News: Page 179
Veteran bidder purchases 48 properties at Luzerne County delinquent tax auction
October 2, 2022
Luzerne County’s recent tax auction may have set a record, surpassing $3 million in sales with realty transfer taxes factored in, the tax-claim overseer said.
Luzerne County administration releases letter to citizens about roads and bridges
September 30, 2022
In response to frequent complaints about the state of roads and bridges, Luzerne County Manager Randy Robertson and Engineer Lawrence Plesh publicly released a letter to citizens Thursday.
Two options for a Hazleton mail ballot drop box conditionally approved
September 29, 2022
Two options for a Hazleton mail ballot drop box were conditionally approved for the Nov. 8 general election — at the Luzerne County Community College campus in the city’s downtown or the Hazleton One Community Center on East Fourth Street.
Luzerne County 911 director reports smooth emergency radio upgrade launch
September 29, 2022
No major glitches surfaced during the initial activation of Luzerne County’s upgraded emergency radio communication system for Wilkes-Barre fire and police calls on Wednesday, said county 911 Executive Director Fred Rosencrans.
Luzerne County American Rescue requests far surpass available funding
September 27, 2022
Based on initial applications, requests for Luzerne County’s federal American Rescue Plan funding far exceed the $96 million available for council earmarks.
Luzerne County Election Board schedules special meeting on southern county drop box selection
September 26, 2022
Luzerne County may have a replacement ballot drop box location in the county’s southern half.
Luzerne County employee recognition ceremony scheduled
September 25, 2022
Luzerne County government employees with 40 or more years of service will be honored Tuesday.
New Luzerne County 911 radio communication system activation to begin this week
September 25, 2022
Luzerne County’s upgraded emergency radio communication system will be activated for Wilkes-Barre fire and police calls on Wednesday and then countywide the following week, said county 911 Executive Director Fred Rosencrans.
Process needed to pick Luzerne County American Rescue funding recipients
September 24, 2022
Now that all applications are in, Luzerne County Council must decide which outside entities will receive American Rescue Plan funding.
Luzerne County ballot ‘curing’ decision on hold
September 22, 2022
Due to a pending statewide legal challenge, Luzerne County’s Election Board tabled a decision on whether Nov. 8 general election voters will be notified of missing signatures or other mail ballot defects so they have the option to cast a provisional ballot at the polls.