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Luzerne County Council majority ends litigation over ballot referendum
September 26, 2023
A Luzerne County Council majority voted Tuesday to withdraw litigation council filed against the county election board in August attempting to place a referendum on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.
Court affirms group’s access to Luzerne County election video footage
September 25, 2023
A Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas judge upheld the Citizens Advisory of Pennsylvania’s request for access to video surveillance footage of official county buildings where ballots were processed and voting equipment was maintained around the time of the November 2022 general election.
Man buys 58 properties in Luzerne County delinquent tax auction
September 25, 2023
Seasoned bidder Glenn Keller paid $1.6 million to purchase 58 properties at Luzerne County’s recent first-stage tax auction, according to a post-sale report.
Luzerne County may be convening a government study commission for fourth time
September 24, 2023
If Luzerne County Council proceeds with a government study commission ballot question as expected for the 2024 primary election, it would be the fourth time county voters must decide whether to convene a panel of citizens to examine the current structure and possibly recommend something new.
Luzerne County’s outstanding debt status to be discussed
September 24, 2023
Luzerne County’s financial advisor Public Financial Management is set to present an update on the county’s outstanding debt during Tuesday’s council work session.
Two Wyoming Valley Levee reaches nearing accreditation restoration
September 22, 2023
The Wyoming Valley Levee overseer is close to restoring accreditation of the Plymouth and Wilkes-Barre/Hanover Township reaches — a step necessary to prevent significant flood insurance rate hikes for property owners protected by both levee stretches, officials said.
Luzerne County set to vote on taking referendum off ballot
September 20, 2023
A Luzerne County Council majority appears poised to give up the idea of altering the home rule charter through ballot referendums and instead proceed with a 2024 primary election request asking voters to convene a commission to examine the entire county government structure.
Sterling garage funding request tabled
September 19, 2023
Saying more documentation is needed, Luzerne County’s Redevelopment Authority board voted Tuesday to table a request to seek $1 million in casino gambling funding toward a public parking garage at the former Hotel Sterling site in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Murals planned on some Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority properties
September 19, 2023
Murals will be added to some Wyoming Valley Levee system properties in Forty Fort, Kingston and Edwardsville in a project funded and completed through the Street Art Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Additional funding sought for parking garage at former Hotel Sterling site
September 18, 2023
Luzerne County Council had awarded $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to help build a public parking garage at the former Hotel Sterling site in downtown Wilkes-Barre earlier this year, which was $1 million less than requested.