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It’s budget crunch time for Luzerne County Council
November 20, 2022
Luzerne County Council is now less than a month away from its Dec. 13 adoption of a 2023 budget.
Luzerne County Council decides Friday will be Randy Robertson’s last day on the job
November 17, 2022
In an emergency voting session Thursday, Luzerne County Council unanimously accepted county Manager Randy Robertson’s resignation but decided he will stop work today instead of remaining on the job through Dec. 14.
Luzerne County: 758 ballots came in after 8 p.m.
November 16, 2022
Luzerne County’s Election Board is relying on volunteer, bipartisan “transposers” to ensure Nov. 8 general election votes are properly reentered on the correct ballot types so they can be scanned and tallied, board Chairwoman Denise Williams said Wednesday.
New 911 communication system operational countywide
November 16, 2022
Luzerne County 911’s upgraded radio communication system is now operational throughout the county, 911 Executive Director Fred Rosencrans said Wednesday.
Luzerne County chief public defender begs council to provide attorney pay increases
November 15, 2022
During his Tuesday budget presentation, Luzerne County Chief Public Defender Steven Greenwald implored county council to support a new yet-to-be presented union contract that will allow him to attract and retain attorneys, citing staff caseloads far above acceptable standards and the need to pull resources from a juvenile unit created during the “Kids for Cash” scandal.
New Luzerne County infrastructure fund officially created
November 15, 2022
A new gambling-funded infrastructure loan to fund Luzerne County-owned projects is now completed, officials said.
Plenty of anger, no answers at Luzerne County Election Board meeting
November 14, 2022
After two hours of mostly sharp public criticism Monday, Luzerne County’s volunteer citizen election board was unable to obtain answers on the cause of a paper shortage that prompted widespread issues at the polls on Nov. 8
Fire/EMS agencies switching to new Luzerne County 911 emergency communication system this week
November 14, 2022
Fire departments and emergency medical units are set to start using Luzerne County’s upgraded radio communication system around 10 a.m. Wednesday, said county 911 Executive Director Fred Rosencrans.
Luzerne County DA’s Office finds no wrongdoing in election complaint
November 14, 2022
Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce said his office has wrapped up an investigation of potential Nov. 8 general election voter fraud in Kingston and found no wrongdoing.
Luzerne County manager submits resignation letter
November 14, 2022
Luzerne County Manager Randy Robertson submitted his resignation letter to county council Monday, saying Dec. 14 will be his last day of employment.