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Luzerne County Council confirms new division head
April 9, 2024
West Pittston resident James Rose was unanimously confirmed as Luzerne County’s new administrative services division head Tuesday at $98,000 annually.
New tax break request coming before Luzerne County Council
April 8, 2024
While one tax break request is still pending, Luzerne County Council is set to hear a presentation on another proposed one Tuesday for a 16-acre tract on Wyoming Avenue in Exeter that police say has housed a homeless camp and attracted illegal activity.
Income requirement may be lowered for Luzerne County heating/utility assistance program
April 8, 2024
Luzerne County Council may lower the income requirement for its heating/utility assistance program so more county homeowners and renters are eligible, according to Tuesday’s meeting agenda.
Luzerne County personnel report released
April 8, 2024
Luzerne County government added 21 workers in March, while 17 left employment, according to the new human resources monthly personnel report.
Non-union Luzerne County Court workers receive 2.5% raises for 2024
April 7, 2024
Non-union workers in Luzerne County court branches received 2.5% across-the-board raises for 2024, according to a new report.
After months of waiting, government study referendum before Luzerne County voters
April 6, 2024
A ballot question Luzerne County Council authorized in October is now before April 23 primary election voters to decide whether a seven-citizen commission will convene to reevaluate the government structure.
Luzerne County manager selects new administrative services division head
April 5, 2024
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo is asking county council to confirm West Pittston resident James Rose as the new administrative services division head at $98,000 annually, according to Tuesday’s council agenda.
Levee overseer seeks state approval to remove unpopular fencing at Edwardsville rail crossing
April 4, 2024
Luzerne County’s Flood Protection Authority formally submitted an application with the state to make the Edwardsville levee railroad crossing public and eliminate unpopular fencing that interrupts the recreational path atop the flood-control system.
LDF Holdings Farm in Black Creek Twp. preserved
April 4, 2024
The 64.2-acre LDF Holdings Farm in Black Creek Twp., which is used to grow corn and soybeans, became the 38th farm to be protected from development under Luzerne County’s Farmland Preservation Program, which was implemented in 2000. Participating farms are compensated in exchange for a conservation easement that remains tied to the property if it ever changes hands. Funding for the program primarily comes from the state. At a Thursday closing ceremony at the Luzerne Conservation District in Shavertown, from left, are: LDF Holdings Farm representative Chris Bayzick; Conservation District specialist Jennifer Lauri; Farmland Preservation Board chairwoman Linda Thoma; and county planning director Matthew Jones.
Susquehanna River not cresting high enough to warrant full levee activation
April 3, 2024
The Wyoming Valley Levee System won’t have to be fully activated due to this week’s steady rain, Luzerne County officials said Wednesday.