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Luzerne County Council tackling board appointments
January 11, 2025
Luzerne County Council is set to fill 15 vacant board seats Tuesday but will hold off on those with choices to be made, said Vice Chairman Brian Thornton.
Luzerne County manager selects human services division head nominee
January 10, 2025
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo has nominated Megan Stone to oversee the county’s human services division.
Luzerne County reassessing natural and man-made threats to residents
January 8, 2025
In an exercise that is required every five years, Luzerne County is reassessing natural and man-made threats to residents and possible ways to reduce the risks.
Luzerne County division head position posted
January 6, 2025
Luzerne County is now seeking applicants for the vacant operational services division head position with an annual salary range of $96,270 to $101,270.
Recommendation to reduce size of Luzerne County Council questioned
January 5, 2025
During a meeting last week, Plains Township resident Gerald Cross respectfully urged Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission to reconsider its recommendation to reduce the size of council from 11 to seven members.
Luzerne County monitoring bankruptcy of prison inmate medical services provider
January 4, 2025
Luzerne County’s prison inmate medical services provider — Wellpath LLC — has filed for bankruptcy, raising questions about the potential impact on the county.
Luzerne County government study commission rejects switch to elected manager
January 2, 2025
Luzerne County’s top manager position should remain appointed and not switch to an elected post, all six study commission members in attendance agreed Thursday.
Luzerne County manager announces 2025 initiatives
January 2, 2025
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced several 2025 initiatives in a Thursday email to county council, including virtual tours of the historic courthouse in Wilkes-Barre and cultural partnerships with the Luzerne County Historical Society and Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic.
Several Luzerne County American Rescue project extensions granted
December 29, 2024
Luzerne County Council recently granted an extension to the nonprofit Keystone Mission for a homeless housing project covered with American Rescue Plan Act funding.
A YEAR IN REVIEW: Elections dominated Luzerne County government in 2024
December 28, 2024
Luzerne County government churned through a variety of issues and projects in 2024.