Luzerne County must close out its federal American Rescue Plan Act program this time next year, prompting a County Council warning to funding recipients that requested more time to complete their projects.

After extensive debate, a Luzerne County Council majority approved several cuts in the proposed 2026 budget on Tuesday, although a raise for the election director and creation of a new division head position remained intact.

Luzerne County Council unanimously granted authorization required for Tenor Health Foundation Inc. to proceed with its proposed purchase of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Luzerne County’s Nov. 4 general election was officially put to rest Monday with the Election Board’s certification of the results.

PLAINS TWP. — Wyoming Area girls soccer has been on the cusp for over 10 years, always putting a quality product on the field yet unable to pass either Lake-Lehman or Holy Redeemer for a divisional championship.

LEHMAN TWP. — Lake-Lehman packed plenty of mistakes into one half of football Friday night.

HAZLETON — Any hopes of a second straight shutout for the Dallas defense were dashed on the opening drive, as Hazleton Area turned a good kick return into an early lead.

DALLAS TWP. — Dallas needed something to awaken a dormant offense Friday night.

LEHMAN TWP. — The coin set the stage, but the execution told the story.

DALLAS TWP. — A good defense, as it turns out, is the best answer to any rabbit that you could pull out of a hat.

TUNKHANNOCK — On the first October Friday night of the season, the visiting Lake-Lehman Black Knights were victorious by a 26-13 margin over the hometown Tunkhannock Tigers to earn their third straight win.