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Luzerne County Council members Joanna Bryn Smith and Harry Haas, in foreground, review paperwork during a break in the March 24 meeting in which an American Rescue Plan Act consultant contract was discussed. Shown in the background, from left, are Council Chairman Jimmy Sabatino, council Clerk Sharon Lawrence and Chief Solicitor Harry W. Skene.
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$918,180 American Rescue consulting contract amendment before Luzerne County Council

Dallas Post - March 31, 2026

The Luzerne County Courthouse in Wilkes-Barre.
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Luzerne County opioid commission making Wednesday meeting public at council’s urging

Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge over the Susquehanna River
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Preliminary design phase starts for Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project

Luzerne County Courthouse
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Election proofing samples removed from Luzerne County website

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce prepares to deliver his annual report to County Council in the courthouse last week.
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Luzerne County DA: fentanyl declining, meth ‘way up’

Wilkes-Barre Attorney Francis Hoegen appeared before Luzerne County Council this week, advocating for a real estate tax break construction deadline extension for a Wilkes-Barre Twp. warehouse project. Township Solicitor John Rodgers is seated in the foreground.
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Luzerne County Council discusses Wilkes-Barre Twp. tax break extension request

Dallas Post - March 26, 2026 0

Luzerne County posts sample May 19 primary election ballots

Dallas Post - March 26, 2026 0

Ashley rail sinkhole reopens

Dallas Post - March 26, 2026 0

The Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre.
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Luzerne County advertises prison system overseer position

Dallas Post - March 26, 2026 0

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce prepares to deliver his annual report to County Council in the courthouse on Tuesday.
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Luzerne County DA discusses ICE partnership program in annual report

Dallas Post - March 25, 2026 0

The new West Side Regional Police Department will be headquartered at the former St. Anthony’s Church campus at Jackson and Pace streets in Larksville. Luzerne County Council agreed Tuesday to provide $300,000 for the demolition of the vacant and blighted structures.
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Luzerne County Council approves $300,000 West Side Regional Police earmark

Dallas Post - March 24, 2026 0

Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre
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Luzerne County prison sergeant named acting Correctional Services Division head

Dallas Post - March 24, 2026 0

Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head James Wilbur, at the podium, highlighted inmate medical needs as a pressing challenge during his November budget presentation to County Council. Wilbur submitted his resignation on Monday.
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Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head resigns

Dallas Post - March 23, 2026 0

Creation of Luzerne County land bank proposed

Dallas Post - March 23, 2026 0

Democrats Jeffrey Lake and Marty Flynn will remain on the May...

Dallas Post - March 23, 2026 0