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Luzerne County Council sets conditions for possible West Hazleton bridge funding
December 18, 2023
Luzerne County Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on an additional $425,000 allocation for a West Hazleton bridge project with an added condition requiring the borough to seek other grant funds and repay the county if it is successful, according to a Monday agenda posting.
Luzerne County advertises chief public defender position
December 18, 2023
Luzerne County has publicly advertised the chief public defender position at a salary range of $100,000 to $105,000 annually, according to an online posting.
Luzerne County approved for an additional Court of Common Pleas judge
December 18, 2023
An additional judge will be added to the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas under new Pennsylvania legislation, officials said Monday.
Video: Wyoming Valley Levee portal openings will be closed as public safety precaution
December 18, 2023
Closure structures will be set up at three Wyoming Valley Levee system openings in Wilkes-Barre by late Monday afternoon, but the levee overseer said the public should not panic.
Luzerne County Election Board discusses mail ballot issues
December 17, 2023
Luzerne County Election Board members are seeking clarity on what citizens should do with a form required when they drop off a mail ballot on someone else’s behalf.
Luzerne County posts monthly personnel report
December 17, 2023
Fourteen new Luzerne County government workers were hired in November, while 15 left employment, according to the newly released monthly personnel report.
Crocamo releases report on Nov. 7 general election problems
December 15, 2023
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo released an inquiry report Friday focusing on three Nov. 7 general election issues.
Luzerne County Council calls meeting on West Hazleton bridge funding
December 14, 2023
A special Luzerne County Council meeting has been scheduled Tuesday to consider a requested federal American Rescue Plan funding increase for a West Hazleton bridge project, council members said.
Luzerne County Manager holds annual public forum
December 13, 2023
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo recapped developments in many departments Wednesday during an annual public forum required by the county’s home rule charter.
Luzerne County Election Board approves study commission referendum explanation
December 13, 2023
Luzerne County’s Election Board voted Wednesday to approve wording explaining a home rule study commission question that will appear on the April 2024 primary election ballot.