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Cost analysis released for proposed Luzerne County voting system change
September 7, 2025
Luzerne County’s election bureau has released cost analysis on its proposed leasing of a new voting system from Hart InterCivic for use in 2026, according to Tuesday’s council work session agenda.
Luzerne County’s property assessments still deemed accurate
September 7, 2025
Using an annual statistic as a benchmark, Luzerne County’s property assessments are the second most accurate among the 67 Pennsylvania counties, even though it has been 16 years since the last countywide reassessment took effect.
Community holds funeral service for 13-year-old Butler Township murder victim
September 5, 2025
More than 60 gathered in St. John’s Cemetery in Butler Township Friday morning to ensure 13-year-old murder victim Jacob Delgadillo had a proper burial covered solely through donations.
Luzerne County sheriff deputy vacancies prompt continued outside security assistance
September 3, 2025
While sheriff deputy staffing levels have currently improved, Luzerne County has not reached the point where it can end outside security services at some county properties, county Sheriff Brian Szumski said this week.
Luzerne County opioid commission town hall scheduled
September 3, 2025
The Luzerne County opioid commission scheduled its latest public town hall for Sept. 10 in Duryea.
Former Hotel Sterling site listed for sale at $1.2 million
September 2, 2025
The former Hotel Sterling site at the corner of North River and West Market streets in Wilkes-Barre is listed for sale at $1.2 million.
State offers Luzerne County funding to repair Crestwood Drive in Wright Township
September 1, 2025
In an unusual proposal described as a win for Luzerne County, council can choose to receive a $400,000 state award to pave county-owned Crestwood Drive in Wright Township if it agrees to stop collecting an outstanding loan around the same dollar amount the county had provided to West Hazleton for a borough bridge project.
Luzerne County tax sale generates $461,084, according to a post-auction report
August 31, 2025
Luzerne County’s main annual August free-and-clear delinquent tax auction generated $461,084, according to a post-auction report.
Luzerne County releases new 561-page hazard mitigation plan
August 30, 2025
Luzerne County released a new 561-page hazard mitigation plan intended to educate and prepare citizens and officials about potential natural and man-made disasters.
Luzerne County Council to vote on citizen-requested southern county tax break suspension
August 27, 2025
Luzerne County Council agreed to vote in two weeks on a citizen-requested suspension of future southern county real estate tax breaks.