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Seven Luzerne County workers hired in October
November 16, 2025
Seven Luzerne County government workers were hired in October, according to the human resources department’s monthly personnel report.
Two seats on Luzerne County’s five-citizen election board must be filled in early 2026
November 15, 2025
Two seats on Luzerne County’s five-citizen election board must be filled in early 2026 — one Republican and one Democrat.
Vote of no-confidence results in the resignation of Luzerne County Democratic Party chair
November 13, 2025
A whirlwind of updates on Thursday revealed that Wilkes-Barre Controller Tony Thomas is now serving as interim chairman of Luzerne County’s Democratic Party.
Luzerne County District Attorney and Controller present proposed 2026 budgets
November 12, 2025
Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce and Controller Walter Griffith presented their proposed 2026 budgets to County Council this week.
Luzerne County’s Election Board rejects five mail ballots dropped off without required form
November 12, 2025
Luzerne County’s Election Board voted Wednesday to reject five mail ballots dropped off by two people without the required forms authorizing delivery on behalf of those voters.
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital purchase plans detailed for Luzerne County Council
November 11, 2025
Due to a complicated process involving tax-exempt bond status, the nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation Inc. needs Luzerne County Council approval to borrow funds to purchase Wilkes-Barre General Hospital from Community Health Systems Inc.
Michele Sparich confirmed as new Luzerne County operational services division head
November 10, 2025
Luzerne County Council confirmed county grant writer Michele Sparich’s appointment Monday as the new operational services division head.
Lower South Valley Land Bank launches homebuyer assistance pilot program
November 10, 2025
The Lower South Valley Land Bank announced the creation of a “Homebuyer Assistance Pilot Program” provided with funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement fund.
Next round of 2026 Luzerne County budget presentations to be held Monday
November 9, 2025
Four proposed 2026 budget presentations are scheduled at the end of Monday’s Luzerne County Council work session — the District Attorney’s Office, Controller’s Office, Judicial Services and Records Division, and Operational Services Division.
Luzerne County Council set to vote Monday on $700,760 in opioid settlement fund earmarks
November 8, 2025
Luzerne County Council is set to vote Monday on three proposed opioid settlement fund earmarks totaling $700,760.