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Luzerne County Children and Youth license restored
September 1, 2023
Luzerne County Children and Youth’s state license has been fully restored, county officials announced during a Friday morning gathering at the county courthouse rotunda in Wilkes-Barre.

Luzerne County highlights another American Rescue funding recipient
August 30, 2023
In the latest showcasing of Luzerne County federal American Rescue Plan Act awards Wednesday, Susan Magnotta explained how the funds are helping the Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania reach more area students.

Attorney Joseph M. Cosgrove will represent Luzerne County Election Board
August 30, 2023
Kingston attorney Joseph M. Cosgrove has agreed to represent Luzerne County’s five-citizen Election Board in legal actions filed by the county over a ballot referendum county council authorized for the Nov. 7 general election, county Chief Solicitor Harry W. Skene said Wednesday.

Finalists announced for Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber Young Professionals Awards
August 30, 2023
WILKES-BARRE — The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the Young Professional Awards, presented by Coal Creative, with media partner Times Leader Media Group, on Thursday, Sept. 21.

Luzerne County Democrats announce general election endorsements
August 29, 2023
With the Nov. 7 general election a little over two months away, Luzerne County’s Democratic Party has announced its endorsement of all six party county council nominees.

Luzerne County Elections Bureau posts updated calendar
August 29, 2023
Luzerne County’s election bureau has publicly posted a new weekly tasks calendar as part of a pledge to provide “transparency and insight into” preparations for the Nov. 7 general election.

Luzerne County Election Board awaiting response on outside legal counsel for ballot question
August 29, 2023
Luzerne County’s five-citizen Election Board is questioning when it will receive outside legal counsel to respond to Monday’s court filings over a Nov. 7 general election ballot referendum about reconstituting the election board.

Luzerne County advertises elections operations position
August 28, 2023
Luzerne County has publicly advertised an elections operations specialist position.

Luzerne County files legal actions over ballot question
August 28, 2023
As promised by Luzerne County Chief Solicitor Harry W. Skene last week, the county filed a two-part legal action Monday to get county council’s election board reconstitution question on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.

Luzerne County Council facing insurance broker decision
August 27, 2023
Luzerne County’s administration is recommending council extend its insurance broker contract with USI Insurance Services for one more year instead of seeking proposals.
