Pittston News

Digital Collapse debut show with Silhouette Lies, Last of Nine, and Cause of Affliction: May 25, 9 p.m., Diane's Deli & Internet Cafe .

With the largest number of contestants - 10 people seeking four seats - and only one incumbent in the running, Wilkes-Barre Area School Board not only had the most competitive race in Luzerne County, it was all but assured of an infusion of new blood, according to Tuesday's unofficial primary results.

Voters in the Pittston area are poised to elect a new magisterial district judge this election season for the first time in more than 20 years.

Lehman Township supervisors, hearing on zoning ordinance at 6:30 p.m. with meeting to follow at 7 p.m., municipal building, Old Route 115.

Eric Sklanka , son of Don and Grace Sklanka , Pittston Township has been selected to join 250 leaders representing many highs chools from throughout central and northeast Pennsylvania at the Central Pennsylvania Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership seminar from May 16 to 19 at Shippensburg University.

The Eyewitness News Softball Team will be playing in game to benefit Eric Speicher of West Pittston.

Anderson, 27, took the stand for nearly an hour to testify about the slaying of Pittston resident Christopher Hughes, 23, outside the Moosic mobile home of her ex-boyfriend, Adam Wickizer.

When complete, the site on Kennedy Boulevard near Cooper's Seafood House will be home to a four-story building with 30 condominiums called "River's Edge." The development marks the first major residential project in the city in several decades, said Joe Chacke, executive director of the Pittston Redevelopment Authority.

Four engineering firms on Wednesday submitted to Scranton qualifications to design repairs to the crumbling sidewalks and wall of a West Lackawanna Avenue bridge.

Volunteers were recognized for their dedication and devotion to patients, residents, clients, consumers and families at a luncheon Allied Services Integrated Health System conducted during National Healthcare Volunteer Week.

Alexandra Kokura for District Judge will host a free "Committed to the Community" rally from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Polish American Citizens Club, Elm Street, Dupont.

Pensy Supply of Pittston submitted the lowest bid of $94,369 to repave 7,182 square yards of Ash Gap Road and 1,796 square yards of Sunset Lane and Park Street in the township this summer.

Jeanne Zano Band Fourth Anniversary Party with No Vacancy: May 18, 7-11 p.m., Cooper's Cabana .

Info: fineartsfiesta.org. The "elders" who are gathered, disciple-like, in Robert Broghamer's sculpture of "The Last Breakfast" sit at a long table adorned with a real fabric tablecloth and a drippy sunny-side up egg.

A Clarks Summit man awoke early Tuesday morning to the sound of his truck being driven away from the house he was sleeping at.

The threat of losing several million dollars was enough to spook many on the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board into staying in the controversial Northeastern Pennsylvania School District Health Trust for another year.

Incumbent Mayor Jason Klush, 36, is facing a challenge from Eugene Rooney, 58, in the Democratic primary.

Education: 1994 graduate of Pittston Area High School, 1998 graduate of University of Scranton and 2001 graduate of Penn State Dickinson School of Law.

The Duryea Democratic Organization is sponsoring a "meet the candidates night" from 7 to 9 tonight at the Duryea VFW, 492 Stephenson St.

There's a lot of experience among the seven candidates running for four open school board seats in the cash-strapped Pittston Area School District.