College Sports
Payton Sandfort, Josh Dix help Iowa basketball wipe 15
IOWA CITY — In an Iowa basketball season that has already seen its share of rollercoaster games, Tuesday fit the bill to that narrative with the Hawkeyes‘ 97-87 overtime win. After a major rally, Iowa led by three points in the final seconds of regulation. Iowa tried to foul Nebraska’s Brice Williams, which would’ve put […]

IOWA CITY — In an Iowa basketball season that has already seen its share of rollercoaster games, Tuesday fit the bill to that narrative with the Hawkeyes‘ 97-87 overtime win.
After a major rally, Iowa led by three points in the final seconds of regulation. Iowa tried to foul Nebraska’s Brice Williams, which would’ve put him on the line for a one-and-one situation. Instead, a foul wasn’t called and Williams drilled an open 3-pointer to send the game to overtime.More:Josh Dix continues to improve for Iowa basketball: ‘Most underrated player in this league’But the Hawkeyes scored the first nine points of the overtime to establish clear control and cruise to victory.“It felt like everybody thought the world was ending when we lost to Wisconsin,” Payton Sandfort said, referring to those outside the team. “But everyone in that locker room, as a team, we stayed connected. And that’s why I’m so proud of everybody. Because you look at the outside world, I think everyone pretty much gave up on us. So the leadership, the veterans that we have in our room, I’m proud of everybody. I’m glad we’re doing it for each other.”Coming off their worst loss of the season, Iowa looked lost again at times on Tuesday and trailed by as many as 15 to Nebraska in the second half. Not to mention that the Hawkeyes were without both Cooper Koch and Drew Thelwell. “At halftime, I was pretty upset,” Payton Sandfort said. “Went in and acted like I was going to the bathroom. But just went back and read some bible verses, read some notes to myself. Once I saw one (shot) go in, I just felt like myself again and I was kinda at peace.”
Payton Sandfort struggled mightily against Wisconsin on Friday, scoring just two points on 1-of-9 from the field. He picked up two fouls in the first half against Nebraska and was held scoreless before the break. But he was scorching in the second half, scoring 30 points between the second half and overtime.The Hawkeyes also got strong contributions from Josh Dix, who led the team with 31 points on 10-of-14 from the field.Pryce Sandfort (11 points) and Owen Freeman (15) were also in double-figures scoring for Iowa.With the win, the Hawkeyes improved to 2-2 in Big Ten play and are 11-4 overall.Iowa was coming off its worst showing of the season on Friday. Wisconsin dropped 116 points in an offensive outburst that included 21 made 3-pointers. The Badgers shot an outrageously efficient 65% from the field and 68% from 3-point range. Iowa’s defense was better Tuesday than it was against Wisconsin, but it was still not very good. Nebraska shot 46% from the field and 39% from deep. But the Hawkeyes were incredibly efficient, shooting 48% from the field and 49% from beyond the arc.As has been the case for the majority of the season, Iowa was shorthanded against Nebraska. Freshman Cooper Koch was unavailable. Drew Thelwell, who started the previous five games and averaged 13.6 points during that span, did not play either due to a lingering issueNebraska went on a 14-0 run in the first half to take an eight-point lead. Iowa hit a similar rut against Wisconsin and was never able to recover. On Tuesday, Iowa went nearly six minutes in the first half without a point.But the Hawkeyes scored the final five points of the first half and went into the break only down by three. The margin could’ve been far worse.But it didn’t last long. Nebraska used an 8-0 early in the second half to stretch its lead back up to nine. With just less than 15 minutes left in the second half, Nebraska’s lead ballooned to 15, its largest of the game.“To start the half, we were pretty lax defensively,” Payton Sandfort said. “We were making bad plays, turning the ball over and I just kinda told everybody, you know, we’re gonna be fine. This is game 15. We have more than half the season left. Let’s just relax. Let’s change the season right now and let’s just get gritty.”Iowa responded in a way that it didn’t against Wisconsin. As they did against Michigan and Utah, the Hawkeyes showed resilience. Payton Sandfort made three free throws to tie the game at 64 with just less than five minutes remaining.That set the stage for a chaotic ending to regulation and ultimately Iowa’s overtime win.“We stayed together and that’s the mantra,” Payton Sandfort said. “Bad teams fall apart when things go bad. I just told everybody if we stay together as a team and block out what everybody’s saying, just be in the room, be present, be where your feet are, it always turns out alright.”The free throw line played a significant factor. Nebraska left some points on the board, shooting just 12-of-22 from the charity stripe. Meanwhile, Iowa was 22-of-25. Free throws shooting has been a shortcoming at times for Iowa this season but wasn’t on Tuesday.
Iowa has one more game in this two-game homestand. The Hawkeyes host Indiana on Saturday. After that, Iowa travels west for a pair of games (UCLA and USC).“It seems like one time a year you play a team that has their best night of the year and you have your worst night of the year,” Sandfort said, referring to the game against Wisconsin. “And it just happened to be on the same night. It looked bad but it’s one Big Ten road game against a really, really good opponent. So we knew how important this game was. I’m a little disappointed with how we started the second half. But they way that we gritted it out and found a way and our guys stepped up. I think that’s what winning is and that’s what winning teams do. So we’ve got to build on this.”Follow Tyler Tachman on X@Tyler_T15, contact via email at ttachman@gannett.com
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Tuberville warns NIL deals create chaos in college sports without national rules
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As a former college football coach for 40 years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of college sports in shaping young lives. From the locker room to the classroom, athletics instill discipline, teamwork and resilience — values that extend far beyond the field. But ever since the Supreme Court ruled that college athletes can be compensated for the use of their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), college sports have been in a tailspin.
While I’m all for players making money, we need to create national standards to protect the integrity of college sports. Because there are no national rules for NIL contracts, every state has passed its own laws. This patchwork of laws has created an uneven playing field and given some universities advantages over their competitors.
We now have pay-to-play as bidding wars for recruits are starting in middle and high school. This is not to mention the transfer portal, which has become a revolving door with student-athletes jumping from school to school in pursuit of more money.
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For example, the men’s basketball teams at Kentucky, Duke and the University of North Carolina are preparing for their entire rosters to change in the upcoming 2025-26 season. This is not only bad for team culture, it’s also having negative impacts on the student-athletes’ educations, which is what college athletics is supposed to be all about.

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) left the team to pursue a better NIL deal. FILE: Iamaleava throws the ball during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (IMAGN)
I’ve been working to try to address these issues since I got to the Senate in 2021. Last Congress, West Virginia Independent Senator Joe Manchin and I introduced the “Protecting Athletes, Schools, and Sports Act” (PASS Act). This bipartisan legislation would establish a national standard for NIL contracts, ensuring consistency and fairness across all institutions.
The PASS Act would also require universities to honor the original scholarship made to student-athletes, regardless of their NIL deal status, and provide stability by moderating eligibility for the transfer portal.
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Importantly, this was not just our bill — we worked with student athletes, coaches, athletics directors and parents to draft it. Unfortunately, Democrats, who had the majority at the time, refused to bring the bill to the floor for a vote.
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Thankfully, President Donald Trump — a notorious sports fan — is looking to get involved. A few weeks ago, I had the chance to talk to him about our fight to preserve college sports while on Air Force One headed to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was particularly focused on protecting women’s and Olympic sports, which are sadly in danger of being eliminated at some schools who don’t have enough money to play players.
He was also focused on preserving education, ensuring antitrust protections are in place, and protecting women’s and Olympic sports, which are sadly being eliminated at some schools that don’t have enough money to pay players. In typical Trump fashion, he sprang into action.
Following our conversation, the White House began exploring ways, ranging from an executive order to a federal commission, to address the most pressing issues within college athletics. By hearing from key stakeholders, including my friends former Coach Nick Saban from Alabama and former NFL player and Chairman of the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System Cody Campbell, the Trump administration is working to gather possible solutions that address the complexities of NIL and its impact on college sports.
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Regardless of which path Trump chooses to address the current state of college sports, I’m confident that his administration — which has already proven to be both effective and unafraid to shake up the status quo — can make meaningful reforms to make sure college sports remain intact.
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Meanwhile, I’ll continue to work with my colleagues to hopefully draft legislation that could pass both chambers. The challenges facing college sports today are formidable, but not insurmountable. With President Trump’s leadership and a unified approach, we can navigate this new era while preserving the integrity and spirit of collegiate athletics.
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Carmody wins Dem nod, Dennis-Bovani takes GOP spot in Magisterial District 11-2-01
WILKES-BARRE — Three candidates cross-filed in Magisterial District Judge 11-2-01 and two of them will advance to the Nov. 4 General Election. According to unofficial results, Matthew J. Carmody won the Democratic nomination and Laura Dennis-Bovani captured the Republican nod. The other candidate, former Wyoming Borough Mayor Robert J. Boyer, finished a distant third […]

WILKES-BARRE — Three candidates cross-filed in Magisterial District Judge 11-2-01 and two of them will advance to the Nov. 4 General Election.
According to unofficial results, Matthew J. Carmody won the Democratic nomination and Laura Dennis-Bovani captured the Republican nod. The other candidate, former Wyoming Borough Mayor Robert J. Boyer, finished a distant third on both sides of the ballot.
The unofficial vote totals are:
Democrat
• Carmody, 1,019
• Dennis-Bovani, 841
• Boyer, 166
Republican
• Dennis-Bovani, 849
• Carmody, 762
• Boyer, 174
The Magisterial District 11-2-01 covers the municipalities of Exeter Borough, Exeter Township, West Pittston, West Wyoming Borough and Wyoming Borough. It just about covers the entire Wyoming Area School District with the exception of Harding and Falls.
“I’m grateful and humbled for the support we received and to the voters who came out and voted for me,” Carmody said. “I’m looking forward to the November election and we will continue to work hard until Nov. 4.”
“I am honored to have a nomination and I am extremely thankful for the support I’ve received,” Dennis-Bovani said. “I am looking forward to reaching out to every voter in the district and I also look forward to the November General Election.”
Carmody is seeking to assume the seat his father, Attorney Joe Carmody, has held over the last 22 years.
Carmody, 43, is a graduate of Wyoming Area (2000), University of Pittsburgh (2004), Roger Williams University School of Law (2007) and was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 2007.
He spent his early days in law as a law clerk in Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas before returning to Wyoming Valley.
After working for a Wilkes-Barre law firm for several years, he and two colleagues went out on their own creating the law firm of Joyce, Carmody & Moran, P.C. in 2015. In addition, Carmody is the solicitor for the Pittston Township Sewer Authority and the Assistant Solicitor to the Luzerne Co. Transportation Authority.
“I am running because I love this community, and I want to continue to keep it safe for my family and all families who live here,” Carmody said when he announced his candidacy. “After graduating from law school, I returned home where I met my wife, Amanda, and we decided there is nowhere else we would want to raise our family. I am proud to say that my kids — seven-year-old daughter Caroline and our eight-year-old son Joseph — are the fourth generation of Carmodys to call the Wyoming Area home.”
Carmody believes he would make a fair and impartial judge while treating everyone that comes through his courtroom with dignity and respect.
Carmody said, “I’ve done a great deal of civil rights defense for municipalities over the years, including 14 years serving as a court appointed criminal defense attorney in Federal Court and that allowed me to work with the U.S. Attorney’s office, the FBI, DEA and various Federal agencies, including the IRS. I’ve also been specializing in Labor Laws over the last 10 years.”
Dennis-Bovani, 51, a lifelong resident of the district, is a 1991 Wyoming Area graduate, she has been practicing privately for more than 25-years and has represented clients in criminal and civil litigation, wills and estates, believing her experience covers the legal issues a District Judge handles on a daily basis.
She is an Assistant Solicitor in the Luzerne County Office of Law, the Solicitor for Wyoming Borough, and a volunteer solicitor for the Wyoming Free Library and the Wyoming Area Foundation Board.
Dennis-Bovani serves on the Luzerne County Arbitration Board, the Executive Board of the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association and previously served as a divorce mediator.
Dennis-Bovani said she is running for magistrate to bring her years of courtroom experience to the bench, where she says she will be a fair and impartial judge. She pledges to work to ensure that “in each case everyone can be heard, treated fairly and with respect.”
“I feel like it’s a way for me to bring my legal experience to the bench to be involved and invested in the community as a judge,” Dennis-Bovani said. “It’s a way to bring all my experience as a lawyer to be able to have the people of our community to have a place where they know they are going to in front of a judge that is knowledgeable in the law and that prides herself in giving everyone a fair opportunity in the courtroom.”
Once elected, Dennis-Bovani said she would vacate her positions with Luzerne County, the Solicitor with Wyoming Borough as well as all criminal cases.
Dennis-Bovani is married to Dante J. Bovani, a third-generation owner of his family’s towing and service business, located on Exeter Avenue in West Pittston. The Dennis-Bovani’s are the parents of Dante and Mia Bovani.
Other Magisterial Judge races
District 11-1-05 (4-year term)
Democrat
• Joshua Moses, 841
• Write-in votes, 348
Republican
• Joshua Moses 625
• Write-in votes, 236
In Magisterial District 11-1-04, Alexandra Kokura-Kravitz was unopposed on both sides of the ballot, as was Michael G. Dotzel in Magisterial District 11-3-07.
Reach Bill O’Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
College Sports
Munter Named IWLCA National Defensive Player of the Week
Story Links Northborough, Mass. – The IWLCA has chosen six student-athletes for the IWLCA Player of the Week awards for the week ending May 18, 2025. This weekly award recognizes the best offensive and defensive performances by players in Division I, II, and III, during the post season. Division IOffensive Player […]

Northborough, Mass. – The IWLCA has chosen six student-athletes for the IWLCA Player of the Week awards for the week ending May 18, 2025. This weekly award recognizes the best offensive and defensive performances by players in Division I, II, and III, during the post season.
Division I
Offensive Player of the Week: Madison Taylor – Northwestern University
Taylor earns her fourth IWLCA Offensive honor of the season after scoring six goals in Northwestern’s 17-12 NCAA quarterfinal win over Penn. This marked her ninth game with six or more goals and her 18th hat trick in 20 games. The junior attacker now holds the NCAA single- season record with 105 goals and set a school record with 146 points. Over two NCAA Tournament games, she has totaled 21 points on 16 goals and five assists.
Defensive Player of the Week: Shea Dolce – Boston College
Dolce earns this week’s Defensive honors after making 12 saves with a .522 save percentage in Boston College’s 18-11 NCAA Quarterfinal win over Yale. She delivered five clutch saves in the fourth quarter and helped shut down Yale’s offense for over 20 minutes. It marked her 11th game this season with 10+ saves. Dolce leads the nation with a .555 save percentage and is just eight saves shy of becoming the second player in BC history to record 200 saves in a season.
Division II
Offensive Player of the Week: Grace Rotter – Slippery Rock University
Rotter led the SRU attack with six points on three goals and three assists in route to a historic upset victory over No. 1-seeded West Chester University in the Quarterfinal Round of the NCAA Division II Tournament. The Rock claimed its first Atlantic Region title in program history and will compete in the Semifinals this Thursday in Salem.
Defensive Player of the Week: Madison Marchetta – Adelphi University
Marchetta earns Defensive Player of the Week honors after a clutch performance in Adelphi’s 13-12 overtime win against Pace. She recorded 12 saves with a .500 save percentage, helping secure Adelphi’s return to the NCAA Division II Women’s Lacrosse Final Four.
Division III
Offensive Player of the Week: Hope Shue – Middlebury College
Shue earns Offensive Player of the Week honors after leading Middlebury past two nationally ranked opponents, including No. 8 York. She recorded eight points in the win over York, breaking her own Middlebury single-season points record with 107. This marks her third career season with over 100 points. Additionally, Shue now holds the all-time NCAA Division III record for career postseason goals with 70 after recording five against York.
Defensive Player of the Week: Kat Munter – Colby College
NESCAC’s Defensive Player of the Year earns IWLCA Defensive Player of the Week after a dominant performance that helped Colby advance to the NCAA Final Four for the first time in program history. Over two tournament wins over #7 Wesleyan and #17 Stevens, Munter led the team with seven caused turnovers and seven ground balls, while also securing eight draw controls.
College Sports
West Plains' Antonio Baca signs with Blackburn College men's soccer
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – West Plains senior soccer star Antonio Baca signed his NLI with Blackburn College on Tuesday. The end of the school year is upon us, but more and more star senior athletes are continuing to find their next home to compete in college. On Tuesday, one of the founding members of the […]


AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – West Plains senior soccer star Antonio Baca signed his NLI with Blackburn College on Tuesday.
The end of the school year is upon us, but more and more star senior athletes are continuing to find their next home to compete in college.
On Tuesday, one of the founding members of the West Plains’ soccer program signed his letter of intent.
Antonio Baca, a team captain for the Wolves, signed with Blackburn College Men’s Soccer.
Blackburn is located in Carlinville, IL. Signing his letter surrounded by friends, family and teammates, Baca understood the importance of the big day.
“It means a lot to me,” Baca said. “I’m very thankful for them. I’m excited, I didn’t expect this many people.”
He spoke on why he felt Blackburn was the place to be.
“It was just a good experience, when I met with the coaches, when they showed up for a showcase,” he said. “I connect with them really well and it just seemed like the right fit.”
As a sophomore the year that West Plains opened its doors, he was one of the founding members of the boys soccer team.
“West Plains prepared me very well, with Coach A and Coach Dodson,” Baca said. “They’ve helped me out a lot, with us being a new school, you know, and making playoffs for two years. I can’t thank them enough. I think they’ve guided me in the right direction to play at the collegiate level, and I’m excited.”
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Luzerne County received $11M in Local Share Account grants for 84 projects
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County received $11,055,891 in Local Share Account grants for 84 projects. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development announced statewide LSA grants for more than 1,100 projects, totaling more than $345 million. “Whether it’s supporting emergency services, investing in recreational spaces or working to improve infrastructure, these projects directly respond […]

WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County received $11,055,891 in Local Share Account grants for 84 projects.
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development announced statewide LSA grants for more than 1,100 projects, totaling more than $345 million.
“Whether it’s supporting emergency services, investing in recreational spaces or working to improve infrastructure, these projects directly respond to the needs expressed by the people and municipalities we represent,” said Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township. “We commend local officials for submitting good projects for state funding consideration.”
In addition to Baker, other state legislators released information about projects in their districts, including, Sen. Marty Flynn, D-Scranton; Sen. Dave Argall, R-Pottsville; Rep. Brenda Pugh, R-Dallas Township; Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre; Rep. Alec Ryncavage, R-Hanover Township; Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Pittston Township; Rep. Jamie Walsh, R-Ross Township; and Rep. Dane Watro, R-Hazleton.
Grants awarded:
Avoca Borough
• $155,467 for the purchase of a backhoe.
• $157,615.00 for the purchase of a new skid steer with attachments.
Black Creek Township
• $97,428 for a new skid steer.
Butler Township
• $180,000 to purchase a new plow truck.
Conyngham Borough
• $75,000 for improvements to Wishing Willow Park.
Conyngham Township
• $63,558 for road repair equipment.
Dallas Borough
• $150,000 on behalf of Back Mountain Regional Fire and EMS Fire Rescue for a new truck.
Dallas Township
• $65,000 to purchase and up-fit a police vehicle.
Dupont Borough
• $22,000 to create a Memorial Park on Oak Street.
• $190,000 for an additional pump and equipment upgrades at the Quail Hill Pump Station.
Duryea Borough
• $80,176 for upgrades to the Brennan-Regan American Legion Post 858.
• $223,724 for the Phase II renovation of Healey Playground.
Edwardsville Borough
• $150,000 for the resurfacing and associated work for the improvement of five streets in the Edwardsville Borough.
Exeter Borough
• $300,000 to replace and separate sanitary and storm sewer systems along Barber, Orchard and Lincoln streets.
• $50,000 for Westside Revitalization Phase V along Route 11/Wyoming Avenue.
Fairview Township
• $60,000 to purchase of a maintenance vehicle
Forty Fort Borough
• $75,000 to purchase maintenance equipment for roadway and tree removal projects.
• $50,000 to purchase and install servers for the police department and administrative office.
• $65,000 to purchase and up-fit a police vehicle.
Franklin Township
• $90,000 to purchase road equipment.
Freeland Borough
• $205,000 for ADA accessibility improvements at the Freeland YMCA, which will support their efforts to offer childcare services at the location.
Hanover Township
• $250,000 for resurfacing of Division and Liberty Streets.
• $50,000 on behalf of the Street Art Society of NEPA for the painting of four murals.
• $400,000 for the Solar for Schools Grant Program.
Hazle Township
• $98,155 for the purchase of a dump truck with accessories.
• $250,000 on behalf of the Municipal Authority of Hazle Township for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Hazleton City
• $84,932 for the purchase of a Multipurpose Utility Vehicle.
• $189,999 on behalf of the Hazleton Fire Department for renovations to three of its fire stations.
Hunlock Township
• $86,545 for the purchase of a brush truck for use in Hunlock Township.
Huntington Township
• $87,740 to resurface Hortop Road in Huntington Township.
Jackson Township
• $65,000 to purchase and up-fit a police vehicle.
• $300,000 on behalf of the Back Mountain Community Partnership to purchase shared public works equipment for road departments.
Jenkins Township
• $161,630 for the purchase of a loader backhoe for use by the public works department.
• $150,000 to make building renovations at the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce.
• $41,031 to install an emergency preparedness brine system at its Department of Public Works building.
Kingston Municipality
• $200,000 to purchase a new compaction truck.
Laflin Borough
• $159,829 on behalf of the Laflin Fire Department for the purchase of Fire Department Air Packs.
Larksville Borough
• $30,000 to replace HVAC units at the Municipal Building
• $20,000 on behalf of American Legion 655 Larksville for HVAC improvements.
Laurel Run Borough
• $62,946 for renovations to the Public Works pole barn.
Lehman Township
• $63,244 to purchase a new vehicle for the police department
Nanticoke City
• $176,000 for parking improvements at City Hall.
Nescopeck Township
• $17,950 to replace the roof of the township office building.
Nescopeck Township
• $27,125 to renovate the floor of the township office building.
Newport Township
• $60,000 for sidewalk improvements along Main Street in Glen Lyon.
Pittston City
• $300,000 to construct an outdoor stage.
• $125,000 for parking lot improvements.
• $78,241 to repair composting equipment at the Greater Pittston Regional Compost Facility.
• $210,000 for exterior renovation and security upgrades at the Greater Pittston YMCA.
Pittston Township
• $294,797 to construct a first responder training facility and range.
• $17,975 to build a hometown heroes monument.
• $156,145 to purchase rescue equipment.
• $92,355.00 to purchase a police vehicle.
Plains Township
• $100,000 to renovate the Legion building.
• $100,000 to construct a new police station.
Plymouth Borough
• $40,000 to construct a new playground.
Rice Township
• $61,987 for road improvements.
Shickshinny Borough
• $40,000 to complete renovations at the wastewater treatment plant.
Slocum Township
• $160,000 on behalf of the Slocum Township Volunteer Fire Company for site work and building design for its future fire station.
Sugarloaf Township
• $160,000 for the final phase of the Joe Larock Recreation Field rehabilitation project.
Swoyersville Borough
• $75,000 to construct a street department equipment garage.
Union Township
• $100,000 to purchase a compact track loader with planer and boom mower attachments to be used in Union Township
West Pittston Borough
• $60,000 to repair a senior housing facility.
• $213,866 for the purchase of a recycling packer truck.
West Hazleton Borough
• $273,900 to make improvements to 4th Street.
White Haven Borough
• $380,000 to finally complete the transformation of a former engine repair shop into a multi-purpose library and heritage visitor center.
Wilkes-Barre City
• $70,000.00 for Bulldog BBQ Sauce South Franklin Street Greenspace for the rehabilitation of a demolished lot.
• $61,924 for Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services for the purchase of a monitor/defibrillator.
• $346,144 for Police Department Vehicle Purchase.
• $199,081 for Wilkes-Barre General Municipal Authority new equipment for golf infrastructure improvements.
• $200,000 for Wilkes-Barre Irem Temple renovation of a minaret.
• $200,000 for King’s College Safety and Security Project Phase 1.
• $63,74 for Mia Bella’s Gourmet Candles new equipment to purchase a label maker and oil filling machine.
• $50,000 for Wilkes-Barre Moving River Ministries former Planters Peanuts building restoration
• $38,225 for Wilkes-Barre Northeast Counseling Services building renovation
• $120,685 for Wilkes-Barre Project Elevate for renovations to the Chamber building.
• $300,000 for Wilkes-Barre R/C Theatres Movies 14 seating renovation.
• $200,000 for Wilkes-Barre Wright Center Health City Hub Accessibility & Bee-utification Project
• $115,000 for Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) for first and second floor renovations.
• $131,388 for Wilkes-Barre Welcome Home Affordable Housing to construct a single-family home to be located at 43 Monroe St.
• $73,437 for Wilkes-Barre YMCA wellness facility upgrades for the purchase of gym equipment.
Wilkes-Barre Township
• $205,500 to purchase four 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 regular cab 4×4 dump trucks for the street department.
Wright Township
• $350,000 for road repair on Terrace Drive and Oak Drive.
Wyoming Borough
• $130,000 for road repairs.
Reach Bill O’Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
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Horseheads High School Celebrates 30 Student
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) – It was an exciting day at Horseheads High School as 30 student-athletes officially signed their National Letters of Intent, committing to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The event marked a significant milestone for these talented individuals as they prepare to take their skills to the next stage. 2


HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) – It was an exciting day at Horseheads High School as 30 student-athletes officially signed their National Letters of Intent, committing to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The event marked a significant milestone for these talented individuals as they prepare to take their skills to the next stage.
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