Sunday, March 29, 2026

Luzerne County DA: fentanyl declining, meth ‘way up’

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce said he is pleased to report the presence of fentanyl has “greatly decreased” in the county.

Tiny Learners Learning Center presents spring show

WEST PITTSTON — Tiny Learners Learning Center held its annual Spring Show 2026 Program at Wyoming Area Intermediate Center on Wednesday, March 25.

Luzerne County Council discusses Wilkes-Barre Twp. tax break extension request

A request to extend the real estate tax break construction deadline for a Wilkes-Barre Township warehouse is once again before Luzerne County Council.

Luzerne County advertises prison system overseer position

Luzerne County is seeking applicants for the Correctional Services Division Head position vacated by James Wilbur’s resignation this week, according to an online posting.

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Drew Mruk won the javelin on March 21 when the Princeton University men’s track and field team opened its outdoor season at the Penn Challenge.

Martin, Parker, Fanning play in senior game

SCRANTON — Pittston resident Brody Martin contributed to the Red team’s 115-104 win over the Blue in the boys nightcap to Monday night’s Lackawanna Interscholastic Athletic Association Senior All-Star Basketball Games.

Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame ceremony planned

The Greater Pittston area will be well represented when the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the addition of 10 new members at this year’s induction ceremony.

Lucia Campenni selected for All-American Game

Wyoming Area senior Lucia Campenni will get a chance to prepare for her transition from all-state high schooler to National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I field hockey player when she participates in the second annual Longstreth Senior All-American Game.

WYOMING AREA SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS: Snyder returns to lead Warriors

Rutgers University commit Jake Snyder returns for his fourth season to lead the Wyoming Area baseball team, which could again be a contender in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2.

PITTSTON AREA SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS: Patriots coming off perfect regular season

Pittston Area baseball coach Paul Zaffuto expects “some growing pains,” but he also anticipates his team again being ready to compete for a district championship come May.

Five from Pittston Area in Moses games

Pittston Area will have five players — three girls and two boys — in action in the George P. Moses Wyoming Valley Conference Senior All-Star Classic doubleheader Friday at Wilkes-Barre Area.

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