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Luzerne County Election Bureau posting updated lists of primary election candidates
March 1, 2023
Luzerne County’s Election Bureau has started publicly posting a list of candidates who filed paperwork to appear on the May 16 primary ballot, Election Director Eryn Harvey announced Wednesday.
Luzerne County hires new correctional head
February 28, 2023
James Wilbur was hired Tuesday as Luzerne County’s new correctional services division head.
Luzerne County Ethics Commission releases annual statistics
February 26, 2023
Luzerne County’s Ethics Commission received four complaints in 2022, but none advanced, according to its new annual report.
New Luzerne County Correctional Services division head nominated
February 26, 2023
Luzerne County Acting Manager Brian Swetz has nominated James Wilbur as the new correctional services division head.
Luzerne County’s tax base growing
February 25, 2023
Luzerne County’s tax base increased $369.7 million over the last year — evidence that new construction is outpacing losses from demolitions, assessment appeals and other reductions, according to analysis of assessment records.
Luzerne County contemplating new approach for American Rescue Plan funding
February 24, 2023
Luzerne County Council is contemplating a new approach for its $60 million in outside federal American Rescue Plan awards that would cap allocations by category and allow 121 outside entities to receive funding instead of 75.
Luzerne County manager job advertisement set for public posting within 48 hours
February 23, 2023
An advertisement seeking Luzerne County government’s next top manager should appear online within 48 hours, or by Saturday, search committee Chairman Charles Sciandra said Thursday.
Ex-Luzerne County controller Bednar overseeing clerk’s office
February 22, 2023
Former Luzerne County controller Michelle Bednar has returned to county government as the new overseer of the clerk of courts and prothonotary office.
Wyoming Valley Levee overseer awaiting Luzerne County American Rescue funding
February 21, 2023
Exactly one year ago today, Luzerne County Council approved an earmark of up to $8 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding to the county flood protection authority, which oversees the Wyoming Valley Levee along the Susquehanna River.
Luzerne County seeking proposals for new electronic poll books
February 20, 2023
Luzerne County is seeking proposals for new electronic poll books at election polling places, although no decision has been made on whether they will be purchased.