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Flood Protection Authority begins collecting rent from ICE
September 15, 2026
Luzerne County’s Flood Protection Authority has begun receiving payment for space it leases to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the authority headquarters in Forty Fort.
Luzerne County rail line sale takes unexpected turn as R.J. Corman gets nod from Redevelopment Authority
September 15, 2026
Luzerne County’s Redevelopment Authority voted Tuesday to sell the county rail line to R.J. Corman Railroad Group for $8.2 million.
Updates on new Luzerne County voting equipment, campaign finance database
September 13, 2026
Luzerne County’s Election Bureau received and unpacked new voting system equipment from Hart InterCivic that will be used in the Nov. 3 general election, according to the county manager’s monthly division report.
Reading & Northern recommended to buy Luzerne County rail line for $10M
September 12, 2026
After evaluating three proposals, a citizen committee is recommending the sale of Luzerne County’s rail line to Reading and Northern Railroad, according to documents.
Luzerne County officials recall painful experiences during 9/11
September 11, 2026
In a solemn Friday morning ceremony, two Luzerne County officials — Councilwoman Dawn Simmons and Manager Romilda Crocamo — described what it was like to be in New York City as the 9/11 terrorist attack occurred 25 years ago.
Luzerne County councilman proposes resolution against mass surveillance
September 10, 2026
Luzerne County Councilman Chris Belles is asking his colleagues to collectively take a stance against mass surveillance of people and vehicles while also supporting “targeted law enforcement use” of such technology, according to a proposed resolution he released.
Luzerne County Council advances real estate tax break ordinance
September 9, 2026
Luzerne County Council formally introduced an ordinance that would set reporting requirements and other parameters for future real estate tax-break requests.
Luzerne County Council majority OKs request to increase drop boxes
September 8, 2026
A Luzerne County Council majority agreed to ask the county’s volunteer, five-citizen Election Board to consider adding more mail ballot drop boxes for the Nov. 3 general election.
Warning issued on Luzerne County fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose deaths
September 8, 2026
A dozen Luzerne County overdose deaths in the last three months involved a combination of cocaine and fentanyl, county officials warned during a Tuesday media conference.
Luzerne County pursuing grant funds for emergency management drones, vehicles
September 7, 2026
Four Luzerne County departments want to collectively seek a $203,786 Local Share Account grant from casino gambling funds for an “emergency services bundle” to create a drone program and purchase three vehicles for the prison, coroner’s, and sheriff’s offices.