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June 25, 2007
Mid-Day Note: In search of Vince McMahon

For all of you who have e-mailed me today, let me just say this: As far as we know, everything that went on last night at Wachovia Arena was part of the show.

For those of you who don't follow professional wrestling (and count me among that group), Vince McMahon and his troupe of professional wrestlers made an appearance at the arena last night for a WWE Raw broadcast.  From what I understand, at the weekly show's conclusion, McMahon stepped into a limo that was then shown as exploding on the arena's video screen.

Evidently, professional wrestling fans who have been e-mailing me this morning fear that McMahon is dead.

Rest assured, if McMahon had been killed last night at the arena, it would have been reported on more than just professional wrestling Web sites. The county coroner would have been called to the arena, along with a slew of law enforcement officials.

You see, when someone is killed in an explosion these days, it usually draws a lot of interest. So if you are really that interested in McMahon's fate, stay tuned to WWE broadcasts. Or check out the Times Leader tomorrow. Staff Writer Rory Sweeney is talking to a few people who know all about the explosion.

Now let's take a look at what's on the site today:

--  Area chef Jen Yemola is alive and well on "Hell's Kitchen." Features Writer Lisa Sokolowski watched the show again last night with Yemola, who was praised for her leadership during the episode. Check out Lisa's story and then click over to her blog to post your thoughts on Jen's quest.

-- Summer theater will return to Nuangola. Staff Writer Mary Therese Biebel tells us that the Theatre at the Grove will host three shows this summer. "A Broadway Musical Review," "Nunsense," and "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" well be featured.

-- A Avoca former borough police officer has been charged with one count of unsworn falsification to authorities, according to Staff Writer Terrie Morgan-Besecker's story. Michael Joseph Sekelsky, 36, of Lampman Street, Avoca, failed to mention he was involuntarily committed to a mental institution several years ago on an application for recertification as a police officer, according to state police at Wyoming.

-- Staff Writer Rory Sweeney tells us that highway crews can take matters into their own hands when reckless drivers go flying by their work sites. Crew members can now fill out forms that will result in the driver receiving a $25 fine. I guess those "My Daddy Works Here" signs with the backwards letters weren't working.

-- The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees rallied to a 6-4 victory over Durham Monday night at PNC Field. Sports Writer Van Rose has the details.

Those are today's highlights.

As always, if you have a complaint, comment, or question, drop me a line at jsoprano@timesleader.com or call me at (570) 829-7164.

Thanks for reading.

-- Joe Soprano