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Historic former train station in downtown Wilkes-Barre listed for sale
Jennifer Learn-AndesThe historic former train station in downtown Wilkes-Barre is listed for sale, and plans are in the works to bring a Starbucks and credit union to the complex, said developer George Albert, of property owner Market Square Properties Development LLC, on Thursday.
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Luzerne County Council is asked to help obtain federal funds to expand Ruth’s Place homeless shelter
Jennifer Learn-AndesThe nonprofit Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania is asking Luzerne County Council for help obtaining federal funds to relocate and expand its Ruth’s Place homeless shelter.
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Proposed Luzerne County ‘responsible contractor’ ordinance draws strong response
Jennifer Learn-AndesSeveral area contractors urged Luzerne County Council Tuesday to reject a “responsible contractor” ordinance that would require prospective contractors to participate in apprenticeship programs and meet other conditions to perform county construction projects over a set dollar amount.
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Luzerne County may update dated Open Space, Greenways and Outdoor Recreation Master Plan
Jennifer Learn-AndesLuzerne County’s Open Space, Greenways and Outdoor Recreation Master Plan was released two decades ago, prompting a push to complete an update.
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Luzerne County keeping promise to check election ballot with other counties in shared school districts
Jennifer Learn-AndesAs promised when an error was detected in 2023, Luzerne County election bureau representatives visited Wyoming County Monday to verify shared races are correct on the upcoming ballot.
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Luzerne County has new prison deputy warden
Jennifer Learn-AndesLuzerne County has a new prison deputy warden — Ronald Bronsburg, of Bear Creek Township.
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Luzerne County Council to discuss ‘responsible contractor’ proposal
Jennifer Learn-AndesLuzerne County Council is set to discuss a proposed “responsible contractor” ordinance Tuesday that would require prospective contractors to participate in apprenticeship programs and meet other conditions to perform county construction projects over a set dollar amount.
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Luzerne County study commission nears recommendation on council elections
Jennifer Learn-AndesLuzerne County’s Government Study Commission will decide in two weeks if it will recommend the election of some county council members by regional districts, the seven commission members agreed Thursday.
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Two more apply for Luzerne County Election Board chairmanship
Jennifer Learn-AndesTwo more citizens applied for the vacant fifth chairmanship seat on Luzerne County’s Election Board by Wednesday’s deadline — Democrats Stacey E. Fiester and Patrick Smith, officials said.
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Three apply for Luzerne County Election Board chairmanship seat
Jennifer Learn-AndesAt least three citizens have applied for the vacant fifth chairmanship seat on Luzerne County’s Election Board — Republicans Vivian Kreidler-Licina and Frank Yamrick and Democrat Christine Boyle, officials said.