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Understanding Luzerne County’s proposed new charter
October 18, 2025
Nov. 4 general election voters will decide if Luzerne County’s home rule charter is revised, and it’s an all-or-nothing package selection.
Luzerne County activates new online application option for poll watcher certificates
October 16, 2025
Luzerne County’s Election Bureau has created and activated an option for election poll watcher certificate requests, county Election Director Emily Cook said Thursday.
Court ruling about subpoena issued in Luzerne County rail line litigation
October 16, 2025
A court ruling about a subpoena has been issued in the ongoing litigation over the Luzerne County rail line.
Luzerne County home rule charter referendum ballot wording error detected
October 15, 2025
A ballot error in Luzerne County’s home rule charter referendum on the Nov. 4 general election ballot was revealed and discussed during Wednesday’s county Election Board meeting.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport officials: Grant funding depends on bi-county agreement
October 15, 2025
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport officials are urging Luzerne and Lackawanna counties to approve a partnership agreement so the Avoca complex remains eligible for federal funding.
Luzerne County posts Nov. 4 election polling places with 3 changes
October 15, 2025
Luzerne County’s Election Bureau finalized and publicly posted all Nov. 4 general election polling places on Wednesday, including three changes since this year’s primary election.
Proposed 2026 Luzerne County budget now in hands of county council
October 14, 2025
Luzerne County’s proposed 2026 budget is now in the hands of county council because the administration formally introduced it during Tuesday’s meeting.
Eleven Luzerne County government workers hired in September
October 13, 2025
Luzerne County hired 11 new workers and brought back three past employees in September, according to the newly posted human resources department monthly personnel report.
ELECTION 2025: What to know about mail ballot voting
October 11, 2025
With the Nov. 4 general municipal election fast approaching, voters have until 5 p.m. Oct. 28 to request mail-in ballots.
ELECTION 2025: There’s still time to register to vote
October 11, 2025
Luzerne County has picked up 1,911 voters this year to date, and residents still have a little over a week to register for the Nov. 4 general election.