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Luzerne County Council rejects proposed cut of new IT staffers
December 8, 2021
After extensive discussion Tuesday, a Luzerne County Council majority decided not to reduce the administration’s requested 2022 information technology department budget.
Luzerne County mail ballot return rate questioned
December 7, 2021
Luzerne County’s Election Board plans to randomly survey some of the thousands of voters who did not return Nov. 2 general election mail ballots even though they were recorded as requesting and receiving them.
Fundraiser launched to purchase duffel bags for Luzerne County Children and Youth
December 6, 2021
The Luzerne County Cares Commission is now seeking donations to purchase duffel bags for youth removed from their homes by county Children and Youth.
Deadline today for Luzerne County deputy warden applications
December 6, 2021
Applications are due today for the Luzerne County prison deputy warden position vacated by Sam Hyder’s recent resignation.
Coronavirus hospitalizations continue climbing in Luzerne County
December 5, 2021
Luzerne County’s coronavirus hospitalizations rose again last week, although fewer patients were on ventilators, the state’s latest early warning dashboard update shows.
New gambling-funded program created to pay for major Luzerne County infrastructure needs
December 5, 2021
Luzerne County’s five-citizen Redevelopment Authority board will be at the center of earmarking a major pot of funding for large-scale public infrastructure projects.
Luzerne County manager position to be advertised after Christmas
December 3, 2021
Luzerne County’s top manager position will be advertised after Christmas, the six-citizen search committee decided Thursday.
Luzerne County manager elaborates on election consultant decision
December 2, 2021
Bringing in an outside consultant to help with the November general election turned out to be a wise decision, Luzerne County Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo told council this week.
Luzerne County IT director announces resignation during budget hearing
November 30, 2021
After arguing his office is significantly short-staffed, Luzerne County Information Technology Mauro DiMauro announced his resignation during Tuesday’s 2022 budget work session.
‘It’s an honor to have the Throne’
November 30, 2021
NOXEN — As the calendar turns to December and the holiday season officially begins to set in, unique decorative displays start to pop up all over the place.