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Proposed Luzerne County ‘responsible contractor’ ordinance draws strong response
February 11, 2025
Several area contractors urged Luzerne County Council Tuesday to reject a “responsible contractor” ordinance that would require prospective contractors to participate in apprenticeship programs and meet other conditions to perform county construction projects over a set dollar amount.
Luzerne County may update dated Open Space, Greenways and Outdoor Recreation Master Plan
February 10, 2025
Luzerne County’s Open Space, Greenways and Outdoor Recreation Master Plan was released two decades ago, prompting a push to complete an update.
Luzerne County keeping promise to check election ballot with other counties in shared school districts
February 10, 2025
As promised when an error was detected in 2023, Luzerne County election bureau representatives visited Wyoming County Monday to verify shared races are correct on the upcoming ballot.
Luzerne County has new prison deputy warden
February 9, 2025
Luzerne County has a new prison deputy warden — Ronald Bronsburg, of Bear Creek Township.
Luzerne County Council to discuss ‘responsible contractor’ proposal
February 8, 2025
Luzerne County Council is set to discuss a proposed “responsible contractor” ordinance Tuesday that would require prospective contractors to participate in apprenticeship programs and meet other conditions to perform county construction projects over a set dollar amount.
Walter Griffith seeking another term as Luzerne County controller
February 8, 2025
Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith formally announced he is seeking another term.
John Lombardo announces re-election run for Luzerne County Council
February 8, 2025
Luzerne County Council Chairman John Lombardo formally announced he is seeking a second term.
Luzerne County study commission nears recommendation on council elections
February 6, 2025
Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission will decide in two weeks if it will recommend the election of some county council members by regional districts, the seven commission members agreed Thursday.
Luzerne County Children, Youth and Families administrator to co-chair roundtable
February 6, 2025
Luzerne County Children, Youth and Families Administrator Katrina Gownley has been named co-chair of a multi-county Leadership Roundtable in Harrisburg, county Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Thursday.
Two more apply for Luzerne County Election Board chairmanship
February 5, 2025
Two more citizens applied for the vacant fifth chairmanship seat on Luzerne County’s Election Board by Wednesday’s deadline — Democrats Stacey E. Fiester and Patrick Smith, officials said.