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PRO Rehabilitation Services: The people behind the care
November 8, 2026
PRO Rehabilitation Services is proud to be named Times Leader Media Group’s “Best in the Back Mountain,” and Ericka Hornak was also recognized as the Back Mountain’s Best Therapist.
Luzerne County Veteran Affairs busy helping veterans
November 7, 2026
Since becoming Luzerne County Veteran Affairs director in March, Oscar Flores has been looking for new ways to care for his fellow veterans and their families.
Hazleton voters approve new home rule charter with tax cap, homestead exemption
November 4, 2026
Hazleton voters agreed to switch to a new city home rule charter drafted by an elected study commission, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election.
Luzerne County insider stock trading referendum passes; Lackawanna County approves similar measure
November 3, 2026
Luzerne County voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum involving insider stock trading in Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial results.
Election 2026: Luzerne County officials report no major issues; Kingston Ward 6 voting extended after false alarm
November 3, 2026
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo issued a statement Tuesday evening declaring the county’s general election a success.
Kingston Ward 6 voting at Hoyt Library extended to 9 p.m. after false fire alarm
November 3, 2026
Voting in Kingston Ward 6 has been extended by an hour this evening, until 9 p.m., because the polling place at the Hoyt Library was closed for that long in the afternoon due to a false fire alarm, according to a release from Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo.
Luzerne County Council set to issue first earmark from blight demolition fund
November 3, 2026
Luzerne County Council is poised to provide its first earmark from a new blight demolition fund, with revenue coming from a $15 fee on deeds and mortgages recorded in the county.
Sugarloaf Twp. approves 5-member board of supervisors; Dallas, Jenkins townships reject expansion
November 3, 2026
Voters in Sugarloaf Township agreed to increase their municipality’s elected governing body from three to five supervisors, but the same expansion proposals were rejected in Dallas and Jenkins townships, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election.
DOJ releases hotlines to report Election Day interference
November 2, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice announced hotlines for citizens to report information about Election Day interference with campaigns, elections, and any citizen’s right to vote.
Luzerne County seeking Republican applicants for election board seat
November 2, 2026
Luzerne County Council Vice Chairwoman Brittany Stephenson is urging registered Republicans to apply for a seat on the county Election Board that will be vacant due to Rick Morelli’s upcoming resignation.