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Court actions filed over Luzerne County Democratic Committee seats
Luzerne County Councilwoman and Attorney Joanna Bryn Smith filed court actions on behalf of several county Democrats attempting to stop Wednesday night’s county Democratic Party reorganization meeting to select a new party chair.
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Luzerne County releases proposed annual capital plan
Luzerne County’s annual capital plan is up for introduction Tuesday, identifying projects targeted for completion through 2028, according to the council’s agenda.
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Luzerne County Courthouse monument cleaning proposal on Tuesday’s agenda
Luzerne County may use $3,150 of its Marcellus Shale natural-gas recreation funding to clean several monuments on the county courthouse’s south lawn before July 4.
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Crowd speaks for and against proposed Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance
A crowd appeared at Thursday’s Luzerne County Council public hearing to passionately speak for or against a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance.
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Luzerne County releases status report on road repairs
Luzerne County released a status report Wednesday on three county-owned road projects in Ross, Union, and Hunlock Townships.
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One Luzerne County ethics complaint closed, and three awaiting processing
One Luzerne County ethics complaint has been dismissed, and three new ones must be forwarded to outside attorneys for review, officials said during Tuesday’s county Ethics Commission meeting.
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Luzerne County May 19 primary election results certified, show 47,453 ballots cast
Luzerne County’s May 19 primary election results are official because the county Election Board voted to certify them Tuesday.
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New union agreement with 240 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital nurses overwhelmingly ratified
A union agreement with 240 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital nurses was overwhelmingly ratified Monday night, less than 24 hours after the prior contract expired, an announcement said.
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Luzerne County 911 recommending street address number changes on Forty Fort street
Luzerne County 911 is recommending address changes for approximately 10 properties on Butler Street in Forty Fort to avoid confusion with the same addresses on Butler Street in neighboring Kingston, county officials said.
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Luzerne County officials seek applicants for next sheriff
Luzerne County is seeking applicants for the next sheriff at a salary range of $75,000 to $80,000, according to an online posting.