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Remaining ballots to be processed in adjudication; Tight race in 117th draws attention to Luzerne County
April 24, 2024
The tight race for state representative in the 117th District will draw more attention to the Luzerne County Election Board’s upcoming primary election adjudication process.
New Luzerne County study commission must meet within 15 days of election certification
April 24, 2024
Now that Luzerne County voters have agreed to activate a county government study commission, the seven-citizen panel is expected to promptly get down to business.
Luzerne County voters approve study commission
April 23, 2024
A majority of Luzerne County voters said yes to activating a seven-citizen commission that will study the county’s government structure and possibly recommend changes, according to Tuesday’s unofficial primary election results.
Luzerne County manager releases statement on election
April 23, 2024
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo issued a statement shortly after the polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday, saying she was pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2024 primary election.
Luzerne County Council approves tax break for Exeter project
April 22, 2024
A Luzerne County Council majority approved a real estate tax break Monday for a distressed 16-acre tract on Wyoming Avenue in Exeter.
Election Day reminders
April 22, 2024
Luzerne County polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for today’s primary election.
Wyoming Valley Levee portals open
April 22, 2024
Both Wyoming Valley Levee portals along the River Common in Wilkes-Barre have reopened, said county Christopher Belleman, executive director of the county Flood Protection Authority that oversees the Susquehanna River flood-control system.
Luzerne County among jurisdictions undergoing U.S. DOJ Election Day monitoring
April 22, 2024
Luzerne County is among jurisdictions that will undergo primary Election Day monitoring by the U.S. Department of Justice, county Manager Romilda Crocamo said Monday.
Tax break, mold remediation funding on Luzerne County Council agenda
April 21, 2024
At tonight’s meeting, Luzerne County Council is set to vote on a tax break, an earmark for mold remediation in judicial chambers and a request for funding toward a parking lot in front of the Wyoming Area Catholic School in Exeter.
Deadline coming up for Luzerne County opioid commission applicants
April 21, 2024
Friday is the application deadline for Luzerne County residents interested in serving on the county’s Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement.