Hazleton Times
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Luzerne County general election reminders
Luzerne County polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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9/11 Memorial Flag set up in Luzerne County Courthouse for Thursday ceremony
The 9/11 Memorial Flag is on display in the Luzerne County Courthouse rotunda in Wilkes-Barre for Thursday’s public remembrance ceremony.
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Luzerne County opioid commission’s Wednesday town hall canceled
Luzerne County’s opioid commission canceled Wednesday’s public town hall in Duryea due to scheduling issues involving some members.
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Republican Garrity seeks to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro’s reelection bid
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania’s two-term elected state treasurer, said Monday that she will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro ’s reelection bid, setting up what could be a contest between a low-profile officeholder and a potential White House contender in 2028.
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2 winning PA Lottery Cash 5 tickets totaling $450,000 sold in Luzerne County
The Pennsylvania Lottery is recognizing two jackpot-winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash tickets worth a combined total of $450,000 sold from the weekend drawings.
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King’s College celebrates 2025 Summer Commencement
WILKES-BARRE — More than 100 students received their bachelor’s and master’s degrees this week before family, friends and faculty during the King’s College Summer Commencement at the William S. Scandlon Physical Education Center.
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Peoples Security Bank & Trust holds ribbon cutting at new Nanticoke branch
NANTICOKE — Peoples Security Bank & Trust held a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration of its new Nanticoke branch at 75 N. Market St.
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Rockin’ the River not cancelled
As of 3:30 p.m., Friday evening’s free Rockin’ the River concert was still scheduled to proceed, although Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said she is closely monitoring the weather.
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Luzerne County schedules town hall about AI initiative
Luzerne County’s administration has scheduled a town hall to brief the public on how artificial intelligence may be used in its government operations to enhance services.
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Electronic voting systems demoed
Luzerne County Council Chairman John Lombardo checks out one of four voting system options during Wednesday’s demonstration in the county courthouse in Wilkes-Barre. County officials are reviewing options for 2026 because the maintenance and support contract with the current supplier, Dominion Voting System, expires at the end of this year. Council will eventually decide whether…