Our Opinion
Our View: We will never forget you, Melanie
Three years ago today we lost a beloved co-worker at a far-too-young age of 26. We offer an editorial from Dec. 19, 2017, as a reminder of how precious life is and as homage to Melanie.
Our View: A happy and holy Hanukkah to those who celebrate
This time of year Christmas gets the lion s share of attention, from shopping to family traditions to the debate about live or fake trees. And amidst a pandemic surge of COVID-19 cases soaring frighte
Diamonds to youthful toy drive organizer
Diamonds this week go first to Lana Eiden. As Bill O Boyle reported, the seven-year-old Girl Scout Daisy is asking people to donate new toys for children in need that she, with the help of her mom and
Franklin, PSU athletes show great discpline amid pandemic
For those who don t follow college football and didn t see staff writer Derek Levarse s story on Wednesday, we d like to bring your attention to some heart-wrenching words spoken this week by Penn Sta
Our View: Diamonds to live-performance groups
Diamonds to all the live-performance groups in our area that keep finding ways to mark the holidays amid a pandemic that prevents large crowds to enjoy the show. The latest examples: The Scranton Civi
Our View: Keep wearing your ‘face diapers’ in spite of critics
As you may have seen, we recently have started a daily video feature in which one of our staffers gives viewers a preview of stories we are working on for the following day s edition.
Our View: CoWork space highlights region’s ability to pivot
It may still be subtle to see, and even harder to focus on with a pandemic consuming much of our energy, but for years forward thinkers in our county have pushed to make the area more tech savvy and i
Our View: Diamonds to those who give thanks by giving back
We are thankful for those in our community who have been doing good in these very bad times, so in honor of them, and Thanksgiving, we happily present a week of all diamonds to those mentioned in thre
Our View: Shop small, shop local to support area businesses
As you can read on pages 6C and 7C of today s edition, a familiar tradition will be returning to downtown Wilkes-Barre starting this weekend.
Our View: Election Board members should resign over baseless refusal to certify Luzerne County vote
On Monday morning, the Luzerne County Election Board voted to certify the county s Nov. 3 general election results by a 3-2 vote.
Our View: Election day is here: Be civil
Election day is here, and rather than encourage all eligible voters who haven t voted to do so, this year calls for different kind of request.
Our View: We endorse informed, engaged voters
This election season, like the year overall, has been unconventional to say the least.
Our View: Pedri’s budget proposal good news in a bad year
In such a gloomy year Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri certainly provided a basket of good news with his proposed budget for 2021.
Our View: Less judging, more caring needed
Frankly, it sounds almost too pat, like the fake (at least, we all assumed) human fund on a Seinfeld episode, or the real Foundation for a Better Life you may have seen the ads, ubiquitous on so
Our View: A killer who played us all gets fitting punishment
Coal to Devin Malik Cunningham, admitted killer, who pleaded guilty this week for his role in the brutal slaying of Edwardsville resident Joseph Monka, 71, last year.
Our View: United Way hygiene kits for kids a valuable donation
As described by staff writer Mark Guydish in Thursday s edition, some Hanover Green Elementary Students got a pleasant and useful surprise when they stopped at the school Wednesday for a scheduled
Our View: Region’s economic development strategies paying off
Sunday s story by staff writer Bill O Boyle about regional economic growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic was heartening, to say the least.
Our View: If you can give, do give
United Way of Wyoming Valley launched its 2020 campaign, and if it felt more like a whimper than a bang, there s a good reason: the COVID-19 pandemic. It s the same reason the campaign and what the Un
Our View: PennDOT’s safety survey is worth your while
It s here again, your chance to vent about roads, driver habits, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT is holding its annual online Highway Safety Survey, and you may find it sa