Luzerne County Council confirmed county grant writer Michele Sparich’s appointment Monday as the new operational services division head.

Four proposed 2026 budget presentations are scheduled at the end of Monday’s Luzerne County Council work session — the District Attorney’s Office, Controller’s Office, Judicial Services and Records Division, and Operational Services Division.

Luzerne County Council is set to vote Monday on three proposed opioid settlement fund earmarks totaling $700,760.

Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo nominated county grants writer Michele Sparich to oversee the county’s operational services division, according to the County Council agenda posted Friday.

LEHMAN TWP. — Lake-Lehman packed plenty of mistakes into one half of football Friday night.

HAZLETON — Any hopes of a second straight shutout for the Dallas defense were dashed on the opening drive, as Hazleton Area turned a good kick return into an early lead.

DALLAS TWP. — Dallas needed something to awaken a dormant offense Friday night.

LEHMAN TWP. — The coin set the stage, but the execution told the story.

DALLAS TWP. — A good defense, as it turns out, is the best answer to any rabbit that you could pull out of a hat.

TUNKHANNOCK — On the first October Friday night of the season, the visiting Lake-Lehman Black Knights were victorious by a 26-13 margin over the hometown Tunkhannock Tigers to earn their third straight win.

LEHMAN TWP. — Lake-Lehman picked up right where it left off from last weekend and rolled up 336 yards on the ground to pave the way for a 42-0 defeat of Nanticoke Area Friday night at Edward Edwards stadium.