http://timesleader.com/section/feeds.rss Latest Stories from the Times Leader News en-us Copyright 2013 Civitas Media http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613210/Congressman-protests-cuts-to-federal-food-aid&source=RSS He sits on one of the most powerful legislative bodies in the world, and on Wednesday afternoon U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright had a 57-cent box of macaroni and cheese for dinner, accompanied by some iceberg lettuce topped with oil and vinegar.Oh, and two slices of wheat bread. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:54:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613210/Congressman-protests-cuts-to-federal-food-aid&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/614624/Dallas-approves-police-vehicle-purchase&source=RSS DALLAS 8212 Borough Council approved an agreement with Dallas Township on behalf of the Back Mountain Community Partnership to purchase public safety equipment that includes a 2013 Ford Expedition 4 x 4 special service police vehicle. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:54:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/614624/Dallas-approves-police-vehicle-purchase&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613143/Jewelcor-Building-now-celebrating-25th-anniversary&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8212 Seymour Holtzman calls it the best building in town, and soon there will be more buildings on the 10-acre site. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:54:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613143/Jewelcor-Building-now-celebrating-25th-anniversary&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/614606/Wyoming-Valley-West-budget-fails-to-pass&source=RSS KINGSTON 8212 The Wyoming Valley West's final budget for 2013-14 failed to win approval at Wednesday night's school board meeting.Brian Dubaskas, James Fender, Gary Richards and Thomas Pieczynski voted against the 65.87 million budget, which would raise property taxes from 13.82 to 14.15 mills. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:54:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/614606/Wyoming-Valley-West-budget-fails-to-pass&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613299/Apparent-low-Sterling-bidder-cut-price-from-12&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8212 The apparent low bidder for the demolition of the Hotel Sterling cut his quote nearly in half from what he submitted last year for the job. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:54:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613299/Apparent-low-Sterling-bidder-cut-price-from-12&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/614659/The-real-numbers-behind-the-Wyoming-Area-teacher-pay-claim&source=RSS It's a frequent argument in teacher contract negotiations Parity, the notion that the teachers negotiating a new deal are underpaid compared to unions in neighboring districts. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:54:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/614659/The-real-numbers-behind-the-Wyoming-Area-teacher-pay-claim&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613275/Nevea-meet-Deinonychus.-Deinonychus.-Nevea.&source=RSS Nevea Henry, 8, of Kingston, comes face-to-face with a Deinonychus held by professor David Velarde on Wednesday during the Dinosaurs Rock exhibit show and fossil dig sponsored by the Luzerne County Library System at King's College Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. About 300 children and their parents attended the event, which included a T-Rex... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:52:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613275/Nevea-meet-Deinonychus.-Deinonychus.-Nevea.&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/localsports/614671/Munisteri-leads-potent-Mountain-Post-offfense&source=RSS WRIGHT TWP. 8212 Drew Munisteri was perfect batting, going 2-for-2 with a run and two RBI, as Mountain Post A defeated West Side 7-3 in American Legion Baseball on Wednesday.Tyler Sadvarry was 1-for-3 with two RBI and scored a run to contribute to the win. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:22:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/localsports/614671/Munisteri-leads-potent-Mountain-Post-offfense&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/612993/Lawton-tackles-trust-issues&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8212 During a luncheon speech Wednesday, Luzerne County Manager Robert Lawton was asked what is being done to restore confidence in county government. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:59:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/612993/Lawton-tackles-trust-issues&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613595/Girls-info-can-be-used-in-sex-trial-judge-rules&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8211 An attorney for a man charged with sexually assaulting two young girls told a judge Wednesday the allegations against his client were fabricated by one of the victims because she had been disciplined by her parents. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:59:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613595/Girls-info-can-be-used-in-sex-trial-judge-rules&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/606554/More-than-one-twist-to-Misericordia-camp&source=RSS DALLAS TWP. 8212 Britney Loucks, 11, and Jaleesa Ross, 10, contorted to the Twister calls of Brittany Thomas, a soon-to be junior at Wyoming Area High School 8220Right foot, blue 8230 left hand, yellow.8221 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:59:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/606554/More-than-one-twist-to-Misericordia-camp&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613632/Harveys-Lake-hires-firm-to-go-after-delinquents&source=RSS HARVEYS LAKE 8212 Council on Tuesday night finalized the resolution to hire Creditek to handle the borough's delinquent garbage collection bills.Councilwoman Michell'e Boice said that in the past, 8220letters have been sent out, and payment plans have been offered to delinquent payers.8221 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:59:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613632/Harveys-Lake-hires-firm-to-go-after-delinquents&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613214/Cops:-Man-badly-hurt-in-dispute-involving-air-gun&source=RSS KINGSTON TWP. 8212 A fight Saturday night over an air gun left one man with what a doctor described as 8220near catastrophic8221 injuries, according to charges filed. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:59:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613214/Cops:-Man-badly-hurt-in-dispute-involving-air-gun&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613782/Attorney-wants-reduced-sentence-for-man-in-double-fatal-crash&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8212 An attorney for a man sentenced last week to 6 12 to 25 years in prison on charges stemming from a crash that left two people dead said in court papers filed Wednesday that a county judge's sentencing constituted double jeopardy. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:59:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/613782/Attorney-wants-reduced-sentence-for-man-in-double-fatal-crash&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/blotter-local-news/612886/Police-Blotter&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8212 A man and a woman were charged after another man reported he was approached by a prostitute outside the Wilkes-Barre Post Office on June 8. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:59:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/blotter-local-news/612886/Police-Blotter&source=RSS