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Former Luzerne County Children and Youth head files court action over pension denial
October 9, 2022
Former Luzerne County Children and Youth director Joanne Van Saun has filed a civil complaint over the denial of her county pension, court filings show.
Luzerne County budget battle ahead?
October 9, 2022
Luzerne County Council members expect county Manager Randy Robertson to recommend a real estate tax hike in the proposed 2023 budget he presents to council Tuesday.
Money-saving temperature reduction explored in Luzerne County government buildings
October 9, 2022
In response to rising natural gas costs, Luzerne County Manager Randy Robertson recently sent workers an email informing them the administration “will be taking every viable measure to reduce our usage levels.”
Luzerne County changing case management for clients with intellectual disabilities
October 5, 2022
To increase efficiency and client choice, Luzerne County’s Mental Health and Developmental Services Department plans to stop providing in-house case management for those with intellectual disabilities, the county announced Wednesday.
Luzerne County names Matthews new coroner
October 4, 2022
Luzerne County has a new coroner: Jillian Matthews, county Judicial Services and Records Division Head Joan Hoggarth announced Tuesday evening.
No mail ballot drop box solution identified for southern Luzerne County
October 4, 2022
Luzerne County won’t have a mail ballot drop box in the Hazleton area for the Nov. 8 general election, county Election Board Chairwoman Denise Williams said Tuesday.
Luzerne County highlights program for home buyers
October 4, 2022
Luzerne County’s Community Development Office assisted 15 families purchasing houses this year and helped more than 400 since 2005, office Director Andrew Reilly recently told county council.
Luzerne County Election Bureau tracking voter address changes
October 3, 2022
In light of a recent email to Luzerne County Council, the county Election Bureau stressed it is fulfilling all state requirements for voter address changes.
Luzerne County prison system has new acting overseer
October 2, 2022
Luzerne County Deputy Warden John Robshaw is now serving as acting county prison overseer because Correctional Services Division Head Mark Rockovich is on an approved leave, according to a communication sent to county council late last week.
Luzerne County coroner’s office receives $200,000 transfer to shore up budget
October 2, 2022
Luzerne County’s administration moved $200,000 from the sheriff’s department budget to cover overruns in the coroner’s office, according to a budget transfer publicly posted in recent days.