Monday, February 16, 2026

Luzerne County Council committee to discuss new division creation request Thursday

Luzerne County Council’s Code Review Committee will meet Thursday to further discuss a proposed new economic development division.

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.


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Dallas boys basketball rallies, routs Abington Heights

DALLAS TWP. — It was about 10 minutes into the game Tuesday night, and the Dallas Mountaineers looked like they were in trouble.

Lake-Lehman football coach Jerry Gilsky steps down after 16 years

The Wyoming Valley Conference will have another head coaching opening among its 12 football teams.

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.

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