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Luzerne County seeks state election assistance funding
August 9, 2022
Luzerne County has applied for a $1.04 million state election integrity grant to help fund election expenses, county Manager Randy Robertson said Monday.
Luzerne County Council set to vote on former detention center price reduction
August 9, 2022
Luzerne County Councilman Kevin Lescavage said Monday he does not support a sale of the county’s former juvenile detention center, arguing the county should keep the property in case it is needed for expansion of the nearby county prison on Water Street in Wilkes-Barre.
Dallas School Board appoints new director of operations
August 8, 2022
DALLAS TWP. — After about 2-1/2 years serving as the Dallas School District’s first Director of Operations, Jason Rushmer is switching to learning support teacher. The board approved the move at Monday’s monthly meeting, and also appointed Jacob Sholtis as the new director of operations.
Confirmation of new Luzerne County administrative division head set for Tuesday
August 8, 2022
Luzerne County Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the confirmation of Manager Randy Robertson’s nominee for the administrative services division head position, according to the meeting agenda.
Luzerne County hired 30 employees in July, monthly report shows
August 7, 2022
Luzerne County government hired 30 workers in July, according to the newly released monthly personnel report.
Luzerne County formulating plan for formal American Rescue applications
July 31, 2022
If all goes as planned, entities interested in Luzerne County’s American Rescue Plan funding will be invited to start submitting formal application requests shortly after the Aug. 9 county council meeting.
Officials: Luzerne County’s new audit shows progress
July 31, 2022
While fiscal issues remain, Luzerne County government’s new 2021 audit shows solid progress, officials said.
Luzerne County election director position advertised
July 29, 2022
Luzerne County publicly advertised the vacant election director position Thursday, with applications due Aug. 11, according to an online posting.
Four Luzerne County administrative division head applicants advance to finalists
July 27, 2022
Four of the 23 applicants for Luzerne County’s vacant administrative services division head position have advanced to the finalist stage, county Manager Randy Robertson said Wednesday.
Election Board chair submits second request for legal ruling in ballot drop box matter
July 27, 2022
Luzerne County Election Board Chairwoman Denise Williams sent the county law office a second request Wednesday for a legal opinion on a proposed council ordinance prohibiting the county administration from transporting mail ballot drop boxes to sites approved by the election board.