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Back Mountain community comes together to help fire victims
February 18, 2024
LAKE TWP. — A Lake Township woman and her children who lost their home and belongings in a fire on Wednesday are getting some help from a local fire company and the community.
Wolovich says he will vote to confirm Pecora
February 14, 2024
Luzerne County Councilman Gregory S. Wolovich Jr. said Wednesday he will support county Manager Romilda Crocamo’s request to confirm Jennifer Pecora as operational services division head at $110,000 annually.
Luzerne County releases list of Republican committee candidates
February 14, 2024
Luzerne County’s election bureau has posted a list of candidates that filed nomination petitions to run for county Republican Party committee seats in the April 23 primary election.
Luzerne County Council confirms one new division head, tied on the other due to pay
February 13, 2024
Luzerne County Council confirmed the hiring of Joseph Yeager as the new chief public defender Tuesday but did not approve Jennifer Pecora’s appointment as operational services division head due to a tie over the compensation.
Informational meeting held on Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge options
February 12, 2024
During an informational meeting Monday, state and federal representatives agreed to assist Luzerne County in seeking additional funding for the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge.
Nine more file to run for Luzerne County study commission
February 12, 2024
Nine more Luzerne County residents have filed nomination paperwork to run for the county’s proposed government study commission, bringing the candidate tally to 17.
Emily Cook named acting Luzerne County election director
February 12, 2024
Luzerne County Deputy Election Director Emily Cook has been appointed acting election director, county Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Monday evening.
Luzerne County: No election petition filing extension due to weather
February 12, 2024
Tuesday’s deadline won’t be changing for April 23 primary election candidates to file petitions and paperwork required to get on the ballot, Luzerne County officials said Monday.
Tim McGinley files paperwork to run for Luzerne County study commission
February 11, 2024
Prior veteran Luzerne County councilman Tim McGinley has filed nomination paperwork to serve on the proposed government study commission.
Luzerne County personnel report released
February 11, 2024
Thirteen workers were hired in Luzerne County government in January, according to the new monthly personnel report.