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Luzerne County’s new voting equipment not yet certified by state as required
January 21, 2026
Luzerne County’s new voting system supplier is still awaiting required state certification for its latest equipment leased by the county, which means the county must temporarily use the company’s past-certified version in the May 19 primary election, county Election Director Emily Cook said Wednesday.
Consultant immersed in documenting Luzerne County rail property, authority says
January 20, 2026
A consultant is immersed in documenting Luzerne County rail property so a solicitation can be prepared seeking offers to purchase the line, the county Redevelopment Authority Board said during Tuesday’s meeting.
Holbrook promoted to Wyoming Valley Levee System oversight position
January 20, 2026
Laura Holbrook was promoted Tuesday to the Wyoming Valley Levee System oversight position.
Luzerne County Council committee interviewing 34 more board applicants
January 19, 2026
A Luzerne County Council committee is set to publicly interview 34 more citizens interested in serving on county boards during a Tuesday session.
Laura Holbrook up for hiring as new Wyoming Valley Levee System overseer
January 19, 2026
A vote to promote Laura Holbrook as the new Wyoming Valley Levee System overseer is scheduled for Tuesday’s Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority meeting agenda.
Luzerne County reports monthly personnel report
January 18, 2026
Luzerne County government hired seven workers in December and rehired one past employee, according to the newly posted monthly personnel report.
Republican Alyssa Fusaro details election concerns in end of term election board report to Luzerne County Council
January 15, 2026
Republican Alyssa Fusaro sent Luzerne County Council a lengthy report Thursday detailing concerns she encountered during her four years serving on the county Election Board.
Wawa opens new store in Dallas Twp. with salute to America’s 250th birthday
January 15, 2026
DALLAS TWP. — On the former site of the Dallas Drive-In, a large crowd turned out for the opening of a new Wawa on a chilly Thursday morning.
Federal agency reverses decision to cut $2.7 million in Luzerne County human services funding
January 15, 2026
Luzerne County was informed Thursday the federal government has reversed a sudden decision to terminate $2.7 million in human services funding, said county Mental Health/Developmental Services Administrator Tara Fox.
Luzerne County Council members present mixed views on new economic development division
January 14, 2026
Luzerne County Council members presented differing views this week on creating a new county division to oversee economic development.