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Beyond the Byline: Smells like it’s going to be a pretty good night
On Aug. 9, at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. many of us from the 60s generation will be Happy Together again.
Casey introduces legislation to renew job creation
WILKES-BARRE U.S. Sen. Bob Casey this week is introducing the Restore Environmental Vitality and Improve Volatile Economy by the Civilian Conservation Corps of 2021, or the REVIVE the CCC Act (S.241
Beyond the Byline: Sincere thanks to David Barasch
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Chairman David M. Barasch announced this week that he is retiring from public service, which includes almost six years in the leadership position of the ag
Beyond the Byline: One more trip down the shore for the memories
Anybody around my age who went to Wildwood, New Jersey, in the 60s and 70s remembers Uncle Lou s nothing like breakfast at Uncle Lou s after a day on the beach and a night on the town.
Keller, VA officials discuss ways to improve veterans’ services
WILKES-BARRE In response to growing concerns over the lack of access to vital military service records and benefits, U.S. Rep. Fred Keller this week hosted a roundtable discussion with local Veteran
Report: NEPA, Pennsylvania face physical, economic or social challenges
WILKES-BARRE Teri Ooms, executive director at The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development at Wilkes University, this week said numerous individuals throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna count
Beyond the Byline: Time to raise Pa.’s minimum wage
Back in the late 1960s, the minimum wage was, I think, $1.25 per hour.
Beyond the Byline: A simple, but great life on ‘the hill’
After spending the week in Scranton covering the civil trial brought against Luzerne County, the driving time offered me an opportunity to reflect on those good old days.
PA Department of State issues statement on ‘sham’ election review attempt
WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Department of State this week issued the following statement about some state legislators pursuing a sham review of the November 2020 general election results:
Beyond the Byline: Thanks you, Charles Barber
As we complete our celebration of America s independence and continue the comeback from the coronavirus pandemic, we also must pause to recognize the recent retirement of a gentleman who really persev
Beyond the Byline: Be proud of our country today and everyday
Today is the day we celebrate America and our independence.
First payments made to municipalities under American Rescue Plan Act
WILKES-BARRE State Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced this week that the first payments under the American Rescue Plan Act s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program have been sent t
DCNR staff recognized for keeping state parks open, safe during pandemic
The Wolf Administration this week recognized the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of State Parks staff for ongoing efforts to keep Pennsylvania s 121 parks open and safe
Beyond the Byline: Expect high traffic for July 4 weekend
After more than 15 months of restricted living during the coronavirus pandemic, expect to see a near-record level of travelers this July 4 weekend.
Beyond the Byline: Making his mom, and us, proud
WILKES-BARRE It s a long way from Plymouth to Honduras or Ecuador.
Beyond the Byline: No stopping Lizzie Breznay
The lead in the story about the Luzerne County Community College May 27th commencement said it all.
Beyond the Byline: Help abused animals like Nova
When I saw the picture on page one of the Times Leader on Thursday, I cried.
Baker, Yudichak vote to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency declaration
WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Senate including Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, and Sen. John Yudichak, I-Swoyersville this week passed House Resolution 106, to end Gov. Tom Wolf s emergency
Beyond the Byline: A ‘66 GTO, a basketball and a jump shot
Sunday was much more than a bright, hot, humid day where temperatures reached the 90s.
Building beds helps build a better community
Once again, Denise Ogurkis and her Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers used hammers and saws to quietly make an impact on our community.