A scrolling red banner on Luzerne County’s website announces: “James Walsh v. Luzerne County cost to Luzerne County taxpayers to date $104,802.”

A federal judge has dismissed litigation Jamie Walsh filed against the county in October that challenged Luzerne County’s processing of 2024 general election voter registration and mail ballot applications.

Gene Ziemba resigned as Luzerne County Republican Party chairman, effective immediately, according to an online announcement.

Luzerne County’s two mail ballot drop boxes will be available starting Monday for interested May 20 primary election voters, according to an online election bureau posting.

Marina Antal went 3-for-3 while Gabby Roman and winning pitcher Samantha Herbert each drove in three runs Thursday when Pittston Area continued its recent offensive prowess with a 12-2, Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 romp over visiting Wyoming Valley West.

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