http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews All news headlines from The Times Leader Scranton Edition en-us 2008 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:51:46 GMT 2009-11-20T23:51:46Z en-us 2008 http://media.timesleader.com/designimages/SE_Logo.gif http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70663357&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FDunmore_seeking_third_straight_title.html Veteran Dunmore High School football coach Jack Henzes collapsed on the sideline during the second quarter of Friday night's District 2 Class AA football championship game between the Bucks and Lakeland. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:51:46 GMT e8e6015469cf17c06af85950f25d3bb5 Joe Soprano 2009-11-20T23:51:46Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70662352&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FLady_Royals_reach_tournament_final.html Jennifer King scored 15 of her 19 points in the first half Friday afternoon to lead the University of Scranton into the championship game of the Scott Wood Tournament with a 57-47 victory over Alvernia College. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:39:54 GMT ffa6870dd77fa07b75ff0c8ab9872a79 Joe Soprano 2009-11-20T23:39:54Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406169&44=70640952&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fpeople%2FWarren_Watkins_honored_with_Lifetime_of_Service_Award.html In recognition of his tireless and selfless record of community service, Warren Watkins was honored as the recipient of the third annual R. Matthew Burne Lifetime of Service Award presented by The Abington Journal. Watkins was honored with the presentation of the award at a reception at the Inn at Nichols Village on Thursday evening, with approximately 90 guests in attendence at the event. To accompany his award, Watkins received a $1,000 award for donation to the charity of his choice. Watkins chose to split the award between Meals on Wheels of Lackawanna County and Telespond Senior Services, with a check being presented to each charity by Watkins. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:35 GMT 067d5c3c2cc63375def481f84809f0f9 Kristie Grier 2009-11-20T19:48:35Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=70598517&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FWilkes_tops_presidential_pays_11-20-2009.html Wilkes University President Joseph “Tim” Gilmour’s compensation has risen faster and higher than any other local president of the area’s five private institutions, soaring by 78 percent since his first year in 2001-02. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:08 GMT 7bfd8f7d0ca5e4a3d3479b3204ae3b5e 2009-11-20T14:10:08Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70599257&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FBowl_picture_quite_fuzzy_right_now_for_Penn_State_11-20-2009.html A year ago this month, Joe Paterno professed to not even know what the acronym BCS stood for. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 61ad58feb1d46e3eb0cb7d2c03199d26 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70598957&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FWolf_Pack_feast_on_depleted_WBS_Penguins_roster_11-20-2009.html HARTFORD, Conn. — By the time the first period came to a close Thursday against the Wolf Pack, the Penguins found themselves in position all too familiar during the past two weeks —down and out. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT ec060f88b59adc892f1b74e10fa11dfb 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70598902&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FDecision_time_coming_11-20-2009.html Navorro Bowman seethed on the sideline. Having just re-aggravated a groin injury in the season opener, the linebacker did nothing but hop on top of an equipment trunk behind his teammates. And after trainers had finished looking at him, no one was particularly eager to bother him. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2265e3abf1f4153d8baab9625cf9b567 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=70459747&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FEx-chief_justices_Pa_casino_group_draws_scrutiny.html HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A state lawmaker is questioning why a casino industry association in Pennsylvania that is headed by a former state Supreme Court chief justice is not registered as a lobbying group, despite its apparent attempts to influence debate on gambling legislation. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:22:49 GMT 4a2c230422fd52f2664df0226b6fb236 John Baldino 2009-11-19T14:22:49Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70459402&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FDunmore_Lakeland_to_meet_again_in_district_final.html The District 2 Class AA football championship is being played Friday night at John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium in Peckville so it only makes sense that Dunmore, Lakeland or, in this case, both will be involved. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:14:59 GMT b1d98047763f8bc54cd754ff84440087 Joe Soprano 2009-11-19T14:14:59Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=70442217&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FStatewide_grand_jury_eyes_Pennsylvania_rsquo_s_casino_licensing_11-19-2009.html HARRISBURG -- A statewide grand jury in Pittsburgh is investigating whether casino licenses in 2006 were steered to some applicants, but the former chairman of the Gaming Control Board on Tuesday called the inquiry “a total waste of taxpayers’ money.” Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:35:08 GMT d3ab76f869673f292b90ec9bb4a59ddf 2009-11-19T07:35:08Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70442557&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FDepleted_by_injuries_Pens_prep_for_2_games_11-19-2009.html The injury-riddled Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins lineup picked up a little help from above and below this week as it prepared for two games in the next three nights. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 4855f4fc7e771f58f684ad7ba92d5705 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70442537&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FRunning_Clark_has_become_secondary_11-19-2009.html It took just one run to boost hopes about the offense. Daryll Clark had his own package installed for the 2007 Alamo Bowl, and he flew up the middle of the field for a touchdown in that game, bringing to mind Michael Robinson. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT a54e1a4144ecf0651a873188439a6e3a 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70429642&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FMarywood_pulls_out_womens_basketball_opener.html Mariah Schaeffer converted both free throws with four seconds remaining Wednesday night to lead Marywood University to a 70-68 victory over host Elizabethtown College in its women's basketball opener. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:48:12 GMT d74fb9069e96e567de4c08aaa7581556 Joe Soprano 2009-11-19T03:48:12Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=70404782&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FWhat_a_dump.html A new bar and restaurant is coming to Scranton and the owners hope the patrons will be calling it “a dump,” as it's name will be “The City Dump.” Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:21:31 GMT 73cb902bbeed883b3653bcc89afabbcc Kristie Grier 2009-11-18T22:21:31Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=70395052&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FProposed_job_cuts_parking_fees_trump_discussion_at_Scranton_city_council_meeting.html SCRANTON – Job reductions and proposed increased parking meter fees and fines in the city’s drafted $77 million 2010 budget came under fire at city council’s meeting Tuesday night. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:11 GMT cc66848f1917fe79f14c9f122cf66e90 Kristie Grier 2009-11-18T20:37:11Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=70386842&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FVIDEO_TL_interview_with_Gov_Ed_Rendell_111809.html Governor Ed Rendell discusses his three-point plan for state reform with the Times Leader staff. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:16:50 GMT 7d45911b58354c8d7f1d3887c6fd911e Christopher Hughes 2009-11-18T19:16:50Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=70349192&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FEckley_facing___winter_closing_11-18-2009.html FOSTER TWP. – The lights at the Eckley Miners Village historical coal mining town will be going dim at least through the winter because of severe state budget cuts. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:20:13 GMT 1e6d2c4766bd943990f54403a98221d5 2009-11-18T08:20:13Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70350797&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FPunt_return_team_rsquo_s_dropping_the_ball_11-18-2009.html Joe Paterno proposed a new strategy for Penn State’s punt returns on Tuesday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 25f0c722f815b02b8197de1acef87303 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=70350777&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FStrong_finish_may_take_Spartans_a_long_way_11-18-2009.html Michigan State wasn’t able to shake one of its labels this season. This week, the Spartans have a chance to get rid of a different one. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 372356ad07308a467f8970816614e3b0 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=505017&44=70348227&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fschools%2FMcTeachers_take_over_11-18-2009.html McDonald’s in Clarks Summit held McTeacher Night, a fundraiser for the Abington Heights eighth grade field trip, on Nov. 11. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 93d812ff3f7bc7555122c090c2fbccf1 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z