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Page: Feed: --- ## [Luzerne County Council approves capital plan](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104810/luzerne-county-council-approves-capital-plan) _2026-08-26 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Luzerne County Council unanimously approved the latest annual capital plan Tuesday prioritizing projects for completion through 2028. ## [Citizens meet signature requirement for Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance repeal referendum](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104805/citizens-meet-signature-requirement-for-luzerne-county-anti-discrimination-ordinance-repeal-referendum) _2026-08-25 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Citizens seeking a 2027 primary election ballot referendum to repeal Luzerne County’s new anti-discrimination ordinance have met the signature requirement to proceed, the group was officially informed Tuesday. ## [Luzerne County probation grant spending detailed](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104803/luzerne-county-probation-grant-spending-detailed) _2026-08-24 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Luzerne County’s court branch has outlined how it plans to use a $412,581 state grant for adult probation and parole operations, including raises for non-union department workers and the creation of three new positions. ## [Officials visit project site addressing erosion near levee](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104799/officials-visit-project-site-addressing-erosion-near-levee) _2026-08-24 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Officials gathered along the Wyoming Valley Levee in Wilkes-Barre Monday to acknowledge receipt of $200,000 in emergency funding to stop erosion that threatened the flood control system. ## [Request for drop box expansion back on Luzerne County Council agenda](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104794/request-for-drop-box-expansion-back-on-luzerne-county-council-agenda) _2026-08-24 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ A discussion about mail ballot drop boxes is back on Tuesday’s Luzerne County work session agenda for discussion. ## [My Corner, Your Corner: Tomato Festival continues to improve](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104789/my-corner-your-corner-tomato-festival-continues-to-improve) _2026-08-23 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ With all the talk and preparation during the course of the year, the 2026 Pittston Tomato Festival concludes today and by the end of the evening, will put it to bed for another year. ## [Community calendar — week of Aug. 23, 2026](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104791/community-calendar-week-of-aug-23-2026) _2026-08-23 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Cookbook Book Club meeting, 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at the West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. All cooking levels welcome. Register in person at the library, over the phone at 570-654-9847 or online at the library’s website. This month, each participant will choose and prepare a recipe from “SkinnyTaste, One & Done” by Gina Homolka, which features recipes ideal for a slow cooker, air… ## [‘You are home’: Habitat for Humanity hands over new house in Pittston](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104783/you-are-home-habitat-for-humanity-hands-over-new-house-in-pittston) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ PITTSTON — It was an emotional day for an area family getting a chance to create a brand new, safe, modern home for single parent Hailey and her four children. It’s a new beginning filled with so many possibilities moving forward for the family. ## [Spaghetti-Eating Contest winners declared](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104776/spaghetti-eating-contest-winners-declared) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ This year, City of Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo declared a male and female winner of the Pittston Tomato Festival Spaghetti-Eating Contest. Nick Webb of Glendale and Dana Germano of Wilkes-Barre were the 2026 champions. ## [Over 200 participate in Pittston Tomato Festival 5K](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104770/over-200-participate-in-pittston-tomato-festival-5k) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ The annual Pittston Tomato Festival 5K, with over 200 participants, took place Saturday morning. Brian Hill of Middletown, N.J., was the overall winner with a time of 16:31 and Stacey Cielecki of Bridgewater, N.J., was the over all female winner with a time of 22:03. ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Mnp6bHalAvFo) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [‘Happy to give back’: Hourigan, Kluger, and Quinn distributes free helmets to children at tomato fest](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104757/happy-to-give-back-hourigan-kluger-and-quinn-distributes-free-helmets-to-children-at-tomato-fest) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ HKQ Kids distributed free bicycle helmets during the Pittston Tomato Festival Saturday, as part of its 15th annual giveaway, a program organizers say has provided approximately 15,000 helmets to children across Northeastern Pennsylvania since it began. ## [Patriots down Warriors for WVC golf lead](https://www.psdispatch.com/sports/104745/patriots-down-warriors-for-wvc-golf-lead) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ EXETER — Friday morning’s Pittston Area-Wyoming Area golf match moved beyond being just for bragging rights around Fox Hill Country Club. ## [PITTSTON AREA BOYS SOCCER: Patriots to lean on Egan, Shea, Augustine](https://www.psdispatch.com/sports/104755/pittston-area-boys-soccer-patriots-to-lean-on-egan-shea-augustine) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Pittston Area put together late-season boys soccer momentum that took a state champion to stop. ## [WYOMING AREA BOYS SOCCER: Warriors building around veteran group](https://www.psdispatch.com/sports/104753/wyoming-area-boys-soccer-warriors-building-around-veteran-group) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Wyoming Area returns its entire defense and a skilled group that has the Warriors ready to potentially make a big jump from finishing 3-11 in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 boys soccer and 4-14 overall a year ago. ## [PITTSTON AREA GIRLS TENNIS: Lady Patriots fill lineup after tough season](https://www.psdispatch.com/sports/104751/pittston-area-girls-tennis-lady-patriots-fill-lineup-after-tough-season) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ A growing roster gives Pittston Area hope of bouncing back in girls tennis a year after suffering through a winless season. ## [‘Hot-wheels’ suspect facing additional car theft charges](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104743/hot-wheels-suspect-facing-additional-car-theft-charges) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ EXETER TWP. — A man accused by Courtdale Borough police of stealing two vehicles from a used car lot stole a third vehicle while joyriding in one of the boosted cars on private property in Exeter Township, where he threatened to kill the landowner. ## [Traffic limited to one lane on Wyoming Avenue for road construction project in Exeter](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104740/traffic-limited-to-one-lane-on-wyoming-avenue-for-road-construction-project-in-exeter) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ EXETER — Traffic will be limited to one lane on Wyoming Avenue in Exeter for a construction project. ## [43rd annual Pittston Tomato Fest kicks off, to continue through Sunday](https://www.psdispatch.com/features/104729/43rd-annual-pittston-tomato-fest-kicks-off-to-continue-through-sunday) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ PITTSTON — The 43rd annual Pittston Tomato Festival opened up to an afternoon shower clearing out by 7 p.m. to get the event underway. With, at times, heavy rain falling, food vendors were ready and the aroma of food was everywhere. ## [Football Openers: Warriors, Patriots facing new opponents](https://www.psdispatch.com/sports/104727/football-openers-warriors-patriots-facing-new-opponents) _2026-08-22 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ The high school football season will get off to a different start with Wyoming Area renewing its series with a familiar opponent and Pittston Area hitting the road to take on a team for the first time ever. ## [DeLuca, Campenni contribute to NFL preseason wins](https://www.psdispatch.com/sports/104722/deluca-campenni-contribute-to-nfl-preseason-wins) _2026-08-21 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Dominic DeLuca was in the starting lineup at inside linebacker when the Baltimore Ravens opened the National Football League preseason with an impressive, 24-7 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Eagles Aug. 15. ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fs2mV3TnmAbF) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Wyoming Area Girls Tennis: Lady Warriors to send out young lineup](https://www.psdispatch.com/sports/104720/wyoming-area-girls-tennis-lady-warriors-to-send-out-young-lineup) _2026-08-21 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Emma Kratz is the only returning singles starter from a Wyoming Area girls tennis team that went 12-1 in the regular season a year ago. ## [High School Golf Roundup: Warriors win in Finn’s debut](https://www.psdispatch.com/sports/104718/high-school-golf-roundup-warriors-win-in-finns-debut) _2026-08-21 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Mitchell Rusinchak shot a 6-over-par, 42 on the back nine at Fox Hill Country Club Monday morning to make Matt Finn’s head coaching debut at Wyoming Area a success with a 179-180 victory over visiting Crestwood in a Wyoming Valley Conference golf opener. ## [Pittston Area Girls Soccer: Lady Patriots return defense that produced playoff shutout](https://www.psdispatch.com/sports/104725/pittston-area-girls-soccer-lady-patriots-return-defense-that-produced-playoff-shutout) _2026-08-21 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Pittston Area returns a veteran defense as it hopes to build off momentum from the girls soccer postseason of a year ago. ## [Varsity athletic schedules, Aug. 23-29](https://www.psdispatch.com/sports/104716/varsity-athletic-schedules-aug-23-29) _2026-08-21 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ MONDAY, 8/24 ## [Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/business/104713/drug-prices-have-declined-sharply-and-trump-is-taking-credit-the-reason-behind-the-drop-is-complex) _2026-08-21 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has been taking credit for new federal data that shows U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago , the steepest year-over-year drop since 1963. ## [Stars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interview](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/business/104711/stars-and-stripes-editor-says-he-has-been-fired-for-insubordination-after-doing-interview) _2026-08-21 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes , as well as its publisher and a reporter, the editor said. He said he was dismissed for insubordination after an interview he gave that objected to potential censorship by the U.S. military. ## [The 43rd Pittston Tomato Festival has arrived](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104707/the-43rd-pittston-tomato-festival-has-arrived) _2026-08-21 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ The 43rd Annual Pittston Tomato Festival kicked off on Thursday, and while the weather might have been gloomy, it didn’t stop Stewie, the official festival mascot, from smiling. ## [Luzerne County Correctional Services Committee discusses potential need for a new building](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104705/luzerne-county-correctional-services-committee-discusses-potential-need-for-a-new-building) _2026-08-21 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Under a plan outlined Thursday, Luzerne County will spend as little money as possible on repairs at the aging prison in the coming years as officials develop a long-term plan for a new correctional facility. ## [Luzerne County’s new voting equipment set to arrive next week](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104699/luzerne-countys-new-voting-equipment-set-to-arrive-next-week) _2026-08-20 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Luzerne County’s new voting system equipment should arrive next week after receiving the required Pennsylvania Department of State certification, county Election Director Emily Cook announced during Wednesday’s county election board meeting. ## [Project on schedule to stop erosion near Wyoming Valley Levee wall in Wilkes-Barre](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104696/project-on-schedule-to-stop-erosion-near-wyoming-valley-levee-wall-in-wilkes-barre) _2026-08-18 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ A project to stop erosion near the Wyoming Valley Levee wall in Wilkes-Barre is on schedule, Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority Executive Director Laura Holbrook said after Tuesday’s board meeting. ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iqGWLkQNBBkc) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Nonprofit pursues LSA grant to demolish condemned Wilkes-Barre factory](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104693/nonprofit-pursues-lsa-grant-to-demolish-condemned-wilkes-barre-factory) _2026-08-18 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ The nonprofit owner of a cavernous, condemned former factory in Wilkes-Barre plans to seek a Local Share Account grant from casino gambling funds to tear down the structure so the cleared lot may be used for an affordable senior housing project. ## [Luzerne County trying new approach for roadway funding](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104691/luzerne-county-trying-new-approach-for-roadway-funding) _2026-08-18 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Luzerne County is trying a new approach to secure funding for county-owned road repairs. ## [A 4-day guide to events at the 43rd Annual Pittston Tomato Festival](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104687/a-4-day-guide-to-events-at-the-43rd-annual-pittston-tomato-festival) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ PITTSTON – The 43rd Annual Tomato Festival is set with some of the familiar festival sights and a few new ones. ## [Luzerne County Council cancels drop box discussion](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104685/luzerne-county-council-cancels-drop-box-discussion) _2026-08-17 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ A Luzerne County Council majority removed a mail ballot drop box discussion from last week’s work session agenda. ## [Jane and Jason Sabatelle named Grand Marshals](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104682/jane-and-jason-sabatelle-named-grand-marshals) _2026-08-16 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ PITTSTON – Who better defines Pittston’s Italian heritage than the Sabatelle family? ## [Vendor Maps for the 43rd Annual Pittston Tomato Festival](https://www.psdispatch.com/news/104681/vendor-maps-for-the-43rd-annual-pittston-tomato-festival) _2026-08-16 · Sunday Dispatch · The Sunday Dispatch_ Vendor Locations 2026