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Luzerne County Council wraps up discussion on rejected proposal to seek government study commission
February 27, 2022
A proposal to reconsider Luzerne County’s home rule government structure appears to be off the table.
Crocamo highlights fiscal improvements and opioid deaths in “state of county” report
February 27, 2022
Luzerne County is “on the cusp of greatness,” county Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo said during her annual “state of the county” report required by home rule.
CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
February 25, 2022
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Luzerne County will continue providing both Spanish and English ballots
February 24, 2022
Luzerne County’s Election Board voted Wednesday to continue providing Spanish ballots in all elections.
Pa. Supreme Court picks new Congressional map
February 24, 2022
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s highest court broke a partisan deadlock Wednesday over a new map of congressional districts by selecting boundaries that broadly adhere to the outlines of current districts, even as the state loses one seat because of sluggish population growth.
Luzerne County releases resumes of manager job finalists
February 23, 2022
At Luzerne County Council Chairwoman Kendra Radle’s request, the county released the resumes of all three finalists for the county’s top manager position Wednesday night.
Pa. Supreme Court picks new Congressional map
February 23, 2022
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s highest court broke a partisan deadlock Wednesday over a new map of congressional districts by selecting boundaries that broadly adhere to the outlines of current districts, even as the state loses one seat because of sluggish population growth.
Luzerne County Council names Bienias to vacant seat
February 22, 2022
Republican Carl Bienias III will fill the Luzerne County Council seat vacated by Walter Griffith now that he is controller, council decided Tuesday night.
Luzerne County Manager finalists announced
February 22, 2022
Three finalists are now before Luzerne County Council for possible appointment to the top manager position, according to council Chairwoman Kendra Radle — Romilda Crocamo, David W. Johnston and Randy Robertson.
Luzerne County Manager Search Committee recommending three finalists to council
February 21, 2022
Three Luzerne County manager applicants will be forwarded to county council for its consideration, the manager search committee decided Monday.