News: Page 54
Luzerne County seeking drug and alcohol administrator
June 29, 2025
Luzerne County is seeking a new drug and alcohol administrator, according to an online posting.
Final proposed Luzerne County home rule charter adjustments underway
June 28, 2025
Final adjustments are underway for the proposed Luzerne County home rule charter revision that will be put before voters for possible adoption in November, including another vote next week on the recommended size of county council.
Public demonstration of Luzerne County voting system options to be held July 9
June 26, 2025
A public demonstration of Luzerne County voting system options will be held July 9 at the county courthouse on River Street in Wilkes-Barre, county Election Director Emily Cook said Thursday.
Luzerne County initiates litigation against Keystone Mission over American Rescue Plan funding
June 26, 2025
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said she authorized the initiation of litigation Thursday against the Keystone Mission due to the “distinct possibility” the Wilkes-Barre agency will be immediately closing.
Luzerne County Council scheduled to interview prospective Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge engineers
June 25, 2025
Luzerne County Council is set to interview the three top-ranked engineering firms for the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge replacement project on Thursday.
Arguments made for rejecting Luzerne County tax break schedule
June 25, 2025
Penn’s Northeast President and CEO John Augustine made his case this week on why Luzerne County Council should reject a pre-determined real estate tax break schedule by project type.
Luzerne County Council approves lease, loan and veteran tax exemption
June 24, 2025
Luzerne County Council voted Tuesday to expand real estate tax exemption for disabled veterans, approve a court-requested lease of a Kingston property and loan Wilkes-Barre $500,000 for emergency infrastructure work.
Luzerne County Council contacted about rail line
June 24, 2025
Facing threatened litigation over its outstanding rail line debt, Luzerne County’s Redevelopment recently submitted a briefing to county council.
Luzerne County manager voices support for Wilkes-Barre infrastructure repair loan
June 24, 2025
Wilkes-Barre does plenty for Luzerne County government, county Manager Romilda Crocamo told county council in an email Tuesday.
Luzerne County Council set to vote on veteran benefit, court lease and city loan
June 23, 2025
Luzerne County Council is set to vote Tuesday on expanding real estate tax exemption for disabled veterans, authorizing a court-requested lease of a Kingston property and loaning Wilkes-Barre $500,000 for emergency infrastructure work.