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Luzerne County Council facing decisions in Butler Township land sale
January 29, 2024
Luzerne County Council members have decisions to make in advancing the sale of prime county-owned land in Butler Township.
Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge options presented
January 28, 2024
Requests were made for Luzerne County Council to consider building an entirely new Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge instead of partially replacing the current one as recommended by the county’s outside engineer.
Luzerne County manager preparing for decision on two division head nominees
January 28, 2024
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said she intends to present nominees for two open division head positions to county council for requested confirmation at its next meeting on Feb. 13.
More candidates surfacing for Luzerne County’s proposed government study commission
January 26, 2024
More April 23 primary election candidates are surfacing for Luzerne County’s proposed government study commission.
Officials: Downtown Wilkes-Barre needs more hotels
January 24, 2024
Before Tuesday’s Luzerne County Council vote, three community leaders presented their views on why a $3 million allocation was warranted for a hotel/convention center project at the former Hotel Sterling site in Wilkes-Barre.
Luzerne County Council OKs earmark for Sterling site project
January 23, 2024
A Luzerne County Council majority voted Tuesday to approve a $3 million earmark for a hotel/convention center project at the former Hotel Sterling site in Wilkes-Barre, but no council members made a motion to provide funding for another project on Public Square in the city.
Morelli, Schlosser named to Luzerne County Election Board
January 23, 2024
Luzerne County’s Election Board has two new members: Republican Rick Morelli and Democrat Albert Schlosser.
Luzerne County election training held
January 22, 2024
At least two prospective candidates for Luzerne County’s proposed government study commission were among those attending Monday’s election bureau training session about nomination petition requirements.
More Luzerne County Election Board applicants interviewed
January 22, 2024
Luzerne County Council now has more prospective appointees for two vacant election board seats that must be filled by one Republican and one Democrat.
Luzerne County Council to discuss Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge options
January 21, 2024
A briefing on Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge options has been scheduled for Tuesday’s Luzerne County Council work session, according to the agenda.