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Luzerne County’s Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement discussed four requests for county opioid litigation settlement funds on Wednesday, including one for $2 million.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Luzerne County commission discusses $2 million request for opioid settlement funds

Sunday Dispatch - April 1, 2026

Luzerne County Council members Joanna Bryn Smith and Harry Haas, in foreground, review paperwork during a break in the March 24 meeting in which an American Rescue Plan Act consultant contract was discussed. Shown in the background, from left, are Council Chairman Jimmy Sabatino, council Clerk Sharon Lawrence and Chief Solicitor Harry W. Skene.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

$918,180 American Rescue consulting contract amendment before Luzerne County Council

The Luzerne County Courthouse in Wilkes-Barre.
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Luzerne County opioid commission making Wednesday meeting public at council’s urging

Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge over the Susquehanna River
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Preliminary design phase starts for Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project

Luzerne County Courthouse
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Election proofing samples removed from Luzerne County website

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce prepares to deliver his annual report to County Council in the courthouse last week.
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Luzerne County DA: fentanyl declining, meth ‘way up’

Sunday Dispatch - March 28, 2026 0

Lena Keeler from Miss Sandy and Ann’s class checks the Easter Eggs in the Easter Rabbit play on Wednesday, March 25, at the Wyoming Area Intermediate Center, West Pittston, during the Tiny Learners Learning Center Spring Show 2026 program.
Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Tiny Learners Learning Center presents spring show

Sunday Dispatch - March 28, 2026 0

Wilkes-Barre Attorney Francis Hoegen appeared before Luzerne County Council this week, advocating for a real estate tax break construction deadline extension for a Wilkes-Barre Twp. warehouse project. Township Solicitor John Rodgers is seated in the foreground.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Luzerne County Council discusses Wilkes-Barre Twp. tax break extension request

Sunday Dispatch - March 26, 2026 0

The Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre.
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Luzerne County advertises prison system overseer position

Sunday Dispatch - March 26, 2026 0

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce prepares to deliver his annual report to County Council in the courthouse on Tuesday.
Jennifer Learn-Andes | Times Leader

Luzerne County DA discusses ICE partnership program in annual report

Sunday Dispatch - March 25, 2026 0

The new West Side Regional Police Department will be headquartered at the former St. Anthony’s Church campus at Jackson and Pace streets in Larksville. Luzerne County Council agreed Tuesday to provide $300,000 for the demolition of the vacant and blighted structures.
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Luzerne County Council approves $300,000 West Side Regional Police earmark

Sunday Dispatch - March 24, 2026 0

Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre
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Luzerne County prison sergeant named acting Correctional Services Division head

Sunday Dispatch - March 24, 2026 0

Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head James Wilbur, at the podium, highlighted inmate medical needs as a pressing challenge during his November budget presentation to County Council. Wilbur submitted his resignation on Monday.
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Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head resigns

Sunday Dispatch - March 23, 2026 0

Democrats Jeffrey Lake and Marty Flynn will remain on the May...

Sunday Dispatch - March 23, 2026 0

Luzerne County Courthouse

Eleven new Luzerne County workers hired in February, report says

Sunday Dispatch - March 22, 2026 0