Thousands of people gathered across the region on Saturday to get a passing view of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive during its visit to Northeast Pennsylvania as part of a coast-to-coast tour in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

PLAINS TWP. — The Luzerne County Sport Hall of Fame Class of 2026 added 10 new inductees, with nearly half of them from Greater Pittston.

Luzerne County’s new Community Planning and Economic Development Division Head Ted Ritsick said Thursday he is reviewing a proposed data center zoning amendment before it goes to County Council for consideration.

Restoration of a $5 vehicle registration fee and planning for a countywide reassessment are among the financial recommendations in a new proposed Luzerne County strategic plan prepared by the Pennsylvania Economy League.

Wyoming Area’s Nick Ciampi committed to Susquehanna University to continue his academic and football careers. From left, first row: Mia Ciampi, Lou Ciampi, Nick Ciampi, and Lisa Ciampi. Second row: Randy Spencer, Wyoming Area head coach; Dr. Jon Pollard, superintendent; Ken Kopetchny, assistant coach; and Joe Pizano, head coach.

PLAINS TWP. — The Luzerne County Sport Hall of Fame Class of 2026 added 10 new inductees, with nearly half of them from Greater Pittston.

Pittston Area pitcher Elijah Barr has been selected to play for Team East in the East vs. West All-Star Game on June 21 at noon at Penn State.

State track and field medalist Ben Gravine from Wyoming Area is committed to continuing his career in the sport while attending Susquehanna University. From left, first row: Noah Gravine, brother; Richard Gravine, father; Ben Gravine; Sara Gravine, mother; and Jack Gravine. Second row: Mike Fanti, Wyoming Area throwing coach; Dr. Jon Pollard, superintendent; Joe Pizano, head track coach and athletic director; and Randy Spencer, Gravine’s head football coach.

Wyoming Area’s Gianna Chapman recently committed to continue her academic and athletic careers at Lackawanna College as a wrestler. From left, first row: Alexzander Chapman, brother; Keri Chapman, mother; Giavonna Chapman; Mark Chapman, father. Second row: Wyoming Area Superintendent Jon Pollard, Coach Steve Mytych, Coach Gia Larson, and Athletic Director Joe Pizano.

Wyoming Area’s Sarah Mizenko has committed to play soccer and run track and field while studying at King’s College. From left, first row: Tom Taylor, grandfather; Stephen Mizenko, father; Sarah Mizenko; Lori Mizenko, mother; and Ann Marie Taylor, grandmother. Second row: Joe Pizano, Wyoming Area track coach and athletic director; Jon Pollard, superintendent; and Chad Kranson, soccer coach.

HUGHESTOWN — The Pittston Area Primary Center students sent off the PIAA state-bound Pittston Area baseball team in style. Students made signs and formed two lines, waving and cheering on the team as it departed for the second round of the PIAA State 4A tournament against Greencastle-Antrim at Wenger Field, Fredricksburg, on Thursday.