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Luzerne County Court seeking to add eight full-time positions in 2026
October 27, 2025
The Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas is seeking funding to add eight full-time positions in 2026, county Court Administrator Paul Hindmarsh said Monday.
Luzerne County lost approximately $855,000 in interest earnings due to state budget impasse
October 27, 2025
Luzerne County lost approximately $855,000 in interest earnings to date on funds it had to advance to county human service agencies during the continuing state budget impasse, according to a release from Colleen Connolly, the county’s new media content strategist/planning and transportation coordinator.
Luzerne County hires contractor for campaign finance database creation
October 26, 2025
Luzerne County’s Election Bureau recently entered into a $23,000 contract with EasyVote Solutions to implement a campaign finance report database, according to an online posting.
ELECTION 2025: 2 known Luzerne County government figures seek controller seat
October 25, 2025
Two known Luzerne County government figures are competing for the county controller seat in the Nov. 4 general election: Republican Walter Griffith and Democrat Tim McGinley.
ELECTION 2025: Luzerne County voters to choose 5 council members Nov. 4
October 25, 2025
Luzerne County voters will select five county council members in the Nov. 4 general election, and there are 10 contenders.
Luzerne County pension fund subsidy estimated at $13.7 million in 2026
October 23, 2025
Luzerne County’s employee pension fund continues to grow to record highs through investment returns, but an estimated $13.7 million subsidy will still be required next year, officials said at Wednesday’s county Retirement Board meeting.
Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority advances rail line purchase offer plan
October 21, 2025
A plan to consider purchase offers for Luzerne County’s rail line incrementally advanced Tuesday.
Engineering assessment authorized for erosion near Wilkes-Barre flood wall
October 21, 2025
Erosion inching toward part of the Wyoming Valley Levee system flood wall along Riverside Drive in Wilkes-Barre is concerning enough to seek an immediate outside engineer assessment, Luzerne County’s Flood Protection Authority decided Tuesday.
Luzerne County provides Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge update
October 21, 2025
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo released a status report on the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge replacement project Tuesday and said she will be providing monthly updates on the project’s progress.
Luzerne County Election Board’s post-election adjudication will start sooner
October 19, 2025
The Luzerne County Election Board’s post-election adjudication will start sooner than in the past.