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Biden celebrates Amtrak’s 50 years on the rails
April 30, 2021
PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden, once a regular Amtrak rider, helped the nation’s passenger rail system celebrate 50 years of service Friday.
Times Leader P.M. Update: 4/30/21
April 30, 2021
Pat Kernan here with your P.M. Update on what we’re working on for Saturday’s E-edition of the Times Leader: City police and Luzerne County detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 200 block of South Washington Street, one person has died in a fire that severely damaged a home on Harris Hill Road, renovation has gotten underway at the former railroad station in Wilkes-Barre and more.
Eyes turn to possible Luzerne County DA candidates
April 30, 2021
Now that the Luzerne County Election Board has voted to place the district attorney race on the November ballot, the obvious question is whether any Democrat is interested.
White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness
April 29, 2021
MADISON, Wis. — A group of Midwestern farmers sued the federal government Thursday alleging they can’t participate in a COVID-19 loan forgiveness program because they’re white.
Times Leader P.M. Update: 4/29/21
April 29, 2021
Pat Kernan is here with your P.M. Update on some of what we’re working on for Friday’s edition of the Times Leader: Two coronavirus mass vaccination clinics will be held next Monday and Wednesday in the Keystone Grand Ballroom at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino in Plains Township; Wilkes-Barre Mayor Brown held a ribbon cutting at a new Rolling Mill Hill Park with playground equipment that is accessible to all children; and much more.
Board votes to put Luzerne County DA race on November ballot
April 29, 2021
The Luzerne County Election Board voted Wednesday to place the county district attorney’s race on the November general election ballot instead of waiting until the 2023 primary.
Pa. leaders responses’ to Biden’s speech predictably split on party lines
April 28, 2021
Was President Joe Biden laying out a bold new vision or breaking his pledge to be a bipartisan dealmaker? Depends on who you ask.
Luzerne County Election Board OKs DA race on November ballot
April 28, 2021
The Luzerne County Election Board voted Wednesday to place the county district attorney’s race on the November general election ballot instead of waiting until the 2023 primary.
Misericordia will honor attorney Ufberg at spring commencement
April 28, 2021
DALLAS TWP. — Misericordia University will honor Attorney and trustee emeritus Murray Ufberg at the May 15 spring commencement.
CASA receives check from TL/Weis Markets Year of Giving program
April 28, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — The Times Leader Media Group and Weis Markets have awarded the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Luzerne County program a $500 check as part of the “Year of Giving” program that recognizes a different nonprofit each month.