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Luzerne County exploring expanded property tax benefit for disabled veterans
February 24, 2024
Luzerne County may consider expanding a real estate property tax exemption program for military veterans permanently disabled in the line of duty.
More data needed for conclusive spot review of Luzerne County drop box footage
February 22, 2024
The two prior Luzerne County Election Board members who conducted a sample review of mail ballot drop box surveillance footage agreed Thursday that no absolute conclusions can be made on their findings unless additional documentation is located.
Luzerne County Election Board majority conditionally approves Duryea drop box for November
February 21, 2024
After listening to an hour of public comment for and against mail ballot drop boxes, a Luzerne County Election Board majority conditionally voted Wednesday to add a fifth box in Duryea for the November general election.
Ballot order set for 17 Luzerne County study commission candidates
February 21, 2024
The April 23 primary election ballot order has been set for 17 candidates running for Luzerne County’s proposed government study commission.
Wilkes-Barre fire chief: B’nai B’rith fire caused by a “careless smoking incident”
February 21, 2024
Last week’s fire at the B’nai B’rith Senior Apartments on East Northampton Street in Wilkes-Barre has been ruled accidental and was caused by a “careless smoking incident,” city Fire Chief Jay Delaney said in a release Wednesday.
Levee overseer asks Edwardsville to address homeless camp
February 20, 2024
The Wyoming Valley Levee overseer asked Edwardsville police to address a homeless camp on levee property near the Narrows Shopping Center.
Discussion nearing on spending of Luzerne County’s opioid settlement funds
February 19, 2024
Discussion should start soon on how Luzerne County will spend approximately $25 million it is expected to receive over 18 years from the state’s settlement against opioid manufacturers and wholesale distributors, officials say.
Restoration of a fifth mail ballot drop box in Luzerne County’s northern region up for discussion
February 19, 2024
Restoration of a fifth mail ballot drop box in Luzerne County’s northern region is up for discussion at Wednesday’s county Election Board meeting, the agenda said.
Wyoming Valley Levee overseer considering a new approach to address unpopular fencing
February 18, 2024
The Wyoming Valley Levee overseer is considering a new approach to address unpopular railroad crossing fencing that interrupts the recreational path atop the flood-control system in Edwardsville.
Luzerne County southern annex lease proposal altered
February 18, 2024
Luzerne County’s administration is asking county council to reduce the space it is leasing for a southern annex in Hazleton City Hall because the county’s court branch won’t be housed there.