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Rick Morelli set to brief Luzerne County study commission Thursday
September 17, 2024
As part of its ongoing information gathering, Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission is speaking to some prior home rule charter drafters, starting with Rick Morelli on Thursday.
Luzerne County manager: voter registration processing on track
September 16, 2024
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo issued a statement Monday disputing chatter that the election bureau is behind in processing thousands of Nov. 5 general election voter registration applications.
Mike Cabell picks up a vote, but Jamie Walsh ahead by four
September 16, 2024
As expected, Jamie Walsh’s lead over Mike Cabell changed from five votes to four Monday after the county’s election board officially accepted and tallied a provisional ballot that had been contested in court.
Luzerne County government releases latest personnel report
September 15, 2024
Luzerne County government added 20 workers in August, including prison correctional officers, according to the latest monthly personnel report.
Luzerne County Council briefed on needs for more housing, particularly for middle-income residents
September 14, 2024
Luzerne County needs more housing, particularly for middle-income residents, county council members learned during a presentation last week.
PA Supreme Court issues ruling in Cabell/Walsh race
September 13, 2024
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday that means Jamie Walsh did not succeed in throwing out one provisional ballot and counting another, although he still has the unofficial lead over incumbent state Rep. Mike Cabell.
Facing election deadlines, Luzerne County manager sends Cabell/Walsh ruling reminder to PA Supreme Court
September 12, 2024
With a Nov. 5 general election preparation deadline looming, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo sent a letter Thursday “gently” reminding the Pennsylvania Supreme Court a decision is needed in the pending challenge over two provisional ballots in the 117th District.
Funding vote delayed for two Luzerne County bridges
September 11, 2024
A proposal to earmark $3.1 million of Luzerne County’s federal American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings to repair two county bridges was removed from this week’s council voting agenda.
Proposed Luzerne County ‘election worker protection ordinance’ advances
September 10, 2024
A proposed Luzerne County “election worker protection ordinance” received the four of 11 council votes required to keep it under consideration Tuesday, and Councilwoman Joanna Bryn Smith, the ordinance author, said she already has submitted a revised version to address some concerns.
Luzerne County’s Housing Authority Board tables decision on mail ballot drop box agreement
September 10, 2024
Luzerne County’s Housing Authority Board voted Tuesday to table a decision on a mail ballot drop box agreement for its Wright Manor senior living building.