http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews All news headlines from The Dallas Post en-us 2008 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:08 GMT 2009-11-20T14:10:08Z en-us 2008 http://media.timesleader.com/designimages/DP_Logo.gif http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70598517&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FWilkes_tops_presidential_pays_11-20-2009.html Wilkes University President Joseph “Tim” Gilmour’s compensation has risen faster and higher than any other local president of the area’s five private institutions, soaring by 78 percent since his first year in 2001-02. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:08 GMT 351b0b90939f4be1dd79c4b129287dce 2009-11-20T14:10:08Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70598512&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FBig_step_for_Hillside_11-20-2009.html KINGSTON TWP. – Within a week, officials of the Lands at Hillside Farms announced on Thursday, the historic farm will be purchased and under sole ownership of the nonprofit organization, unlocking a slew of dreams – while simultaneously setting up a series of challenging obstacles. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:06:07 GMT 7598146a6b5757996e6e5fc0358bf724 2009-11-20T12:06:07Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70598437&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FBack_Mt__getting_cash_11-20-2009.html DALLAS TWP. – Representatives of the Back Mountain Community Partnership learned Thursday afternoon during their monthly meeting at Misericordia University that three member municipalities were approved for a $239,000 grant. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:09:17 GMT 88847c0257ca1062228951b03171c272 2009-11-20T09:09:17Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=331684&44=70442552&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fsports%2FContinuance_requested_for_incident_at_Tunkhannock_11-19-2009.html PLAINS TWP. – The District 2 athletic committee is hoping to hold a hearing the week of Dec. 7 concerning the allegations that members of the Dallas High School football team urinated on the tennis courts at Tunkhannock on Sept. 18. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:49:30 GMT 996aba6705458ad93f614e75766b0a6a 2009-11-19T11:49:30Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70442192&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FSupervisors_unveil_no-tax-hike_budget_11-19-2009.html DALLAS TWP. – Municipal taxes in the township will not increase in 2010, according to the preliminary $2.4 million budget presented Tuesday night. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:36:15 GMT e03afa8ec6e90b6ae8afbe5ad3853836 2009-11-19T07:36:15Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70442197&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2F_lsquo_No_major_changes_rsquo__in_budget_11-19-2009.html HARVEYS LAKE – After crunching numbers, borough officials revealed a $1 million 2010 proposed budget Tuesday night for its first reading. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:35:46 GMT 3fab89dfcaf56fc0f0f7ba6d521746a1 2009-11-19T07:35:46Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=262837&44=70348687&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fchurch%2FShavertown_United_Methodist_Church_holding_community_Thanksgiving_meal_11-18-2009.html Shavertown United Methodist Church invites the community to its Thanksgiving dinner that will be served family-style and free to anyone who does not want to be alone or cook this holiday. The full meal will begin at noon on Nov. 26 in the Social Room, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. Reservations should be made by Monday by calling the church office at 675-3616. Church members, first row, are Royal Sutton and Nancy Silvi. Second row: Sandy Michalisin, Nick Michalisin, Nancy Dingman, Carol Folk, Sherrie Waslick, Russ Hoover and Dee Dee Hoover. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:28:57 GMT 431158c611ec452c29e4cdc104723076 2009-11-18T19:28:57Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=331699&44=70348692&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fcommunity%2FDancers_perform_at_area_nursing_homes_11-18-2009.html Students from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Academy of Dancing provided ballet and tap performances at Mercy Center, Dallas; Summit Health Care, Wilkes-Barre; and Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Some of the participating performers, first row, are Ariel Mitkowski, Kayleigh Gavlick and Mollie McFarland. Second row: Rachel Kester and Chelsea Margallis. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:28:13 GMT d3b0837e40a76be003c5285b475b7755 2009-11-18T19:28:13Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70349007&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FLocal_agencies_get_sewer_grants_11-18-2009.html HARRISBURG – Gov. Edward G. Rendell has announced the awarding of $2.2 million in sewage facilities enforcement grants to 281 local agencies to reimburse costs associated with permitting on-lot sewage systems during 2008. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:27:03 GMT 15781cf3d8942feec0811592755fe200 2009-11-18T19:27:03Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70349002&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FLake_Twp__holds_taxes_11-18-2009.html LAKE TWP – The township’s proposed 2010 budget is prepared and contains no tax increase, continuing a 35-year tradition. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:26:17 GMT c1655d5851ee48315c6479919577870e 2009-11-18T19:26:17Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70254497&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FFor_2_Saab_dealers__it_rsquo_s_end_of_the_road_11-17-2009.html DALLAS TWP. – For 52 years new Saabs have been sold in Kunkle. But by year’s end that will no longer be the case. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:01:08 GMT b59d8bf9b45785a1fa3bf0ee720bbfe2 2009-11-17T08:01:08Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70254472&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FSome_food_for_thought_11-17-2009.html DALLAS TWP. – In the grand scheme of things, it was a small gesture; as students at Misericordia University, they would all be able to stop at the school cafeteria later. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:59:57 GMT 53a726b3d61a472ea1f6810ea74894b2 2009-11-17T07:59:57Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70253862&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FLehman_outlines_drilling_safeguards_11-17-2009.html LEHMAN TWP. -- Tony Rutchauskas, president of the Hayfield Farm Home Owners Association, asked the supervisors Monday what steps are being taken to ensure the township’s protection from the negative effects of oil and gas drilling. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:58:00 GMT e9bcc63ab69ef109a5356a4fb050c77d 2009-11-17T07:58:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70253842&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FL-L_to_add_school_wellness_center_11-17-2009.html LEHMAN TWP. – A wellness center will soon be constructed at Lake-Lehman Junior/Senior High School. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:56:40 GMT 1b8cad28ee5dc295c8d85c509a17c17c 2009-11-17T07:56:40Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70199702&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FTwo_area_Saab_dealers_lose_dealership_rights.html KUNKLE – For 52 years new Saabs have been sold in this Dallas Township village. But by year’s end that will no longer be the case. Kunkle Motors has been informed that it will be one of 81 Saab dealers in the United States that will have its dealership rights terminated once the company is sold to Swedish carmaker Koenigsegg. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:35:11 GMT 9bcf8f5d85564c77fc31bfa07d6458ec Joe Healey 2009-11-16T17:35:11Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327856&44=70166937&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fnews%2FDeath_of_convicted-killer_inmate_probed_11-16-2009.html The death Saturday of a prisoner, who was serving a life sentence at the state Correctional Institution at Dallas for the high-profile murder of a Pittsburgh high school student, remains under investigation. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:50:50 GMT 42571b55c752c3cbcf04e95e67efebd0 2009-11-16T09:50:50Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327861&44=70131232&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fschools%2FThanks_to_the_veterans_11-15-2009.html Second-grade students at the Lehman-Jackson Elementary School held a Veterans Day program to honor area veterans. Students sang songs, recited poetry and presented veterans with gifts they made in their class. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 0ece73e06ca6c2881c260bf906332b0b 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=331684&44=70131222&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fsports%2FBreakfast_honors_junior__senior_football_players_11-15-2009.html Junior and senior members of the Dallas and Lake-Lehman football teams were honored at the annual football breakfast at Huntsville Country Club last Thursday prior to Friday night’s Old Shoe Game between the two teams. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 71c8a6e5948688a4ed46e5c21dd1dd39 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=327861&44=70131227&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fschools%2FLake-Lehman_sixth-graders_are_named_to_first_period_Honor_Roll_11-15-2009.html The following sixth-grade students in the Lake-Lehman School District have attained Honor Roll status for the first marking period of the 2009-2010 school year. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 89eb694f8e5c0eeeb769a6c8c8187546 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=331684&44=70131082&32=3991&7=277816&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2FTheDallasPost%2Fsports%2FDallas_gridders_take_Old_Shoe_home_11-15-2009.html The Dallas offense exploded for 35 unanswered points in the second half to defeat the Black Knights of Lake-Lehman, 48-6, in the 62nd Annual Old Shoe Game between the two Back Mountain rivals. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 383e82c6852f9d67e5d55278250ca863 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z