Tri-County Independent

2 days ago | tricountyindependent.com | Kevin Edwards

HONESDALE — The death of Samson Fluck on November 6, 2022, was a tragedy of heartbreaking proportions. A popular and talented sophomore at Honesdale High School, Fluck succumbed to cancer at the age of just 16. His loss was felt deeply by all who knew him. In the wake of Fluck’s passing, family and friends began looking for ways to honor his memory, hoping to draw something positive from this devastating loss.

5 days ago | tricountyindependent.com | Kevin Edwards

HONESDALE — After a spring campaign riddled with delays, postponements and cancellations, the high school baseball season is finally complete. Over the course of the past two months, local fans were treated to sensational individual performances and unforgettable games. Now, as we look back over the season, it's time for our annual readers poll for Player of the Year.

6 days ago | tricountyindependent.com | Damon C. Williams

The Belmont Stakes — the final jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown which also includes the Kentucky Derby and Preakness — will run this weekend, and most fans want to know if favorites Journalism and Sovereignty will run. Here's what you need to know about the 157th running of Belmont Stakes. When is the Belmont Stakes? The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday, June 7. Where is the Belmont Stakes? The Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga, New York hosts the Belmont Stakes.

6 days ago | tricountyindependent.com | Kevin Edwards

VARDEN — Western Wayne has struggled a bit the past few years on the local boys volleyball scene. This spring, though, the Wildcats reclaimed their place among elite teams at both the league and district levels. Led by a trio of record-setting seniors, coach Darren Thorpe’s squad finished tied for second in the Lackawanna League standings, then advanced all the way to the Class AA semifinals. “Theo Black, Vinny Silon and John Pyatt were definitely our leaders this season,” the veteran skipper said.

1 week ago | tricountyindependent.com | Anthony Dimattia |Martin Frank

It will be a short tenure for Bryce Huff in Philadelphia. The Eagles edge rusher is likely to be traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a mid-round draft pick, according to a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter reported that the two teams are still working to finalize the deal, but that Huff has already reworked his contract to facilitate the trade. The trade cannot be completed until June 1 due to league rules, Schefter said.