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Luzerne County Council faces full agenda in addition to budget adoption
December 13, 2021
In addition to adopting a 2022 budget, Luzerne County Council is set to vote tonight to fill a vacant seat on the manager search committee, close out legal fees from litigation involving the district attorney seat and decide on a lease related to settlement of another suit.
Many responding to plea for Luzerne County Children and Youth duffel bag donations
December 12, 2021
Nearly $5,000 has been raised so far to purchase duffel bags for youth removed from their homes by Luzerne County Children and Youth, county Councilman Matthew Vough said.
Luzerne County coronavirus hospitalizations nearing mid-January count
December 12, 2021
The number of Luzerne County residents hospitalized for COVID-19 continued to climb again last week, reaching an average daily count of 114.7, the state’s latest early warning dashboard update shows.
Luzerne County Council still faces budget decisions
December 12, 2021
There is less trepidation heading into Luzerne County Council’s 2022 budget adoption Tuesday because a real estate tax increase is not proposed, but there are still differing opinions on how the $157.8 million should be allocated.
Back Mountain Chamber names Mulé executive director
December 12, 2021
The Back Mountain Chamber is pleased to welcome Sarah Mulé as its new Executive Director.
Free drive-up COVID-19 test site to operate at South Main Plaza
December 10, 2021
WILKES-BARRE – Luzerne County residents will have access to free, drive-up COVID-19 testing starting Monday, Dec. 13, according to an announcement from the Department of Health on Friday.
Susek starting as Luzerne County’s new election director Monday
December 10, 2021
Armed with 15 years of elections administration experience, Laflin resident Michael Susek will start work Monday as Luzerne County’s new election director.
Vito DeLuca promoted to new Luzerne County first assistant solicitor position
December 9, 2021
Luzerne County assistant solicitor Vito DeLuca has been promoted to a new part-time first assistant solicitor position in the county’s law division.
Michael Susek hired as Luzerne County’s new election director
December 9, 2021
Luzerne County has a new election director — Plains Township native Michael Susek, Acting County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Thursday.
April 8 target set for committee to recommend manager applicants to Luzerne County Council
December 8, 2021
If all goes as planned, Luzerne County’s citizen Manager Search Committee will present prospective top manager applicants to county council for its consideration on April 8, according to a revised timeline released Wednesday.