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Luzerne County receives 24 applications seeking natural-gas funding
September 6, 2026
Luzerne County Council’s Act 13 Committee received 24 applications seeking county Marcellus Shale natural-gas funding for recreation and conservation projects, including parks and trails, said Committee Chairwoman Patty Krushnowski.
Luzerne County: New state legislation will require contact information for property buyers
September 5, 2026
Under new state legislation that takes effect on Sept. 18, buyers of property in Luzerne County must submit contact information to the county Assessment Office so municipalities have a way to reach someone if there are building code violations.
Action Together challenges 8,917 signatures, triggers formal review of Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance repeal referendum petition
September 4, 2026
A formal request was filed Friday seeking review of the citizen-initiated Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance repeal referendum petition.
Dallas Twp. approves $2.3 million grant application for road improvements, creates data center committee
September 1, 2026
DALLAS TWP. — Dallas Township Supervisors approved a resolution to submit a $2.3 million grant application to make improvements to Lower Demunds Road, as well as a resolution to establish the Dallas Township Data Center Advisory Committee, which will monitor data center development and recommend amendments to strength regulations for the facilities.
Zoning approved to convert Hunlock Township school into apartments
September 1, 2026
A developer obtained Luzerne County Zoning Hearing Board approval Tuesday to convert the vacant former Northwest Intermediate School in Hunlock Township into a 25-unit apartment building.
Real estate tax break ordinance referred to Luzerne County Council
August 31, 2026
A proposed Luzerne County ordinance setting parameters for future real estate tax break requests will advance to County Council for possible adoption, a committee decided Monday.
Committee formed to evaluate Luzerne County rail line purchase offers
August 31, 2026
Three entities submitted offers for Luzerne County’s rail line, and a “committee of blue-ribbon panelists” has been formed to evaluate the proposals, according to a county press release.
Luzerne County committee discussing proposed tax break ordinance
August 30, 2026
Luzerne County Council’s Community Planning and Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet Monday afternoon to discuss a proposed county ordinance involving future tax break requests.
Luzerne County Council zeroes in on inmate health care practices
August 29, 2026
Luzerne County prison inmate medical care procedures and costs were discussed at length during last week’s County Council work session.
Luzerne County manager blasts theft of flags from courthouse lawn
August 28, 2026
The theft of flags from the Luzerne County Courthouse lawn on River Street in Wilkes-Barre prompted an emotional call for public assistance Friday from county Manager Romilda Crocamo.