News: Page 42
Wind phone vandalized on Back Mountain Trail; will be repaired and replaced
October 7, 2025
DALLAS — Tara Yamelski recently left a hand-painted rock at the wind phone she placed on the Back Mountain Trail last month.
Luzerne County reports 31 voters received two mail ballots
October 7, 2025
Luzerne County’s Election Bureau has identified an “isolated incident” that caused 31 voters to receive two Nov. 4 general election mail ballots, county Election Director Emily Cook announced Tuesday.
Luzerne County seeking a media content strategist/planning and transportation coordinator
October 5, 2025
Luzerne County has advertised a “media content strategist/planning and transportation coordinator” position that will include public communication responsibilities.
Luzerne County’s first walk-in mental health crisis and stabilization center near completion in Hazleton
October 4, 2025
Luzerne County’s first walk-in mental health crisis and stabilization center is near completion in Hazleton, but it cannot be finished and open until an overdue state budget is adopted, according to Tara Fox, county Mental Health/Developmental Services administrator.
Luzerne County issues Nov. 4 general election mail ballots
October 2, 2025
Luzerne County’s Election Bureau has authorized the issuance of Nov. 4 general election mail ballots, which means they should be in the hands of voters who requested them within a week, county Election Director Emily Cook said Thursday.
Luzerne County debates recipient of potential $6.7 million in rail sale proceeds
October 1, 2025
Now that an unsolicited $10 million offer for Luzerne County’s rail line has been made, a key question is, which entity will receive the funds if it is sold?
Reading and Northern offers $10 million to purchase Luzerne County rail line
September 30, 2025
Reading & Northern Railroad — the company interested in bringing passenger train excursion service to Wilkes-Barre — is offering to pay $10 million to purchase Luzerne County’s rail line, according to a letter.
Two Luzerne County ethics complaints in limbo can now be processed
September 30, 2025
Two ethics complaints in limbo since June can be unsealed and processed because Luzerne County’s ethics commission appointed Attorney Qiana Murphy Lehman on Tuesday.
Luzerne County seeking bids for two major Wyoming Valley Airport improvements
September 29, 2025
Luzerne County is seeking bids for two major improvements at the county-owned Wyoming Valley Airport as the administration seeks funds to cover projected cost increases.
Tuesday forum scheduled for Luzerne County Council candidates
September 28, 2025
Luzerne County Council candidates on the Nov. 4 general election ballot have been invited to a Tuesday evening forum sponsored by the Wilkes-Barre Area League of Women Voters.