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Luzerne County hires 11 workers in December
January 16, 2022
Eleven Luzerne County government workers were hired in December, while 22 left county employment, according to the latest monthly personnel report.
Another significant rise in Luzerne County coronavirus hospitalizations reported
January 16, 2022
Luzerne County’s coronavirus hospitalizations rose significantly last week, according to the state’s latest early warning dashboard update.
Luzerne County government eyeing small business aid
January 15, 2022
Luzerne County’s administration is working on a proposal to use some of the county’s $113 million American Rescue Plan allocation to provide funding to small businesses.
Morelli cautions search committee about emails
January 14, 2022
Rick Morelli said Thursday he has warned fellow members of Luzerne County’s Manager Search Committee that its private email exchanges may be violating the state Sunshine Act.
Luzerne County aiming to send requested election mail ballots sooner
January 14, 2022
A recent survey of Luzerne County mail voters reinforced the need to get ballots out sooner if possible, the county Election Board said this week.
Crocamo mum on manager plans
January 13, 2022
Luzerne County Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo said Thursday she won’t divulge whether she is applying for the permanent manager position.
Luzerne County Manager Search Committee meets to review applicant response so far
January 12, 2022
The citizen committee that will recommend applicants for Luzerne County’s top manager position met in closed-door executive session Wednesday night to review resumes received so far.
Luzerne County preparing for April 5 special election
January 12, 2022
Luzerne County Election Director Michael Susek said Wednesday his office is working to prepare for an April 5 special election ordered this week to fill Tarah Toohil’s vacant state representative seat in the 116th Legislative District.
Luzerne County Council advances possible ballot question on hiring solicitor
January 11, 2022
Luzerne County Council advanced a proposed May 17 primary election ballot question Tuesday that would ask voters if council can have its own solicitor instead of relying on the county’s law office.
Proposed Luzerne County lease criticized by former council member
January 10, 2022
Linda McClosky Houck is urging Luzerne County Council to reject a revised lease proposed since she left council earlier this month.