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A train passes through Wilkes-Barre on the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority’s rail line. The authority is in the process of finalizing a contract with an experienced planner to assist with a valuation of the county rail line and preparation of a public request seeking proposals to purchase or lease the line, Authority Board Chairman Scott Linde said Tuesday.
Clarence Newcomb | Times Leader

Solicitation still in works to seek purchase offers for Luzerne County rail line

Sunday Dispatch - November 18, 2025

Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority Executive Director Christopher Belleman, at right, discusses the proposed 2026 budget, which does not recommend a levee fee increase, on Tuesday. Board members, from left, are: John Maday, Vice Chairman William Hardwick, Chairman Dominic Yannuzzi, Coray Mitchell and Jay Delaney.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

No Wyoming Valley Levee fee increase proposed for 2026

Luzerne County Election Board member Albert Schlosser and board Vice Chairwoman Alyssa Fusaro sort Nov. 4 general election ballots for one of two state-required audits Monday.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Several hundred test ballots found in Luzerne County’s unofficial results due to a Dominion Voting Systems error

Luzerne County Courthouse

Seven Luzerne County workers hired in October

Luzerne County Election Board members Daniel Schramm and Alyssa Fusaro, shown during last week’s post-election adjudication, said they won’t be seeking reappointment when their terms expire the end of this year. County Council must fill both seats — one Republican and the other Democrat — on the five-citizen volunteer board in early 2026.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Two seats on Luzerne County’s five-citizen election board must be filled in early 2026

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Vote of no-confidence results in the resignation of Luzerne County Democratic...

Sunday Dispatch - November 13, 2025 0

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce presents his proposed 2026 budget request to council during this week’s work session.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Luzerne County District Attorney and Controller present proposed 2026 budgets

Sunday Dispatch - November 12, 2025 0

Luzerne County election officials review a ballot during Wednesday’s post-election adjudication. From left: county Election Board Chairwoman Christine Boyle, Board member Daniel Schramm, Board Vice Chairwoman Alyssa Fusaro and Election Director Emily Cook.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Luzerne County’s Election Board rejects five mail ballots dropped off without...

Sunday Dispatch - November 12, 2025 0

Attorney Peter Moses, who represents the Northeastern Pennsylvania Hospital and Higher Education Authority, told Luzerne County Council the county won’t be financially liable if it approves a proposal for Tenor Health Foundation Inc. to finance its purchase of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital purchase plans detailed for Luzerne County Council

Sunday Dispatch - November 11, 2025 0

Newly confirmed county Operational Services Division Head Michele Sparich presents her proposed 2026 budget during Monday’s council work session.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Michele Sparich confirmed as new Luzerne County operational services division head

Sunday Dispatch - November 10, 2025 0

Luzerne County Courthouse
Times Leader File Photo

Next round of 2026 Luzerne County budget presentations to be held...

Sunday Dispatch - November 9, 2025 0

Luzerne County Council set to vote Monday on $700,760 in opioid...

Sunday Dispatch - November 8, 2025 0

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Michele Sparich nominated for Luzerne County operational services division head position

Sunday Dispatch - November 7, 2025 0

Luzerne County’s election board determined which general election provisional and flagged mail ballots must be accepted and rejected during Thursday’s public adjudication. Board members, from left, are: Vice Chairwoman Alyssa Fusaro, Chairwoman Christine Boyle, Daniel Schramm, and Albert Schlosser. Board member Rick Morelli was absent.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Luzerne County Election Board accepts and rejects ballots in Thursday’s adjudication

Sunday Dispatch - November 6, 2025 0

Voters arrive at the Kingston Recreation Center on Tuesday.
Mark Moran | For Times Leader

Luzerne County Council members react to Tuesday’s Democratic sweep

Sunday Dispatch - November 5, 2025 0