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Luzerne County Councilwoman clarifies details in statement about her brother
February 24, 2026
Luzerne County Councilwoman Dawn Simmons issued a statement Tuesday clarifying a comment she made about her brother during County Council’s Feb. 10 discussion on a proposed immigration resolution.
Staff recruitment and retention challenges cited in Luzerne County manager’s annual report
February 23, 2026
In addition to accomplishments, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo identified challenges in her annual “state of the county” report set for presentation Tuesday, particularly staff recruitment and retention hurdles in multiple departments.
Luzerne County adds 24 new workers in January
February 22, 2026
Luzerne County government added 24 new employees in January, while four prior workers were rehired, according to the latest monthly personnel report.
Demand for language interpreters continues to increase in Luzerne County’s court system
February 21, 2026
The demand for language interpreters continues to increase in Luzerne County’s court system — a trend officials have been observing for years, statistics show.
Luzerne County Council to vote Tuesday on new division creation
February 19, 2026
The proposed creation of a new economic development division will be on Tuesday’s Luzerne County Council agenda for a decision.
Bear Creek Twp. is not increasing real estate taxes in 2026
February 19, 2026
Bear Creek Township is not increasing its real estate taxes in 2026 as originally reported by the Luzerne County Treasurer’s Office.
Luzerne County’s employee pension fund ends 2025 with 12.2% investment return
February 18, 2026
Luzerne County’s employee pension fund grew to nearly $350 million at the end of 2025 — a new record high, fund advisor Richard Hazzouri, of Morgan Stanley, said during Wednesday’s county Retirement Board meeting.
Bids due March 11 for project addressing erosion near levee wall in Wilkes-Barre
February 17, 2026
Bids are due March 11 for a project addressing erosion inching toward part of the Wyoming Valley Levee wall in Wilkes-Barre, officials said during Tuesday’s Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority meeting.
Timetable still unclear to seek Luzerne County rail purchase offers
February 17, 2026
Luzerne County’s Redevelopment Authority still has no definitive timetable on when it will seek purchase offers to buy or lease its rail line.
Proposed Luzerne County tax break ordinance discussed
February 16, 2026
A proposed ordinance setting eligibility requirements for developers seeking Luzerne County real estate tax breaks received supportive feedback from several County Council members during a recent work session.