News: Page 188
Luzerne County Council approves infrastructure loan guarantee
July 13, 2022
After extensive discussion Tuesday, a Luzerne County Council majority agreed to guarantee a new infrastructure loan currently estimated at $51 million because all proceeds will be used to address county-owned roads and bridges.
Beth Gilbert McBride is Luzerne County’s new deputy election director
July 12, 2022
Wilkes-Barre Council Chairwoman Beth Gilbert McBride has been hired as Luzerne County’s new deputy election director, county Election Director Michael Susek said Tuesday.
Luzerne County Councilman staying out of broker selection due to bidder relationship
July 11, 2022
Real estate agent Lori Spencer said she initially hesitated on submitting a proposal to sell a Luzerne County-owned property in West Pittston because county Councilman Kevin Lescavage is her boyfriend, making criticism inevitable.
Luzerne County Council set to vote on loan guarantee that would fund Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge replacement
July 10, 2022
Under agreements up for possible adoption Tuesday, Luzerne County Council would guarantee a new $55 million infrastructure loan if the entire pot of money is used to address county-owned roads and bridges, including replacement of the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge over the Susquehanna River, the documents say.
Luzerne County screening Children and Youth administrator applicants
July 10, 2022
Luzerne County received 18 applications for the vacant Children and Youth administrator position, according to the county human resources department.
Showing love for Glen Lyon
July 10, 2022
NEWPORT TWP. — Driving through the Glen Lyon section, township Manager Joseph Hillan pointed out pristine sidewalks under construction on both sides of West Main Street and random empty lots no longer containing decrepit structures.
Robertson sees urgency in filling Luzerne County division head posts
July 8, 2022
Luzerne County Manager Randy Robertson said Wednesday he wants to recommend nominees for three top division head openings to council at its July 26 meeting.
Luzerne County project sees North Cross Valley, Nanticoke span get brighter
July 7, 2022
Luzerne County is nearing completion of an LED lighting conversion project that makes the North Cross Valley Expressway brighter while saving the county money, said county Engineer William McIntosh.
Luzerne County Controller’s audit identifies taxpayer overpayment
July 6, 2022
Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith said a recent audit performed by his office obtained a refund for a Duryea property owner forced to pay too much for real estate taxes last year.
Luzerne County union workers hit health insurance contribution milestone
July 5, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the third report in a three-day series further examining the impacts of Luzerne County government union contracts adopted last week.