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Volunteers in Medicine of Wilkes-Barre was recently named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Jack McConnell Circle of Caring Award by the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC). timesleader.com/news/1754194…
Volunteers in Medicine of Wilkes-Barre receives 2026 Dr. Jack McConnell Circle of Caring Award from...

Volunteers in Medicine of Wilkes-Barre receives 2026 Dr. Jack McConnell Circle of Caring Award from...

KINGSTON — Volunteers in Medicine of Wilkes-Barre was recently named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Jack McConnell Circle of Caring Award by the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics...

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Under new state legislation that takes effect on Sept. 18, buyers of property in Luzerne County must submit contact information to the county Assessment Office so municipalities have a way to reach someone if there are building code violations. timesleader.com/news/1754254…
Luzerne County: New state legislation will require contact information for property buyers

Luzerne County: New state legislation will require contact information for property buyers

Under new state legislation that takes effect on Sept. 18, buyers of property in Luzerne County must submit contact information to the county Assessment Office so municipalities have a way to reach...

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The late Lynette Villano was the truest of true-blue MAGAS, and she was a kind and caring soul to anyone who wanted to have a conversation about politics or life, according to Ben Bradlee Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. timesleader.com/news/1754264…
Longtime Republican advocate, activist Lynette Villano remembered for her loyalty, citizenship,...

Longtime Republican advocate, activist Lynette Villano remembered for her loyalty, citizenship,...

WILKES-BARRE — The late Lynette Villano was the truest of true-blue MAGAS, and she was a kind and caring soul to anyone who wanted to have a conversation about politics or life, according to Ben...

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Luzerne County strategic plan up for council approval Tuesday timesleader.com/news/1746570… via @tlnews
Luzerne County strategic plan up for council approval Tuesday

Luzerne County strategic plan up for council approval Tuesday

Luzerne County Council is set to vote Tuesday on adoption of a proposed strategic plan prepared by the Pennsylvania Economy League.

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CAPITOL ROUNDUP: House committee advances legislation to codify Gov. Shapiro’s GRID standards into law timesleader.com/news/1746312… via @tlnews
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: House committee advances legislation to codify Gov. Shapiro’s GRID standards into...

CAPITOL ROUNDUP: House committee advances legislation to codify Gov. Shapiro’s GRID standards into...

WILKES-BARRE — The House Finance Committee voted this week to advance HB 2650 in a bipartisan vote.

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Indicators 2026: Examining regional housing challenges timesleader.com/news/1746374… via @tlnews
Indicators 2026: Examining regional housing challenges

Indicators 2026: Examining regional housing challenges

WILKES-BARRE — Housing is a key factor in a community’s well-being and economy.

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WB native, nonprofit leader Hughes receives 2026 Clean Water Champion Award timesleader.com/sports/17464… via @tlnews
WB native, nonprofit leader Hughes receives 2026 Clean Water Champion Award

WB native, nonprofit leader Hughes receives 2026 Clean Water Champion Award

Robert “Bobby” Hughes, longtime leader of a nonprofit organization that serves the region’s coal communities, recently was awarded the 2026 Clean Water Champion Award from the Annapolis, Maryland-b...

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Beyond the Byline: Always appreciate Dad timesleader.com/opinion/colu… via @tlnews
Beyond the Byline:

Beyond the Byline:

WILKES-BARRE — The strength of my dad was ever-present, but one day, I saw just how strong he was.

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A surprise celebration at The Parlor to ring in 40? Well, sure! Turns out when a venue isn’t even open yet, it’s easy to fool me! 🤣🎉🥳 Today’s @TLnews column is up, including with a sneak preview of the new, soon-to-open, modern cocktail lounge in Kingston 🍷 Happy Sunday! 🤍☕️ timesleader.com/features/174…
Around Town: Surprise! The birthday celebration continues

Around Town: Surprise! The birthday celebration continues

When I walked into The Parlor on Pierce Street in Kingston last week, I was super excited to get a sneak peek of the new cocktail lounge and gathering space.

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Stanley Fiedorczyk nominated to oversee Luzerne County prison system timesleader.com/news/1745999… via @tlnews
Stanley Fiedorczyk nominated to oversee Luzerne County prison system

Stanley Fiedorczyk nominated to oversee Luzerne County prison system

Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo nominated Stanley Fiedorczyk as the county’s new Correctional Services Division Head at an annual salary of $101,270, according to Tuesday’s County Council...

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Luzerne County road and bridge projects discussed in town hall timesleader.com/news/1745884… via @tlnews
Luzerne County road and bridge projects discussed in town hall

Luzerne County road and bridge projects discussed in town hall

Approximately 20 Luzerne County residents and government representatives attended a Thursday night town hall about county-owned infrastructure.

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Citizens formally initiate process attempting to repeal Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance timesleader.com/news/1745773… via @tlnews
Citizens formally initiate process attempting to repeal Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance

Citizens formally initiate process attempting to repeal Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance

A process attempting to throw out Luzerne County Council’s new anti-discrimination ordinance is formally underway because three citizens filed a required petition on Wednesday.

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James Cousins named 8th president of Wilkes University timesleader.com/news/1745608… via @tlnews
James Cousins named 8th president of Wilkes University

James Cousins named 8th president of Wilkes University

WILKES-BARRE — The Wilkes University Board of Trustees announced on Tuesday that James Cousins, Ph.D., was named the university’s eighth president, effective Aug. 1.

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Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club to celebrate 75th anniversary in Wilkes-Barre timesleader.com/news/1745628… via @tlnews
Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club to celebrate 75th anniversary in Wilkes-Barre

Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club to celebrate 75th anniversary in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE — The Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a historic return to Wilkes-Barre, where the club was founded in 1951.

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PUC reminds consumers of upcoming public input hearings on PPL project timesleader.com/news/1745635… via @tlnews
PUC reminds consumers of upcoming public input hearings on PPL project

PUC reminds consumers of upcoming public input hearings on PPL project

WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) on Tuesday reminded consumers and other concerned parties about two late-June public input hearings to gather feedback regarding a...

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Back Mountain Chamber unveils America250PA community mural timesleader.com/news/1745594… via @tlnews
Back Mountain Chamber unveils America250PA community mural

Back Mountain Chamber unveils America250PA community mural

DALLAS — The Back Mountain Chamber on Monday announced the completion and installation of its new America250PA outdoor mural — a vibrant community art project that commemorates America’s 250th...

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Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority discusses options for homeless encampment by rail line timesleader.com/news/1745658… via @tlnews
Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority discusses options for homeless encampment by rail line

Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority discusses options for homeless encampment by rail line

Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority officials said Tuesday they are willing to work with representatives of Wilkes-Barre and government entities at all levels on the best response to a homeless...

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Project to stop erosion near Wyoming Valley Levee expected to start next week timesleader.com/news/1745654… via @tlnews
Project to stop erosion near Wyoming Valley Levee expected to start next week

Project to stop erosion near Wyoming Valley Levee expected to start next week

A $650,150 project to stop erosion near part of the Wyoming Valley Levee wall in Wilkes-Barre is expected to start next week, Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority officials said during Tuesday’s...

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James Cousins named 8th president of Wilkes University timesleader.com/news/1745608… via @tlnews
James Cousins named 8th president of Wilkes University

James Cousins named 8th president of Wilkes University

WILKES-BARRE — The Wilkes University Board of Trustees announced on Tuesday that James Cousins, Ph.D., was named the university’s eighth president, effective Aug. 1.

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Back Mountain Chamber unveils America250PA community mural timesleader.com/news/1745594… via @tlnews
Back Mountain Chamber unveils America250PA community mural

Back Mountain Chamber unveils America250PA community mural

DALLAS — The Back Mountain Chamber on Monday announced the completion and installation of its new America250PA outdoor mural — a vibrant community art project that commemorates America’s 250th...

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