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November 8, 2009

Fall in, veteran bargain hunters - Andrew M Seder

A BIG THANK YOU to all veterans out there. Your bravery and commitment to serve this country enable Americans to enjoy our freedoms.

November 2, 2009

Steals and Deals: Road test a free fall vehicle check at Pep Boys - ANDREW M. SEDER

IF YOU OWN a vehicle, Pep Boys is offering a free, and potentially life-saving, service if you can get your hands on a certain coupon.

October 26, 2009

STEALS & DEALS: No tricks for treats needed to find the best deals this Halloween- ANDREW M. SEDER

Candy is great. Free candy is better.

October 18, 2009

Steals and Deals: Real treats of many flavors await autumn shoppers - ANDREW M. SEDER

WELCOME TO October, a month usually associated with Halloween, pumpkin everything, playoff baseball and flu shots. Now it seems snow can be added to the list of annual October events.

October 11, 2009

Steals & Deals: Step into fall with great boot deals from Bass outlet store- Andrew Seder

So long sandals, hello boots. What’s that ladies? You need boots? Well then this is your lucky week.

October 6, 2009

STEALS AND DEALS: Healthy savings can help you load up on cold remedy products- ANDREW M. SEDER

AS THE LEAVES turn colors and begin to fall, it’s a signal that allergy, cold and flu season is nearby.

September 27, 2009

Seals & Deals: Update your wardrobe for fall with these stylish savings ANDREW M. SEDER

I KNOW IT’S hard to believe but it’s time to pack the summer clothes away and pull out those fall fashions. If you want to update your wardrobe, this is a good week to hit the area’s shopping centers to find deals.

September 21, 2009

Steals & Deals: There’s sweet savings to be had in today’s coupons, offers- ANDREW M. SEDER

GIVE YOUR TASTE buds a workout and then give your teeth a cleaning with these first two deals.

September 13, 2009

Steas & Deals:Kick off football season with these winning deals on food- ANDREW M. SEDER

The air is a bit cooler, some leaves have begun to change, school buses fill the roads and the Halloween decorations have hit the display shelves at retail stores. It could only mean one thing: the start of football season is upon us.

September 6, 2009

STEALS & DEALS: Work your way through a few surveys for discounts ANDREW M. SEDER

HERE’S TO YOU, the hardworking laborers out there. You know who you are. I offer a sincere thank-you for all you do to keep our economy chugging.

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November 7, 2009

Mountain Productions was built upon early ambition, success

WILKES-BARRE – The western hemisphere’s largest staging company occupies a 17-acre parcel in the Rolling Mill Hills section of the city, but unless you make a wrong turn onto New Frederick Street you’d probably never know it was there.

November 7, 2009

United Water seeking 16.2% hike

While Pennsylvania American Water Co. customers in Luzerne County will see a 6 percent rate hike next year, customers of United Water Pennsylvania Inc. could face an even greater increase.

November 7, 2009

Arena was catalyst for roadwork, retail

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – A dozen years ago, the land around the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza was potholed and lined with lifeless culm banks. Easily visible from Interstate 81, the few hundred acres stood as a stark reminder of Luzerne County’s coal mining past.

November 5, 2009

UPDATE: Obama signs homebuyer, jobless bill assistance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama signed a $24 billion economic stimulus bill into law Friday, giving tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and additional jobless benefits to those idled by the business slump.

November 4, 2009

Gas pains on River Road

PLAINS TWP. – The relocation of gas mains along River Road is causing traffic tie-ups but has not sparked concerns over potential delays in getting ambulances to nearby Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

November 3, 2009

Six return to mayoral posts

With cries of “out with the incumbents” as the rallying cry of many challengers this election cycle, those voting in contested borough mayoral races throughout the county heeded their call in two of them.

November 2, 2009

Homebuyer tax credit could go on

Those who were unable to take advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit, which is set to expire at month’s end, could still have a few months to find that dream home.

November 2, 2009

Freeland losing 225 workers

FREELAND – About 225 employees at Garland Commercial Industries, by far Freeland’s largest employer, were told Monday that Garland’s parent company has decided to close the manufacturing plant on July 1, 2010.

November 1, 2009

Film looks at students’ aid to La.

DALLAS TWP. -- The volunteer work of 19 Misericordia University students who helped rebuild houses in a Katrina-devastated area of southern Louisiana this spring has been turned into a documentary.