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Hyder resigns as Luzerne County deputy prison warden
November 19, 2021
Luzerne County Deputy Warden Sam Hyder has resigned after nearly five years as second-in-command of the county’s prison system, according to an email County Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo sent to county council Friday morning.
Committee recommends $185,000 max in Luzerne County manager job advertisement
November 19, 2021
Luzerne County’s manager search committee decided to ask county council members if they are amenable stating a salary of up to $185,000 in upcoming job advertisements seeking the next county manager.
Geisinger introduces military fellowship program
November 18, 2021
DANVILLE — Geisinger Health System has introduced a new military fellowship program for servicemembers transitioning back to civilian life.
Luzerne County ended up with 30.57% voter turnout Nov. 2
November 17, 2021
With hundreds of provisional and flagged mail ballots factored in, Luzerne County ended up with a 30.57% voter turnout in the Nov. 2 general election.
26th annual ‘Parade of Trees’ begins Nov. 23 at Grotto Pizza Harveys Lake
November 17, 2021
HARVEYS LAKE — This year marks the 26th annual Grotto Pizza Parade of Trees at Harveys Lake.
From facial recognition check-in to public education space: Geisinger expands
November 17, 2021
PLAINS TWP. — Multiple pieces of heavy equipment thrummed in the background and Life Flight Helicopter roared overhead before it landed on the nearby hospital roof.
Pa. mask mandate must expire Dec. 4, judge rules in latest twist
November 16, 2021
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania judge on Tuesday said an order that requires masks inside K-12 schools and child care facilities to contain the coronavirus must expire Dec. 4, although that is unlikely to be the final legal development in the case.
Luzerne County prison head presents “reality check” on needs
November 15, 2021
Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head Mark Rockovich described his Monday budget presentation as “a step into reality.”
Luzerne County manager compensation at forefront
November 14, 2021
More clarity may be coming on what Luzerne County government is willing to pay the next top manager.
Luzerne County Election Board still reviewing Nov. 2 general election ballots
November 14, 2021
Luzerne County’s volunteer citizen election board is expected to conclude its Nov. 2 general election ballot adjudication Monday but must immediately start preparing for a mandated statewide recount in the Commonwealth Court race, said County Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo.