Sunday, May 10, 2026

Tiny Learners Learning Center hosts annual Mother’s Day Luncheon

EXETER — Tiny Learners Learning Center once again hosted a Mother’s Day Luncheon at Fox Hill Country Club for students and their mothers.

Tentative agreement reached in Luzerne County rail dispute

A tentative agreement has been reached in litigation filed over Luzerne County’s rail line, and a solicitation seeking purchase offers for the line is expected to be issued within 30 days, according to information sent to County Council Friday evening.

Luzerne County planning to reactivate outside awards for recreation and conservation projects

Luzerne County may once again earmark a portion of its Marcellus Shale natural-gas recreation funding to municipalities and nonprofits.

Luzerne County election director says primary preparations are ‘going well’

Luzerne County Election Director Emily Cook said the election bureau has received positive feedback from voters so far about the mail ballots and other preparations.

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DISTRICT 2 BOYS TENNIS: Biksey, Jones, Winslow post wins before being eliminated

Both Pittston Area players and Wyoming Area’s Joseph Allegrucci posted opening-round wins before being eliminated from the District 2 boys tennis singles tournament by seeded players Thursday.

NEXT LEVEL: Kearns led DeSales in lacrosse scoring

T.J. Kearns led DeSales University’s Middle Atlantic Conference-qualifying men’s lacrosse team in scoring.

H.S. Softball/Baseball: Gacek, Wyoming Area shut down Berwick in softball

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.

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Big innings keep Patriots, Warriors in leads

Pittston Area was struggling along with a two-run deficit with two out in the bottom of the third inning Tuesday when Josh Barr turned the momentum with a game-tying, two-run triple.

TRACK AND FIELD: Lady Warriors nail down fifth straight championship

Janesa Sancho’s hurdling and sprinting led the way, but Wyoming Area also got its usual assortment of contributions Tuesday while wrapping up a fifth straight unbeaten, championship season in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 girls track and field with a 105-41 romp over visiting Hanover Area.

ALL-STATE BASKETBALL: Kopetchny, three Blue Devils honored

Wyoming Area’s Luke Kopetchny and three of the leaders of Old Forge’s run to a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association championship game in Hershey were among those recognized Thursday when Pennsylvania sports writers released their all-state boys basketball team.

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