Oscar Flores has been hired as Luzerne County’s new Veteran Affairs director, Megan Stone, county Human Services division head, announced Monday.

Tim McGinley presented his first required annual report as Luzerne County’s new elected controller during last week’s council work session.

While noting a few concerns, Penn’s Northeast President and CEO John Augustine expressed general support for Luzerne County Council’s proposed new tax break ordinance.

The temporary home in California includes a “makeshift futon” and a television perched atop a card table.

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Old Forge Blue Devils are back against Class 2A competition and once again terrorizing opponents.

Pittston Area senior Brody Spindler picked up his first two state tournament wins before having his career come to an end Friday night at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Ameriana Walker and Bree Harry each finished fourth in individual races and teamed up on a fourth-place relay Feb. 28, the second and final day of the District 2 Swimming and Diving Championships, to help Wyoming Area also finish fourth among 12 teams in Class 2A girls.

Pittston Area senior 215-pounder Brody Spindler reached the championship round of the Class 3A Northeast Regional at Bethlehem Liberty High School Feb. 28 before losing a decision and settling for second place.

MOOSIC — Old Forge combines the return of six senior starters with two talented sophomores as it prepares to open the softball season.

Gianna Adams is off to a 2-1 start with impressive strikeout numbers in her sophomore season with the Carnegie Mellon softball team.

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Brody Martin from Pittston contributed to Scranton Prep’s return to the top of District 2 Class 4A boys basketball.