Luzerne County’s administration is progressing in the first phase of the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project, according to a Friday release.

Public input on Luzerne County’s proposed anti-discrimination ordinance continued this week, and more feedback is expected.

The starting salary for Luzerne County sheriff deputies is increasing to $42,000 under a new union agreement the County Council unanimously approved Tuesday.

Luzerne County’s Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement advanced one proposed earmark to County Council for its consideration, but tabled two others Wednesday.

EDWARDSVILLE — First the good.

SCRANTON — The positive aspect of the four-run deficit was that it gave ample time to recover.

SHIPPENSBURG — Dallas javelin thrower Hunter Pitcavage earned an individual silver medal, Lake-Lehman’s middle distance runners combined for relay success and Wyoming Valley West’s Unified Champion Schools athletes secured bronze medals as a team Saturday as the PIAA Track and Field Championships wrapped up two rainy days of competition at Shippensburg University.

Kierstyn Orlandini has committed to continuing her academic and athletic careers as a runner for Waynesburg University. The Wyoming Area senior intends to be part of the cross country and track and field teams. From left, first row: Sarah Orlandini, Roger Orlandini, Kierstyn Orlandini, Melody Orlandini, and Ryan Orlandini. Second row: Jon Pollard, Wyoming Area superintendent; Kristen Lombardo, coach; Mike Branley, cross country coach; and Joe Pizano, track coach and athletic director.

Wyoming Area football player Tyler Lanunziata has committed to continue his academic and athletic careers at Misericordia University. The two-way tackle made three tackles for losses as a senior while helping the Warriors to a 9-2 season. From left, first row: Denise Lanunziata, mother; Tyler Lanunziata; and Paul Lanunziata, father. Second row: Warriors head coach Randy Spencer; Dr. Jon Pollard, superintendent; and Joe Pizano, athletic director.

SHIPPENSBURG — Wyoming Area junior Luke Kopetchny and sophomore Janesa Sancho each completed their seasons by competing in two events in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University.

Hannah Stoss has been part of three Bucknell University teams as a freshman runner.