Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Luzerne County Council to vote on opioid settlement fund earmarks

Luzerne County Council is set to vote Tuesday on three opioid litigation settlement awards totaling $359,063, the agenda said.

Luzerne County seeking 911 telecommunicators

Luzerne County added five new 911 telecommunicators in April, but more are needed.

Key issues discussed, debated at Back Mountain Chamber Legislative Breakfast

DALLAS — Managing to successfully muddle through a couple of political dust-ups, Northeast Pennsylvania’s federal and state legislators provided answers to questions on several key issues at Friday’s Back Mountain Chamber Legislative Breakfast.

Luzerne County Council discussing proposals to help homeless families and disabled veterans

Programs to help homeless families and veterans are up for discussion at Tuesday’s Luzerne County Council work session, according to the agenda.

Wilkes University Earns 2025-26 Military Friendly® School Designation

Wilkes University announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Wilkes was recognized with silver distinction, which is for institutions offering exceptional military and veteran programs that scored above 21% in...

Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue with some of the core priorities of Pope Francis.

‘God has given us a good shepherd’: Locals react to election of new pope

“He’s a bridge builder, a peace maker, a holy man,” the Rev. Joseph Verespy said, describing the new Pope Leo XIV during a homily at the Parish of St. Nicholas - St. Mary in downtown Wilkes-Barre. “God has given us a good shepherd. Thank you, God!”

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in the conclave

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make him history’s first American pope.

Luzerne County purchase of historic train station up for discussion Tuesday

Authorization for Luzerne County to purchase the historic former train station in downtown Wilkes-Barre for $615,000 is up for discussion at Tuesday’s county council work session, according to the agenda released Friday.

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Local Roundup: Wyoming Seminary knocks off Holy Redeemer in baseball

Antek Evan had three RBI as Wyoming Seminary edged Holy Redeemer 5-4 Monday, handing the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 baseball champion its first divisional loss.

Eagles get rival Cowboys for regular-season opener on Sept. 4

The Philadelphia Eagles will start defending their championship at home on Sept. 4 against their NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys in a rare intra-division matchup for the NFL’s annual regular-season kickoff game.

NASCAR’s Kyle Larson is ready to focus on the Indianapolis 500

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kyle Larson said he would turn his attention to the Indianapolis 500, and a second crack at racing immortality, the moment he stepped out of his car following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.

Florida on run heading to postseason

Florida’s late-season surge keeps getting better.

Brazil signs Real Madrid coach for 2026 World Cup

SAO PAULO — Coach Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid and take over Brazil through the 2026 World Cup.

Ambitious pitches made to revamp college sports

As the amateur model of college athletics disintegrates, a handful of unusual ideas have been floated as ways to reign in some of the chaos surrounding the explosion in name, image and likeness compensation and a transfer portal that sees thousands of athletes changing schools every season.

Top-seeded Thunder and Cavaliers host critical Game 5s

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, the top seeds in the playoffs and owners of the best regular-season records in the NBA, find themselves in dire need of wins as they host Game 5s in the conference semifinals on Tuesday night.

Dallas, Lake-Lehman girls start strong in District 2 track championships

SCRANTON — The District 2 Track and Field Championships may run through Scranton Memorial Stadium, but the opening day of the girls’ competition had a distinct Back Mountain feel to it.

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