🌱 Why a Plains Township all-star football game ended early in a tie
Plains, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Plains! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Plains Township all-star football game ended early in a tie
- How would Luzerne’s anti-discrimination plan affect Plains Township residents?
- See the latest recorded home sale prices in Plains Township.
Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
- Tuesday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. WBA's Howe ends busy day with MVP award in UNICO game tie (timesleader.com) — Fans in Plains Township saw Wilkes-Barre Area quarterback Jake Howe earn MVP honors in the UNICO All-Star Football Game at his home field, despite arriving late after a baseball playoff loss. The charity matchup between Wyoming Valley Conference seniors ended in a 14–14 tie when officials stopped play amid mounting penalties and tensions. Coaches emphasized the game’s community-focused fundraising mission. 
2. Public input continues on Luzerne County's proposed anti-discrimination ordinance (timesleader.com) — Plains Township residents are among those weighing in on Luzerne County’s proposed anti-discrimination ordinance, which would create a local human relations commission to handle complaints in housing, jobs, and services. A special public hearing is set for June 4 in Wilkes-Barre, with a final council vote scheduled June 9.
3. Luzerne County court notes: Property transfers 5/31/26 (citizensvoice.com) — Recent Luzerne County property records show several home sales in Plains Township, including transactions at $330,000 and $360,000. If you’re watching the local real estate market, these prices and nearby township sales offer a quick snapshot of current values and activity.
4. Mother sentenced for abusing 4-month old son (timesleader.com) — A Luzerne County mother has been sentenced to several years in state prison after her infant son was treated for serious injuries at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township. Police said medical exams there and in Danville revealed brain trauma and fractures, leading to aggravated assault and child endangerment charges. Family members told the court the child still faces ongoing health challenges.
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Luzerne County Forty-Fort Airport Advisory Board Meeting
Luzerne County
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Luzerne County Real Estate Committee Meeting
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Luzerne County Act 13 Committee Meeting
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Luzerne County Council Public Hearing (Anti Discrimination) 530
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Tuesday June 2
Thursday June 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Wedding Showcase →
The Sidney and Pauline Friedman Jewish Community Center, 613 S.J. Strauss Ln, Kingston
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Stained Glass Workshop →
Circle Centre for the Arts / Wyoming Valley Art League, 130 S Franklin St REAR, Wilkes-Barre
11:00 am -
PFTA “Pints for Paws” →
Susquehanna Brewing Co., 635 S Main St, Pittston
1:00 pm -
BloodBowl Learn to Play [05/31/2026] →
Sword in the Stone Tabletop Games, 29 Wyoming Valley Mall Rd, Wilkes-Barre Township
2:00 pm -
"The American Dream" 2026 Americana Concert →
Kirby Center for Creative Arts, 260 N Sprague Ave, Kingston
2:00 pm -
Sinatra Sunday →
Cork Bar & Restaurant, 463 Madison St, Wilkes-Barre
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So Good - The Neil Diamond Experience →
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
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Half Day - Early Dismissal 11:20 Walker 11:30 Buses
Lee Park El Sch Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
Sunday May 31
Monday June 1
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)
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