News: Page 23
Democrats Jeffrey Lake and Marty Flynn will remain on the May 19 primary ballot
March 23, 2026
Democrats Jeffrey Lake and Marty Flynn will both appear on the May 19 primary ballot in the state’s 22nd Senatorial District race because nomination petition challenges against both men have been resolved.
Eleven new Luzerne County workers hired in February, report says
March 22, 2026
Eleven new Luzerne County government employees were hired in February, while one past worker returned to county employment, according to the latest Human Resources Department monthly personnel report.
Luzerne County may seek expertise on repurposing vacant White Haven Center complex
March 21, 2026
Luzerne County may seek outside assistance on ways to repurpose the sprawling, state-owned White Haven Center property in Foster Township, according to Tuesday’s County Council work session agenda.
Luzerne County Election Task Force schedules public meeting to discuss recommendations
March 19, 2026
Luzerne County’s bipartisan Election Task Force will hold a public meeting next month to discuss its final recommendations on ways Pennsylvania can clarify and streamline election procedures.
Republican Bill Jones wins court challenge attempting to remove him from the ballot
March 19, 2026
Republican Bill Jones said he won a court challenge that attempted to remove him from the May 19 primary election ballot in the race for State Representative in the 117th Legislative District.
Luzerne County provides update on new voting machines, drop boxes
March 18, 2026
Luzerne County’s new voting system equipment is scheduled for delivery within the next few weeks, said county Election Director Emily Cook.
Nomination petition challenges filed in Luzerne County races
March 18, 2026
Sugarloaf Township resident Leann Busch is contesting the nomination petition of Bill Jones, a Republican candidate for State Representative in the 117th Legislative District.
Administrator: Sinkhole partially under Luzerne County’s rail line in Ashley has been addressed
March 17, 2026
A sinkhole partially under Luzerne County’s rail line in Ashley has been addressed, county Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Margaret Thomas said Tuesday.
Contract awarded to address erosion by levee wall in Wilkes-Barre
March 17, 2026
A contractor has been conditionally hired to address erosion creeping toward part of the Wyoming Valley Levee wall in Wilkes-Barre.
Luzerne County announces new Veteran Affairs director
March 16, 2026
Oscar Flores has been hired as Luzerne County’s new Veteran Affairs director, Megan Stone, county Human Services division head, announced Monday.