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Luzerne County website banner announces cost of dismissed election litigation
A scrolling red banner on Luzerne County’s website announces: “James Walsh v. Luzerne County cost to Luzerne County taxpayers to date $104,802.”
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Federal judge dismisses election suit against Luzerne County
A federal judge has dismissed litigation Jamie Walsh filed against the county in October that challenged Luzerne County’s processing of 2024 general election voter registration and mail ballot applications.
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Ziemba steps down as Luzerne County Republican Party chair
Gene Ziemba resigned as Luzerne County Republican Party chairman, effective immediately, according to an online announcement.
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Luzerne County mail ballot drop box schedule posted
Luzerne County’s two mail ballot drop boxes will be available starting Monday for interested May 20 primary election voters, according to an online election bureau posting.
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CAPITOL ROUNDUP: DCED highlights proposed investment in state’s innovation economy
WILKES-BARRE — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger this week highlighted the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to fostering Pennsylvania’s innovation economy.
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Special Luzerne County delinquent tax auction attracts large crowd of prospective bidders
A large crowd of prospective bidders appeared at last week’s Luzerne County delinquent tax auction, even though it was a smaller, special sale.
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‘Manufacturing Millennial’ to headline NEPIRC’s annual summit and expo
PLAINS TWP. — Considered one of the loudest voices in the industry and considered as one of the top voices in robotics, automation and manufacturing, Jake Hall — known as the “Manufacturing Millennial” — is helping companies future-proof their businesses with technology and attract the workforce of tomorrow.
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Luzerne County Democrats holding county council candidate forum
Luzerne County’s Democratic Party is holding a public forum for Democratic county council candidates on May 1 at Luzerne County Community College.
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Bi-County Airport Board hears report on May 7 roll-out of REAL ID
PITTSTON TWP. — Mark C. Bailer, director of public safety at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, on Thursday reported on the May 7, roll-out of REAL-ID. Bailer, who started in the position on March 21, advised the Bi-County Airport Board to inform their constituents to be ready for the mandatory start of REAL ID.
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Options presented for temporary Luzerne County operations division head
Luzerne County Grant Writer Michele Sparich has reached the county home rule charter’s 90-day limit to serve as temporary operational services division head, prompting county Manager Romilda Crocamo to provide two options to council until the position is permanently filled.