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/529132/Former-sheriff-recalled-for-professionalism&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8212 Former Luzerne County Sheriff Carl Zawatski who died last week was remembered for his professionalism by people who worked with him. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:36:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/529132/Former-sheriff-recalled-for-professionalism&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/524441/Web-site-matches-drivers-with-riders&source=RSS Getting there is getting a little easier with an online service matching drivers and riders for the commute to and from work.Rides2Work.com launched in September and more than 500 people in Northeastern Pennsylvania are using the service, said its founder Chris Hackett. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:36:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/524441/Web-site-matches-drivers-with-riders&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/528473/Almost-picture-perfect&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8212 When Nancy Swiger photographed a tulip in her neighbor's yard she knew it was right for the Fine Arts Fiesta.Her 8220Textured Tulip8221 photo won first place and she won best of show in the fiesta's juried photography exhibit. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:34:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/528473/Almost-picture-perfect&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/527821/Council-to-vote-on-head-of-division&source=RSS Luzerne County Council will hold a special meeting on election night Tuesday to vote on the nomination of Joan Hoggarth as judicial services and records division head.Council members had scheduled a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday on proposed 2013 budget amendments but didn't plan to discuss other matters. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:34:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/527821/Council-to-vote-on-head-of-division&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/528071/Hundreds-step-up-to-aid-mentally-ill&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8212 8220Recovery8221 was the word of the day Sunday at the 12th annual National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:34:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/528071/Hundreds-step-up-to-aid-mentally-ill&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local/528591/Thompson-encourages-Kings-grads&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE TWP. 8212 Guest speaker Anne Thompson, NBC News chief environmental affairs correspondent, told members of the King's College Class of 2013 to follow their passion in life during the school's 64th annual commencement Sunday at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:34:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local/528591/Thompson-encourages-Kings-grads&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/498870/New-machines-zap-VA-hospital-room-infections&source=RSS PLAINS TWP. 8212 While a January outbreak of Legionnaire's Disease in Pittsburgh has many concerned with hospital cleanliness, officials at the area's veterans hospital say patients there can rely on new technology to ensure a clean and healthy environment. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:34:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/498870/New-machines-zap-VA-hospital-room-infections&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/528103/Neighbors-dogs-ruined-life-Darling-St-man-says&source=RSS WILKES-BARRE 8212 The muddy paw marks remain on the outside of Ben Card's back door from when his neighbor's dogs chased him into his house.He still won't go into his backyard for fear of the animals crawling under a fence and menacing him as they did two years ago. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:33:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/528103/Neighbors-dogs-ruined-life-Darling-St-man-says&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/524515/Kings-grad-list&source=RSS The following is a list of regional graduatesMASTER OF EDUCATIONCurriculum and InstructionStephanie Lynn Ball, Nanticoke.Matthew Adam Balukonis, Jr., McAdoo.Sarah Ross Brander, Factoryville. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:33:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/524515/Kings-grad-list&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/528669/5-Things-You-Need-to-Know-This-Week&source=RSS gtgt YOU VOTE ME Archaeologists have found mankind's first negative campaign ad on a cave wall in Spain. It reads 8220Thag think he can lead tribe. But Thag brain small. Thag knuckles scrape ground, he hunt with Neanderthal, and he vote with Nancy Pelosi when moon high in sky. Grog more evolved. He make fire and he no... Sun, 19 May 2013 23:33:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/528669/5-Things-You-Need-to-Know-This-Week&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/499066/NORTH-BRANCH-LAND-TRUST-AWARDS-DINNER&source=RSS Friends of the North Branch Land Trust gathered recently for the 20th annual fundraiser dinner at The Westmoreland Club to support the land and resource conservation nonprofit organization. Among those attending were Bridget Costello and Mike Burnside. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:30:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/499066/NORTH-BRANCH-LAND-TRUST-AWARDS-DINNER&source=RSS