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Luzerne County Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a proposed election protection ordinance that did not appear to have majority support when it was introduced two weeks ago.

Luzerne County officials finalized response plans for the approaching snowstorm, County Manager Romilda Crocamo said Friday.

Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat said Thursday, Luzerne County is welcome to place the southern county mail ballot drop box in city hall.

Luzerne County’s new voting system supplier is still awaiting required state certification for its latest equipment leased by the county, which means the county must temporarily use the company’s past-certified version in the May 19 primary election, county Election Director Emily Cook said Wednesday.

A consultant is immersed in documenting Luzerne County rail property so a solicitation can be prepared seeking offers to purchase the line, the county Redevelopment Authority Board said during Tuesday’s meeting.

Laura Holbrook was promoted Tuesday to the Wyoming Valley Levee System oversight position.

A vote to promote Laura Holbrook as the new Wyoming Valley Levee System overseer is scheduled for Tuesday’s Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority meeting agenda.

Luzerne County government hired seven workers in December and rehired one past employee, according to the newly posted monthly personnel report.

Republican Alyssa Fusaro sent Luzerne County Council a lengthy report Thursday detailing concerns she encountered during her four years serving on the county Election Board.