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Richard L. Connor

Americans show spirit time and again Richard L. Connor Opinion January 31

WHEN PRESIDENT OBAMA concluded his State of the Union speech last Wednesday evening, he hit a high note of optimism and pluck.

Brown’s win referendum on Obama Richard L. Connor OPINION January 24

Kevin Blaum

Commission’s responsibilities a balancing act Kevin Blaum In the Arena February 7

HAVE YOU noticed the Luzerne County Government Study Commission (GSC) continuing to advance the ball? Theirs is more a deliberate ground game than the spectacular air show the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints are anticipated to put on today.

Sailor’s lessons ripple through friends’ lives Kevin blaum In the arena January 31
Health plan sealed fate of Coakley Kevin Blaum In the arena January 24
Dark days on late-night television January 17

Mark Guydish

Students serve up some faith and service MARK GUYDISH OPINION February 7

There is a chasm of years and luck, of experience and expectations, between Catholic high school students from secure families and homeless men sleeping in a shelter that shifts location week by week. But it can be bridged with grace and gratitude.

Conduct board should work on own behavior MARK GUYDISH OPINION February 4
Getting teacher pay data was homework MARK GUYDISH OPINION January 31
Musto leaves his footprints in Nescopeck MARK GUYDISH OPINION January 28

Ron Bartizek

Government is just one economic force Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL February 7

Will the Fed raise rates? Is a second stimulus package in the works? The governor hands out a million bucks to spur green jobs. Will a taxpayer bailout save Chrysler?

Business silent on a budget that guts parks Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL January 24
Prof: Shoppers won’t give in without a fight January 17

Steals and Deals - Andrew Seder

Steals & Deals: Savings kick off with super specials - ANDREW M. SEDER February 8

THIS IS QUITE the week. It starts with a certain big football game and ends with Valentine’s Day and in between there will be a lot of heartburn — and if you’re a fan of the losing team, perhaps heartache, too.