Luzerne County suicides are up, but drug overdose deaths are down, according to annual statistics released by county Coroner Dion Fernandes.

Luzerne County is seeking a new Veterans Affairs director, according to an online posting.

PITTSTON — The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick held the annual President’s Dinner and conducted the Green Jacket Ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Denise Williams is asking her Luzerne County Council colleagues to collectively voice a concern about the use of deadly force by federal immigration enforcement officers.

EXETER — Wyoming Area wasn’t in as good a shape after the first quarter Friday night as it was the first time against Hanover Area.

Wyoming Area leaned on defense to extend its season winning streak to three games for the first time this season with a 37-20 victory at Hanover Area in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 girls basketball game.

Connor Wrobleski returned from a year off to go 7-3 as a senior on the King’s College wrestling team.

EXETER — Wyoming Area wasn’t in as good of shape after the first quarter Friday night as it was the first time against Hanover Area.

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PITTSTON — Anthony Usavage celebrated a milestone on Thursday, Jan. 22, when the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) recognized him for his 50 years of service as a basketball official.

LAFLIN — The Greater Pittston Knights of Columbus Council 372 held the 3rd Annual Free Throw Contest on Jan. 19 at the Oblates of St. Joseph gym.