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Study commission tables term limit decision
March 20, 2025
Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission tabled a decision on term limit recommendations for county elected offices Thursday after concerns were raised by some members.
Luzerne County closes Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge due to inspection findings
March 20, 2025
The Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge over the Susquehanna River is closed due to recent inspection findings, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Thursday.
Change in Luzerne County post-election processing approved
March 19, 2025
Luzerne County’s Election Board voted Wednesday to activate an election staff canvassing board to handle the post-election processing of flagged mail and provisional ballots.
State asks if Luzerne County authority interested in vacant SCI Retreat, White Haven Center
March 18, 2025
The state has asked if Luzerne County’s Redevelopment Authority is interested in moving forward with any projects at two vacant state sites — the State Correctional Institution at Retreat in Newport Township and the White Haven Center.
County Council considering new tax break request
March 17, 2025
Payments in lieu of taxes may be the new norm for developers seeking real estate tax breaks in Luzerne County.
Selection process underway for new Luzerne County operational services division head
March 16, 2025
The selection process is still underway for a new Luzerne County operational services division head, said county Manager Romilda Crocamo.
Luzerne County’s study commission to vote on term limit recommendation
March 15, 2025
Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission is set to vote Thursday on its term limit recommendation for county elected offices and how long those reaching the limit must wait before they could run for the same seat again.
Cordora announces candidacy for Luzerne borough mayor
March 15, 2025
John C. Cordora has announced his candidacy seeking the Republican nomination for mayor in Luzerne borough in Luzerne County’s May 20 primary election.
Luzerne County asks more than 500 primary election candidates to verify ballot information
March 13, 2025
The more than 500 candidates set to appear on Luzerne County’s May 20 primary election ballot must review their information to ensure it is correct, county Election Director Emily Cook said Thursday.
Luzerne County sends cease and desist letter regarding rail line
March 12, 2025
Luzerne County sent a cease and desist letter to the county Redevelopment Authority on Wednesday to temporarily halt any further action related to selling, transferring or disposing of railroad property owned by the authority.