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Data center zoning amendment proposed for 20 Luzerne County-covered municipalities
Jennifer Learn-AndesDeliberation will begin next week on a proposed Luzerne County Zoning Ordinance amendment covering data centers.
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Luzerne County activates online portal to view campaign finance reports
Jennifer Learn-AndesThe public can once again instantly view Luzerne County campaign finance reports through an online database without having to submit a request for information.
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Some Luzerne County Council members seeking anti-discrimination ordinance
Jennifer Learn-AndesSome Luzerne County Council members are seeking to implement a countywide anti-discrimination ordinance.
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Luzerne County tax break vote timing up in the air for Bluecup project
Jennifer Learn-AndesDue to a number of other pending matters, Luzerne County Council may not consider a Wilkes-Barre Township real estate tax break extension request until March, Council Chairman Jimmy Sabatino said Tuesday.
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Luzerne County suicides up, drug overdose deaths down
Jennifer Learn-AndesLuzerne County suicides are up, but drug overdose deaths are down, according to annual statistics released by county Coroner Dion Fernandes.
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Luzerne County officials seek Veterans Affairs director
Jennifer Learn-AndesLuzerne County is seeking a new Veterans Affairs director, according to an online posting.
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Luzerne County Councilwoman explains proposed resolution regarding deadly force by federal immigration enforcement officers
Jennifer Learn-AndesDenise Williams is asking her Luzerne County Council colleagues to collectively voice a concern about the use of deadly force by federal immigration enforcement officers.
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Luzerne County won’t need temporary loan in 2026
Jennifer Learn-AndesFor the second year, Luzerne County won’t be borrowing funds to help pay bills until real estate tax revenue comes in, county Budget/Finance Division Head Mary Roselle announced during this week’s work session.
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Tenor Health Foundation Inc. receives state approval for Wilkes-Barre General Hospital acquisition
Jennifer Learn-AndesTenor Health Foundation has received the required Pennsylvania Department of Health approval to acquire Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and two Lackawanna County hospitals, Tenor Chief Executive Officer and founder Radha Savitala said in a statement Wednesday.
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Luzerne County Council rejects election ordinance, fills many board seats
Jennifer Learn-AndesIn a 9-2 vote Tuesday, Luzerne County Council rejected a proposed election protection ordinance.










