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2021

2021

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Nation/World

CNN's Ward says Kabul colleague nearly pistol-whipped

· August 18, 2021
Nation/World

Journalist Joe Galloway, chronicler of Vietnam War, dies

· August 18, 2021
Kingston consultant John Dawe pleads guilty on child sex charges

Kingston consultant John Dawe pleads guilty on child sex charges

· August 18, 2021

WILKES-BARRE A Kingston man who has been locked up since April pleaded guilty to several charges stemming from allegations he had sex with a teenage boy, spoke inappropriately online with someone he

Kingston consultant John Dawe pleads guilty on child sex charges
News

Kingston consultant John Dawe pleads guilty on child sex charges

· August 18, 2021

CORRECTION AND EDITOR S NOTE

Our View: Bazaars, festivals hold region’s tapestry together
Opinion

Our View: Bazaars, festivals hold region’s tapestry together

· August 18, 2021

It s actually an emblematic story, an archetype of tales we tell in these pages on a weekly, even daily basis. A lot of people did something rather remarkable without expecting or needing recognition,

Times Leader P.M. Update: Wednesday, August 18
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Times Leader P.M. Update: Wednesday, August 18

· August 18, 2021

Kevin Carroll is here with your P.M. Update: A tornado watch is in effect across Luzerne County until 8 p.m. this evening, a total of $39,447 in grants has been awarded to five local fire companies an

Nation/World

A's RHP Bassitt out of hospital after being hit by liner

· August 18, 2021
Nation/World

Cohen criticizes 'unproductive' Mets hitters amid slump

· August 18, 2021
Nation/World

AP Source: Biden to require vaccines for nursing home staff

· August 18, 2021
State

Pennsylvania may use taxpayer dollars for major golf events

· August 18, 2021
State

Pennsylvania teachers union: Schools should require masks

· August 18, 2021
Republican Women of Luzerne County will award undergraduate scholarship
Features

Republican Women of Luzerne County will award undergraduate scholarship

· August 18, 2021

Republican Women of Luzerne County will again provide one $1,000 scholarship to an eligible undergraduate of a Luzerne College or University who most exhibits qualities of leadership and service. Elig

Nation/World

EU urged to help Afghan conflict refugees stay in the region

· August 18, 2021
Nation/World

Stocks edge lower as investors wait to hear from the Fed

· August 18, 2021
Nation/World

R. Kelly sex trafficking trial: What to know and expect

· August 18, 2021
Pizza baker sentenced for groping coworker
News

Pizza baker sentenced for groping coworker

· August 18, 2021

WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas appeared to be leaning imposing a probationary sentence for Nicola Coppola, who admitted to groping a waitress where they worked at a Mountain Top pi

LCCC paramedic class completes course of study
Features

LCCC paramedic class completes course of study

· August 18, 2021

Members of the 2021 paramedic class from the Mary Gill Carrozza, R.N. School of Nursing and Health Sciences at the Francis S. and Mary Gill Carrozza, R.N. Health Sciences Center at Luzerne County Comm

From piggy banks to scholarships, local award-winners grow up
Features

From piggy banks to scholarships, local award-winners grow up

· August 18, 2021

In 2014, FNCB Bank held a piggy bank contest in area elementary schools to teach children the importance of saving money. The contest encouraged children to use their creativity to design a piggy ba

Lions launch Lions Kidsight Vision Screening Program
Features

Lions launch Lions Kidsight Vision Screening Program

· August 18, 2021

The Lions of District 14-W of Luzerne County recently launched their Lions Kidsight Vision Screening Program at the Plains Township National Night Out community gathering on Aug 3.

Nation/World

Old Navy integrates its plus-size women's business

· August 18, 2021