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Some Luzerne County write-in winners declining posts
December 27, 2021
At least 54 write-in winners from Luzerne County’s Nov. 2 general election have informed the election bureau they are not interested in serving, county Election Director Michael Susek said Monday.
Mixed updates in Luzerne County’s latest COVID-19 benchmark reading
December 27, 2021
Luzerne County’s average daily COVID-19 hospitalizations remained at the same level last week, although the number of county residents on ventilators increased.
Luzerne County implements school program for traumatized youth
December 26, 2021
Police officers throughout Luzerne County are notifying schools if they encounter one of their students at a traumatic scene as part of a new “Handle With Care” initiative, county officials said.
Deadline nearing for county’s youth duffel bag donations
December 26, 2021
Approximately $6,500 has been raised so far to buy duffel bags for youth removed from their homes by Luzerne County Children and Youth, and these bags will now include a toiletry kit, county Councilman Matthew Vough said.
Advertising launches Monday for Luzerne County’s top manager position
December 26, 2021
The advertising campaign seeking Luzerne County’s next top manager launches Monday, with a new website and postings on several online job sites.
Luzerne County Election Board sending ballot survey letters
December 22, 2021
Luzerne County’s Election Board is sending letters this week as part of its effort to learn why Nov. 2 mail ballots were not received from by some voters who requested them.
Wyoming Valley Levee fee won’t increase in 2022
December 22, 2021
The Wyoming Valley Levee fee won’t increase next year under a $1.74 million operating budget the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority approved Tuesday.
Contrary to rumors, Harveys Lake chief to receive new contract
December 21, 2021
HARVEYS LAKE — Rumors of the possible termination of borough police chief Charles Musial turned out to be unfounded, as the Harveys Lake Borough Council passed a motion on Tuesday night to present Musial with a new contract at next month’s reorganization meeting.
Luzerne County authority seeking donations to spruce up Wyoming Valley Levee recreational path
December 20, 2021
Luzerne County’s Flood Protection Authority is seeking donations to update benches, kiosks and planting stations atop the Wyoming Valley Levee because the recreational enhancements can’t be funded by the levee fee.
Luzerne County conflict counsel overseer leaving for private sector position
December 20, 2021
Luzerne County Conflict Counsel Attorney Administrator John Hakim said he is resigning, effective Jan. 4, to take a position as a marketing executive in the cigar industry.