Bill Gaughan

Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan argues the letter may signal efforts to invalidate the special election for commissioner Tuesday. County Solicitor Paul James Walker denies that.

Supporters of former board chairman Bill Gaughan decry Lackawanna County Commissioner Brenda Sacco's ascension to chair.

The Lackawanna County commissioners have called a reorganization meeting for Monday, an unusual time, because reorganization normally take place after commissioner elections. Commissioner Bill Gaughan said his colleagues, Brenda Sacco and Chris Chermak, plan to replace him as chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo accused Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan of 'grandstanding' and 'bush league' behavior in dispute about the counties paying for local police to supplement federal and airport security. Airport officials backed Gaughan.

Former Lackawanna County planning and economic development director Brenda Sacco took the oath of office as the county's newest commissioner Wednesday, replacing Matt McGloin, who resigned in February.

Former Lackawanna County official Brenda Sacco is scheduled to take the oath of office as former Commissioner Matt McGloin's replacement Wednesday at 10 a.m., despite being allowed to serve only until a replacement is elected. A special election is set for Nov. 4 to replace McGloin.

One year after a 33% property tax hike that they vehmently disagreed about, Lackawanna County commissioners Bill Gaughan and Chris Chermak joined in introducing a 2026 budget that doesn't require higher taxes.

After raising property taxes 33% in 2025, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan said he expects the commissioners to present a 2026 budget that keeps taxes the same.

The state Commonwealth Court has rejected a Lackawanna County Democratic Party appeal of a county court ruling that said voters can decide on a replacement for ex-Commissioner Matt McGloin at a special election Nov. 4.

Ryan Runco, a maintenance man for Lackawanna County, withdrew his candidacy among a court challenge to him being on the Nov. 4 special election ballot.