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Hazleton resident urges Democratic Luzerne County Council replacement for Schnee
April 24, 2022
Hazleton resident Bob Stevens is asking Luzerne County Council to fill Robert Schnee’s vacant council seat with a Democrat, preferably one from the county’s southern half, according to a public comment letter Stevens submitted for Tuesday’s council meeting.
Exeter advancing levee plan for Susquehanna Avenue neighborhood
April 24, 2022
With the Susquehanna River rising the morning of Sept. 8, 2011, Exeter borough workers raced to construct their own levee in the middle of Susquehanna Avenue.
Wyoming Valley Levee path will be closed to public at Edwardsville rail crossing
April 24, 2022
A small section of the popular recreational trail atop the Wyoming Valley Levee in Edwardsville will soon be off-limits because it is a Norfolk Southern train crossing, the Luzerne County Flood Protection advised the public.
Luzerne County releases outside review of Children and Youth agency
April 22, 2022
Luzerne County Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo on Friday released an internal investigation report on Children and Youth that had been initiated after the agency’s former executive director was arrested last summer.
Times Leader and The Beaumont Inn to host Princess Brunch and Garden Party
April 21, 2022
DALLAS — A magical event coming this June might just be the perfect afternoon out with your own princess — or prince.
Aid available to Luzerne County property owners for back taxes, levee fees
April 20, 2022
Luzerne County property owners may be eligible for financial assistance to pay delinquent Wyoming Valley Levee fees and real estate taxes, officials said Tuesday.
West Pittston seeking levee funding from Luzerne County’s American Rescue allocation
April 18, 2022
West Pittston will be seeking a portion of Luzerne County’s American Rescue Plan funding to help pay for a levee the borough wants to construct along the Susquehanna River, officials said.
A must-sell with riverfront views: County plans to sell West Pittston property
April 18, 2022
Luzerne County government is in the unusual position of owning a house in West Pittston and must figure out how to sell it.
Luzerne County Election Board holding certification meeting today
April 18, 2022
Luzerne County’s Election Board has scheduled a special meeting at 10 a.m. Monday to certify Robert Schnee as the winner of the April 6 special election for state representative in the 116th Legislative District.
Most Rev. John M. Dougherty, auxiliary bishop emeritus, dies at 89
April 16, 2022
SCRANTON — The Most Reverend John M. Dougherty, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Scranton, died Saturday at his family’s home in Scranton, diocesan officials said.