Our Opinion
County officials showed incredibly poor judgment on virus
This is why we can t have nice things and probably won t be able to for quite some time.
Our View: Irem Temple roof project offers hope
It s way too early to pop the champagne corks, but Wednesday s news regarding Wilkes-Barre s Irem Temple felt like a real boon in a county where as often lamented in this space preservation of his
Our View: WB’s languishing train station holds promise
Of all the grand historic buildings Wilkes-Barre and the Wyoming Valley have failed to preserve, The Central Railroad of New Jersey station has long been the most frustrating to watch languish toward
Our View: Preservation, revitalization should go hand-in-hand
Larry Newman put it succinctly. We ve been yelling about this since 2013, and yet here we are.
Our View: Ross visit was advantageous for WB, region
Whether you agree with his performance on the job, or with the direction of his boss s administration in Washington, D.C., the success of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce and others in bri
Our View: Model railroading a worthwhile escape
If you could create your ideal world, how would it look (outside of being pandemic free)?
Our View: This is a time for compassion, not cruelty
The depths to which some people will stoop to hurt others, even in this time of shared misery, never cease to amaze.
Our View: ’NEPA Live from Home’ a great way to support area artists
A quick look at social media should reveal that millions of homebound people are dulling the pain of quarantine and shutdowns by binge-watching favorite movies and TV programs.
Our view: Uplifting stories remind us what we are fighting for
Stories abound about the community coming together in the age of social distancing, but two this weekend struck a particularly poignant note.
Our View: Now is not the time to resume live press conferences
You may know the old saying: Never let a good deed go unpunished.
Our view: Compassion, celebration and love amid a pandemic
This is a little story you didn t see because, frankly, we and any other local media can t capture everything no matter how hard we try in this Covid-19 pandemic. But it s worth telling perhaps precis
Our View: Arena testing site plans raise many questions
We recognize the need for more COVID-19 testing across Pennsylvania, including here in our region.
Our view: With a little caution, we can enjoy the great outdoors again
The state s decision last week to have a bit of a surprise opening day of trout season may have merited some scrutiny, considering the stay-at-home orders we are supposed to be observing, but honest
Our View: Making the best of a bad situation
This is a serious pandemic and if you are following recommended protocol it is impacting your life through shortages, business closings, loss of entertainment options, children unexpectedly at home, a
Our View: ‘Flattening the curve’ brutal but necessary
These past few days will no doubt be important ones in the history of our country. The question is how they will be remembered.
Our View: No levels when it comes to helping other
There s no one above you, there s no one beneath you. We re all beside each other.
Our View: Pittston’s Parade Day a true celebration of community ties
At the heart of Pittston s annual St. Patrick s celebrations last Saturday were three important ingredients: Faith, family and fun.
Our View: For the love of pets
Any one who has been in the local news business for a sufficient amount of time around here will confirm this: Few stories consistently draw an audience better than pet stories. It s hard not to catch
Our View: Honor Bond’s quest to encourage organ donation
We were saddened to learn and are now saddened to tell you all that Kevin Bond lost his battle with multiple medical challenges Sunday night while waiting for a liver transplant.