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WEBSunday Dispatch -October 5, 2024. Unless convincing arguments are presented, Luzerne County Council may vote Tuesday to cut federal American Rescue Plan Act earmarks for two prominent projects — a parkade at the former Hotel Sterling site in Wilkes-Barre and recreation enhancements in the area of Nesbitt and Kirby parks, county officials said.
NEXT LEVEL: DeLuca returns, joins PSU starting defensive lineup
WEB5 hours ago · Penn State has frequently used three-safety alignments this season under new defensive coordinator Tom Allen, meaning the Lions don’t always have a “Sam” linebacker — DeLuca’s usual position — on the field. But Penn State started with three linebackers against UCLA as DeLuca joined usual starters Kobe King and Tony Rojas for …
My Corner, Your Corner: The life of a photographer
WEB5 hours ago · It’s when you’re in the buffer zone when you take a ton of photos of the former President, the crowd, the VIPs, or anything else that catches your eye. Rob Bresnahan, who is running for Congress, sat in the VIP seats and was kind enough to take a few photos of me while I was working. I never really get to see photos of me doing photo work ...
PITTSTON AREA FOOTBALL: Cougars rally late to knock off Patriots
WEB5 hours ago · Pittston Area (2-6) hosts Wallenpaupack (3-5) Friday night. The Buckhorns reached 3-1 when they beat a North Pocono team that has a victory over Pittston Area. Since, however, Wallenpaupack has lost four straight by a total of 145-34. Wallenpaupack was outgained 418-143 in Thursday’s 41-0 loss at Abington Heights.
Greater Pittston YMCA Awards to be presented Thursday
WEB5 hours ago · Verdine. . PITTSTON — The Greater Pittston YMCA Annual Community Awards Dinner has been set and ready for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at The Banks Waterfront. It is sponsored by Discover NEPA. Jeremy Popiel, Greater Pittston YMCA director, is pleased to announce the award recipients for 2024. The Community Leader of the Year Award ...
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Wyoming Area, Pittston Area …
WEB6 hours ago · The Lady Warriors have a .3903 playoff power rating, just behind Pittston Area’s .391402. Pittston Area (4-10 overall) is ninth and Wyoming Area 10th in the 12-team race for eight District 2 Class 3A playoff berths. They are both chasing Valley View (6-10). Crestwood 3, Pittston Area 0. Crestwood swept host Pittston Area in …
Pittston Area celebrates homecoming | The Sunday Dispatch
WEBOct 6, 2024 · Pittston Area High School held its 2024 Homecoming ceremony at halftime during the Patriots’ game against Crestwood. From left: Nora Callahan, Chris Scavo, Julia Homschek, Richie Tonte, Kassie Kobi (Queen), Aiden Lynn, Isabella Krashnak (2023 Queen substitute for Gianna Adams), AJ Scialpi, Maddie Karp, Nicholas Cianfichi, Daniella Ranieli and Jake Aftewicz.
PITTSTON AREA FOOTBALL: Comeback falls short for second …
WEBSep 28, 2024 · Pittston Area overcame a 14-point deficit for the second straight Friday night, only to fall short again, this time in a 21-14 loss to visiting Crestwood at Charley Trippi Stadium. The losses, both of which came in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 games, came in spirited battles with the two teams that captured championships in the past two ...
PITTSTON AREA FOOTBALL: Patriots overwhelm Trojans with 47 …
WEBSep 7, 2024 · In between, Walter hooked up with Lopresto for a 40-yard strike. And, with a minute left in the quarter, Aidan Brody expanded the Patriots lead to 47-0 on, appropriately, a 47-yard dash to the end zone. Special teams played a big part in the first half. Kicker Gavin Wolfe routinely pinned the Trojans offense inside the 20 with his booming ...
PITTSTON AREA FOOTBALL: Overhauled coaching staff leads …
WEBAug 11, 2024 · PLAINS TWP. — High school football teams have been known to overhaul their rosters when a large senior class of players graduates together. At Pittston Area, the Patriots have plenty of experienced players returning, but it is the coaching staff that has been overhauled after a series of retirements or at …