Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Proposed Luzerne County tax break ordinance discussed

A proposed ordinance setting eligibility requirements for developers seeking Luzerne County real estate tax breaks received supportive feedback from several County Council members during a recent work session.

Luzerne County Council committee to discuss new division creation request Thursday

Luzerne County Council’s Code Review Committee will meet Thursday to further discuss a proposed new economic development division.

Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce plans Mid-Winter Breakfast

PITTSTON — The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) Mid-Winter Breakfast plans have been set for Friday, Feb. 27, at The Venue – Culinary Creations by Metz, 28 Concorde Dr., Avoca. The special guest speaker is Cassandra Coleman, America250PA executive director.

Proposed Luzerne County zoning ordinance covering data centers discussed

Luzerne County’s Planning Commission spent approximately two hours Thursday discussing and hearing public comment on a proposed county zoning ordinance amendment covering data centers, but it won’t be the last opportunity for citizens to weigh in.

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BATTLE OF THE BRIDGE: Spindler lands award in Pittston Area victory

YATESVILLE — Pittston Area decided the outcome early, and Brody Spindler put on a show late Wednesday night as the Patriots downed visiting Wyoming Area 59-12 in the Battle of the Bridge, the annual nonleague match between the rival wrestling teams.

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Pittston Area downs Tunkhannock

Bella Dessoye had a dozen points during a second-quarter outburst Feb. 7 to carry Pittston Area past host Tunkhannock 58-20 in a non-league girls basketball game.

TIGUE-DENISCO GAME: Dessoye’s MVP effort leads Lady Patriots

Bella Dessoye led both the offense and defense Monday night, helping keep Pittston Area in control throughout a 50-27 victory over visiting Wyoming Area in the Tigue-Denisco Cup girls basketball game.

WVC BASKETBALL TOURNEY: Crestwood overcomes Wyoming Area’s strong start

PLAINS TWP. — The baskets kept coming. Seven in a row without a miss.

H.S. Boys Basketball: Crestwood’s defense shuts down Wyoming Area

PLAINS TWP. — The baskets kept coming. Seven in a row without a miss.

Pittston Area wrestling posts decisive win in Battle of the Bridge

YATESVILLE — The Pittston Area wrestling team was simply too strong for rival Wyoming Area in Wednesday night’s Battle of the Bridge.

Patriots’ Spindler earns first Barbrie Family Outstanding Wrestler Award

YATESVILLE — Brody Spindler wanted something special out of his last home wrestling match at Pittston Area.

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