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Hazleton City Hall drop box location nixed
September 21, 2022
Luzerne County won’t have a mail ballot drop box inside Hazleton City Hall for the Nov. 8 general election due to issues with surveillance, and it’s unclear if a replacement can be identified and secured in time, the county Election Board learned Wednesday.
Luzerne County proposed budget in development, manager says
September 21, 2022
In less than three weeks, Luzerne County Manager Randy Robertson must submit a proposed 2023 budget to county council.
Wyoming Valley Levee overseer settles into new offices
September 20, 2022
The authority that oversees the Wyoming Valley Levee held its first monthly meeting in new headquarters Tuesday.
Luzerne County authority retains lender for new infrastructure fund
September 20, 2022
A Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority majority voted Tuesday to award financing of a new infrastructure fund to Fidelity Bank.
Luzerne County tackling mail ballot concerns
September 20, 2022
With the issuing of requested mail ballots less then a month away, Luzerne County officials are focused on addressing lingering concerns.
Luzerne County division head salaries debated
September 18, 2022
With some expressing strong reservations, nine of 11 Luzerne County Council members rejected Councilman Tim McGinley’s proposal to transfer funds so all division heads could receive at least $94,500.
Luzerne County coroner applications under review
September 18, 2022
Luzerne County Judicial Services and Records Division Head Joan Hoggarth said she is reviewing five applications for the vacant coroner position.
Luzerne County Council takes final step to secure infrastructure funding
September 17, 2022
Luzerne County Council has completed its last step necessary to receive up to $55 million for county-owned infrastructure projects.
Luzerne County receives 140 American Rescue Plan applications
September 15, 2022
Now that the application deadline has passed, a Luzerne County consultant is reviewing all requests for the county’s American Rescue Plan funding to determine which meet federal eligibility requirements, county Budget/Finance Division Head Brian Swetz said Thursday.
Luzerne County addressing prison leaks
September 14, 2022
After a presentation showing damage from leaks, Luzerne County Council unanimously agreed to earmark $835,000 more for repairs at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre.