š± What Geisingerās new leader means for Pittstonās $80 million clinic
Pittston, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Pittston! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Geisingerās new leader means for Pittstonās $80 million clinic
- How Pittstonās next PIAA baseball opponent survived a nail-biter
- How Pittston soldiersā 1861 letters are being reread day-by-day now
Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 57. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Geisinger names Pallis chair of Musculoskeletal Institute (lewistownsentinel.com) ā Geisingerās new permanent chair of its Musculoskeletal Institute, Dr. Mark Pallis, previously oversaw development of the $80 million clinic and surgery center in Pittston, a major local healthcare hub. His appointment signals continued investment in orthopaedic services that many Pittston-area residents rely on, including expanded training programs and nationally recognized surgical care across Geisinger hospitals. 
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ā¢ Blue Devils hold on for 2-1 win in PIAA baseball 1st round (thesportspage.blog) ā Pittstonās District 2 champion baseball team will face Greencastle-Antrim in Thursdayās PIAA 5A quarterfinals after the Blue Devils edged Perkiomen Valley 2-1. The story details Greencastleās tight first-round win, clutch pitching changes, and key defensive plays that set up the matchup with Pittston, which advanced by beating Lower Dauphin 8-6. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Civil War Q&A: Historian Jake Wynn talks about blog on wartime letters by Coal Region soldiers (wvia.org) ā Pittstonās Civil War volunteers and the townās newspaper are central to a new āLetters from War: 1861ā blog that republishes soldiersā correspondence in real time 165 years later. Historian Jake Wynn explains how these Coal Region letters, including those to the Pittston Gazette, reveal daily life, divided views, and evolving attitudes during the warās chaotic first year. Ā Ā Ā
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Tuscan Villa $44 -3 Hour Public Event ā
Art n' Vino, 350 Kennedy Blvd, Pittston
6:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
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Other local events
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Trivia Night ā
Susquehanna Brewing Co., 635 S Main St, Pittston
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CHEERS TO CHANGING FUTURES: JA Happy Hour Celebration ā
Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Jonathans Restaurant and Deck Bar 31 Lakeside Drive Harveys Lake
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Last Day of School - Graduation
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Color Your Daisey $44 ā 3 Hour Event ā
Art n' Vino, 350 Kennedy Blvd, Pittston
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Homebuyer Seminar ā
Coffee Inclusive, 350 Kennedy Blvd suite 12, Pittston
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Jamieās Pier- $44 ā 3 Hour Public Event ā
Art n' Vino, 350 Kennedy Blvd, Pittston
6:30 pm -
Day of Caring 2026 - United Way of Wyoming Valley ā
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
Wednesday June 3
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Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Wednesday June 10
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School Board Work Session
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Luzerne County Real Estate Committee Meeting
Luzerne County Council Meeting Room and via ZOOM - 200 N River Street Wil
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Luzerne County Act 13 Committee Meeting
Luzerne County Council Meeting Room and via ZOOM - 200 N River Street Wil
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5:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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š Nearby News
Wyoming
- $1M Grant will boost Special Olympics programs in NEPA (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Wilkes-Barre General nurses ratify contract with Tenor Health (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Lebanon protesters join multi-county 'Monday without Meuser' rallies (ldnews.com)
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