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Luzerne County voting system discussed following primary election complaints
June 19, 2021
Luzerne County Election Board member Richard Nardone said he wouldn’t ditch the current electronic voting system as suggested by some in recent weeks.
Luzerne County Council set to vote on outside legal counsel next week
June 18, 2021
Luzerne County Council will vote next week on which outside law firm handles litigation over the timing of the county district attorney election.
Luzerne County drops 17,420 voters
June 17, 2021
Luzerne County’s voter registration dropped by about 8% Wednesday due to a purging of inactive voters who did not cast ballots in at least two federal elections.
Bacteria levels lead to Lake Jean closure
June 16, 2021
The waters of Lake Jean have been closed to the public due to unacceptable bacteria levels, Ricketts Glen State Park officials announced Wednesday on the park’s Facebook page.
SCI Dallas inmate’s death ruled homicide
June 16, 2021
JACKSON TWP. — The death of an inmate at the SCI Dallas correctional facility back in January was ruled a homicide, according to a report from the Luzerne County Coroner’s Office.
Luzerne County judge rejects election recount request
June 16, 2021
Luzerne County won’t have to recount all May 18 primary Republican ballots in the county council race, a judge decided Tuesday.
Prospective law firms identified for DA election timing litigation
June 15, 2021
A Luzerne County Council committee has identified the attorneys who will be interviewed for possible handling of a legal challenge over the timing of the county district attorney’s race.
Luzerne County in state’s top 20 for tax refunds
June 10, 2021
When it comes to federal tax refunds, you could do worse than living in Luzerne County, according to a new study.
An EPIC night
June 9, 2021
PLAINS TWP. — The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce held the 2021 EPIC Awards on Tuesday evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena honoring people that inspire area communities. It was the first indoor event put on by the chamber since pre-pandemic times.
Staffing shortages: Who wants to work?
June 5, 2021
It’s no secret that, around the nation, many businesses are struggling to find staff.