News: Page 95
Explanation released on why fire truck can’t use Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge
July 2, 2024
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo released an explanation Tuesday on why multiple vehicles are simultaneously permitted on the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge but not a fire truck.
Commonwealth Court rejects Michael Cabell’s appeal seeking tallying of write-in votes
July 2, 2024
Commonwealth Court issued another ruling Tuesday in the tight Republican 117th House District race, denying incumbent Michael Cabell’s appeal seeking the tallying of write-in votes, if any.
Luzerne County must reexamine Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge options
July 1, 2024
Now that the state awarded $10 million toward the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge, Luzerne County must follow state procedures to advance the project, county Manager Romilda Crocamo told council Monday.
Cabell wins Commonwealth Court appeal to count one provisional ballot, reject another
July 1, 2024
Commonwealth Court issued a ruling Monday on one of three pending appeals in the tight race for the Republican 117th House District contest — this one granting incumbent Michael Cabell’s request to count one paper provisional ballot and reject another.
Request for fire truck clearance on Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge denied
July 1, 2024
The Nanticoke Fire Department’s request for a fire engine to cross the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge for emergencies has been denied “after careful consideration and review,” Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo informed city Fire Chief Mark Boncal Monday.
Luzerne County prison Taser contract on agenda
June 30, 2024
Luzerne County’s prison system system has purchased Tasers, largely for correctional officers overseeing inmates receiving treatment at hospitals, county Correctional Services Division Head James Wilbur told county council last week.
Luzerne County Council receives access request for murals on Shickshinny/Mocanaqua Bridge
June 30, 2024
A Maryland man who loves Shickshinny and purchased a second home there is asking Luzerne County Council for permission to paint murals along a walkway on the county-owned Shickshinny/Mocanaqua Bridge over the Susquehanna River — at no cost to the county.
Luzerne County 2023 audit released, shows $1.63 million surplus in general fund operating budget
June 28, 2024
Luzerne County ended 2023 with a $1.63 million general fund operating budget surplus, according to a review of the audit released Friday.
Kevin Clocker is Luzerne County’s new veteran affairs director
June 28, 2024
Kevin Clocker is Luzerne County’s new veteran affairs director, county Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Friday.
Luzerne County Council may spend $985,500 of opioid litigation settlement funds on yearlong advertising campaign
June 26, 2024
Luzerne County Council has been asked to spend $985,500 of the county’s opioid litigation settlement funds on a yearlong advertising campaign with Nexstar Media Group, which includes WBRE and WYOU TV.