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Luzerne County’s July personnel report released
August 17, 2025
Luzerne County government hired 21 new workers in July and rehired seven prior employees, according to the new human resources department monthly personnel report.
Borrowing planned to renovate five Luzerne County Catholic schools
August 16, 2025
The Diocese of Scranton Catholic School System Inc. plans to issue up to $8.25 million in tax-exempt bonds to repair and renovate a dozen of its schools, including five in Luzerne County.
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo’s employment agreement approved
August 12, 2025
Luzerne County Council voted 7-4 Tuesday to approve an employment agreement with county Manager Romilda Crocamo.
Luzerne County-selected engineer announced for Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project
August 12, 2025
Luzerne County Council has selected Modjeski and Masters Inc. as the engineer for the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge replacement project, Council Chairman John Lombardo announced during Tuesday’s meeting.
Funeral service held Tuesday for 13-year-old Butler Township murder victim Jacob Delgadillo
August 12, 2025
A funeral service was held Tuesday for 13-year-old Butler Township murder victim Jacob Delgadillo.
Pittston and West Pittston’s mayors support proposed new bridge design
August 11, 2025
Pittston and West Pittston’s mayors said Monday they support the proposed new design of the Firefighters’ Memorial Bridge linking the two municipalities.
Luzerne County considering debt restructuring to save money without extending the repayment schedule
August 10, 2025
Luzerne County Council is considering a debt restructuring package that is projected to yield a net savings of $3.2 million, according to Tuesday’s meeting agenda.
Most Luzerne County Council members, controller do not support new proposed home rule charter
August 9, 2025
Most Luzerne County Council members — seven of 11 — have already decided they won’t be supporting the proposed new county home rule charter.
Low Cut Connie frontman to perform a free, solo piano concert in Wilkes-Barre Sept. 6
August 8, 2025
Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner will perform a free, solo piano concert Sept. 6 on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre, In This Together NEPA announced Friday.
Luzerne County Council set to vote on county manager employment agreement
August 8, 2025
Luzerne County Council is set to vote Tuesday on an employment agreement with county Manager Romilda Crocamo, the agenda said.