Jennifer Learn-Andes

Luzerne County’s Election Bureau has completed its review of voting system options and is recommending the leasing of a new one from Hart InterCivic.

Luzerne County’s Redevelopment Authority board met in closed-door executive session after its regular meeting Tuesday to discuss litigation the county filed against the authority last month over an outstanding debt related to the authority’s rail line.

Luzerne County’s Ethics Commission voted Monday to seek an ethics code change from county council so two complaints from June can be unsealed and processed.

Luzerne County government hired 21 new workers in July and rehired seven prior employees, according to the new human resources department monthly personnel report.

The Diocese of Scranton Catholic School System Inc. plans to issue up to $8.25 million in tax-exempt bonds to repair and renovate a dozen of its schools, including five in Luzerne County.

Luzerne County Council voted 7-4 Tuesday to approve an employment agreement with county Manager Romilda Crocamo.

A funeral service was held Tuesday for 13-year-old Butler Township murder victim Jacob Delgadillo.

Pittston and West Pittston’s mayors said Monday they support the proposed new design of the Firefighters’ Memorial Bridge linking the two municipalities.

Luzerne County Council is considering a debt restructuring package that is projected to yield a net savings of $3.2 million, according to Tuesday’s meeting agenda.