Baseball all-star teams on opposite sides of the Susquehanna River will no longer have to wait until Sectional play to potentially square off after realignment of Pennsylvania Districts 16 and 31 during the offseason.

SENIOR AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Pitching the key to continued GP success

The Greater Pittston Senior American Legion baseball team’s established level of success could be put to the test this season as the team develops its pitching staff.

JUNIOR AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Greater Pittston team undergoing changes

The Greater Pittston Junior American Legion Baseball team has a new look to its coaching staff and the usual new faces on the roster of the 17U squad that serves as a feeder to the program’s Senior team.

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