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Building trades workers urge passage of Luzerne County ordinance
February 25, 2025
A contingent of building trades workers appeared before Luzerne County Council Tuesday urging support for a “responsible contractor” ordinance that would require prospective contractors to participate in apprenticeship training programs and meet other conditions to perform county construction projects over a set dollar amount.
Chris Belles announces candidacy for Luzerne County Council
February 25, 2025
Chris Belles has announced his candidacy for Luzerne County Council.
Thomas Dombroski announces run for Luzerne County Council
February 25, 2025
Thomas Dombroski formally announced his candidacy for Luzerne County Council.
Tony Perzia announces his candidacy for Luzerne County Council
February 25, 2025
Tony Perzia has announced his candidacy for Luzerne County Council.
Penn State considers closing campuses
February 25, 2025
After weeks of speculation, Penn State announced it will consider closing some of its campuses — including Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Scranton — following the 2026-2027 school year.
Luzerne County committee OKs negotiation of possible train station purchase
February 24, 2025
Luzerne County Council’s Real Estate Committee unanimously agreed Monday to allow the administration to negotiate a potential purchase of the historic former train station in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Luzerne County committee to discuss possible train station purchase
February 23, 2025
Luzerne County Council’s Real Estate Committee is set to meet Monday evening to discuss the county’s potential purchase of the historic former train station in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Luzerne County manager releases annual ‘State of the County’ report
February 22, 2025
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo released the annual “State of the County” report, which will be publicly discussed during Tuesday’s county council work session as required by the home rule charter.
Tim McGinley plans to run for Luzerne County controller
February 20, 2025
Democrat Tim McGinley confirmed Thursday he plans to run for Luzerne County Controller.
Luzerne County Council Vice Chairman Brian Thornton weighs in on election board structure
February 19, 2025
Luzerne County Council Vice Chairman Brian Thornton is no longer advocating placing council members on the county election board, according to an email he sent to the county’s Government Study Commission this week.