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Letter to the Editor: March 20, 2026

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A balloon in Wilkes-Barre’s St. Patrick’s parade. Amber Jones file photo | For Times Leader

Diamonds to donation drive, coal to politicians making it necessary

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The U.S. Department of Education building in Washington on Dec. 3, 2024. AP File Photo

Treasury Department begins taking over student loans as the Education Department...

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This image from an Airbus Defence and Space’s Pléiades Neo satellite shows damage after Iranian attacks targeting Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on March 15. Airbus Defence and Space© via AP

Israel says it will hold off striking key Iranian natural gas...

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This photo combination shows, from left, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., in Washington, March 18, 2026, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla.,. March 18, 2026 on Capitol Hill in Washington and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington. AP File Photos

Mullin’s DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican...

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Anthony Matesic, left, and James Denaro work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) AP Photo

Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes...

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Perry Sook, chairman, president, and CEO of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, attends the 24th Annual Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Awards on Oc. 29, 2014, at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. AP File Photo

Nexstar Media Group Inc., closes acquisition of TEGNA Inc.

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Siena guard and Holy Redeemer grad Justice Shoats (0) soars in for two of his eight points in Thursday’s near-upset of top-seeded Duke in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Brynn Anderson | AP photo

No. 1 Duke survives historic upset scare from Siena, McNamara

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High Point forward Braden Hausen (15) celebrates with guard Chase Johnston, right, after knocking off No. 5 seed Wisconsin in Thursday’s early action of the first day of the NCAA Tournament. Amanda Loman | AP photo

High Point stuns Wisconsin for first major upset of NCAA Tournament

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Virginia Commonwealth guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) and forward Barry Evans (5) celebrate after knocking out North Carolina in overtime on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Brynn Anderson | AP photo

NCAA roundup: No. 11 seed VCU ousts North Carolina in overtime

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Jose Ramos, the man who was the prime suspect in a landmark case of a missing New York City boy, Etan Patz, in 1979, was released from SCI Dallas and rearrested for a Megan’s Law violation. Here he is escorted to his arraignment in Kingston Twp. by New York Police and the PA State Police. Times Leader File Photo

A man formerly suspected in infamous case of NYC missing child...

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James ‘Jimmy’ Gracey, left, with his aunt, Beth Marren O’Reilly. Gracey Family via AP

The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona...

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Shown from left are Maia Laverty, class of ‘28, and Mrs. Jennifer Novotney, Academic Dean. Submitted Photo

MMI student earns third in state journalism competition

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Greater Wilkes-Barre Friendly Sons of St. Patrick President James Casey, left, and incoming Vice President Daniel Casey. Submitted Photo

Large crowd attends Greater Wilkes-Barre Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 80th...

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Movie Meow: ‘The Rip’ brings Damon, Affleck together again

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What’s Up, NEPA? — Week of Monday, March 16, 2026

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FILE - Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024. AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File

David M. Drucker: Your average Democratic voter isn’t a left-winger

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An American Robin pulls a worm from the earth on the first day of spring, Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Frances Slocum State Park in Kingston Twp. While robins don’t always migrate and can be found in Pennsylvania year-round, their presence is seen by many as a sign of the arrival of the season. Elizabeth Baumeister | Times Leader file photo

Editorial: Smile, more daylight hours are finally here

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Scranton native Gerry McNamara and Holy Redeemer alum Justice Shoats (0) lead Siena into the NCAA tournament against powerhouse Duke. A long-time Syracuse assistant coach, McNamara has faced questions about the job opening at his alma mater. Fred Adams file photo | For Times Leader

Gerry McNamara focuses on NCAA tournament date with Duke, not open...

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WBS Penguins open Canadian road trip with loss to Laval

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Once a three-time Pro Bowler for the Bengals, quarterback Andy Dalton will be joining the Eagles for his 16th season after a trade with the Panthers. Steven Senne | AP file photo

Eagles acquire veteran backup QB Dalton from Panthers

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Various species of waterfowl (mostly tundra swans) swim on the lake at Willow Point in Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area at sunrise on Monday, March 9. Courtesy of Liz Baumeister

FIELD NOTES: The majesty of Middle Creek

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Working on plans for the Cake Pop Sale are Gene Breznay, Jody Schultz and Frank Aritz. Submitted Photo

Swoyersville Kiwanis Club is selling cake pops

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Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, Dec. 8, 2025. New York Post via AP, Pool, File

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers seek to delay his state and federal trials

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