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Residents express concern over Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge weight limit impact on emergency response
May 16, 2024
Approximately 20 residents of Plymouth Township’s West Nanticoke section attended a Thursday night meeting to learn how emergency response will be impacted by a recent weight limit reduction on the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge.
Luzerne County Election Board unanimously approves partial election certification
May 16, 2024
Luzerne County’s five-citizen Election Board unanimously certified the April 23 primary election results Thursday, excluding the Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District.
Luzerne County Council allocates $442,000 in American Rescue funds for internal project
May 15, 2024
The Luzerne County administration’s request to allocate an additional $442,000 in federal American Rescue Plan funding for a heating, ventilation and air conditioning replacement project was unanimously approved by county council.
Judges deny Cabell’s appeal over election ballots and write-ins
May 15, 2024
A three-judge Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas panel has denied state Rep. Michael Cabell’s request to count one provisional ballot, reject another and tally any write-in votes in his tight race for the Republican nomination, according to a Wednesday ruling.
Dallas Township man faces charges over alleged threat against TL reporter
May 15, 2024
A Dallas Township man faces misdemeanor charges of terroristic threats, harassment and disorderly conduct in connection with an alleged threat against a Times Leader reporter, according to criminal complaint issued Wednesday.
Luzerne County Council retains airport consultant, fills board seats
May 14, 2024
Luzerne County Council unanimously voted Tuesday to hire Delta Airport Consultants Inc. to handle engineering and planning for a multimillion dollar overhaul at the Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty Fort and Wyoming.
Cabell replies to Luzerne County filing over write-in tally
May 14, 2024
Michael Cabell filed a legal response Tuesday in his quest to tally write-in votes, if any, in his tight Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District.
Luzerne County road/bridge seeking allocation for vehicles
May 13, 2024
Luzerne County Road and Bridge is asking county council to earmark up to $350,000 in American Rescue Plan interest earnings to purchase five work vehicles for the department, according to Tuesday’s work session agenda.
Luzerne County election certification scheduled for Thursday
May 13, 2024
Luzerne County’s five-citizen Election Board is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Thursday to partially certify the April 23 primary election results, minus the Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District, officials said.
Luzerne County files legal response in Cabell write-in appeal
May 13, 2024
Luzerne County Assistant Solicitor Gene Molino filed a memorandum of law Monday in pending litigation stemming from the tight Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District.