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Luzerne County committee receives briefing on $78.5 million estimate for building repairs over a decade
August 27, 2026
Luzerne County Council’s Operational Services Committee received a more detailed briefing Thursday on a consultant report projecting an estimated $78.5 million in repairs recommended for county-owned properties over the next decade.
Attorney won’t bill for representing 2 Luzerne County officials
August 27, 2026
Attorney Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. won’t be billing Luzerne County for legal representation his firm provided to County Manager Romilda Crocamo and County councilman John Lombardo related to private criminal complaints that were filed against them and closed with no charges filed.
Court filing over Luzerne County Democratic Committee seats dismissed
August 27, 2026
A three-judge Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas panel has dismissed litigation over the race for county Democratic Committee seats in the May 19 primary election.
Misericordia University welcomes largest undergraduate 1st-year class in its history
August 27, 2026
DALLAS — Misericordia University welcomed the Class of 2030 — the largest undergraduate first-year class in the university’s history — during move-in day, which included a convocation ceremony on Thursday.
Bi-County Airport Board unanimously appoints new executive director
August 27, 2026
PITTSTON TWP. — When the motion was made to hire a new executive director at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Thursday, Kim William “Bill” Hopper had the votes — all six members of the Bi-County Airport Board voted for him.
Luzerne County Council debates request to increase drop boxes
August 26, 2026
A proposed resolution asking Luzerne County’s election board to explore additional mail ballot drop boxes prompted mixed opinions during County Council’s work session this week.
4 new opioid earmarks totaling $451,112 recommended
August 26, 2026
Four new opioid earmarks totaling $451,112 will be recommended to Luzerne County Council, the county’s Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement decided Wednesday.
Luzerne County Council approves capital plan
August 25, 2026
Luzerne County Council unanimously approved the latest annual capital plan Tuesday prioritizing projects for completion through 2028.
State finds ‘insufficient evidence’ in complaint against two Luzerne County officials
August 25, 2026
Private criminal complaints filed against two Luzerne County officials related to the state Sunshine Act have been closed without further action, according to a letter from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.
Citizens meet signature requirement for Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance repeal referendum
August 25, 2026
Citizens seeking a 2027 primary election ballot referendum to repeal Luzerne County’s new anti-discrimination ordinance have met the signature requirement to proceed, the group was officially informed Tuesday.