Greater Pittston is a 65.35 sq mi (169.25 km²) region in

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, in reference to the area in and around Pittston. As of 2010, the total population of Greater Pittston is 48,020. This region includes Avoca, Dupont,

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, Exeter Boro, Exeter Township, Hughestown, Jenkins Township, Laflin, Pittston Township, West Pittston, West Wyoming,

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, and Yatesville.

History

* 1770s:

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men, women, and children (

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) started to settle in the

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. * 1 July 1778: During the Revolutionary War, Fort Jenkins (a

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stockade in present-day West Pittston) surrendered to the

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(under Major John Butler). It was later burned to the ground. * 3 July 1778: A force of British soldiers, led by John Butler, with the assistance of about 700 Indians, attacked and killed nearly 300 Wyoming Valley settlers. Today in the Borough of Wyoming, a monument marks the gravesite of the victims from the

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. * 4 July 1778: Fort Pittston (located in what is now Pittston City) surrendered to the British and some of it was partially destroyed. It was later restored and used until the end of the Revolutionary War. * September 1778: Revenge for the Wyoming defeat was taken by American Colonel Thomas Hartley who, with 200 soldiers, burned nine to twelve Seneca, Delaware and Mingo villages along the Susquehanna River in northeast Pennsylvania, including Tioga and Chemung. * 1833: The Wyoming Monument was constructed in Wyoming to commemorate the 1778 battle and the gravesite of the victims from the massacre. * 28 June 1896: The Newton

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Company's Twin Shaft Mine in Pittston City caved-in and killed 58

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. * 1908 – 1912: The anthracite coal mining industry, and its extensive use of

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in the early part of the 20th century, was one of the industries targeted by the

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and its hired photographer,

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. Many of Hine's subjects were photographed in the mines and coal fields in and around Pittston during this time. The impact of the Hine photographs led to the enactment of

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across the country. * 1930s – 1980s: Pittston City emerged as a national center for clothing manufacturing. Thousands of workers, mainly women, labored in many

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throughout the Greater Pittston area. One such woman was Susan Sebastianelli of Pittston Township. Most were members of the

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(ILGWU) that gained higher wages, workplace health & safety improvements, and employee rights. The ILGWU was active in civic and political life throughout Pennsylvania. * 1934: The right arm of Hughestown resident, Harry Tompkins, was crushed by an Erie Railroad train. This resulted in the

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case, ''

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'', which laid the foundation for a large part of modern American civil procedure. * 1945 – 1947: Construction of the

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is mostly in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania, and spans the border between Luzerne County and Lackawanna County. It is owned and operated by the two counties; it is about 7 miles from Scranton and 8 ...

took place near the Borough of Avoca. * 22 January 1959: The

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in Port Griffith, Jenkins Township, claimed the lives of 12 people and essentially shut down the mining industry in Northeastern Pennsylvania. * June 1972:

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was responsible for massive flooding in and around the Greater Pittston area. * 1974 – 1989: Alleged ghost hauntings took place in the home of Jack and Janet Smurl in West Pittston, inspiring the 1991 film ''The Haunted''. * 25 September 1982: George Banks kills 13 people in a

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rampage in Wilkes-Barre and Jenkins Township. * 1992: The opening scenes from the movie ''

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'' was filmed in West Pittston; it shows David Green, the hero of the movie (played by

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), hanging out with friends in the streets of the tiny town. * 15 March 1993: Two Pittston firefighters (John Lombardo and Len Insalaco) were killed while fighting a blaze in the city's downtown. A monument was built and the nearby Water Street Bridge was renamed to commemorate their sacrifice. * 2008: The " kids for cash scandal" unfolded over judicial

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at the Luzerne County

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. Two judges, President Judge

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and Senior Judge Michael Conahan, were convicted of accepting money from Robert Mericle, builder of two private, for-profit youth centers for the detention of juveniles. One center was

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(in Pittston Township). * 2011: The Borough of Duryea received national attention for its role in the landmark Supreme Court case ''

Borough of Duryea v. Guarnieri ''Borough of Duryea v. Guarnieri'', 564 U.S. 379 (2011), was a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States held the public concern test limits Petition Clause claims by public employees. More specifically, state and local government emplo ...

'', in which the court stated that "a government employer's allegedly retaliatory actions against an employee do not give rise to liability under the Petition Clause unless the employee's petition relates to a matter of public concern." * September 2011: The Greater Pittston area, along with the rest of Luzerne County, witnessed historical flooding from Tropical Storm Lee. The Susquehanna River reached a record high of 42.6 feet (13 meters) in Wilkes-Barre. The river topped the 40.9-foot (12.5 meters) level in flooding caused by Hurricane Agnes in 1972.

Establishment

Geography

Greater Pittston is a 65.35 sq mi (169.25 km²) region in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, encompassing the Susquehanna River. Jenkins Township is the largest

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with a total area of 13.98 sq mi (36.20 km²). Yatesville is the smallest community in Greater Pittston. It covers a total area of only 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km²).

Ranking by area

The ranking of the following table is based on the area (or

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age) of each community within Greater Pittston. † ''

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Population

According to the 2010 census, 48,020 people live in and around Pittston City. Pittston has the highest population with 7,739 citizens. Yatesville has the smallest population with around 600 citizens.

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Greater Pittston. † ''principal city''

Demographics

* Demographics of Avoca * Demographics of Dupont * Demographics of Duryea * Demographics of Exeter * Demographics of Exeter Township * Demographics of Hughestown * Demographics of Jenkins Township * Demographics of Laflin * Demographics of Pittston City * Demographics of Pittston Township * Demographics of West Pittston * Demographics of West Wyoming *

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* Demographics of Yatesville

Government

Each

(

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, and

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) has its own form of government. Each city and borough is headed by an elected

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. Each township is governed by a board of supervisors/commissioners.

Public safety

There are many fire and police departments scattered throughout Greater Pittston. The firefighters provide fire protection for all of its citizens. The police provide full-time protection to its citizens, visitors, businesses, and public property.

Healthcare

There are many healthcare

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scattered throughout Greater Pittston. The following list is a small sample of health clinics in the region. * Garden Village Medical Center, West Pittston * Geisinger Medical Group, Pittston * Geisinger Pittston, Pittston * Geisinger, Wyoming * Intermountain Medical Group, Dupont * The Care and Concern Free Health Clinic, Pittston

Education

Public school districts

Pittston Area School District Pittston Area School District (PASD) is a mid-sized school district located in the Greater Pittston area of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, the north-eastern part of the state, in the United States. The school district serves students from the cit ...

Wyoming Area School District The Wyoming Area School District is a midsized, suburban, public school district located in northeastern Luzerne County and southeastern Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It is situated midway between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton (USA). The District is ...

Wilkes-Barre Area School District Wilkes–Barre Area School District is an urban public school district located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The District encompasses approximately 123 square miles. The district includes the city of Wilkes-Barre as well as sma ...

Private schools

* Holy Rosary Elementary School, Duryea * New Story School, Wyoming * Wyoming Area Catholic Elementary School, Exeter

Libraries

* Pittston Memorial Library, Pittston City * West Pittston Library, West Pittston * Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming

Transportation

Highways

Interstate 81 Interstate 81 (I-81) is a north–south (physically northeast–southwest) Interstate Highway in the eastern part of the United States. Its southern terminus is at I-40 in Dandridge, Tennessee; its northern terminus is on Wellesley Isla ...

passes near Pittston, heading north to

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and south to

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. Pittston is also located near the Northeast Extension of the

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, providing a link to

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and

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. U.S. Route 11,

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Pennsylvania Route 315 Pennsylvania Route 315 (PA 315) is an state highway located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at an interchange with the PA 309 freeway and the northern terminus of PA 309 Business (PA 309 Bus.) in Wilkes-Barre. The ...

, and

Pennsylvania Route 502 Pennsylvania Route 502 (PA 502) is a state highway located in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at U.S. Route 11 (US 11) in Moosic. The eastern terminus is at PA 435 in Covington Township. The route i ...

can also be found within the region.

Public transportation

Pittston is served by the Luzerne County Transportation Authority and COLTS, which provides bus services to the city and other communities within Luzerne County and

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. Martz Trailways also provides commuter, tour, and trip service from Pittston, and nearby locations in downtown

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and Wilkes-Barre to points east and south, such as

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, and Atlantic City.

Air

The

is located in Pittston Township. The airport is served by eight international airlines and has hosted Air Force One on regional presidential visits several times in the past. In the spring of 2002, the airport began offering an increased number of non-stop flights across the nation. Service is provided by Allegiant,

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, and

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Rail

At present, the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railway (successor to the

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) and the Luzerne & Susquehanna Railroad (designated-operator of the county-owned shortline) provide freight service within the city and Pittston Township. A proposed nearby commuter train from Scranton to New York City has received government funding.

Notable people

* George Banks, mass murderer * Albert K. Bender, UFO writer *

Charles Calvin Bowman Charles Calvin Bowman (November 14, 1852 – July 3, 1941) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Charles Calvin Bowman was born in Troy, New York. He attended Lansingburgh Academy in Troy, and learned ...

, mayor of Pittston and

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from Pennsylvania *

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, mining innovator *

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, professional pool player * Michael B. Carroll, PA state representative *

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, Penn State football player,

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wide receiver, radio voice of the Miami Dolphins * William D'Elia,

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from Pennsylvania * Gene Guarilia, Boston Celtics * James L. Hallock, Wisconsin state legislator * Mike Hudock, professional football player *

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player and manager * Shawn Klush,

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tribute artist *

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, actress, was born in West Pittston. *

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, businessman and philanthropist * Tommy McMillan,

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and

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* Joseph Montione, radio personality *

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from Pennsylvania *

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, professor and author * Thomas Tigue, Pennsylvania state legislator *

Charley Trippi Charles Louis Trippi (December 14, 1921 – October 19, 2022) was an American professional football player for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) from 1947 to 1955. Although primarily a running back, his versatility al ...

, University of Georgia football player, 1943 Rose Bowl MVP, College Football Hall of Fame inductee,

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quarterback and

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inductee. The football stadium at Pittston Area High School in Yatesville is named in his honor.

Gallery

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References

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