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Rain garden construction underway at Luzerne County’s Operations Building in Wyoming
April 7, 2026
Luzerne County has started work on a rain garden in front of its Operations Building on Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming.
Luzerne County nearing issuance of May 19 primary election mail ballots
April 6, 2026
Luzerne County plans to issue May 19 primary election mail ballots in approximately two weeks, county Election Director Emily Cook said Monday.
Five Luzerne County union contracts in negotiation
April 5, 2026
Union negotiations continue for five Luzerne County collective bargaining agreements that expired at the end of 2025, officials said.
Road safety problems addressed in new Luzerne County report
April 4, 2026
Luzerne County officials completed a 218-page, grant-funded assessment of roadway safety concerns and how they can be addressed.
Luzerne County court filing seeks receiver to manage county rail line
April 4, 2026
Luzerne County officials filed a new legal motion seeking a court-appointed third-party receiver to manage the rail line owned by the county Redevelopment Authority.
Luzerne County commission discusses $2 million request for opioid settlement funds
April 1, 2026
Luzerne County’s Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement discussed four requests for county opioid litigation settlement funds on Wednesday, including one for $2 million.
$918,180 American Rescue consulting contract amendment before Luzerne County Council
March 31, 2026
A proposed $918,180 contract amendment with Luzerne County’s American Rescue Plan Act consultant is now before County Council.
Luzerne County opioid commission making Wednesday meeting public at council’s urging
March 30, 2026
The Luzerne County Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement’s regular Wednesday meeting will be open to the public for the first time — a change pushed by County Council members.
Preliminary design phase starts for Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project
March 30, 2026
Luzerne County issued a notice for Modjeski and Masters Inc. to proceed with the preliminary design phase of the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project, a news release said.
Election proofing samples removed from Luzerne County website
March 29, 2026
Luzerne County Election Director Emily Cook said she removed May 19 primary election proofing ballots from the county website due to unacceptable “instances of abusive behavior directed at our staff.”