Township of Wilkes-Barre

09/15/2026

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Wyoming Valley Mall is finally getting a facelift.

09/14/2026

A deep-pocketed developer seeks to transform the Wyoming Valley Mall by demolishing roughly half of the property to establish a stand-alone anchor tenant in the existing parking lot.

09/08/2026

PENNSYLVANIA ROADSIDE HISTORY: If you’ve ever driven Route 309 through Wilkes-Barre Township, you probably know Three-O-Nina, the giant cow that’s been watching over the highway since 1967.

She was originally placed outside Gorman’s Dairy after another giant cow being transported through the area reportedly caused drivers to slow down so much it created a traffic jam. That was enough to convince the dairy to order one of its own.
A public contest was then held to name her, and “Three-O-Nina” won, a play on words for Route 309. The person who submitted the winning name even received a color television.

Nearly 60 years later, the roughly 2,000-pound cow is still one of NEPA’s most recognizable and wonderfully strange roadside landmarks.

09/04/2026

Council Meeting - Regular Monthly

Tuesday, September 08, 2026 at 7:00pm

Agenda posted

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Sgt Godlewski and Sgt Sayler. Much deserved!

PROMOTIONS

The Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department would like to congratulate Matthew Godlewski and Brian Sayler on their promotion to the rank of Sergeant.

Their promotions were formally recognized this evening, marking an important milestone in their law enforcement careers.

Congratulations to Sergeant Godlewski and Sergeant Sayler on their well-earned promotions. We wish them continued success as they take on their new roles and responsibilities within the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department.

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Council Meeting - General Purpose & Work Session

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7 pm

Agenda posted

08/27/2026

A Happy Retirement to Maria Zabofski, Township Treasurer and Tax Collector! Maria's last day is August 31st. Mayor Carl Kuren hosted the retirement gathering for municipal employees and friends, in recognition of her over 17 years of dedicated service to the Township and our community. We wish her the best in her retirement, we will miss you Maria!!! 🎉

08/22/2026

Council Special Meeting

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Agenda posted

08/12/2026

PPL Electric has begun converting our old high-pressure sodium streetlights to new eco-friendly, energy-efficient LED streetlights. In the event one of the new lights is shining too bright; adjustments can made when possible or a deflector/shield can be installed on the lights by calling PP&L at 1-800-342-5775.

Please be prepared to give the following information:
1. Location of the streetlight (house number &/or street and nearest intersection)
2. Numbers on the pole. These numbers are a metal strip with 2 rows of numbers & a letter on the pole itself. (See attached photo) *Note: The “I’s” are actually “1’s” In the photo shown, the pole number is: 51674 / N397116
3. Inform them the streetlight is for the municipality of Wilkes-Barre Township, 150 Watson St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 / (570) 208-4635