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Tentative agreement reached to continue law enforcement at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

Dallas Post - November 19, 2025

A train passes through Wilkes-Barre on the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority’s rail line. The authority is in the process of finalizing a contract with an experienced planner to assist with a valuation of the county rail line and preparation of a public request seeking proposals to purchase or lease the line, Authority Board Chairman Scott Linde said Tuesday.
Clarence Newcomb | Times Leader

Solicitation still in works to seek purchase offers for Luzerne County rail line

Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority Executive Director Christopher Belleman, at right, discusses the proposed 2026 budget, which does not recommend a levee fee increase, on Tuesday. Board members, from left, are: John Maday, Vice Chairman William Hardwick, Chairman Dominic Yannuzzi, Coray Mitchell and Jay Delaney.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

No Wyoming Valley Levee fee increase proposed for 2026

Luzerne County Election Board member Albert Schlosser and board Vice Chairwoman Alyssa Fusaro sort Nov. 4 general election ballots for one of two state-required audits Monday.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Several hundred test ballots found in Luzerne County’s unofficial results due to a Dominion Voting Systems error

Luzerne County Courthouse

Seven Luzerne County workers hired in October

Luzerne County Election Board members Daniel Schramm and Alyssa Fusaro, shown during last week’s post-election adjudication, said they won’t be seeking reappointment when their terms expire the end of this year. County Council must fill both seats — one Republican and the other Democrat — on the five-citizen volunteer board in early 2026.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Two seats on Luzerne County’s five-citizen election board must be filled...

Dallas Post - November 15, 2025 0

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Vote of no-confidence results in the resignation of Luzerne County Democratic...

Dallas Post - November 13, 2025 0

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce presents his proposed 2026 budget request to council during this week’s work session.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Luzerne County District Attorney and Controller present proposed 2026 budgets

Dallas Post - November 12, 2025 0

Luzerne County election officials review a ballot during Wednesday’s post-election adjudication. From left: county Election Board Chairwoman Christine Boyle, Board member Daniel Schramm, Board Vice Chairwoman Alyssa Fusaro and Election Director Emily Cook.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Luzerne County’s Election Board rejects five mail ballots dropped off without...

Dallas Post - November 12, 2025 0

Attorney Peter Moses, who represents the Northeastern Pennsylvania Hospital and Higher Education Authority, told Luzerne County Council the county won’t be financially liable if it approves a proposal for Tenor Health Foundation Inc. to finance its purchase of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital purchase plans detailed for Luzerne County Council

Dallas Post - November 11, 2025 0

Newly confirmed county Operational Services Division Head Michele Sparich presents her proposed 2026 budget during Monday’s council work session.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Michele Sparich confirmed as new Luzerne County operational services division head

Dallas Post - November 10, 2025 0

Luzerne County Courthouse
Times Leader File Photo

Next round of 2026 Luzerne County budget presentations to be held...

Dallas Post - November 9, 2025 0

Luzerne County Council set to vote Monday on $700,760 in opioid...

Dallas Post - November 8, 2025 0

Sparich

Michele Sparich nominated for Luzerne County operational services division head position

Dallas Post - November 7, 2025 0

Luzerne County’s election board determined which general election provisional and flagged mail ballots must be accepted and rejected during Thursday’s public adjudication. Board members, from left, are: Vice Chairwoman Alyssa Fusaro, Chairwoman Christine Boyle, Daniel Schramm, and Albert Schlosser. Board member Rick Morelli was absent.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Luzerne County Election Board accepts and rejects ballots in Thursday’s adjudication

Dallas Post - November 6, 2025 0