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Luzerne County accepting preliminary applications for American Rescue funding
April 3, 2022
Starting today, Luzerne County is seeking preliminary applications for its federal American Rescue Plan funding so county council can assess community needs and weigh all options.
State delay prompts late mailing of 300 Luzerne County mail ballots for 116th special election
April 1, 2022
Luzerne County’s Election Board will be seeking court approval to accept 300 mail ballots after Tuesday’s special election for state representative in the 116th Legislative District due to a Pennsylvania Department of State technical issue, officials said.
White Haven residents briefed on I-80 toll plan dangers
March 31, 2022
White Haven area residents listened solemnly Thursday night as officials described the horror awaiting their community if the state proceeds with an Interstate 80 state toll that would divert motorists through their community.
Next move in Luzerne County manager hiring a mystery
March 30, 2022
In the wake of Tuesday’s raucous meeting, Luzerne County Council Vice Chairman John Lombardo said he does not know how he and his colleagues will reach a resolution on hiring the next top manager.
Luzerne County Council unable to agree on top manager hiring
March 30, 2022
No finalist received the seven Luzerne County Council votes required to secure the county’s top manager position Tuesday, leaving a new search as the only option.
Luzerne County Council unable to agree on top manager hiring
March 29, 2022
No finalist received the seven Luzerne County Council votes required to secure the county’s top manager position Tuesday, leaving a new search as the only option.
Republican Luzerne County Election Board member resigns
March 28, 2022
Republican Patrick Castellani has resigned from Luzerne County’s Election Board, citing concerns about mail ballot voting and drop boxes.
Luzerne County Council faces top manager hiring decision Tuesday
March 27, 2022
Depending on how the votes line up, Luzerne County Council will hire a manager Tuesday or decide it must go back to the drawing board with a new search.
Luzerne County Controller Griffith presents annual report
March 27, 2022
During his first annual report as Luzerne County controller, Walter Griffith told county council he is embracing his new role.
Condition of Luzerne County-owned thoroughfares comes under scrutiny
March 26, 2022
Mountain Top resident Scott Bussinger appeared before Luzerne County Council last week to express his displeasure over the poor condition of county-owned Kirby Avenue in Fairview Township.