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Updated: Police chief: 3 people killed in Oklahoma Walmart shooting

Eds: Updates with confirmation of three dead. The Associated Press has a reporter heading to the scene. Will be updated. With AP Photos. DUNCAN, Oklahoma (AP) — Two men and a woman were fatally shot […]

MISSION BBQ to host Military Appreciation Night Dec. 6

November 18, 2019

WILKES-BARRE —The new MISSION BBQ in Wilkes Barre will host an open to the public Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and all sales will be donated to […]

Duryea man killed in Larksville ATV crash Sunday

November 18, 2019

LARKSVILLE — The county coroner’s office has confirmed the name of a man they say was killed in an ATV crash in Larksville. Bobby Michael Ozack, 43, of Duryea, passed away as a result of […]

Nanticoke native Palovchak named Times Leader circulation director

November 18, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — A newspaper industry industry veteran with a diverse background including advertising and marketing experience has returned to the Times Leader Media Group as the organization’s new circulation director. Nanticoke native Lorri Palovchak comes […]

Scranton man killed in fatal wrong-way accident on 309 Saturday

November 18, 2019

PRINGLE — The county coroner’s office released the name of a man killed in a fatal accident in Pringle on Saturday evening. James McNulty, 69, of Scranton, passed away as a result of his injuries […]

Institute Insights: The importance of being thankful and supporting small businesses

November 17, 2019

An attitude of gratitude. It is not just fun to say, it is a great way to live. Studies show that daily practice of gratitude can enhance our moods, improve our health, lower our stress, […]

Luzerne County struggling to attract heavy equipment operators

November 17, 2019

Luzerne County is trying to attract road and bridge heavy equipment operators by boosting the compensation, but some council members questioned if it will be enough. “We’re undermanned. That’s the bottom line here,” Councilman Robert […]

Democrats invite Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry

November 17, 2019

WASHINGTON — Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week that will see several key witnesses appear publicly. Pushing […]