WEST PITTSTON — The Fourth of July Young Run 4 Fun is back after being away for many years and the person responsible for creating it, is back at the helm as well.

In the second step of seeking to overturn Luzerne County’s new anti-discrimination ordinance, a group of citizens filed 1,899 voter signatures Tuesday.

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.

SCRANTON — Old Forge’s Kate O’Hearn and Juliette DeStefano each scored go-ahead runs Tuesday night for Team Purple during an 8-3 victory over Team White in the Field of Dreams softball game for recent Lackawanna League graduates at the University of Scranton’s Magis Field.

The Greater Pittston Senior American Legion baseball team continues to pile up runs.

Wyoming Area pitcher Alexa Gacek committed to continue her softball and academic careers at King’s College. From left, first row: Marissa Gacek, Angel Gacek, Alexa Gacek, Michael Gacek, and Joseph Gacek. Second row: Jon Pollard, Wyoming Area superintendent; Kayla Taddei, head coach; and Joe Pizano, head coach.

Wyoming Area’s Sara Pealer committed to continue her academic and athletic careers as a volleyball player at King’s College. From left, first row: Gwyn Pealer, Sara Pealer, Melissa Pealer, and Lydia Pealer. Second row: Jon Pollard, Wyoming Area superintendent; Sara Mazzitelli, head coach; and Joe Pizano, athletic director.

Pittston Area will be well-represented Tuesday night when the 46th annual Robert Dolbear Wyoming Valley Conference Senior Softball All-Star Game is played at 6 at Lake-Lehman’s Finn Field.

Greater Pittston split a pair of Junior American Legion baseball games with Stripes & Strikes, picking up its first win of the season Monday before losing the Wednesday rematch with the Hazleton team to fall to 1-4 on the season.

Runs were plentiful in Greater Pittston Senior American Legion baseball games this week.