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Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge weight limit downgraded to 5 tons
May 8, 2024
The weight limit of the Luzerne County-owned Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge over the Susquehanna River has been reduced to 5 tons, county Manager Romilda Crocamo informed county council Wednesday morning.
Partially shaded ballot bubble lands Michael Cabell another vote
May 7, 2024
A partially shaded ballot bubble has landed Michael Cabell another vote, against strong objections from his opponent, Jamie Walsh, in the Republican race for state representative in the 117th District.
Cabell files appeal in Luzerne County Court
May 7, 2024
As state representative candidate Jamie Walsh awaits a court ruling on six mail ballots he wants thrown out, his Republican opponent, incumbent Rep. Michael Cabell, has filed a court appeal seeking the tallying of one provisional ballot, the rejection of another and credit for at least five write-in votes, according to court filings.
Luzerne County manager highlights election success in town hall
May 6, 2024
In her second town hall in Hazleton on Monday, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo touched on many topics, including the recent April 23 primary election.
Luzerne County division head retiring
May 6, 2024
Joan Hoggarth is retiring as Luzerne County’s judicial services and records division head, county Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Monday.
Candidate Jamie Walsh in court seeking to throw out six mail ballots over date issue
May 6, 2024
Republican state representative candidate Jamie Walsh appeared in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Monday asking judges to throw out six mail ballots in his race because the voters did not fill in the final two digits of the year on the outer envelope.
Luzerne County manager’s town hall in Hazleton Monday night
May 6, 2024
Luzerne County Manager Romida Crocamo will hold her second town hall meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the Hazleton One Community Center.
Volunteers shed light on Luzerne County American Rescue Plan-funded project
May 5, 2024
In vivid detail, Al Flora and John Sinclair recently described how the Northwest Area Little League made the most of its $250,000 American Rescue Plan allocation from Luzerne County Council.
13 ballots approved, pending appeals, in 117th race
May 3, 2024
Thirteen more provisional ballots were approved for tallying in the tight Republican race for state representative in the 117th District.
DOJ weighs in on federal litigation over at-large selection of Hazleton Area School Board members
May 2, 2024
The U.S. Justice Department announced it has filed a “statement of interest” in a federal lawsuit challenging the at-large method of electing the nine Hazleton Area School Board members, according to a release.