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Luzerne County DA: fentanyl declining, meth ‘way up’
March 28, 2026
Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce said he is pleased to report the presence of fentanyl has “greatly decreased” in the county.
Luzerne County Council discusses Wilkes-Barre Twp. tax break extension request
March 26, 2026
A request to extend the real estate tax break construction deadline for a Wilkes-Barre Township warehouse is once again before Luzerne County Council.
Luzerne County posts sample May 19 primary election ballots
March 26, 2026
As part of ballot-proofing measures, Luzerne County’s Election Bureau has publicly posted sample May 19 primary election ballots for candidates and the public to review, county Election Director Emily Cook said Thursday.
Ashley rail sinkhole reopens
March 26, 2026
A sinkhole partially under Luzerne County’s rail line in Ashley has reopened, county Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Margaret Thomas said Thursday.
Luzerne County advertises prison system overseer position
March 26, 2026
Luzerne County is seeking applicants for the Correctional Services Division Head position vacated by James Wilbur’s resignation this week, according to an online posting.
Luzerne County DA discusses ICE partnership program in annual report
March 25, 2026
In his annual report on Tuesday, Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce discussed his office’s partnership program with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
Luzerne County Council approves $300,000 West Side Regional Police earmark
March 24, 2026
Luzerne County Council unanimously agreed Tuesday to provide $300,000 to the new West Side Regional Police Department.
Luzerne County prison sergeant named acting Correctional Services Division head
March 24, 2026
Luzerne County prison sergeant Stanley Fiedorczyk will serve as the county’s acting Correctional Services Division head now that the oversight position has been vacated by James Wilbur’s resignation, county Manager Romilda Crocamo told council Tuesday.
Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head resigns
March 23, 2026
Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head James Wilbur resigned Monday, effective immediately.
Creation of Luzerne County land bank proposed
March 23, 2026
Luzerne County Council may create a land bank for municipalities not already participating in one, according to Tuesday’s agenda.