Plains, PA

PLAINS TWP. — The goals didn’t come easy for Wyoming Area on Wednesday night, even with a decided advantage in shots, corners and time of possession.

WILKES-BARRE — Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania (FSA NEPA), in partnership with the Thalenfeld Family Charitable Trust and AllOne Charities, will host its annual National Family Week Conference Friday, Nov. 13, at Mohegan Pennsylvania, Plains Township.

A man from Staten Island, N.Y.C., remains jailed awaiting extradition to Luzerne County where he faces charges of repeated threats to kill an ex-girlfriend and her paramour, and to blow up the Wilkes-Barre Career and Technical Center in Plains Township.

Diamonds to local governments that listen to citizens, and to area residents who take an active role in decisions within their municipalities. This week, Plains Township voted to scrap a data center overlay plan, similar to what Bear Creek Township did two weeks ago. To be clear, this vote doesn’t prevent data centers in the township, but it rejects the specific plan up for vote. This is an example of local governments listening to residents. Gathering feedback, continuing to discuss

PLAINS TWP. — One shot silenced an offensive barrage Monday night. Wyoming Area’s Ava Musinski took it.

PLAINS TWP. — More than $11.3 million in state gaming grants approved in September will pay for new ambulances, a Nanticoke bridge replacement, police equipment, and park upgrades across Luzerne County.

PLAINS TWP. — A woman died after being struck by multiple vehicles on state Route 315 early Monday morning, Plains Township Police Chief Dale Binker said.

Auburn coach's journey from the Soviet Union to the Plains featured on ESPN's GameDay.

At a crowded meeting at Wilkes-Barre Area High School, the Plains Township Board of Commissioners rejected creating a technology and energy overlay district for data center uses on land currently designated for conservation.

PLAINS TWP. — The Pittston Area football team is creating the impression that halftime leads are overrated.