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Some recommendations in defeated Luzerne County charter may still take effect
March 7, 2026
Although Luzerne County voters rejected a proposed new home rule charter in November, some recommended changes may still be implemented.
Luzerne County updates residents on proposed data center zoning amendment
March 5, 2026
Luzerne County’s GIS, Planning, and Zoning Department updated residents on Thursday on its proposed county zoning ordinance amendment regulating data centers.
Luzerne County’s greatest voter registration growth isn’t Democrat or Republican
March 4, 2026
Luzerne County’s greatest voter registration growth is from those not Democrats or Republicans, statistics show.
Ashley wants 70-acre parcel freed up for those displaced by I-81 project
March 2, 2026
Ashley Borough Councilman Edward Flynn recently asked Luzerne County officials to unlock a 70-acre parcel tied up in litigation so it could be used to house borough businesses that will be displaced by the Interstate 81 widening and reconfiguration project.
Luzerne County seeking bids for airport hangars
March 1, 2026
Luzerne County is seeking bids to construct hangars and taxiways at the county-owned Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty Fort and Wyoming, an online posting said.
New construction boosts Luzerne County tax base
February 28, 2026
New construction boosted Luzerne County’s real estate tax base by $244.4 million over the past year, with the highest growth in the Hazleton area, analysis of the county assessment office’s latest certification report shows.
Bipartisan advocacy group obtains Luzerne County input on election-related concerns
February 25, 2026
A bipartisan advocacy group met with Luzerne County Election Director Emily Cook and County Manager Romilda Crocamo on Wednesday to hear election-related concerns that will be pitched to state legislators for suggested change.
Luzerne County receives grant for open space and recreation plan
February 25, 2026
Luzerne County has received a $70,000 state grant to update the county’s Open Space, Greenways and Outdoor Recreation Master Plan, the county announced Wednesday.
Luzerne County Manager Crocamo highlights divisions in annual report
February 25, 2026
In her annual “state of the county” report this week, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said she was presenting many statistics and developments that prove staff is “taking care of the business.”
Luzerne County Council approves new economic development division
February 24, 2026
Luzerne County will create a new Community Planning and Economic Development Division, a County Council majority decided Tuesday.