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Yudichak responds to Luzerne County Council gambling revenue concern
May 2, 2022
The growing popularity of online gambling is helping — not hurting — Luzerne County’s proceeds from gaming, state Sen. John Yudichak said Monday.
Request for Luzerne County guarantee on infrastructure borrowing not well received
May 2, 2022
Several Luzerne County Council members expressed trepidation last week over a requested county guarantee for borrowing needed to secure an estimated $55 million for local infrastructure projects.
Luzerne County Election Board member’s actions debated
May 1, 2022
Speaking during last week’s Luzerne County Council meeting, Salem Township resident Claudia Glennan raised concerns about county Election Board member Alyssa Fusaro.
Luzerne County 911 project scrutinized
May 1, 2022
Luzerne County 911 Executive Director Fred Rosencrans brought a team to last week’s county council meeting ready to answer any questions about the emergency radio communication system upgrade project expected to go live this summer.
Dallas Twp. Spring Cleanup for residents set for May 2-7
April 29, 2022
Dallas Township will hold a Spring Cleanup for residents from May 2 through May 7.
Partnerships increasing in Luzerne County government
April 28, 2022
Luzerne County government has increasingly turned to outside partnerships to enhance public services.
Mail ballot drop boxes dominate Luzerne County Election Board meeting
April 27, 2022
Once again, mail ballot drop boxes dominated Wednesday’s Luzerne County Election Board meeting.
Luzerne County Council puts Rescue Plan allocations on hold
April 26, 2022
A Luzerne County Council majority voted against two American Rescue Plan allocations Tuesday, with some saying such decisions should wait until Randy Robertson starts work as the new county manager.
Luzerne County mail ballots scheduled to be sent Friday
April 25, 2022
With the primary election three weeks away, Luzerne County’s election bureau is immersed in preparations.
Luzerne County Council must decide on infrastructure loan guarantee
April 24, 2022
Luzerne County Council must decide if the county will guarantee payment of infrastructure borrowing in the unexpected scenario that casino funding falls short.