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Their view: Community service makes a difference
Ever since I was a little girl, I ve loved participating in community service.

Times Leader P.M. Update: Saturday, Dec. 26
Kevin Carroll is back with your P.M. Update for the Weekend Edition: The river has crested, for starters. Also: We ll have a powerful story about local families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 and som

Beyond the Byline: For Lana and all those front line workers
WILKES-BARRE As the year from hell comes to an end, an angel has appeared before us.

James wins AP Male Athlete of Year award
LeBron James told the world in 2020 that Black Lives Matter. He helped convince many who had never voted to finally head to the polls. He found more ways to continue elevating the lives of people in h

Pittston man faces rape charges
JENKINS TWP. A Pittston man was arrested Wednesday on charges he forcibly raped a woman multiple times over the course of seven years, including when the woman was a minor.

Their view: 5 things to know about recovering from COVID-19 at home
If you re at home with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, you may be wondering what, exactly, you should be doing. And you aren t alone. Fortunately, most people who contract COVID-19 will recover without

With winter at hand, the virus whips up winds of uncertainty
Coronavirus cases spiking nationwide. A chill, existential and literal, setting in once more. And now: a winter likely to be streaked by a soundtrack of sirens instead of silver bells.

Trump made lasting impact on federal courts
WASHINGTON On this, even President Donald Trump s most fevered critics agree: He has left a deep imprint on the federal courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.

Flooding not as bad as expected
While it s not over yet, new projections from the National Weather Service suggest that expected flooding from the Susquehanna River around Luzerne County will be less extensive than originally predic

Liz Weston: RV-Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Recreational vehicle sales are soaring, and the RV industry expects 2021 to be a record-breaking year. Dealerships say much of the demand is coming from first-time buyers and others anxious to find a

263 new cases of COVID-10 confirmed in county; 14,755 statewide over 2 days
WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Saturday reported 263 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County and the death count is at 423.