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Megan Kocher elected Luzerne County Democratic Party chair
June 10, 2026
Plymouth resident Megan Kocher was elected the new Luzerne County Democratic Party chair during Wednesday’s reorganization meeting, representatives said.
Luzerne County Council majority approves anti-discrimination ordinance
June 9, 2026
Following another round of public comment for and against, Luzerne County Council voted 7-4 Tuesday to enact an anti-discrimination ordinance that would impact businesses and entities outside county government.
Court actions filed over Luzerne County Democratic Committee seats
June 9, 2026
Luzerne County Councilwoman and Attorney Joanna Bryn Smith filed court actions on behalf of several county Democrats attempting to stop Wednesday night’s county Democratic Party reorganization meeting to select a new party chair.
Luzerne County releases proposed annual capital plan
June 8, 2026
Luzerne County’s annual capital plan is up for introduction Tuesday, identifying projects targeted for completion through 2028, according to the council’s agenda.
Luzerne County Courthouse monument cleaning proposal on Tuesday’s agenda
June 8, 2026
Luzerne County may use $3,150 of its Marcellus Shale natural-gas recreation funding to clean several monuments on the county courthouse’s south lawn before July 4.
Proposed Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance explained
June 6, 2026
Luzerne County Council is poised to vote Tuesday on a sweeping anti-discrimination ordinance that would impact businesses and entities outside county government itself, warranting further explanation of specifics.
Crowd speaks for and against proposed Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance
June 4, 2026
A crowd appeared at Thursday’s Luzerne County Council public hearing to passionately speak for or against a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance.
Luzerne County releases status report on road repairs
June 3, 2026
Luzerne County released a status report Wednesday on three county-owned road projects in Ross, Union, and Hunlock Townships.
One Luzerne County ethics complaint closed, and three awaiting processing
June 2, 2026
One Luzerne County ethics complaint has been dismissed, and three new ones must be forwarded to outside attorneys for review, officials said during Tuesday’s county Ethics Commission meeting.
Luzerne County May 19 primary election results certified, show 47,453 ballots cast
June 2, 2026
Luzerne County’s May 19 primary election results are official because the county Election Board voted to certify them Tuesday.