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Municipalities must heed Luzerne County deadline for primary election ballot information
February 13, 2023
While most have responded, Luzerne County’s election bureau is still awaiting required notification from 14 municipalities and one school district on what offices must be placed on the May 16 primary election ballot, county Election Operations Manager Emily Cook said Monday.
Luzerne County Council set to vote on union contract and numerous board appointments
February 13, 2023
In addition to addressing American Rescue Plan funding awards, Luzerne County Council is set to vote on a new union contract and fill more than 50 volunteer seats on outside authorities, boards and commissions Tuesday, according to the agenda.
Luzerne County Council may table Tuesday vote on American Rescue awards
February 12, 2023
A Tuesday decision on 75 American Rescue Plan awards totaling $60 million is unlikely, Luzerne County Council Vice Chairman John Lombardo said Sunday.
Luzerne County seeking human resources director
February 12, 2023
Luzerne County has publicly advertised the human resources director position, which is vacant due to Angela Gavlick’s recent resignation to accept employment outside county government.
Some answers, but more questions, on Luzerne County funding requests
February 10, 2023
Project descriptions were not released with Luzerne County’s list of 75 top-scoring outside entities slated to collectively receive $60 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding, raising questions about how the money would be used.
Luzerne County releases top-scoring applicants for $60M in American Rescue funds
February 9, 2023
Luzerne County Council has received a list of the 75 top-scoring outside entities slated to collectively receive $60 million of the county’s federal American Rescue Plan funding.
Harvey named Luzerne County election director
February 8, 2023
Eryn Harvey has been hired as Luzerne County’s new election director, the administration said Wednesday.
Potential reopening of Pittston/West Pittston bridge still under review
February 7, 2023
A proposed reopening of the Firefighters’ Memorial Bridge linking West Pittston and Pittston remains under review by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, which has the final say, Luzerne County officials said Tuesday.
New Luzerne County Manager Search Committee holds first meeting
February 6, 2023
In its first meeting Monday, Luzerne County’s three-citizen manager search committee agreed it will at least attempt to meet council’s tight requested deadline to recommend applicants for the top position.
Luzerne County Council receives timeline for proposed home rule charter amendments
February 5, 2023
A proposed timeline has been prepared for Luzerne County Council to advance proposed home rule charter amendments.