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Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith working to fill vacant office positions
March 5, 2022
Two months into office, Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith has only one employee but said he is in the process of filling a second position.
Civil suits allege sexual harrassment at Luzerne County prison
March 3, 2022
Two civil suits have been filed in federal court alleging sexual harassment at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre, court filings show.
GOP Luzerne County Election Board contenders seeking court appointment
March 3, 2022
Both Republicans under consideration for one seat on Luzerne County’s Election Board have now filed court petitions asking county judges to appoint them because county council did not select someone within 60 days.
Luzerne County Council to interview all three manager finalists
March 3, 2022
Luzerne County Council members met in executive session Thursday night and decided they will interview all three finalists for the top manager position, according to council Chairwoman Kendra Radle.
Council members take ‘eye-opening’ tour of Luzerne County prison
March 2, 2022
Several Luzerne County Council members said their Wednesday morning tour of the county prison on Water Street in Wilkes-Barre left a strong impression.
Citizen asks Luzerne County Court to fill election board vacancy
March 2, 2022
For the first time under Luzerne County’s decade-old home rule government, a citizen has filed a petition asking the court to fill an election board seat because council did not act within 60 days of the seat becoming vacant, court records show.
Luzerne County Council members assessing top manager finalists
March 2, 2022
Luzerne County Council will meet in executive session Thursday night to discuss the three finalists for the top manager position, council Chairwoman Kendra Radle said Tuesday.
Luzerne County Council tour of prison set for Wednesday
March 1, 2022
Several Luzerne County Council members are set to tour the county’s aging prison on Water Street in Wilkes-Barre Wednesday morning.
Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith working to fill vacant office positions
February 28, 2022
Two months into office, Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith has only one employee but said he is in the process of filling a second position.
Luzerne County Children and Youth working to address staffing concerns
February 27, 2022
In the aftermath of criminal charges filed against the former Luzerne County Children and Youth director in July, county administrators said they were concerned about the impact on the department and its workers.