Luzerne County is laying the groundwork for a possible zoning ordinance update.

WILKES-BARRE — The Board of Directors of Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley (CSC) recently announced the appointment of Christopher Boyle as president and CEO, effective July 1.

Luzerne County Council would be reduced from 11 to nine members at the start of 2028 if voters adopt a revised county home rule charter in the Nov. 4 general election, the Government Study Commission drafting the charter decided Thursday.

In This Together NEPA Voting and Elections Manager Beth Gilbert said the organization’s recent survey found 70.8% of Luzerne County voters who responded are unlikely or very unlikely to vote in favor of the proposed charter in the November general election.

GLENBURN — Greater Wyoming Area took leads in both games, but was the victim of a big inning both times and wound up 0-2 in the Section 5 Minor Little League Baseball Tournament July 12-13.

SCOTT TWP. — Greater Pittston Township had its back against the wall on Sunday, needing a win or else the season would be over.

GLENBURN — Fast starts have been a big part of Greater Pittston Township’s early success in the Section 5 Minor Little League Baseball Tournament.

GLENBURN — Abington matched Greater Wyoming Area’s four-run, fifth-inning rally with one of its own Sunday afternoon.

EDWARDSVILLE — Two teams that mashed their way through the district met in the District 16 Little League 8-10 Baseball title game.

Old Forge graduate Anthony Trotta was named head football coach at SUNY Maritime College earlier this month.

GLENBURN — District 16 champion Greater Pittston Area had its season come to an end with losses in its first two games in the Section 5 9-11-year-old Little League Baseball Tournament.