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Valley Crest site tax break sought
November 23, 2023
Luzerne County Council will hear a presentation Tuesday on Valley Crest Real Estate LP’s request for a tax break to help complete a commercial/retail project at the former county Valley Crest nursing home site in Plains Township.
Luzerne County Election Board must process more than 200 mail ballots with incorrect/missing dates
November 23, 2023
Due to a recent court ruling, Luzerne County’s Election Board must meet again before the Nov. 7 general election certification to review and process more than 200 mail ballots that had incorrect or missing dates, officials said.
Former Plymouth Township diner and strip club slated for flood buyout demolition
November 22, 2023
Several Plymouth Township commercial properties are slated for demolition in a flood buyout program, including the fire-damaged former Flamingo Diner and now closed Elite Club 4 Play Gentlemen’s Club on Route 11, officials said Tuesday.
Luzerne County manager issues statement on Wyoming Area School Board ballot error
November 21, 2023
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo issued a statement Tuesday about a Nov. 7 general election ballot candidate omission error in the Wyoming Area School Board race that came to light on Election Day.
Luzerne County heating/utility aid will be available to many shut out of other programs
November 20, 2023
Luzerne County Council has changed the eligibility requirements for an upcoming heating and utility assistance program to help households that are typically shut out of such aid because their income is too high.
No special election planned in Wyoming Area School Board race
November 20, 2023
After reviewing Nov. 7 general election vote tallies, Wyoming Area School Board candidate Erica Gazda said Monday she won’t be seeking a special election.
Luzerne County Council hears second presentation on proposed project at former Hotel Sterling site
November 19, 2023
The developers of a proposed hotel/convention center at the former Hotel Sterling site in downtown Wilkes-Barre made a second funding request presentation to county council — this time bringing in the entire project team.
Luzerne County DA thanks outgoing council members
November 19, 2023
Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce publicly thanked five outgoing county council members during last week’s council work session.
Updated unofficial election results released by Luzerne County
November 17, 2023
Updated unofficial Nov. 7 general election results were posted on Luzerne County’s website Friday evening.
Luzerne County tourism office selling memorabilia
November 17, 2023
Luzerne County’s tourism office — Visit Luzerne County — has started selling memorabilia.