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Pittston Area wins battle of golf unbeatens
David Homschek shot a career-best 3-under 31 as Pittston Area defeated Holy Redeemer 145-151 Wednesday in a battle of the final two unbeaten teams in...
The Little Mr. and Miss Tomato pageant brought some weather and some great performances
PITTSTON — The final day of the 2026 annual Pittston Tomato Festival kicked off with the crowning of Little Miss Mr. Tomato at the bandshell in the...
Pittston Area applies for state grant to fund high school roofing project
The Pittston Area Board of Education issued a resolution Tuesday to apply for approximately $1.45 million from the state’s Public School Facility Improvement Grant program.
Pittston Area golf picks up rivalry win over Wyoming Area
EXETER — Pittston Area and Wyoming Area share a home course and see each other often at Fox Hill Country Club, adding to the excitement of the annu...
43rd annual Pittston Tomato Fest kicks off, to continue through Sunday
PITTSTON — The 43rd annual Pittston Tomato Festival opened up to an afternoon shower clearing out by 7 p.m. to get the event underway. With, at tim...
Tomato takeover: Annual festival continues in Pittston
PITTSTON — The 43rd annual Pittston Tomato Festival continued on Saturday with a day full of activities, including a 5K race, parade, spaghetti-eat...
Historical society plans Pittston historical marker project
PITTSTON — Members of the Greater Pittston Historical Society (GPHS) developed a plan to place historical markers throughout the City of Pittston.
Alleged grand theft auto suspect captured after third pursuit
PITTSTON TWP. — A Swoyersville man wanted for initiating separate pursuits with police in Kingston and Wilkes-Barre initiated his third pursuit wit...
Pittston Native, Bill Conlon, accepts VP position at King’s College
King’s College announced Thursday that Bill Conlon, senior director of marketing at The Catholic University of America, has been chosen to serve as...
Water company reps going door-to-door to address lead pipe issues
Pennsylvania American Water has announced door-to-door canvassing outreach in the Pittston area to help nearly 2,000 customers identify the material of their home’s water service line.
Pittston Mayor Lombardo focuses in on additional housing in the city
PITTSTON — With the last phases of the City of Pittston’s Main Street revitalization in place, Mayor Michael Lombardo said he is going to dedicat...
Milton Majors' season ends at hands of Hollidaysburg
PITTSTON — Three different Hollidaysburg hitters knocked in two runs — including the 12th hitter in the lineup, Heath Hancon — and Jace Dooson got the final three outs of
Greater Pittston captures American Legion state championship
Beau Widdick’s perfect day helped Greater Pittston complete a flawless run through the Pennsylvania Senior American Legion Baseball Tournament....
Milton majors lose state opener to Blue Mountain in close game 5-4
PITTSTON – Just like their Section 3 run, Milton now faces the task of stacking wins to stay in the hunt for a state title. Their opener at Township Little League showed that same fight, but a last‑innin...
‘Wanting more’: Milton majors aren’t content just being at states; they want to win it
Milton manager Garrett Shynder and his players aren’t looking too far ahead down the road. They simply take things one game at a time, but the expectation at the Pennsylvania state tournament in Pittston i...
Pittston Community Picnic held Saturday in Sullivan Park
PITTSTON — The annual Pittston Community Picnic was held Saturday in Sullivan Park. All were welcome to hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and bevera...
Pittston Area kindergarten registration underway, final screening set
The Pittston Area School District announced final registration for students who plan on attending kindergarten in the district for the 2026-27 school year will be held Tuesday, Aug. 4. All students must be 5...
Bi-County Airport Board members say they are undecided on executive director job
PITTSTON TWP. — In a recent news report, Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak asserted he is not only qualified to be the next executive di...
Pittston secures $500K grant to revitalize former lumber yard
After years of downtown progress, the city’s leadership is looking to branch out and develop the second phase of the city’s renaissance that will stretch to the borders of other municipalities.
Pittston man charged with arson in firebombing
A Pittston man who was angered that his neighbors reported him for illegally burning items in his backyard threw four firebombs at their house while a woman and her six children were inside early Wednesday,...
Pittston man charged with throwing Molotov cocktails at occupied house
PITTSTON — Police in Pittston City arrested a man they say ignited and threw four Molotov cocktails at a Market Street residence occupied by a moth...
Pittston to Receive International Cities/County Management Association Award in October
PITTSTON — International Cities/County Management Association (ICMA), a leading organization of local government professionals dedicated to creatin...
Pittston’s 2nd Friday Art walk features exhibits, music, and more
PITTSTON — The July 2nd Friday Art Walk took place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday evening.