PITTSTON — History was made last weekend when the largest operating steam locomotive passed through Northeast Pennsylvania for the first time as part of a coast-to-coast tour in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Approximately 20 Luzerne County residents and government representatives attended a Thursday night town hall about county-owned infrastructure.

YATESVILLE — The Pittston Area School Board approved a final budget for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday with no tax increase for the sixth consecutive year.

A homeless encampment near a rail line in Wilkes-Barre is up for discussion at Tuesday’s Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority Board meeting, the agenda said.

EXETER — Back Mountain remained unbeaten through two games in District 31 Little League major softball on Monday.

Little League Baseball all-star teams on opposite sides of the Susquehanna River will no longer have to wait until Sectional play to potentially square off after realignment of Pennsylvania Districts 16 and 31 during the offseason.

The Greater Pittston Senior American Legion baseball team’s established level of success could be put to the test this season as the team develops its pitching staff.

The Greater Pittston Junior American Legion Baseball team has a new look to its coaching staff and the usual new faces on the roster of the 17U squad that serves as a feeder to the program’s Senior team.

Greater Pittston Area has teams entered in both age groups of District 31 softball all-star playoff competition.

Leah Zambetti received two Atlantic East Field Athlete of the Week awards this season, giving the Marywood University senior three for her career.

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.