🌱 See which local sports legends were honored in Plains Township Sunday night
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In today's newsletter:
- See which local sports legends were honored in Plains Township Sunday night
Today's riddle: What do you call a fish with 3 eyes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet (citizensvoice.com) — Plains Township residents just hosted the 42nd Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame banquet at Mohegan Pennsylvania, celebrating a new class of standout athletes and contributors. From NBA veteran Bobby Sura to local multi-sport stars and longtime sports volunteers, the evening highlighted Luzerne County’s rich sports legacy and its strong ties to Plains. 
📸 Around Plains
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Upcoming Events in
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Luzerne County Council Voting and Work Sessions
Luzerne County Council Meeting Room and via ZOOM - 200 N River Street Wil
6:01 pm -
Luzerne County Authorities, Boards and Commissions Committee Inter
Luzerne County Council Meeting Room and via ZOOM - 200 N River Street Wil
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Luzerne County Council Voting and Work Sessions
Luzerne County Council Meeting Room and via ZOOM - 200 N River Street Wil
6:01 pm -
Day of Caring 2026 - United Way of Wyoming Valley →
Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Welcome Breakfast: Mohegan Sun Conference Center (Grand Ballroom); then volunteers report to their site projects *note: times vary)
8:00 am -
June School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM
Wyoming Valley West SD Middle School
7:00 pm -
Joey lannigan →
Tomato Bar & Bistro, 7 Tomato Festival Dr, Pittston
7:00 pm -
Early Student Dismissal (HS-10:30; MS-11:20; Elem-12:00)
Wyoming Valley West SD Plymouth, PA 18651 -
NAMI Family-to-Family →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
5:00 pm -
Tree of Hearts $44 -3 Hour Public Event -New Art →
Art n' Vino, 350 Kennedy Blvd, Pittston
6:30 pm -
Live Music: Eddie Appnel Duo →
Fire and Ice On Toby Creek, 111 S Main St, Trucksville
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Hanover Residential Paper Shredding Event →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
9:00 am -
Hanover Township Residential Electronics Recycling Collection →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
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Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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🗞 Nearby News
Wyoming
- Today's Hot Shots: June 7, 2026 (citizensvoice.com)
- PIAA GIRLS LACROSSE: Crestwood falls short in Class 2A quarterfinals (citizensvoice.com)
- Iron Horse Coffee featuring limited edition brew (tnonline.com)
Wilkes-Barre
- Influence of NEPA entertainment reaches beyond the region (citizensvoice.com)
- Student Achievements: June 7, 2026 (citizensvoice.com)
Ok Plains! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A fiiish! (Thank you Ernie B. for sending it in!)
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