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Luzerne County maintains credit rating
September 15, 2025
Credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s is keeping Luzerne County government at an A rating with a stable outlook, county Manager Romilda Crocamo informed county council Monday.
County Notebook: New leader in key department
September 14, 2025
Dan Reese has been promoted to oversee Luzerne County’s consolidated GIS/Mapping and Planning and Zoning Department, according to the latest human resources department personnel report for August.
Luzerne County Council introduces proposed “responsible contractor ordinance”
September 13, 2025
After extensive discussion earlier this year, a Luzerne County Council majority has formally introduced a “responsible contractor ordinance.”
Soprano, longtime Times Leader newsman, named to PNA Hall of Fame
September 12, 2025
Joe Soprano, the longtime Times Leader writer and editor, has been announced as a posthumous inductee into the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
Luzerne County Council discusses new voting system recommendation
September 10, 2025
Luzerne County Council is expected to vote on a proposed election voting system switch at its next meeting Sept. 23.
9/11 Memorial Flag set up in Luzerne County Courthouse for Thursday ceremony
September 10, 2025
The 9/11 Memorial Flag is on display in the Luzerne County Courthouse rotunda in Wilkes-Barre for Thursday’s public remembrance ceremony.
Luzerne County Human Services Building put on lockdown due to threat
September 10, 2025
Employees at Luzerne County’s Human Services Building on Pennsylvania Avenue in Wilkes-Barre were ordered to remain in the building Wednesday afternoon due to a “third-party shooting threat” related to the county Children, Youth and Families agency, county Manager Romilda Crocamo told county council in an email.
Luzerne County Council majority rejects moratorium on new southern county tax breaks
September 9, 2025
Against the wishes of a vocal group, a Luzerne County Council majority voted Tuesday against a proposed moratorium on new southern county tax breaks.
Luzerne County fund balance minimum proposed
September 8, 2025
Luzerne County would have to maintain a set fund balance reserve under a proposed policy up for discussion at Tuesday’s county council work session.
Luzerne County opioid commission’s Wednesday town hall canceled
September 8, 2025
Luzerne County’s opioid commission canceled Wednesday’s public town hall in Duryea due to scheduling issues involving some members.