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.

PITTSTON — The annual Independence Day Concert at St. John the Evangelist Church, William St., was held to a capacity audience on Monday, June 29.

EXETER — Town residents and officials, as well as local political leaders, gathered at Exeter Town Hall on Thursday afternoon to not only honor America’s 250th birthday but also to congratulate Eagle Scout Connor Pribula for completing his Eagle Scout project of purchasing and installing 54 American Flags on Wyoming Avenue in the borough.

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.

ASHLEY — Back Mountain understood it wasn’t going to be as easy the second time around with Greater Pittston Area.

Penn State was an attractive option for Ella Campenni from the time being a college athlete was developing into a viable possibility.