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Luzerne County providing test strips for dangerous Fentanyl and Xylazine
February 11, 2024
Luzerne County’s Drug and Alcohol Department recently distributed thousands of test strips that can be used to detect Fentanyl and Xylazine — with more to come, said county Drug and Alcohol Administrator Ryan Hogan.
Luzerne County manager identifies two division head nominees
February 9, 2024
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo is presenting nominees for two open division head positions to county council for requested confirmation Tuesday: Joseph Yeager for chief public defender and Jennifer Pecora as the new operational services division overseer, according to the meeting agenda posted Friday.
Wilkes-Barre officials: Developer proceeding with hotel plans on South Main Street
February 9, 2024
Now that obstacles have been cleared, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown and other city officials met with representatives of Sphere International LLC to discuss their plans for a prominent downtown city site.
Luzerne County Election Director Eryn Harvey resigns
February 9, 2024
Eryn Harvey has resigned as Luzerne County’s election director — a position she held exactly one year.
Dennison Township supervisors fill seat vacated over campaign finance reporting issue
February 8, 2024
Dennison Township’s two seated supervisors have filled a third seat vacated when the Nov. 7 general election winner was blocked from serving as part of Luzerne County’s reactivated campaign finance enforcement.
Vandals cut through unpopular levee fencing barricade in Edwardsville
February 7, 2024
Vandals cut through an unpopular fencing barricade atop the Wyoming Valley Levee in Edwardsville, allowing the public to pass through the openings and continue traveling on the recreational path.
Legislators offer comments on Gov. Shapiro’s proposed budget
February 7, 2024
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Lisa Baker on Tuesday said Gov. Josh Shapiro has offered an ambitious state budget with a 7% increase in spending and while any plan draws mixed reviews, Baker said this one will warrant even greater analysis than usual because of the long-range implications of his proposals.
Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge info session set
February 6, 2024
The public will have an opportunity to attend an online information session Monday regarding the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge.
First candidates submit paperwork for Luzerne County study commission
February 6, 2024
The first nomination paperwork has been filed by candidates interested in serving on Luzerne County’s proposed government study commission.
Luzerne County working on setting up southern annex
February 5, 2024
Southern Luzerne County residents should soon have access to some county administrators and sheriff department gun permits in a new annex the county is setting up in Hazleton City Hall, county Manager Romilda Crocamo said Monday.