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Luzerne County Council may reconsider process to seek purchase offers for Hazleton property
December 6, 2025
Luzerne County Council may reconsider a process already underway to seek purchase offers for the county-owned Broad Street Business Exchange in downtown Hazleton, according to Tuesday’s voting meeting agenda.
Grotto Pizza co-owner dispels un-crust-worthy rumors: NEPA properties not part of sale, despite reports
December 6, 2025
HARVEYS LAKE — Armand Mascioli, co-owner of Grotto Pizza, said on Saturday that the recent announcement of a change of ownership with the company impacts the ownership structure of the Delaware restaurants only.
Luzerne County prison head cites inmate medical needs as pressing budgetary challenge
December 4, 2025
Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head James Wilbur recently presented statistics on outside medical care for inmates to convey the magnitude of the situation to County Council.
DUI bench trial continued
December 4, 2025
A bench trial was continued Thursday on drunken driving charges against Jose Adames, a past chair of the Luzerne County Election Board, according to the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas docket.
Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Hylee executes first on-duty find
December 3, 2025
Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Hylee recently executed her first on-duty find — a gun buried under a stack of clothes inside a dresser, officials said.
Luzerne County committee will publicly interview board applicants Dec. 8
December 2, 2025
Luzerne County has scheduled a Dec. 8 public interview session for applicants interested in serving on county boards, including two seats opening on the election board.
Cuts reduce Luzerne County’s proposed 2026 real estate tax increase from 1.9% to 1.5%
December 2, 2025
Luzerne County’s proposed 2026 real estate tax increase has been reduced from 1.9% to 1.5% due to cuts approved last week, county Budget and Finance Division Head Mary Roselle said Tuesday.
Luzerne County accepting purchase offers for Hazleton property
November 30, 2025
Luzerne County is seeking offers to purchase the county-owned Broad Street Business Exchange in downtown Hazleton, according to an online posting.
Luzerne County pushing for completion of outstanding American Rescue projects
November 29, 2025
Luzerne County must close out its federal American Rescue Plan Act program this time next year, prompting a County Council warning to funding recipients that requested more time to complete their projects.
Luzerne County election director raise and new division head survive 2026 budget cuts
November 26, 2025
After extensive debate, a Luzerne County Council majority approved several cuts in the proposed 2026 budget on Tuesday, although a raise for the election director and creation of a new division head position remained intact.