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Group advocates adding insider stock trading prohibition to Luzerne County’s home rule charter
June 17, 2026
Action Together NEPA is advocating for a referendum on the November 2026 general election ballot asking voters if they want to add an insider stock trading prohibition to Luzerne County’s home rule charter, the organization announced Wednesday.
Citizens formally initiate process attempting to repeal Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance
June 17, 2026
A process attempting to throw out Luzerne County Council’s new anti-discrimination ordinance is formally underway because three citizens filed a required petition on Wednesday.
Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority discusses options for homeless encampment by rail line
June 16, 2026
Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority officials said Tuesday they are willing to work with representatives of Wilkes-Barre and government entities at all levels on the best response to a homeless encampment near the authority’s rail line.
Project to stop erosion near Wyoming Valley Levee expected to start next week
June 16, 2026
A $650,150 project to stop erosion near part of the Wyoming Valley Levee wall in Wilkes-Barre is expected to start next week, Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority officials said during Tuesday’s meeting.
Luzerne County road and bridge town hall scheduled
June 15, 2026
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo will hold a special town hall meeting on Thursday, focused on county road and bridge projects.
Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority to discuss homeless encampment near rail line
June 15, 2026
A homeless encampment near a rail line in Wilkes-Barre is up for discussion at Tuesday’s Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority Board meeting, the agenda said.
Luzerne County manager highlights recent election in council update
June 14, 2026
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo highlighted the success of the May 19 primary election during last week’s County Council meeting and said enhancements are underway to improve the paper ballot voting experience at county polling places.
Effort underway to give Luzerne County voters say on new anti-discrimination ordinance
June 13, 2026
Prior Luzerne County controller Walter Griffith said he and others are serious about trying to activate a county home rule charter power that would give voters a say on repealing council’s new anti-discrimination ordinance.
Unknown timeline for Luzerne County Council vote on data center zoning amendment
June 11, 2026
Luzerne County’s new Community Planning and Economic Development Division Head Ted Ritsick said Thursday he is reviewing a proposed data center zoning amendment before it goes to County Council for consideration.
Outside study recommends restoration of Luzerne County $5 vehicle registration fee, reassessment planning
June 10, 2026
Restoration of a $5 vehicle registration fee and planning for a countywide reassessment are among the financial recommendations in a new proposed Luzerne County strategic plan prepared by the Pennsylvania Economy League.