The Northeastern Pennsylvania area is home to many scenic fall sights and fun activities. Whether you are looking to get off ...

The Wyoming Area Warriors got the comeback victory in the annual “Battle of the Bridge” rivalry game over Pittston Area, ...

After three straight losses against Oregon, UCLA and Northwestern, Penn State Athletics made the decision to fire long-time ...

Add another win into the column for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this season. Early on, the team finds themselves on ...

Well, another week has come and gone as the semester rolls on. The recent week in Wilkes sports saw the swim team begin their ...

Scott Vieth is a former Beacon editor in chief who has spent over 20 years as a collegiate athletics coach. He is currently the head men’s and women’s tennis coach at Wilkes University.  Be a dog ...

It may be October, but a huge focus of the Wilkes community right now is the beginning of hockey season.  With the 2025-26 ...

Abington Heights 49, Scranton 13 The Abington Heights Comets got the 49-13 win over the Scranton Knights on Oct.16. The Comets had a 42-0 lead at the half and Gavin Anders had himself a new school ...

The Hanover Area Hawkeyes posted their 4th shutout of the season over Columbia-Montour Vo Tech 63-0.  Hanover jumped right out the gate after a 3 and out from the Rams as Dewayne Downey scored the ...

The Old Forge Blue Devils won their second straight game after an 0-6 start, 20-6 over Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 11.  Robby Stofanelli had two passing touchdowns, one to Ayden Aversa for ...

Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I decided to attend Wilkes University because the school gives me a chance to capitalize on my dreams, future and family. My post-graduation plans ...