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BY JOSH MCAULIFFE Times-Shamrock Writer In the race for the Republican nomination for Wyoming County District Attorney, incumbent George Skumanick Jr. appears to have eked out a razor-thin victory over Wyoming County public defender Deborah Albert-Heise on Tuesday, according to unofficial returns. The...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner Wyoming County voters going to the polls on primary election on Tuesday, May 19, will see numerous county, school district and local races on the ballot. In addition, there will be several statewide judicial seats listed. Highlighting the election locally...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner Each of the three candidates for the Republican nomination for Wyoming County Jury Commissioner brings a long record of public service to the community. Richard Ferguson, Elizabeth "Betty" Drost and Glenn "Ace" Shupp are on the ballot...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner In addition to the challenges for president judge, district attorney and jury commissioner, Wyoming County voters will see a number of uncontested races on the May 19 primary election ballot. On the county level, coroner Thomas Kukuchka is the only name...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner Students from Tunkhannock Area High School will assist Wyoming County election officials by working at the polls on Tuesday, May 19. The students will be trained in the operation of the electronic voting machines to help the process go smoothly, said...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner Four candidates will be on the primary election ballot May 19 for two seats in Tunkhannock Area School District's Region 1. Incumbent Bill Swilley will be challenged by Angelo Sabbatini, Don Nowels and Steve Colley. All four are cross-filed on both...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner EATON TWP. -Voters in the Democratic primary on May 19 will see two names on the ballot for township supervisor. Incumbent Miles Robinson is being opposed by Paul Rowker. Robinson, 49, is seeking his second six-year term as supervisor. He said he wants...
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BY ROBERT L. BAKER Wyoming County Press Examiner George Skumanick Jr. and the two candidates who would like to replace him as Wyoming County District Attorney took to the stage Monday night to give the community a civics lesson. For about 50 minutes, what was billed as a debate co-sponsored by the Wyoming...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner TUNKHANNOCK - The two candidates for President Judge of the 44th Judicial District focused on their experience and values during Monday night's debate at Tunkhannock Area High School. Russell Shurtleff and Judd Fitze each pointed to years of service...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner MEHOOPANY - Two long-time residents are running for the Republican nomination for Mehoopany Township supervisor in the May 15 primary election. Neal Wintermute and Robert "Wallie" Dunlap are on the ballot for the seat currently held by Frank...
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BY GEORGE CHARNEY Wyoming County Press Examiner Correspondent For the first time in six years, voters in Monroe Township on May 19 will have a choice in the supervisors' race when incumbent Walter Derhammer faces a challenge from fellow Republicans Deanna DeRemer and Robert Budner. The winner will...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner On the May 19 primary election ballot, the races for inspector of elections in three townships appear to be contested. While that is strictly accurate, in practice such cases sometimes result in both people serving. The reason for that comes from the...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner Among the names appearing on the May 19 primary election ballot, voters in two Wyoming County municipalities will see contested races for tax collectors. Although those races in Noxen Township and Overfield Township both feature incumbents, in both cases...
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The opening salvo in this year's local elections went off without a hitch at the "Meet the Candidates" in the old Beaumont School Friday night. Around 70 persons heard the following candidates: Common Pleas Judge: Judd Fitze and Russell Shurtleff; District Attorney: George Skumanick, Jr...
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BY ROBERT L. BAKER Wyoming County Press Examiner Although the county cast most of its vote for Republican presidential candidate John McCain, the eventual winner, Barack Obama made history by garnering more votes than any Democrat ever before seeking the office. McCain carried the county by just under...