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Luzerne County Ethics Commission member criticizes council majority decision
February 13, 2022
Luzerne County Ethics Commission Vice Chair Diane Dreier expressed disappointment last week that some county council members voted against the commission’s recommendation to censure and fine Councilman Stephen J. Urban.
Luzerne County Council set to interview applicants Wednesday for open council seat
February 13, 2022
Luzerne County Council is set to publicly interview Republican applicants for a vacant county council seat at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Luzerne County president judge urges preservation of all 16 magisterial districts
February 10, 2022
A reduction in Luzerne County’s 16 magisterial court districts is not warranted at this time, the county Court of Common Pleas is arguing in a new proposed plan.
Luzerne County Councilman Robert Schnee selected as Republican state representative contender in 116th District
February 10, 2022
Luzerne County Councilman Robert Schnee will be the Republican contender for a vacant state representative seat in the 116th Legislative District, county Republican Chairman P.J. Pribula said Thursday night.
Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge will temporarily close Feb. 21 for inspection
February 10, 2022
The Nanticoke/West Nanticoke over the Susquehanna River will be temporarily closed Monday, Feb. 21 for an inspection, county engineer William McIntosh announced Thursday.
Amilcar Arroyo will be the Democratic contender for special state representative election in the 116th Legislative District
February 10, 2022
Butler Township resident Amilcar Arroyo will be the Democratic contender for a vacant state representative seat in the 116th Legislative District, the county Democratic Party announced Thursday.
Luzerne County home rule study question may not advance
February 10, 2022
A proposal to reconsider Luzerne County’s home rule government structure was not collectively embraced by county council during its work session this week.
Luzerne County Election Board changes venue for write-in name variation requests
February 9, 2022
Write-in candidates must now file a petition in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas if they want credit for votes cast under different spelling variations of their name, the county Election Board decided Wednesday.
Luzerne County acting manager lifting COVID-19 limited access protocols
February 9, 2022
Luzerne County Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Wednesday she is reopening all county buildings to the public starting Feb. 14 due to a decline in coronavirus cases.
Luzerne County Council OKs manager search funding request
February 8, 2022
Luzerne County’s Manager Search Committee will receive funding to bring out-of-state applicants here for face-to-face interviews, a county council majority decided Tuesday.