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Luzerne County EMA successfully completes nuclear power plant drill
October 30, 2022
No deficiencies were found in a recent regional simulation of a nuclear power plant disaster, said Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency Director Lucy Morgan.
Luzerne County Election Bureau demonstrates new ballot sorting machine
October 28, 2022
In a few minutes Friday afternoon, Luzerne County’s Election Bureau sorted 750 unopened ballots into various groups — a task that would take hours without a new machine, said Acting Election Director Beth McBride.
Luzerne County infrastructure loan still advancing
October 26, 2022
A closing delay for a new gambling-funded infrastructure loan does not mean the resulting funding for Luzerne County-owned projects is in jeopardy, officials said Wednesday.
Luzerne County Council to receive ARP screening training
October 26, 2022
Luzerne County’s 11-member council will undergo training next week to ensure its evaluation of 139 federal American Rescue Plan applications is objective and merit-based as required.
Luzerne County Councilman proposes back-tax cash advance to help close 2023 budget gap
October 24, 2022
Acknowledging there are pros and cons, Luzerne County Council Vice Chairman John Lombardo wants to explore a cash advance on delinquent tax receipts.
Luzerne County administration posts staff vacancy report
October 23, 2022
In a snapshot reading on Sept. 26, Luzerne County government had at least 211 vacant positions, according to a new chart added to county Manager Randy Robertson’s monthly division report.
Luzerne County Court may hire contracted attorneys due to public defender staffing shortage
October 23, 2022
Luzerne County’s Court of Common Pleas is taking action to ensure indigent residents charged with misdemeanors have required legal representation.
Plans for Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge replacement still under discussion
October 23, 2022
Plans for the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge replacement project are still under discussion.
Luzerne County Council deciding how to select American Rescue Plan funding recipients
October 19, 2022
Luzerne County Council still needs a plan to rank and choose which applicants will receive federal American Rescue Plan funding, as requests far exceed the $94.3 million available for council earmarks.
Luzerne County Council starts scrutinizing budget
October 19, 2022
Luzerne County Council started picking apart the proposed 2023 budget Tuesday, spending most of a nearly three-hour session on the judicial services and records division.