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Ceremony planned for 50th anniversary of young Vietnam veteran’s death
September 10, 2018
A Pittston man has organized a memorial ceremony for a young veteran who died 50 years ago in Vietnam. The gathering will honor Cpl. William R. Kause, who was killed in action on Sept. 20 at age 19 as a result of multiple missile wounds to the head and body from hostile automatic weapons during […]
Proposed tax break for Hanover Township project revised on Luzerne County Council agenda
September 10, 2018
Due to miscommunication, Luzerne County Council’s agenda for Tuesday’s meeting contained incorrect proposed tax break percentages for a development project in Hanover Township, council Chairman Tim McGinley said Monday. The agenda stated the forgiveness on new construction would be 100 percent in the first year and decrease 10 percent annually, resulting in 10 percent forgiveness […]
Flood authority looking at project to raise homes in West Pittston
September 9, 2018
WEST PITTSTON — Bob Russin doesn’t know if his Victorian is among 13 flood-prone residential structures that may be jacked up if funding is identified, but he’s thrilled the elevation option has gained traction. “Needless to say, I’m delighted. This is the first positive thing that has happened since the flood,” he said, referring to […]
Luzerne County still pushing to fill Children and Youth caseworker positions
September 9, 2018
In its ongoing quest to fill vacancies, Luzerne County hired 10 new Children and Youth caseworkers last month, according to county Manager C. David Pedri’s newly released August personnel report. However, three caseworkers also resigned last month, leaving a net gain of seven, it said. As of Friday, county Children and Youth Director Joanne Van […]
Luzerne County domestic relations head position filled
September 9, 2018
Veteran Luzerne County domestic relations employee Kevin Kane has been promoted to department director, court officials said. The top position was open because James Davis recently retired after four decades working for the department. Kane has worked in the domestic relations department more than 30 years and served as deputy director for 21 years, said […]
Luzerne County unveils new records storage facility
September 7, 2018
HANOVER TWP. — Luzerne County residents can now research property assessment records, real estate deeds and some other government documents in Hanover Township instead of traveling to the courthouse and annex in Wilkes-Barre. Five public computer viewing stations have been set up at the county’s new records storage facility, which was unveiled at a grand […]
Public grand opening Friday for new Luzerne County record storage site
September 5, 2018
A public grand opening of Luzerne County’s new record storage facility in Hanover Township has been scheduled for Friday night, county Manager C. David Pedri announced. The county’s purchase and renovation of the former U.S. mail property at 85 Young St. totaled $2.75 million, Pedri told council in July. In addition to record storage, the […]
Luzerne County could send juvenile inmates to Chester County under new contract
September 5, 2018
In what has become a typical experience, three juveniles charged as adults were housed in a separate block at the Luzerne County Prison on Wednesday, said Correctional Services Division Head Mark Rockovich. Known as “youthful inmates,” these juveniles can’t be mixed with adults under state law, and the county’s smallest prison block sleeps a dozen, […]
Official gives update on paving work atop Wyoming Valley Levee
September 4, 2018
Paving of the road atop the Wyoming Valley Levee has advanced to the reach between Kingston and Edwardsville, the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority announced this week. Work on the stretch along the Susquehanna River from Forty Fort to Wyoming started Aug. 20 and is now complete, with the exception of line painting, said authority […]
No takers for Luzerne County detective retirement incentive
September 4, 2018
No Luzerne County detectives signed up for a special retirement incentive by the Aug. 31 deadline, according to an email Chief County Solicitor Romilda Crocamo sent to council members Tuesday. At least one or two retirements were privately anticipated by the administration and officials because a union contract awarded through binding arbitration in November granted […]