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Singer-songwriter Ayron Jones to perform at Kirby Center
Features

Singer-songwriter Ayron Jones to perform at Kirby Center

· August 11, 2021

WILKES-BARRE Up-and-coming blues singer-songwriter Ayron Jones will be coming to the F.M. Kirby Center as part of the venue s Chandelier Concert Series.

TL Cares $1,000 Nonprofit Recipient: Blue Chip Animal Farm Refuge
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TL Cares $1,000 Nonprofit Recipient: Blue Chip Animal Farm Refuge

· August 10, 2021

WILKES-BARRE The Times Leader Media Group made its second $1,000 donation to Blue Chip Animal Farm Refuge on Tuesday as part of the company s TL Cares program.

Your view: Close the gap in coverage for lymphedema treatment!
Letters

Your view: Close the gap in coverage for lymphedema treatment!

· August 10, 2021

As Congress considers making improvements to the Medicare program there is another lesser known gap in coverage that must be addressed the lack of coverage for medical compression supplies.

Doyle McManus: Climate change is a problem that can’t be put off
Op-Ed · Wire

Doyle McManus: Climate change is a problem that can’t be put off

GORDON BAY, Ontario Two weeks ago, one of America s best-known climate scientists set off onto Ontario s Lake Joseph for an evening of stargazing, as she had almost every summer of her life.

Nation/World

More pressure on Texas Democrats as GOP moves to end holdout

· August 10, 2021
Nation/World

Ex-soldier convicted of teen's '82 murder can't get DNA test

· August 10, 2021
Nation/World

Sharife Cooper's late 3 lifts Hawks to 84-83 win over Pacers

· August 10, 2021
IronPigs rough up RailRiders
Sports

IronPigs rough up RailRiders

· August 10, 2021

The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs defeated the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 8-1 on Tuesday night at PNC Field.

Nation/World

Rain pelts Puerto Rico, USVI as tropical storm warnings up

· August 10, 2021
State

Wolf tells 25K state health, prison workers: vaccine or test

· August 10, 2021
Nation/World

AP Exclusive: Biden to tap Prelogar for solicitor general

· August 10, 2021
Nation/World

Canadian faces spy ruling in China as Huawei decision looms

· August 10, 2021
Leaders look to continue ER services at Tyler Memorial Hospital
News

Leaders look to continue ER services at Tyler Memorial Hospital

· August 10, 2021

TUNKHANNOCK Leaders of Commonwealth Health, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and numerous elected officials Tuesday said they are working together to sustain emergency room services on the camp

Blackhawks Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito dies at 78
Sports · Wire

Blackhawks Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito dies at 78

CHICAGO Tony Esposito, the pioneering Hall of Fame goaltender who played almost his entire 16-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks, has died following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, the t

Luzerne County Council appoints seven to manager search committee
News

Luzerne County Council appoints seven to manager search committee

· August 10, 2021

Luzerne County s search for a new manager will now commence because council appointed a seven-member citizen committee that must seek and recommend applicants.

Nation/World

Germany's railway workers to go on nationwide 2-day strike

· August 10, 2021
Nation/World

Global Citizen to host pandemic party with a purpose

· August 10, 2021
Nation/World

Stevie Nicks cancels all 2021 performances over coronavirus

· August 10, 2021
Eagles starters will play preseason opener
Sports · Wire

Eagles starters will play preseason opener

· August 10, 2021

PHILADELPHIA Nick Sirianni and his staff are still talking through how playing time will be allocated in Philadelphia s preseason opener Thursday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Messi signs 2-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain
Sports · Wire

Messi signs 2-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi finally signed his eagerly anticipated Paris Saint-Germain contract on Tuesday night to complete the move that confirms the end of a career-long association with Barcelona and sends PSG i