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Luzerne County probation grant spending detailed
August 24, 2026
Luzerne County’s court branch has outlined how it plans to use a $412,581 state grant for adult probation and parole operations, including raises for non-union department workers and the creation of three new positions.
Officials visit project site addressing erosion near levee
August 24, 2026
Officials gathered along the Wyoming Valley Levee in Wilkes-Barre Monday to acknowledge receipt of $200,000 in emergency funding to stop erosion that threatened the flood control system.
Request for drop box expansion back on Luzerne County Council agenda
August 23, 2026
A discussion about mail ballot drop boxes is back on Tuesday’s Luzerne County work session agenda for discussion.
Aging Luzerne County prison population cited as challenge
August 22, 2026
During recent legislative testimony about crime trends, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo highlighted the aging prison population as a concern that must be addressed.
Luzerne County Correctional Services Committee discusses potential need for a new building
August 20, 2026
Under a plan outlined Thursday, Luzerne County will spend as little money as possible on repairs at the aging prison in the coming years as officials develop a long-term plan for a new correctional facility.
Luzerne County’s new voting equipment set to arrive next week
August 19, 2026
Luzerne County’s new voting system equipment should arrive next week after receiving the required Pennsylvania Department of State certification, county Election Director Emily Cook announced during Wednesday’s county election board meeting.
Project on schedule to stop erosion near Wyoming Valley Levee wall in Wilkes-Barre
August 18, 2026
A project to stop erosion near the Wyoming Valley Levee wall in Wilkes-Barre is on schedule, Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority Executive Director Laura Holbrook said after Tuesday’s board meeting.
Nonprofit pursues LSA grant to demolish condemned Wilkes-Barre factory
August 18, 2026
The nonprofit owner of a cavernous, condemned former factory in Wilkes-Barre plans to seek a Local Share Account grant from casino gambling funds to tear down the structure so the cleared lot may be used for an affordable senior housing project.
Luzerne County trying new approach for roadway funding
August 17, 2026
Luzerne County is trying a new approach to secure funding for county-owned road repairs.
Luzerne County Council cancels drop box discussion
August 16, 2026
A Luzerne County Council majority removed a mail ballot drop box discussion from last week’s work session agenda.