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CDC expected to backpedal on some masking guidelines

Times Leader - July 27, 2021

Sports

Northern lights: Alaska teen shocks with Olympic swim gold

Times Leader - July 27, 2021

Local

Olympic swimming silver medalist Emma Weyant’s mother is from Plains Twp.

William O'Boyle - July 26, 2021

Local

New planned flood maps impact Luzerne County communities

Jennifer Andes - July 25, 2021

TL’s McGinley guest reader for WVIA’s Virtual Storytime

Times Leader - Modified date: July 27, 2021

PITTSTON TWP. — The Times Leader’s own Mike McGinley is among those taking part in a WVIA digital project that brings children’s stories to young people and their families via the internet.

Times Leader P.M. Update: Tuesday, July 27

Local Times Leader - Modified date: July 27, 2021

27 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County Tuesday; 986 statewide

Local William O'Boyle - Modified date: July 27, 2021

Suspected ‘serial killer’ charged in Michigan with 2005 killing

Blotter Edward Lewis - Modified date: July 27, 2021

With Simone Biles out, ROC wins women’s team gymnastics

News Times Leader - Modified date: July 27, 2021

VIDEO

Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins

Times Leader - July 27, 2021

Reigning Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Marc Andre Fleury has been traded from Vegas to Chicago and is contemplating his future, according to his agent.

News

With Simone Biles out, ROC wins women’s team gymnastics

Times Leader - July 27, 2021

TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles came to Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. It all came to a stunning halt in the women’s gymnastics final on Tuesday night with an uncertain vault.

Northern lights: Alaska teen shocks with Olympic swim gold

Sports Times Leader - July 27, 2021

TOKYO — Alaska is renowned for its majestic natural beauty. The snowy peaks. The glistening glaciers. The sparkling fjords.

US men seek momentum after promising Olympic performance

Sports Times Leader - July 26, 2021

TOKYO — Sam Mikulak walked off the floor, turned his palms up and laughed.

Russia edges Japan, China for gold in men’s gymnastics

Sports Times Leader - July 26, 2021

TOKYO — Nikita Nagornyy huddled with the rest of the Russian men’s gymnastics team, stared at the scoreboard and waited.

Oklahoma, Texas move toward leaving Big 12

Sports Times Leader - July 26, 2021

Oklahoma and Texas took the first formal step Monday toward moving to the Southeastern Conference and leaving the Big 12 behind.

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Opinion

Letters

Your view: What will the unvaccinated cost you?

Times Leader - July 26, 2021

I had a call from my brother-in-law yesterday. He is one of the kindest, most considerate humans I have ever known and has a remarkable intellect. He is also able to be anxious about anything that threatens his family. He asked if it was safe for him to visit his 10-year-old granddaughter in Georgia without putting her at risk for COVID. I told him that the risk was minimal since he was vaccinated, still wore masks and avoided populated venues. He is driving from Duchess County, New York to Athens, Georgia to avoid airport crowds and will not go to restaurants. The probability of his being a vector for the virus is minimal.

Jay Ambrose: Jeff Bezos is again trying to change the world

Op-Ed Times Leader - July 26, 2021

To Your Health: Wear sunglasses and your eyes will thank you

Op-Ed Times Leader - July 26, 2021

Beyond the Byline: DCED releases new magazine to help promote the state

Columns William O'Boyle - July 25, 2021

Our View: ADA’s importance cannot be overstated

Opinion Times Leader - July 25, 2021

FEATURES

Features

MMI senior earns first place in Voice of Democracy competition

Times Leader - July 27, 2021

MMI senior Natalie Graham earned first place in the District 11 VFW Voice of Democracy essay contest.

Features

Scranton Tennis Club names champions

Times Leader - July 26, 2021

Phil Mercurio and Jody Jackman recently captured the 50 and Over Singles titles at the Scranton Tennis Club, while Steve Lehan and Kathleen McKenna took the Mixed A Doubles crown and Jerry Hahn and Jackie Caraballo won the Mixed B Doubles title as part of the annual Club Championships.

Lifestyle

Life at Full Throttle: You’ll find an explosion of flavors at Bank + Vine

Times Leader - July 25, 2021

Fresh, seasonal, and inventive are all words that come to mind when I think of Bank + Vine in downtown Wilkes-Barre. With a strong focus on farm-to-table and a flair for melding flavors, Chef Chad Gelso is hitting it out of the park with his unique menu.

BUSINESS

Business

Woodhouse Spa: An escape from the crazy day-to-day life

Times Leader - July 25, 2021

KINGSTON — Everyone deserves to be pampered, right?

Business

Liz Weston: We deserve a better credit reporting system

Times Leader - July 24, 2021

In some ways, the U.S. credit reporting system has improved. Credit freezes, which lock our credit information to deter identity theft, are now free and fast. We have free weekly access to our credit reports, courtesy of the credit bureaus Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, until April 20, 2022. Free credit scores provided by banks, credit card issuers and other companies allow us to easily monitor for signs of fraud and other problems.

Business

Community Bank ‘flagship’ building under construction near arena

William O'Boyle - July 17, 2021

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Barbara A. Maculloch, president of Pennsylvania Banking for Community Bank N.A., this week said the new, modern and conveniently located building being built near the Mohegan Sun Arena will allow the bank to provide its customers with the best experience possible.