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Wait is on for Commonwealth Court rulings in Cabell/Walsh races
June 2, 2024
The wait is on for Commonwealth Court rulings in the tight race for the Republican 117th House District contest because all required court briefs have been filed.
Former Luzerne County juvenile detention building project still in the works
June 2, 2024
Plans are still in the works to transform the former Luzerne County juvenile detention center into offices and residential apartment units, county Councilwoman LeeAnn McDermott said during last week’s meeting of council’s real estate committee, which she chairs.
Wyoming Valley Mall’s real estate tax assessment drastically lowered
June 1, 2024
The Wyoming Valley Mall’s real estate tax assessment has plunged from $68.7 million to $13.6 million through negotiations with taxing bodies in a court-level appeal, records show.
Luzerne County American Rescue visit focuses on Fork Over Love
June 1, 2024
Standing outside the West Side Career and Technology Center in Pringle last week, Luzerne County Council Vice Chairman Brian Thornton was surprised to see the number of vehicles lining up for a Fork Over Love meal event.
Luzerne County Council faces decision on Duryea bridge
May 29, 2024
Final plans for the proposed Duryea levee-raising project hinge on whether Luzerne County Council wants to fix or demolish the county-owned Stephenson Street Bridge, a consultant said during this week’s work session.
Luzerne County American Rescue Plan modifications approved
May 28, 2024
Four Luzerne County American Rescue Plan funding recipients will have more time to complete their projects — a request granted to several other entities in recent months, county council decided Tuesday.
Luzerne County asked to decommission Duryea bridge for levee project
May 27, 2024
As part of the planned Duryea levee project, Luzerne County has been asked to decommission the Stephenson Street Bridge over the Lackawanna River so it can be demolished.
Proposed Luzerne County capital plan seeks millions for projects
May 26, 2024
Luzerne County’s administration has identified $6.3 million in future projects in its new proposed annual capital plan, with the understanding council would have to come up with funding to complete all of them.
Nonprofit Luzerne County Fair operator seeking $500,000 in county American Rescue Funding for flood damages
May 26, 2024
The nonprofit that oversees the Luzerne County Fair is seeking $500,000 of the county’s remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to repair flood damage at the Dallas fairground caused by severe September 2023 rain, according to a submission up for discussion at Tuesday’s county council work session.
Cabell election challenge targets state’s voter address change procedure
May 23, 2024
In his tight race for the Republican nomination, state Rep. Michael Cabell is taking aim at the state’s automatic voter registration address change procedure tied to vehicles, according to a Thursday court filing.