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Repairs underway on River Common fishing pier
September 17, 2018
Repairs were underway Monday at the Luzerne County-owned River Common fishing pier in Wilkes-Barre, which sustained damage from this year’s ice jam on the Susquehanna River. Several large wall blocks known as “cut stones” fell over because the footing supporting them deteriorated, which means new anchoring is required before the stones are set back in […]
Outside flood prep assistance needed due to Luzerne County road and bridge crew cuts, official says
September 17, 2018
While help will always be welcome, Wyoming Valley Levee overseer Christopher Belleman said he can no longer count on flood preparation assistance from the Luzerne County road and bridge department due to its staff reductions. “I have to face reality. With their lack of resources, we can’t rely on them as we have in the […]
Warehouse wages discussed at Luzerne County Council meeting
September 16, 2018
The topic of distribution center wages came up during last week’s Luzerne County Council meeting before a tax break was approved for Missouri-based NorthPoint Development’s third project on a 150-acre tract in Hanover Township. NorthPoint’s first project in the township attracted Chewy.com, Adidas and Patagonia Inc., and the second site in the township and Nanticoke […]
Luzerne County readies for assessment of new power plant in Salem Township
September 15, 2018
Luzerne County is retaining an outside appraisal company to come up with an assessed value for the new Caithness Moxie Freedom Generating Station in Salem Township, according to county records and officials. The county assessor’s office wanted the expertise because the natural gas-fired power generating station is complex and not a typical commercial or industrial […]
‘We can save a life:’ Back Mountain Police Association donates trauma kits to school districts
September 15, 2018
KINGSTON TWP. – Dallas School District nurse Bonnie Kalish fervently hopes the district will never face an active-shooter situation. Still, Kalish said it is necessary for school personnel to be prepared for such a scenario to ensure the safety and security of students. In response to these concerns, Kalish, along with Lake-Lehman School District nurse […]
More problems found at River Common fishing pier wall
September 14, 2018
Repairing the Luzerne County-owned River Common fishing pier wall will cost more than anticipated because additional damage has been discovered, the administration told county council last week. Panzitta Enterprises had submitted the low bid of $56,750 to fix and install several large wall blocks known as “cut stones” damaged by this year’s ice jam on […]
Pedri outlines progress in Luzerne County’s top management position
September 12, 2018
With his employment agreement up for renewal, C. David Pedri said he wants to publicly present why he believes he has been effective as Luzerne County’s top manager. A 39-year-old Butler Township resident, Pedri views the milestone as a sort of re-election campaign, even though the manager is an appointed position under the county’s home […]
Luzerne County to synchronize payroll schedules
September 12, 2018
For more than a decade, Luzerne County officials have cited the need to synchronize payroll because approximately 1,200 of the 1,400 employees are paid in advance for time not yet worked. The work hours for these advance-pay employees must be estimated to process their paychecks on time, with errors corrected after the fact. To fix […]
Luzerne County Council approves tax break for Hanover Township project
September 11, 2018
A Luzerne County Council majority approved a tax break for a Hanover Township development project Tuesday, with some council members saying they were not willing to risk losing new jobs by scaling back the requested real estate tax forgiveness. “I don’t want to gamble on our people and the opportunities this presents,” Councilwoman Jane Walsh […]
Building owners upset over Nanticoke eminent domain filings
September 11, 2018
NANTICOKE — At 63, Clifford and Mary Lou Pomicter feel very much at home on East Main Street in the city. Their residence, located above a commercial space in a building they own, has four bedrooms and one bath. It’s spacious and comfortable, it’s in walking distance of everything they might need. And it’s facing […]