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Luzerne County American Rescue recipient tour focuses on West Hazleton bridge
November 2, 2023
As part of the ongoing American Rescue Plan recipient tour, several Luzerne County Council members participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for a new bridge in West Hazleton.
Luzerne County addressing historic courthouse maintenance
November 1, 2023
Luzerne County is seeking bids to complete maintenance work atop the historic county courthouse on River Street in Wilkes-Barre, including the removal of plant growth, according to new online postings.
Luzerne County voting equipment set for delivery to polling places today
November 1, 2023
The delivery of more than 700 ballot marking devices to Luzerne County polling places is scheduled to begin this morning for use in next week’s Nov. 7 general election, officials said.
Luzerne County may merge 911 and emergency management departments
October 31, 2023
Luzerne County’s administration wants to consolidate 911 and the Emergency Management Agency.
Luzerne County announces Harris Hill Road Bridge closure
October 31, 2023
The Harris Hill Road Bridge in Kingston Township will be blocked off Friday and remain closed until further notice, Luzerne County Engineer Lawrence Plesh announced Wednesday.
Luzerne County to examine office space layouts
October 30, 2023
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo is forming a committee to examine the configuration of offices within county buildings, she told county council last week.
Luzerne County obtaining new aerial imagery of all properties
October 30, 2023
New high-resolution aerial imaging will be captured for Luzerne County to assist with real estate assessments, mapping, 911 and other county departments.
Luzerne County presents plan to spend state election integrity grant
October 29, 2023
Luzerne County’s Election Bureau has come up with a plan on how it wants to spend its new $1.038 million annual state Election Integrity Grant, which includes the purchase of electronic poll books and a new position.
West Pittston/Pittston traffic study funding authorized
October 29, 2023
Luzerne County Council unanimously voted last week to adopt a budget amendment ordinance funding the $106,508 design of temporary traffic improvements intended to reduce congestion in West Pittston and Pittston caused by closure of the Luzerne County-owned Firefighters’ Memorial Bridge over the Susquehanna River, commonly known as the Water Street crossing.
Election 2023: Luzerne County voters will fill 6 of 11 council seats
October 28, 2023
Luzerne County voters will be filling a majority of county council seats — six of 11 — in the Nov. 7 general election.