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Ah, it's the day after the big Vince McMahon story broke and we are still receiving e-mails asking us if the head of the WWE is dead or alive.
So let's get this out of the way before moving on to anything else: Vince McMahon definitely did not die in a limo explosion Monday night at Wachovia Arena. While we can't tell you where McMahon is, we can tell you the limo exploded Saturday night and a videotape of that was shown Monday.
If you want to know more, read Rory Sweeney's story.
Now, enough of the WWE silliness. Let's take a look at what we have for tomorrow:
-- Our newest staff member, Rebecca Bria, will take a look at some young video journalists at Wyoming Valley West. The school has long been known as a friend to print journalism. Check out Rebecca's story tomorrow, and drop her a line today welcoming her on board.
-- Intern Michael Duncan is chasing an interesting story about a West Side business. I can't get into more details now, but pick up the paper tomorrow. If he manages to get the story, I promise you'll get a chuckle.
-- The final few area graduations are approaching. Tonight, Hazleton Area High School will graduate. We will have a story and photos.
-- Editorial Page Editor Jean LaCoe is working on an editorial about Flag Day. I'm guessing it will say something about how we should all fly our flags on Thursday. That's probably a good thing to tell us because I didn't realize tomorrow was Flag Day.
And on the Web site today:
-- Area farmers are concerned about the dry weather we have been experiencing, reports Staff Writer Tom Venesky.
-- Tom also has a story about the annual mayfly invasion. You know, those little guys who force the Market Street Bridge to be closed at least once a summer. Tom's story says we should brace ourselves for a large invasion.
-- Staff Writer Jennifer Learn-Andes tells us that Thomas P. Cooney and tow truck driver Bob Kadluboski have applied for the vacant Luzerne County Commissioner spot. That makes the total number of applicants seven. A judge will pick a new commissioner on June 18.
-- Don't forget about the Weekender. This week's issue is their annual motor issue. Click on over and see what those crazy kids on Market Street have cooked up.
Those are today's highlights.
As always, if you have a question, comment or complaint, drop me a line at jsoprano@timesleader.com or call me at 829-7164.
Thanks for reading.
-- Joe Soprano
Frank of Iowa said...
Thanks for the coverage on McMahon. I wonder what we would have done without the internet. I live in SW Iowa and the next morning you were on top of what actually happened. Thanks again. Frank of Iowa
June 13, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Karen Bennett said...
My husband, (who is a die hard fan of all wrestling) and I want to know if Vince is really dead.
June 13, 2007 at 12:34 PM
steven perez said...
i don't think they would kill vince mcmahon in real life to do that would be making a bad mistake on there part i think it's only for about 4 weeks i mean he really looks like he lost his mind so to me the time he gets off the better
June 13, 2007 at 1:00 PM
nozmi elder said...
I know you did not really die but im just wondering are you alive?
June 13, 2007 at 1:02 PM
nozmi elder said...
im just wondering if he is alive? i am a huge fan so please tell me the truth
June 13, 2007 at 1:05 PM
kyle said...
why would someone do something like this to scary their family and friend i the its stupid
June 13, 2007 at 1:37 PM
misty cupelli said...
i really don't get why they would do something so dumb that is really messed up that they have all those fans thinking that he is dead
June 13, 2007 at 1:47 PM
Chris said...
I think it is a stunt to get people to start appreciating him. The thing is he does deserve it. There wouldn't be a WWE if it wasn't for him. But he needs to be less of a jerk, though, if he wants people to like him.
June 13, 2007 at 2:12 PM
shelly said...
FIRST OF ALL I THINK IT IS KINDA DUMB ON HIS PART TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO WWE FANS.WE PAY FOR ENTERTAINMENT NOT TO HAVE OUR HEARTS SADLY BROKEN BY A PRANK!
June 13, 2007 at 2:13 PM
Sally said...
I think posting a mid-day report is a great idea! This doesn't just compliment the paper, it adds to it. It also brings a level of anticipation. Way to go timesleader focus group!!
June 13, 2007 at 2:31 PM
Sally said...
And way to go Joe Soprano. Reading this article is like talking to someone in the newsroom on a one-to-one basis. Great writing.
June 13, 2007 at 2:33 PM
tim karriker said...
i think that if vince is faking his death then him and his entire family is SICK
June 13, 2007 at 3:34 PM
Melody said...
I mean honestly people did you expect anything less from WWE?
June 13, 2007 at 3:46 PM
joseph lannigan said...
ok mcmahon is not dead good but i just looked on wwe . com and they still belive he is dead and the cops said this is real and why did he do this theire are so many questions and no ansers so please email me back at kennedy2233@yahoo.com mr mcmahon is a jurk
June 13, 2007 at 3:57 PM
patty said...
tune in to wwe.com at 5 pm the mr mcmahon family is making a statement on this we are hetting 2 different stories on this the paper says one thing and wwe.com says another its real confusing and wv the news if its not on the news it is a hoax if it is on the tv news its real that he is dead
June 13, 2007 at 4:13 PM
alexa said...
i thing that vince is an idiot,if the thinks that people will apreciate him after this,they will hate him more then now
June 13, 2007 at 4:31 PM
Marcus Johnson said...
Vince McMahon was a good person and everyone will miss him forever. He was the father of the WWE. I hope he's in heaven and many more happy wishes.
June 13, 2007 at 6:20 PM
Chris said...
WWE fans:we all know that Vince is not dead, this is another way for him to pull crowd again, just like what he did to Trump in Wrestlemania 23. We all know Vince as a genus, He knows how to tap into people's head, pull the media and the fans of WWE. Mcmahon only seems to have enter the Linmo for we the viewers, but I know and believe he did not enter that the Linmo. Ask your self why must die during the WWE draft period? Common Vince we all know you work hard you need a vacation. If Vince is dead were is the body? We all know WWE(Mcmahon), have a nice vacation Boss.
June 13, 2007 at 8:12 PM
bigblue8 said...
I feel for all those individuals that actually believed Vince McMahon really died in the limo fire. Did the multiple camera angles even trigger some sort of caution to the validity of the situation? I do have a few bridges that I would like to sell if anyone is interested.
June 13, 2007 at 8:51 PM
Mary said...
I want to know if this is really true. Why would he do that to his family and friends and fans of the WWE. I believe he is gone. If he is May he rest in Peace and God bless his family
June 13, 2007 at 10:10 PM
R said...
I GIVE TWO THUMBS DOWN TO THIS STORYLINE!! HOW CAN ANYONE THINK SOMETHING LIKE THIS WOULD MAKE A GOOD PUBLICITY STUNT TO GET HIGH RATINGS FOR THE SHOW...
June 14, 2007 at 12:38 AM
WrestlingFanForever said...
two words for this little stunt... NOT AMUSING!!
June 14, 2007 at 12:40 AM
traver said...
just wanted to say it was all staged honestly mr mcmahon is one of the best people i have ever met him and all of the family i dont think he would do something to upset his family like this he would give u a chance at work before alot of people would
June 14, 2007 at 1:51 AM
Garin T said...
Well, it's doing its job b/c you both felt the need to say something on here and I'm guessing you've voiced your opinions elsewhere. If you care to look, checkout yahoo answers and go to the wrestling section, you'll see that for 20 pages straight its mostly nothing but did mcmahon really die type questions. As for the guy that wrote this article, if this is some sort of an editorial, thats fine, otherwise you should keep your personal feelings about a particular subject out of your stories.
June 14, 2007 at 1:53 AM
dragon said...
what i heard he got cancer. is that true or not true. or he going on vaction.
June 14, 2007 at 2:38 AM
Joey said...
WVW grad April Fronzoni had her second last-minute goal of the World Champions Challenge of women's field hockey in Azerbajian as the Americans beat New Zealand 1-0. Huge, huge win for the nation! Whooooooo!
June 14, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Amanda said...
ok im hear 5 storys that hes dead is it ture
June 14, 2007 at 11:08 PM
Mike Nguyen said...
WrestlingRevealed.com reported that he made a backstage appearance at Smackdown on Tuesday night. He's alive.
June 15, 2007 at 2:00 PM
bailey said...
waht did they use to secure his body
June 15, 2007 at 6:49 PM
bailey said...
waht did they use to secure his body
June 15, 2007 at 6:49 PM
rashka said...
how do you know all of this i still can't believe that eddie and mr.M are dead and why is the wwe lieing all about thing
June 15, 2007 at 10:34 PM
Michael said...
PPL Vince McMahon did not pass away. If Vince McMahon did pass away WHY IT"S NOT ON THE NEWS OR NEWSPAPER??? I am not happy with WWE and I don't Think It's Funny.
June 16, 2007 at 1:35 AM
Arian said...
Eddie's death was real. Notice how every superstar was crying? And on smackdown, no one was crying for McMahon. WWE is so gay for doing crappy stuff like that
June 16, 2007 at 8:28 AM
CHRIS BLAKE said...
Vince is ALIVE!He has cancer that is why they shaved this head bald. They had 2 different tapings 1 was Saturday night the other was Sunday night. On the tapings they used 2 different limos and in 1 taping there is a puddle of water in the 2nd. Come on people Vince dead he is a billionaire this news would have been on TV and in the newspapers. Come lets get real people Vince is alive. And for the REAL STORY go to www.wrestling-edge.com.
June 16, 2007 at 10:34 AM
al said...
his alive this is part of the show is going to be a return like other wrestler they got hurt but they not die and they dissapear for a few months and they return vince is doing the same thing hell'be return he got bored of the same thing let's vanish for a few weeks o months he'be back.
June 17, 2007 at 2:10 AM
Mike Nguyen said...
First of all, he's alive and well. WrestlingRevealed.com reported that he was backstage on Tuesday's taping of Smackdown. The cancer rumor is ridiculous.
June 17, 2007 at 5:10 AM
april goertz said...
I believe they have gone to far with this. they didn't have to fake his death just for a show. He will be back,and when he does there is going to be alot of very upset people because alot of people right now believe he is dead not eveyone can find out that he isnt really dead.
June 19, 2007 at 3:55 PM
dayle said...
well to be honest i only found out about vinces death today and at first i was sad but i start to wonder if vince is really dead and if not then the wwe should be sued. i watch wwe and i have to say that i dont think they would fake a death and call police and everything just to enterteain fans.
June 30, 2007 at 7:18 AM
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