Thursday, February 12, 2026

Proposed Luzerne County zoning ordinance covering data centers discussed

Luzerne County’s Planning Commission spent approximately two hours Thursday discussing and hearing public comment on a proposed county zoning ordinance amendment covering data centers, but it won’t be the last opportunity for citizens to weigh in.

Proposed immigration resolution prompts candid Luzerne County Council discussion

A proposed resolution voicing concern about the use of deadly force by federal immigration enforcement officers prompted candid discussion during Tuesday’s Luzerne County Council work session.

Massive water main break closed county buildings and area businesses

A massive water main break in West Pittston caused dozens of businesses, schools, and municipal buildings around Luzerne County to close or delay opening on Wednesday, including several county government buildings.

Luzerne County Council allocates additional $850,000 in American Rescue funds to airport

Luzerne County Council unanimously agreed Tuesday to allocate an additional $850,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to the county-owned Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty Fort and Wyoming, increasing the total earmark to $8.3 million.


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PIAA Field Hockey: Lake-Lehman falls in state quarterfinals

LIME RIDGE — The message at halftime was simple Saturday afternoon — go out and have some fun.

Class 4A finals: Dallas faces newcomer North Pocono for title

North Pocono had just nine wins over the last two seasons. The Trojans hadn’t won a District 2 Class 4A football championship since 2016.

D2 football: Dallas continues surge, blanks Valley View in 4A semis

PECKVILLE — Dallas looked anything but a team that started the season with just one win through six games.

H.S. Field Hockey: Crestwood wins D2/4-2A title with dominant performance

KINGSTON – Officially, Crestwood and Dallas decided the District 2/4 Class 2A subregional field hockey title Monday night.

Geskey brothers shine as Dallas wins Old Shoe Game

DALLAS TWP. — Before the Mountaineers could start looking toward next week’s district playoffs, they had one important bit of business to attend to first.

Wyoming Area captures elusive girls soccer divisional title

PLAINS TWP. — Wyoming Area girls soccer has been on the cusp for over 10 years, always putting a quality product on the field yet unable to pass either Lake-Lehman or Holy Redeemer for a divisional championship.

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