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Luzerne County authority seeking donations to spruce up Wyoming Valley Levee recreational path
December 20, 2021
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Luzerne County authority seeking donations to spruce up...
Luzerne County authority seeking donations to spruce up Wyoming Valley Levee recreational path
December 20, 2021As is appeared in the Times Leader By Jennifer Learn-Andes Luzerne County’s Flood Protection Authority is seeking donations...
Luzerne County Council approves revision that expands flood...
Luzerne County Council approves revision that expands flood authority’s scope
November 10, 2021WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Council has approved a revision to the county flood protection authority’s articles of incorporation...
Three Wyoming Valley Levee gaps closed
Three Wyoming Valley Levee gaps closed
September 02, 2021Three Wyoming Valley Levee gaps have been permanently closed, eliminating the need for a cumbersome temporary flood gate...
Flood authority approves purchase of Forty Fort property...
Flood authority approves purchase of Forty Fort property for new headquarters
August 18, 2021PLAINS TWP. — It looks like the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority will have a new home next...
New planned flood maps impact Luzerne County communities
New planned flood maps impact Luzerne County communities
July 25, 2021More Luzerne County property owners along the Susquehanna River will be forced to buy flood insurance for the...
Market Street Bridge to stay closed till Jan....
Market Street Bridge to stay closed till Jan. 4; weekend flooding possible
December 28, 2020The Market Street Bridge will remain closed until Jan. 4 as a precaution, since worst-case projections call for...
West Pittston residents will get break on flood...
West Pittston residents will get break on flood insurance
May 16, 2020WEST PITTSTON – Residents in the Garden Village can expect as much as a 15% discount on flood...
National Weather Service: River should crest below flood...
National Weather Service: River should crest below flood stage
May 01, 2020WILKES-BARRE — The Susquehanna River is expected to crest at 19.6 feet at 8 a.m. today, according to...
FEMA Meeting With Local Officials to Discuss Levee...
FEMA Meeting With Local Officials to Discuss Levee Accreditation
January 24, 2020WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The state of the levee protection in Wilkes-Barre was the focus Friday of...
W-B council will consider projects for gaming grant...
W-B council will consider projects for gaming grant applications
December 03, 2019A street hockey rink at Coal Street Park and outfitting an emergency response center are among several projects...
Luzerne County Flood Authority agreement with county on...
Luzerne County Flood Authority agreement with county on hold
September 17, 2019After concerns were raised by both sides, the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority on Tuesday delayed approval of...
Flood Plan Could Eliminate Need for Sandbags
Flood Plan Could Eliminate Need for Sandbags
March 29, 2019(TNS) - There has to be a better way to protect the Susquehanna River flood plain in a...
County flood authority seeks support for grants to...
County flood authority seeks support for grants to fund two projects
March 15, 2019PLAINS TWP. — Chris Belleman, executive director of the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority, is asking elected officials...
New trees planted along river levee trail
New trees planted along river levee trail
April 18, 2018The emerald ash borer beetle will not get the last laugh this time. The gnawing beetles, which have...