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Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission unanimously voted Thursday to recommend to keep the county’s election board at five members. A position restructuring is underway in Luzerne County’s election bureau to increase accountability and sustainability, the administration said. Four vendors responded to Luzerne Cou
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Warning issued on Luzerne County fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose deaths
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (749+ words) A dozen Luzerne County overdose deaths in the last three months involved a combination of cocaine and fentanyl, county officials warned during a Tuesday media conference. “These combinations are extremely dangerous and can be deadly when someone may not realize…...
Luzerne County pursuing grant funds for emergency management drones, vehicles
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (705+ words) Four Luzerne County departments want to collectively seek a $203,786 Local Share Account grant from casino gambling funds for an “emergency services bundle” to create a drone program and purchase three vehicles for the prison, coroner’s, and sheriff’s offices. The county…...
Judge denies to void warrant for man after courthouse spat incident
2+ week, 2+ day ago (353+ words) WILKES-BARRE — A Wyoming man remained jailed after a Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas judge denied to lift another judge’s capias warrant issued when he appeared late for a probation violation proceeding, and after he allegedly spat on Sheriff Genesis…...
Luzerne County Correctional Services Committee discusses potential need for a new building
3+ week, 2+ day ago (671+ words) Luzerne County Council’s Correctional Services Committee discussed the need for a new prison during Thursday’s meeting. The council committee members, from left: Jimmy Sabatino, LeeAnn McDermott and Steve Coslett. Under a plan outlined Thursday, Luzerne County will spend as little…...