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Stefanie J. Salavantis takes oath as Luzerne County’s new President Judge
December 27, 2024
Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge Stefanie J. Salavantis was sworn in as the new President Judge Friday before a crowd gathered in the courthouse rotunda in Wilkes-Barre.
Three Luzerne County magisterial district judge seats will be on 2025 ballot
December 27, 2024
Three Luzerne County magisterial district judge seats will be on the ballot in 2025 — two currently vacant, and one that will be open.
Jennifer Pecora resigning as Luzerne County operational services division head
December 24, 2024
Jennifer Pecora has resigned as Luzerne County operational services division head, county Manager Romilda Crocamo told council via email Tuesday.
Luzerne County study commission focuses on term limits and compensation
December 23, 2024
In a recent meeting, Luzerne County Government Study Commission members discussed term limits and compensation.
Santa’s reindeer cleared for special deliveries across Pennsylvania on Christmas Eve
December 23, 2024
HERSHEY — Santa has come to the town built on chocolate — and he brought all nine of his reindeer along with him.
Search plan formulating for new Luzerne County Election Board member
December 22, 2024
The search for a new Luzerne County Election Board member will begin next month, as county council must first declare the seat vacant, according to communications reviewed by The Times Leader.
Stefanie Salavantis selected as new Luzerne County president judge
December 19, 2024
Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge Stefanie J. Salavantis will be the new president judge starting Jan. 4 — the first woman to hold the leadership post in county history.
Denise Williams resigns as Luzerne County Election Board chair; announces run for council
December 18, 2024
Denise Williams announced Wednesday she is stepping down as Luzerne County Election Board chairwoman, effective immediately, because she is running for county council.
Luzerne County Council extends heating/utility assistance, provides sheriff incentives
December 17, 2024
Luzerne County Council voted Tuesday to extend a heating/utility assistance program through this winter and reprogram $1.477 million in remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for three internal projects.
Luzerne County Manager holds annual public forum
December 16, 2024
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo looked back on work completed in 2024 during Monday’s annual public forum required by the county’s home rule charter.