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February 8, 2010

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

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.

February 1, 2010

Steals & Deals: Don’t overspend on all the necessities for the big game ANDREW M. SEDER

The Big Game is one week from today. For some, the day is a chance to eat, drink and be merry under the guise of watching a football game. There is nothing wrong with this plan. It’s only a problem if you overspend on all the necessities.

January 24, 2010

Steals & Deals: Keystone State comes to the aid of smokers trying to quit - ANDREW M. SEDER

LAST WEEK I addressed working out, a popular New Year’s resolution that people make and break. Another one is quitting smoking. If you’ve been thinking about that, this is as good a time as any to try.

January 17, 2010

Steals & Deals: Focused on fitness? Used equipment can cut your gym bills - ANDREW M. SEDER

BY NOW, MANY of you may have broken your New Year’s resolutions to work out.

January 10, 2010

Steals & Deals: Shrewd circular shopping will maximize your coupon savings - ANDREW M. SEDER

AS I PERUSED the circulars and inserts contained within today’s Times Leader, I started seeing an amazing trend. Most of the items there were coupons for items which are also on sale at many local grocers.

January 3, 2010

Steals & Deals: Keep rolling along with car-care coupons - ANDREW M. SEDER

WELL, YOUR HOLIDAY gifts have been opened (and some of them already returned or regifted). You got everyone who’s important in your life at least a card, right? But you forgot a gift for the one you rely upon the most each day: your vehicle.

December 27, 2009

Steal and Deals: Welcome the new year with a free calendar of your choice - Andrew Seder

So 2009 is winding down and that means you’ll need a new calendar. Why buy one when there are a variety of freebies out there for the taking?

December 20, 2009

Steals & Deals: Find some down-to-the-wire deals for the holiday season - ANDREW M. SEDER

Christmas is closing in. Have you completed your gift shopping yet? If not, there are some decent last-minute deals out there.

December 13, 2009

Steals & Deals: Gift yourself by making use of holiday gift card promotions - ANDREW M. SEDER

GIFT CARDS ARE becoming more popular holiday presents, but I ask: Why give them away?

December 6, 2009

Steals & Deals: Give a gift this holiday season and get something in return - ANDREW M. SEDER

This time of year you’ll see commercials telling you that lottery tickets make a great gift. Well, thanks to one store at the Wyoming Valley Mall, you can be rewarded for your generosity.

Latest Articles by Andrew M. Seder

February 9, 2010

Back Mountain man announces run for Congress

KINGSTON – On a campaign kickoff tour announcing his candidacy as a Republican in the 10th congressional district race, Dave Madeira made a stop in Luzerne County Tuesday to introduce himself to voters and ask them for their support.

February 9, 2010

Sen. Bob Mellow announces he will not seek re-election

HARRISBURG -- Sen. Robert J. Mellow, D-Peckville, the state Senate’s longest-serving member and its highest-ranking Democrat, announced today that he will not seek re-election.

February 8, 2010

Butler Twp. lawyer wants Eachus’ seat

A Butler Township attorney will formally announce her intention to run for the state House seat currently held by fellow Butler Township resident and House Majority Leader Todd Eachus.

February 8, 2010

Area politicians praise Murtha’s efforts

On Saturday, U.S. Rep. John “Jack” Murtha surpassed Joseph McDade as the longest serving congressman in Pennsylvania history. On Monday, he died following complications from gallbladder surgery.

February 7, 2010

Bill lets members have vote to fill job

Though Stephen Urban and Maryanne Petrilla sit alongside fellow Luzerne County Commissioner Thomas Cooney, they had no say in the process that put him there. That process would change under a bill moving along in the state Senate.

February 7, 2010

Bloomsburg keeps lid on bar area brawls

When Leo Sokoloski attended King’s College in the early 1980s, there were two bars within walking distance of the North Main Street campus and students rarely crossed paths with police.

February 7, 2010

Area colleges have plans to help students respect laws

WILKES-BARRE – Officials at Wilkes University and King’s College say the opening of more than a half-dozen new bars near their campuses has not caused any change in the way they educate students about alcohol safety.

February 5, 2010

'Hero' hopes to break Guinness record

WILKES-BARRE – Wilkes University sophomore Aaron Nikles has been playing Guitar Hero since he was 13. His own personal record for consecutive hours played is about 12. He will try to at least double that, and if he can he will earn a notation in the Guinness Book of Records.

February 4, 2010

Libertarian hopeful to run for Mundy’s House seat

Tim Mullen, a registered nurse and retired Army reservist, is making it a three-way race for the state 120th Legislative District seat held by Rep. Phyllis Mundy for two decades.