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Community calendar, week of May 24, 2026
21+ hour, 23+ min ago (644+ words) The Sunday Dispatch West Pittston Writers Workshop, 7 to 8 p. m. Tuesday, May 26, at West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. , West Pittston. Whether you're penning heartfelt poetry, diving deep into your memoir, crafting epic fantasy, or just trying to finish one paragraph without distraction,…...
WA's Lanunziata commits to Misericordia
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (77+ words) The Sunday Dispatch Wyoming Area football player Tyler Lanunziata has committed to continue his academic and athletic careers at Misericordia University. The two-way tackle made three tackles for losses as a senior while helping the Warriors to a 9-2 season. From…...
Dallas" Pitcavage wins silver in javelin to lead WVC contingent at PIAA meet
23+ hour, 41+ min ago (742+ words) Wyoming Valley West's Raheem Blanton had the best long jump distance Friday and the fastest 100-meter dash time Saturday among all Unified Champion Schools competitors in Shippensburg. Nick Cammarota | Courtesy Special Olympics Pennsylvania SHIPPENSBURG " Dallas javelin thrower Hunter Pitcavage earned…...
WA's Orlandini commits to Waynesburg
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (81+ words) The Sunday Dispatch Kierstyn Orlandini has committed to continuing her academic and athletic careers as a runner for Waynesburg University. The Wyoming Area senior intends to be part of the cross country and track and field teams. From left, first…...
My Corner, Your Corner: Bring on the summer!
21+ hour, 21+ min ago (868+ words) My Corner, Your Corner Tony Callaio Memorial Day weekend is upon us; the official start of summer. I'd say let the BBQ season start, but with all the rain, we just might be able to salvage something on Memorial Day…...
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (275+ words) Max Langdon tripled in a run and Bruno Pizzano doubled in two during a five-run third inning that carried Wyoming Area over Valley View 7-3 Tuesday in a District 2 Class 4 A baseball quarterfinal. The top-seeded Warriors and Cougars were tied at…...
PIAA TRACK AND FIELD: Kopetchny, Sancho compete in two events
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (224+ words) SHIPPENSBURG " Wyoming Area junior Luke Kopetchny and sophomore Janesa Sancho each completed their seasons by competing in two events in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University. Kopetchny had one field event each day in…...
Scouts replace flags at veterans" graves in Avoca
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (110+ words) Nadene Harmer scans the cemetery to see where she needs to place new flags at a veteran's grave. Edward Rowell removes an old flag to replace it on Saturday as the Avoca Cub Scout Pack 316 and Troop BSA 316, along with…...
Mock car crash presented at Pittston Area
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (511+ words) A mock car crash was held at the Pittston Area High School parking lot for members of the senior class on Wednesday, May 20, organized by Drew and Marc Malvizzi. A Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance paramedic tends to the "injured" during…...
City of Pittston receives $700 K in LSA funds
2+ day, 37+ min ago (347+ words) This aerial-view rendering looking east shows the proposed greenspace located behind the Market & Main seven-story building, including the new American Theatre. PITTSTON " The city, through the Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding, received $700, 000 to help with two projects in the…...