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PA Supreme Court declines to hear write-in appeal sought by Mike Cabell
July 25, 2024
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to hear Mike Cabell’s appeal regarding write-in votes in his tight April 23 primary election Republican race for state representative against Jamie Walsh in the 117th Legislative District, according to an order issued Thursday.

Steve Hahn hired as Luzerne County deputy election director
July 25, 2024
Luzerne County Acting Election Director Steve Hahn has been permanently appointed to the second-in-command position at the county election bureau, according to a Thursday announcement from county Administrative Services Division Head Jim Rose.

Luzerne County Council reevaluating unused county-owned land sale in Butler Township
July 24, 2024
Luzerne County Council is reevaluating a proposal to sell unused county-owned land in Butler Township.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal over two provisional ballots in Cabell/Walsh race
July 24, 2024
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear Jamie Walsh’s appeal over two provisional ballots in his tight April 23 primary election Republican race for state representative against incumbent Mike Cabell in the 117th Legislative District.

Luzerne County Council confirms division head, approves tax break
July 23, 2024
Luzerne County Council unanimously confirmed Paula Radick’s hiring Tuesday as the new judicial services and records division head.

Luzerne County Council funding tour showcases new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck
July 22, 2024
In their latest American Rescue tour stop Monday, Luzerne County Council members checked out the new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck.

Paula Radick nominated to Luzerne County division head position
July 22, 2024
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo has nominated Paula Radick as the new judicial services and records division head, according to an updated agenda she released Monday.

Luzerne County Council to vote on division head confirmation Tuesday
July 21, 2024
Luzerne County Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on confirming a new judicial services and records division head Tuesday, according to the voting agenda.

Crocamo: No Luzerne County tax hike will be requested for 2025
July 21, 2024
As she begins her second budget season as Luzerne County manager, Romilda Crocamo said she won’t be requesting a real estate tax increase for 2025 and has again advised managers to freeze spending requests in their upcoming budget submissions.

Luzerne County presents revised plan for $1 million in opioid settlement funds
July 20, 2024
A new plan has been proposed for $1 million in Luzerne County opioid settlement funds that must be programmed by the end of August so they don’t have to be returned, according to Tuesday’s council work session agenda.
