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Luzerne County DA doubles down on endorsements
May 11, 2023
Instead of backing away from endorsements, Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce is now encouraging Tuesday’s primary election voters to support all six county council candidates backed by the Republican Party of Luzerne County.
Luzerne County’s unused vehicle auction set for Friday
May 10, 2023
Luzerne County is selling unused vehicles and equipment in a live auction Friday morning, said county Operational Services Division Head Greg Kurtz.
Luzerne County American Rescue consultant remains put amid contract debate
May 10, 2023
Even though a contract extension decision was postponed Tuesday, Luzerne County will still receive coverage from its American Rescue consultant for now.
Romilda Crocamo will be Luzerne County’s new top manager
May 9, 2023
Romilda Crocamo will be Luzerne County’s new top manager, county council decided in a 10-1 vote Tuesday.
Luzerne County Council members express frustration over prison requests
May 7, 2023
Instead of a proposed one-year renewal, Luzerne County Council is poised to vote Tuesday on a shorter agreement with the prison’s inmate medical provider.
Luzerne County manager vote on track for Tuesday
May 7, 2023
Luzerne County Council is still on schedule to select a new top manager Tuesday, the meeting agenda says.
Times Leader Media Group Launches ‘Support Local Journalism’ campaign
May 6, 2023
WILKES-BARRE — With 115 years of service to the community, Times Leader Media Group is launching a new program to ensure the news organization continues serving the region for years to come.
Luzerne County Council members happy to leave pandemic in the past
May 6, 2023
Luzerne County Councilman Chris Perry is particularly relieved the COVID-19 pandemic is in the rearview mirror.
Ex-Children and Youth director receives pension
May 5, 2023
Following a court-ordered Friday night hearing, a Luzerne County Retirement Board majority begrudgingly agreed to approve a county pension for former county Children and Youth director Joanne Van Saun.
Luzerne County manager finalists present their views during interviews
May 4, 2023
Luzerne County Council spent nearly two hours Thursday publicly interviewing the three top manager finalists.