Bill Gaughan

PFM Group Consulting Managing Director Gordon Mann outlined measures to restore financial health at a public presentation at the county Government Center.

The county common pleas court judges are supposed to pick a replacement commissioner from three names submitted by the county Democratic Party last week. They plan to announce their procedure Thursday.

The former high school, college and NFL quarterback said he won't try to reclaim the commissioners job. The remaining commissioners are scheduled to accept his resignation Wednesday.

Court administrator says the common pleas court judges will wait until the remaining commissioners vote to accept McGloin's resignation. The vote is set for Wednesday.

Party chairman Chris Patrick says executive committee chose former county official Brenda Sacco, Olyphant Council President James Baldan and Scranton School Director Bob Casey as the names to submit to the county common pleas court judges.

County officials researching if McGloin could rescind his resignation. County Democratic Party chairman says vote on potential replacements will move ahead as scheduled.

The county Democratic Party and county common pleas court judges must sign off on Conway.

Supporters of Steamtown National Historic Site plan to gather on Lackawanna County Courthouse Square to protest firing of five park employees.

In 13 months on the job, Democratic commissioner voted for 33% tax hike to solve budget crisis and helped county Office of Youth and Family Services regain a full operating license.

Rookie commissioner leaves public meeting before public comment period and avoids reporters as aide moves to block access.