James Gibbons

The state Superior Court ruled Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher can refile charges of failing to report abuse against Office of Youth and Family Services staffers, but cannot refile charges of endangering the welfare of children.

Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin's resignation in February touched off a complex, monthslong replacement battle that has been one of the dominant Northeast Pennsylvania political stories of 2025.

Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters withdraws charges against county Children and Youth Services caseworker Gerald Pender because a state appeals court ruled Adams County caseworkers doing their jobs had immunity from prosecution.

The ruling clears the way for other county common pleas court judges to replace resigned Commissioner Matt McGloin, but it's unclear if they'll do that before a 30-day period for appealing the ruling passes.

In 1997, Corbett was elected the county's first female common pleas court judge. Judge James Gibbons will replace her as president judge.