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Luzerne County Councilman Jimmy Sabatino speaks moments after he was named the new council chairman Monday night. Also in the photo, from left, are Council members LeeAnn McDermott, Dawn Simmons, and Joanna Bryn Smith.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Jimmy Sabatino selected as new Luzerne County Council chairman

Dallas Post - January 5, 2026

Tim McGinley takes the oath of office as Luzerne County’s new controller on Monday. County Court of Common Pleas President Judge Stefanie J. Salavantis administers the oath, and McGinley’s daughter, Erin, holds the Bible.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Tim McGinley sworn in as Luzerne County Controller

Luzerne County Courthouse

Luzerne County advertises new communications director position

Luzerne County Courthouse
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Luzerne County Council to select new chairperson on Monday

During post-election adjudication in June, Luzerne County Election Board Vice Chairwoman Alyssa Fusaro adds a name to a dry erase board that illustrates the volume of May 20 primary election voters who cast write-in votes in jest. The log expanded to both sides of the board. Officials say the use of silly names slows down the write-in processing.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

2025 IN REVIEW: Election coverage included drama, changes and a high voter turnout

Citing the importance of protecting a landmark structure, a County Council majority voted in May to purchase the historic train station property in downtown Wilkes-Barre for $615,000 to continue housing the county tourism office, Visit Luzerne County.
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2025 IN REVIEW: Luzerne County ends year in state of transition

Dallas Post - December 27, 2025 0

Contractors install steel-reinforced PVC that interlocks as is fed through manholes into a Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority interceptor line in Wilkes-Barre, creating a new standalone pipe within the existing line.
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Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority uses new technology to restore interceptor beneath...

Dallas Post - December 25, 2025 0

Luzerne County Courthouse
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Luzerne County posts position to oversee new division

Dallas Post - December 23, 2025 0

Statements issued on Luzerne County Democratic Party member’s censure

Dallas Post - December 22, 2025 0

Luzerne County Courthouse

Luzerne County Council unanimously approves security worker bonuses

Dallas Post - December 21, 2025 0

All four incoming Luzerne County Council members accepted an invitation to tour the vacant State Correctional Institution at Retreat complex in Newport Township last week.
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Incoming Luzerne County Council members accept invitation to tour former state...

Dallas Post - December 20, 2025 0

Luzerne County received a bid above the asking price to purchase the Broad Street Business Exchange in downtown Hazleton.
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Luzerne County receives $2.42 million bid to purchase Broad Street Business...

Dallas Post - December 19, 2025 0

Election certificate requirements discussed for Luzerne County Nov. 4 general election...

Dallas Post - December 18, 2025 0

Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith approaches the county Election Board to speak during public comment Wednesday due to an issue with the microphones that the county administration is addressing.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Luzerne County still awaiting final determination on missing mail ballot drop...

Dallas Post - December 17, 2025 0

Luzerne County Council Chairman John Lombardo, center, presented proclamations in the county courthouse rotunda on Tuesday in recognition of four colleagues who are wrapping up their terms this month. The four departing members, from left: Brian Thornton, Greg Wolovich, Chris Perry, and Kevin Lescavage. Some council members wore holiday attire since it was the last meeting of the year.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Wilkes-Barre Twp. tax break request removed from Luzerne County Council voting...

Dallas Post - December 16, 2025 0