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New union agreement with 240 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital nurses overwhelmingly ratified
June 2, 2026
A union agreement with 240 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital nurses was overwhelmingly ratified Monday night, less than 24 hours after the prior contract expired, an announcement said.
Luzerne County 911 recommending street address number changes on Forty Fort street
June 1, 2026
Luzerne County 911 is recommending address changes for approximately 10 properties on Butler Street in Forty Fort to avoid confusion with the same addresses on Butler Street in neighboring Kingston, county officials said.
Luzerne County officials seek applicants for next sheriff
June 1, 2026
Luzerne County is seeking applicants for the next sheriff at a salary range of $75,000 to $80,000, according to an online posting.
Luzerne County primary election set for certification Tuesday
May 31, 2026
Luzerne County’s Election Board scheduled a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday to certify the May 19 primary election results.
It’s never too late: Luzerne County drug court helps clients create positive changes
May 30, 2026
Every Friday, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. and a team of a dozen or so huddle around a large table inside the courthouse for hours, often working through lunch.
First phase of the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project underway
May 29, 2026
Luzerne County’s administration is progressing in the first phase of the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project, according to a Friday release.
Public input continues on Luzerne County’s proposed anti-discrimination ordinance
May 28, 2026
Public input on Luzerne County’s proposed anti-discrimination ordinance continued this week, and more feedback is expected.
Luzerne County sheriff deputy compensation boosted in new agreement
May 27, 2026
The starting salary for Luzerne County sheriff deputies is increasing to $42,000 under a new union agreement the County Council unanimously approved Tuesday.
Luzerne County opioid commission advances one proposed earmark, tables two others
May 27, 2026
Luzerne County’s Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement advanced one proposed earmark to County Council for its consideration, but tabled two others Wednesday.
Luzerne County Council approves $15 fee on mortgages and deeds to target blight
May 26, 2026
A new $15 fee will be added to deeds and mortgages recorded in Luzerne County to fund the creation of a blight demolition fund, County Council unanimously decided Tuesday.