Gilliland competes surprising In-Season Challenge run by collecting $1 million paycheck
INDIANAPOLIS — Todd Gilliland reached the final round of NASCAR’s second In-Season Challenge by taking advantage of all the right breaks.
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Greater Pittston wins again at Senior Legion state tournament
The Greater Pittston Senior American Legion baseball team is committed to an aggressive approach on the base paths.
Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy’s son charged in shooting of his mother in Virginia, authorities say
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The son of Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy has been arrested and charged with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy,...
Pennsylvania team wins East Region tourney
The Pennsylvania state champs from West Suburban Little League added another banner at Nanticoke Area Little League on Monday, capturing the Junior L...
Greater Pittston beats Chambersburg in Senior Legion state tournament
David Fath and Silvio Giardina combined to work five innings in relief without allowing an earned run Monday as Greater Pittston emerged from the thi...
Little League Baseball: Back Mountain legs out victory in state opener
JENKINS TWP. — Unable to break a tie score with their bats Monday night, the Back Mountain all-stars relied on their legs instead.
High school students get hands-on experience in health science careers at King’s College
WILKES-BARRE — High school students experienced a little bit of what it means to work in healthcare this summer during King’s College’s fourth ...
Wilkes-Barre River Common designated a ‘Great Public Space in Pennsylvania’
On Friday, the Wilkes-Barre River Common was officially named a “Great Public Space in Pennsylvania.”
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...
Swoyersville holds 4th annual Chicken Wing Fling fundraiser
Swoyersville is hosting its 4th annual Chicken Wing Fling, which kicked off Saturday and continues Sunday. The event was established in 2023 as a fun...
Luzerne County Council to discuss commission that will enforce new anti-discrimination ordinance
Luzerne County is set to start public discussion on Tuesday on the structure of the commission that would rule on complaints filed under the new anti-discrimination ordinance.
Making ‘dreams come true’: Girl, 10, shows that anything is possible
JamieLynn Taylor, 10, runs a lemonade stand outside of the Bourbon City Pub in Swoyersville on Sunday, raising money for a good cause. She stands with her dad, Issac; mom, Meagan; and brother, Wrighter, 8.
Monday night lighting test on display on closed Pittston-West Pittston bridge
Part of the closed Firefighters’ Memorial Bridge linking Pittston and West Pittston was temporarily illuminated Monday evening as Luzerne County te...
Shapiro planned to flat fund rape crisis centers. They convinced him to double their line item.
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The second-degree sentencing deadline has passed. What happens now?
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania General Assembly has missed the deadline set for it by the state Supreme Court without passing a legislative solution...
Celebrity giving is evolving: Ariana Grande’s foundation shows how
For years, pop star Ariana Grande gave away money, mostly quietly and without much structure. There were annual gifts to England’s Royal Manchester...
Luzerne County law office advises against two proposed home rule charter amendments
Luzerne County’s law office concluded County Council can’t place two suggested home rule charter amendments on the Nov. 3 general election ballot...
Pennsylvania Roundup: DCED extends application deadline to improve school facilities, infrastructure
The 2026-27 state budget invests $125 million for school infrastructure improvements — including $100 million for the Public School Facility Grant ...
Wilkes-Barre Township to see increase in property tax revenue; police chief to retire in 2027
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Wilkes-Barre Township will see an increase of well over $10,000 in property taxes annually due to a change in assessed value of...
RailRiders walk off Worcester on Escarra’s home run
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders walked off the Worcester Red Sox 5-4 Sunday afternoon at PNC Field.
Section 5 Minor Baseball: Abington powers past Valley East
DRUMS — Valley East landed the first shot in the opening game of the Section 5 Minor Baseball tournament, blitzing Abington for three quick runs in...
Back Mountain routs Carbino Club in Section 5 Minors opener
DRUMS — It was a long to wait to get back on the field for Back Mountain: the District 31 champs last played on July 8, and rain held up their Sect...
Little League: Katyl shines as Back Mountain heads to Section 5 Major championship
With a spot in the Section 5 championship on the line, Jack Katyl turned in an outstanding performance on the mound to ensure that his Back Mountain ...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins celebrate Christmas in July
WILKES-BARRE — Baby, it was warm outside on Sunday, but the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were getting into the holiday spirit with a Christmas in...