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Luzerne County Council considering more say in staff compensation matters
May 11, 2026
Luzerne County Council may seek more say in staff compensation and the creation of new positions — a proposal that had been rejected in the past, according to Tuesday’s voting agenda.
Revised version of proposed Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance on Tuesday’s agenda
May 10, 2026
A revised version of a proposed, sweeping anti-discrimination ordinance is up for introduction at Tuesday’s Luzerne County Council meeting.
Luzerne County voters will switch to hand-marked ballots in May 19 primary
May 9, 2026
Starting with the May 19 primary election, Luzerne County voters will mark their selections on paper ballots rather than touchscreen ballot-marking devices.
Tentative agreement reached in Luzerne County rail dispute
May 8, 2026
A tentative agreement has been reached in litigation filed over Luzerne County’s rail line, and a solicitation seeking purchase offers for the line is expected to be issued within 30 days, according to information sent to County Council Friday evening.
Luzerne County planning to reactivate outside awards for recreation and conservation projects
May 7, 2026
Luzerne County may once again earmark a portion of its Marcellus Shale natural-gas recreation funding to municipalities and nonprofits.
Luzerne County election director says primary preparations are ‘going well’
May 6, 2026
Luzerne County Election Director Emily Cook said the election bureau has received positive feedback from voters so far about the mail ballots and other preparations.
Luzerne County Democrats will select local party committee members in May 19 primary election
May 6, 2026
Luzerne County Democrats will select local party committee members in the May 19 primary election.
Luzerne County acting prison overseer says facility becoming a ‘better place’
May 5, 2026
Luzerne County’s prison system has started activating a mobile phone app for staff to track inmates, county Acting Correctional Services Division Head Stanley Fiedorczyk said Tuesday.
Possible Luzerne County home rule charter referendums discussed
May 4, 2026
A Luzerne County Council committee recently discussed home rule charter changes that may be put before voters as individual ballot referendums in future elections, possibly starting with this year’s November general election.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 set to pass through this region in June
May 4, 2026
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is set to pass through this region in June for the first time as part of a historic coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.