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Time running out on Back Mountain food drive
March 26, 2022
This Monday marks the final week for donations to be made as part of the Back Mountain Chamber of Commerce’s annual Spring Food Drive.
Luzerne County Council schedules meeting to vote on manager
March 24, 2022
Luzerne County Council will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday to vote on the hiring of a new top manager, council Chairman Kendra Radle said Thursday.
Luzerne County Election Board votes to keep ballot drop boxes
March 23, 2022
After hearing citizen comments for and against, a Luzerne County Election Board majority voted Wednesday to provide mail ballot drop boxes inside five buildings in the May 17 primary election and going forward.
Luzerne County Council may meet soon to decide on manager hiring
March 23, 2022
Luzerne County Councilman Brian Thornton provided more explanation Wednesday on why he pushed to hold off on a county manager hiring decision.
Decision on Luzerne County manager hiring halted
March 22, 2022
Luzerne County Council removed a decision on hiring the next top manager from Tuesday’s agenda, leaving the status of filling the position up in the air.
Luzerne County Council discussing agreement to address closed bridge linking Pittston and West Pittston
March 21, 2022
Luzerne County may end up paying only 5% toward the cost of refurbishing or replacing the Firefighters’ Memorial Bridge linking Pittston and West Pittston, with the rest coming from state and federal funding, according to a proposal up for discussion Tuesday.
Luzerne County Controller Griffith to present annual report
March 20, 2022
Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith is set to present his annual report during Tuesday’s council work session, which follows a 6 p.m. voting meeting.
Luzerne County Council set to vote Tuesday on top manager selection
March 20, 2022
Tuesday will be a milestone in Luzerne County government because council is set to pick the next top manager.
Luzerne County manager finalists support courthouse restoration
March 20, 2022
All three Luzerne County manager finalists expressed support for finishing restoration of the historic courthouse when council asked about the topic last week — raising questions about what major work remains.
Courthouse gathering sees ‘collection of citizens’ concerned over manager choice, other issues
March 18, 2022
Approximately 15 citizens gathered in front of the Luzerne County Courthouse Friday afternoon to protest a range of issues, including some who were opposed to Romilda Crocamo’s potential appointment as permanent county government manager.