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Term limit reset prompts citizen complaints to Luzerne County study commission
May 1, 2025
Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission received a flurry of citizen email complaints Thursday about its proposal to erase past terms of elected officials when tallying the three-term limit.
Jamie Walsh issues response to litigation criticism
May 1, 2025
State Rep. Jamie Walsh issued a lengthy statement Thursday responding to Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo’s “allegations regarding the recent court filing.”
Luzerne County Government Study Commission assesses creation of prison, public defender’s boards
April 30, 2025
Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission recently reached a decision on the possible creation of a county jail oversight board and public defender advisory board.
Luzerne County website banner announces cost of dismissed election litigation
April 29, 2025
A scrolling red banner on Luzerne County’s website announces: “James Walsh v. Luzerne County cost to Luzerne County taxpayers to date $104,802.”
Federal judge dismisses election suit against Luzerne County
April 28, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed litigation Jamie Walsh filed against the county in October that challenged Luzerne County’s processing of 2024 general election voter registration and mail ballot applications.
Ziemba steps down as Luzerne County Republican Party chair
April 28, 2025
Gene Ziemba resigned as Luzerne County Republican Party chairman, effective immediately, according to an online announcement.
Luzerne County mail ballot drop box schedule posted
April 27, 2025
Luzerne County’s two mail ballot drop boxes will be available starting Monday for interested May 20 primary election voters, according to an online election bureau posting.
Special Luzerne County delinquent tax auction attracts large crowd of prospective bidders
April 26, 2025
A large crowd of prospective bidders appeared at last week’s Luzerne County delinquent tax auction, even though it was a smaller, special sale.
Luzerne County Democrats holding county council candidate forum
April 24, 2025
Luzerne County’s Democratic Party is holding a public forum for Democratic county council candidates on May 1 at Luzerne County Community College.
Options presented for temporary Luzerne County operations division head
April 23, 2025
Luzerne County Grant Writer Michele Sparich has reached the county home rule charter’s 90-day limit to serve as temporary operational services division head, prompting county Manager Romilda Crocamo to provide two options to council until the position is permanently filled.