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Luzerne County Study Commission rejects districts, debates election board
February 19, 2025
Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission voted Thursday to continue electing all council members countywide instead of carving out regional districts for some seats.
Steven M. Coslett announces candidacy for Luzerne County Council
February 19, 2025
Steven M. Coslett announced his candidacy for Luzerne County Council.
Luzerne County real estate tax break requested for 15-building data center in Hazle Township
February 18, 2025
NorthPoint Development is seeking a Luzerne County real estate tax break for a 15-building data center on a 1,280-acre site in Hazle Township.
Luzerne County study commission zeroing in on county election board
February 17, 2025
Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission is set to start discussing the composition of the county election board at its Thursday meeting, the agenda said.
Nurses at Geisinger Wyoming Valley begin five-day strike
February 17, 2025
PLAINS TWP. — Amid freezing temperatures and high winds, hundreds of unionized registered nurses at Geisinger Wyoming Valley began a historic five-day walkout at 7 a.m. Monday to protest what they claim are unfair labor practices.
Luzerne County may seek funding for automated weather system at Wyoming Valley Airport
February 16, 2025
Luzerne County’s administration is asking county council to seek funding to install an automated weather observation system at the county-owned Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty Fort and Wyoming.
Luzerne County lost 54 residents to suicide in 2024
February 15, 2025
Determined to open eyes, Tara Fox, Luzerne County Mental Health and Developmental Services administrator, compiled more information about the 54 suicide deaths that occurred in the county last year.
Knapp announces Luzerne County Council run
February 15, 2025
Nanticoke resident Ronald D. Knapp announced his run for Luzerne County Council.
Historic former train station in downtown Wilkes-Barre listed for sale
February 13, 2025
The historic former train station in downtown Wilkes-Barre is listed for sale, and plans are in the works to bring a Starbucks and credit union to the complex, said developer George Albert, of property owner Market Square Properties Development LLC, on Thursday.
Luzerne County Council is asked to help obtain federal funds to expand Ruth’s Place homeless shelter
February 12, 2025
The nonprofit Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania is asking Luzerne County Council for help obtaining federal funds to relocate and expand its Ruth’s Place homeless shelter.