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COVID-19 testing site relocates to Kirby Park for rest of week
January 4, 2022
WILKES-BARRE — The free COVID-19 testing site will relocate to Kirby Park for the rest of the week.
Rising coronavirus cases prompt restricted access to Luzerne County government buildings
January 4, 2022
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, public access to Luzerne County government buildings will be limited starting Wednesday, County Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Tuesday.
Kendra Radle is new Luzerne County Council chair
January 3, 2022
Luzerne County Councilwoman Kendra Radle was named the new council chair Monday night, overcoming a push by some to put new Councilman Brian Thornton in the leadership role.
Fred Rosencrans named Luzerne County’s interim operational services division head
January 3, 2022
Luzerne County 911 Executive Director Fred Rosencrans will serve as the county’s interim operational services division head when Edmund O’Neill leaves that position Jan. 14, County Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Monday.
Luzerne County Council to select new chairperson tonight
January 2, 2022
Brian Thornton said he was asked by several fellow incoming council members and others to serve as the new Luzerne County Council chairman.
Luzerne County coronavirus cases rise significantly, hospitalizations steady
January 2, 2022
New coronavirus cases rose significantly in both Luzerne County and statewide last week with the arrival of the omicron variant, but there was not a corresponding growth in hospitalizations, according to the state’s latest early warning dashboard update.
A year of departures, new faces, in Luzerne County leadership
December 31, 2021
From top management positions to council members, it’s been a year of departures in Luzerne County government.
Luzerne County Cares Commission finalizes purchase of 400 duffel bags for youth removed from homes
December 29, 2021
With $6,500 in donations received, the Luzerne County Cares Commission voted Tuesday to purchase 400 duffel bags, pillows and blankets for youth removed from their homes by county Children and Youth.
Salavantis and Toohil to be sworn in as Luzerne County judges Wednesday
December 28, 2021
Stefanie Salavantis and Tarah Toohil will be sworn in as Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas judges in the county courthouse rotunda Wednesday afternoon.
Dallas native, Marine Sgt. Polachek, to ride in 133rd Rose Parade
December 28, 2021
PASADENA. Calif. — The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard will participate in the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day and will be led by U.S. Marine Sgt. Amy Polachek, a Dallas High School graduate.