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Public briefed on Luzerne County’s developing AI program
July 30, 2025
Luzerne County’s administration has selected Microsoft 365 Copilot GCC for its foray into the use of artificial intelligence but has not yet activated the program for use in any specific tasks, county Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and First Assistant Solicitor Vito DeLuca said during a Wednesday night town hall.
Luzerne County sheriff warns of scams by those impersonating law enforcement
July 30, 2025
Luzerne County Sheriff Brian Szumski issued a warning Wednesday about continuing reports of phone scammers impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money from victims.
Luzerne County officials express support for keeping Keystone Job Corps
July 29, 2025
Following a lengthy Tuesday tour, several Luzerne County officials expressed strong support for the Keystone Job Corps facility in Butler Township — a federal educational and vocational program for youth and young adults that has an uncertain future.
Study commission majority approves final recommended Luzerne County charter
July 28, 2025
A Luzerne County Government Study Commission majority voted Monday to approve the final proposed new county home rule charter that will be placed before voters for possible adoption Nov. 4.
Luzerne County study commission to vote on final proposed home rule charter revision
July 27, 2025
After more than a year of deliberation, Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission is set to vote Monday night on the final proposed home rule charter revision that will be placed on the Nov. 4 general election ballot for voter consideration.
Train operator interested in bringing passenger rail to Wilkes-Barre has purchased city lot
July 26, 2025
Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Co. has purchased a parcel strategically located to accommodate a boarding platform if passenger rail comes to downtown Wilkes-Barre, according to a newly recorded deed.
Rockin’ the River not cancelled
July 25, 2025
As of 3:30 p.m., Friday evening’s free Rockin’ the River concert was still scheduled to proceed, although Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said she is closely monitoring the weather.
New lineup announced for Friday’s Rockin’ the River concert
July 24, 2025
Weather permitting, Friday’s final 2025 Rockin’ the River performance in Wilkes-Barre will be held with a completely new roster of performers because the two scheduled acts have both withdrawn, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Thursday in a statement that said “The show must go on!”
Luzerne County files suit against redevelopment authority over rail line debt
July 23, 2025
Luzerne County filed a civil suit against the county Redevelopment Authority Wednesday over an outstanding debt related to the authority’s rail line — an action that had been authorized by Luzerne County Council in May, court records show.
Former Luzerne County worker loses pension contribution due to conviction
July 23, 2025
Former Luzerne County worker Lisa Price won’t receive funds she paid toward her county pension due to her conviction for stealing funds when she worked as a magisterial district judge clerk, the county Retirement Board decided Wednesday.