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WBS Penguins season set to return in February

Times Leader - October 28, 2020

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Controversial Luzerne County recusal request for U.S. Supreme Court justice in withdrawal process

Jennifer Andes - October 28, 2020

Local

Trump to hold rally at WB/Scranton International Airport Monday evening

William O'Boyle - October 28, 2020

Wyoming Valley West votes to resume sports

Mark Guydish - Modified date: October 29, 2020

KINGSTON — In a brief virtual meeting Thursday afternoon that included live comments from those participating online, the Wyoming Valley West School Board voted 5-4 to resume fall sports.

75 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County; 1 new death

Local William O'Boyle - Modified date: October 29, 2020

UPDATE: Harveys Lake police say missing woman found

Blotter Edward Lewis - Modified date: October 29, 2020

Kirby to host virtual salute to National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Local William O'Boyle - Modified date: October 29, 2020

Pa. program offers free breast cancer screening in certain cases

News Times Leader - Modified date: October 29, 2020

Wyoming Area, Wyoming Seminary set for another field hockey showdown at districs

Times Leader - October 28, 2020

Wyoming Area’s field hockey team walked off its home field after a scary, 1-0 victory over Holy Redeemer Wednesday with a pretty good idea what was next, even if it was not until hours later that Wyoming Seminary made the District 2 Class A championship rematch official with a 3-1 triumph over Lake-Lehman.

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Penn State hopes to have WR Cam Sullivan-Brown back vs. Buckeyes

Derek Levarse - October 28, 2020

After reporting just one positive test for COVID-19 across all sports last week, Penn State’s newest numbers released Wednesday increased to 13 positives and three pending out of 1,304 tests between Oct. 17-23.

PIAA believes winter sports season will be able to start on time

Sports John Erzar - October 28, 2020

The PIAA said Wednesday it remains on track to start winter sports on time despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wyoming Valley West holding board meeting Thursday regarding fall athletics

Sports John Erzar - October 28, 2020

The Wyoming Valley West school board will hold a special meeting at noon Thursday via Zoom regarding a possible return to fall sports.

WBS Penguins season set to return in February

Sports Times Leader - October 28, 2020

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will not take the ice at Mohegan Sun Arena until at least February 2021, according to a press release issued by the American Hockey League on Wednesday.

Spangenberg homers in win

Sports Times Leader - October 27, 2020

Cory Spangenberg had just one hit during the last week, but he made it count.

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Their view: Medical journal felt compelled to call out COVID-19 policy failures

Times Leader - October 28, 2020

You seldom look to a medical journal for political analysis or voting tips. But on the eve of the 2020 elections, one of the nation’s most trusted scientific publications, the New England Journal of Medicine, blasted U.S. leaders’ handling of the coronavirus, writing, “They have taken a crisis and turned it into a tragedy.”

Your view: Left is out to destroy democracy

Letters Times Leader - October 27, 2020

Your view: Just why would you vote for Donald Trump?

Letters Times Leader - October 26, 2020

Dispelling COVID-19 myths

Op-Ed Times Leader - October 26, 2020

Beyond the Byline: So many reasons to say ‘Go Rays’

Columns William O'Boyle - October 25, 2020

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Features

Even a ‘Muggle’ can make these treats

Mary Biebel - October 28, 2020

Wingardium Leviosa!

Features

From Chef L. Ivingded: Brain cookies!

Mark Guydish - October 28, 2020

“Brain cookies” may bring back memories of Hannibal Lecter to some, and when Emeril Lagasse made these many years ago on his Food Network show, he actually referred to “Chianti and fava beans.” But don’t let that bury your interest alive. This a recipe that requires a little extra work, but that I’ve found well-received.

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54 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County Monday

William O'Boyle - October 26, 2020

WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Monday that there were 54 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County and one new death.

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Liz Weston: Playing the market is a bad idea, especially now

Times Leader - October 24, 2020

The current day trading boom will end as these frenzies always do: in tears. While we wait for the inevitable crash, let’s review not only why day traders are doomed but also why most people shouldn’t trade, or even invest in, individual stocks.

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Walmart to spread out deals to avoid Black Friday crowds

Times Leader - October 17, 2020

NEW YORK — Walmart says it will spread out its traditional one-day Black Friday deals over three weekends in November in an effort to reduce crowds in its stores during a pandemic.

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