The Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA) back issues from April 2006:
Homemade bomb has neighbors nervous: Explosion by school sports field propelled debris, shrapnel in streets.
Apr 01, 2006
Teacher seeks return to vo-tech job.
Apr 01, 2006
Haggerty camp comes to attention.
Apr 01, 2006
State: Take the pike over I-81: Focus 81 campaign looks at ways to attract drivers to take the turnpike instead of crowded interstate.
Apr 01, 2006
Driver turns self in over fatality.
Apr 01, 2006
A future of endless possibility: As college nears, state champ Trevin Cowman of WVW won't rule out anything yet.
Apr 01, 2006
Kelleher injured as Penguins get outhustled: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton stirs up wrath of coach for lazy play in the first two periods.
Apr 01, 2006
Anything goes for all-stars: WVC players make unusual, crowd-pleasing moves in red/white game.
Apr 01, 2006
Ad rates could halt papers' sale.
Apr 01, 2006
Majoring in anxiety: Area students await word on colleges.
Apr 01, 2006
Nicky Slick accused of punching jail guard EXCLUSIVE: The Luzerne County prison inmate might have broken a guard's nose, officials say.
Apr 01, 2006
Maybe he should have told police he was Mr. Rogers exclusive: A bad choice of ID brings wild chase along West Side. New Jersey man held for trial.
Apr 01, 2006
This game is all about having fun.
Apr 01, 2006
A celebration of devotion: Three Religious Sisters of Mercy mark 50 years in the order and special memories at their church, St. Joseph's in W-B Twp.
Apr 01, 2006
Downs tax value disputed EXCLUSIVE: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs says market value is $8 million, but Wilkes-Barre school board solicitor says it's worth $100 million.
Apr 01, 2006
Strong start to season: Pioneers rookie aids win against Louisville.
Apr 01, 2006
Drug-prevention cash at risk.
Apr 02, 2006
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Times Leader, Casey Jones column: At long last, a simple way to world peace.
Apr 02, 2006
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Times Leader, Mark Guydish column.
Apr 03, 2006
Dodge ball a big hit: Money goes to Home of Their Own.
Apr 03, 2006
A lady in waiting: Ann's been at it for 42 years: Venerable waitress loves the people she serves.
Apr 03, 2006
Blaze at motel displaces 23: Police suspect two teens set a mattress on fire at the Red Carpet Inn in Wilkes-Barre.
Apr 03, 2006
BMX racers are back on track in Hanover: Races for all ages begin this weekend.
Apr 03, 2006
Workmanlike effort lifts Pens over Phantoms: Two goals in second period all that is needed as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton takes 6-point division lead over 2nd-place Hershey.
Apr 03, 2006
Suspect changes in W-B stabbing: Jason Honeywell cleared after police say brother confesses to incident at Caf? Metropolis.
Apr 04, 2006
Duryea native is arrested in slaying: Eric Minchak, 27, is accused of stabbing Tammy Lynn Texiera to death in California.
Apr 04, 2006
Citing guard's refusal of help, jail seeks firing-suit dismissal: Guard's suit says he was harassed by other employees, given unequal discipline.
Apr 04, 2006
Steel pole plant to expand: PennSummit Tubular LLC to hire more than 60 workers and expand its Valmont Industrial Park facility.
Apr 04, 2006
Haggerty cries foul over Baker campaign head's insider ties: Grove's role as consultant for nonprofit group is source of controversy in Pa. Senate race.
Apr 04, 2006
Informant in Selenski case gets new lawyers: Potential conflict of interest leaves Weakley with public attorneys for homicide trial.
Apr 04, 2006
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Times Leader, Casey Jones column: Immigrant story never changes.
Apr 04, 2006
Region's jobless rate increases: At 5.5 percent Luzerne County had the highest rate compared to Lackawanna and Wyoming counties. Region's figure lower than year ago.
Apr 04, 2006
Newport chief laments failing firetruck: Daniel Kowalski says Engine 2 ?shaky? and he's frustrated by response.
Apr 04, 2006
Spot in rehab pondered for Quinn: Sentencing delayed for man who allegedly evaded police after escaping custody.
Apr 04, 2006
Deputy's weapon lost but found: City police make the recovery after Patrick Fina mistakenly reported that his car had been stolen.
Apr 04, 2006
Bolton's sentence softened: Longtime criminal who escaped jail with Hugo Selenski got leniency because he pleaded guilty, testified against Selenski.
Apr 04, 2006
WVC duo are Pennsylvania 1st-team all-stars.
Apr 04, 2006
A survivor thrives: Welch overcomes health scares, becomes water polo star.
Apr 05, 2006
W-B vo-tech needs more cash: Hanover Area, Wilkes-Barre Area will have to pay more. Three districts will pay less.
Apr 05, 2006
Booted candidates look to court.
Apr 05, 2006
Fake-weapons case placed in jeopardy: A psychiatrist says a local man is incompetent for trial, but a judge has yet to rule.
Apr 05, 2006
In W-B, the fight of their lives: People battling to come back from alcohol addiction find strength in togetherness.
Apr 05, 2006
Local man faces court in arson: Richard O'Byrne says he set his room on fire to scare off two attackers.
Apr 05, 2006
Conyngham Twp. rejects new Pond Hill Road firehouse: The fire chief grows angry at the actions of board of supervisors on Monday.
Apr 05, 2006
Leighton aide pay queried EXCLUSIVE: The state wants proof that grant money used to raise Greg Barrouk's salary was properly spent. Another grant is being withheld.
Apr 05, 2006
Bigus: Baker flier is sneaky: The Baker camp defends the ad, which identifies backers as sportsmen.
Apr 05, 2006
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Times Leader, Jerry Kellar column: No runs, no hits, no game: Great, Adelphia.
Apr 05, 2006
All ready to Wine & Dine: Chefs from Gelpia'z will tantalize taste buds.
Apr 05, 2006
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Times Leader, Renita Fennick column: The township's a delightful place to live RENITA FENNICK OPINION RENITA FENNICK OPINION.
Apr 05, 2006
Mental exercise keeps hyper grandma 80 years young.
Apr 05, 2006
Guard suspended in perks claim Exclusive: Prison employee allegedly gave special treatment to mob-linked murderer.
Apr 06, 2006
No second Hugo case for Fannick?: Attorney says he hasn't been able to reach deal with the family over compensation.
Apr 06, 2006
Area gyms take aim at younger get-fit set.
Apr 06, 2006
Commissioners' debts paid off exclusive: Skrepenak, Vonderheid are clear of more than $700,000 in campaign obligations.
Apr 06, 2006
W-B to answer grant inquiry: W-B bounced from state program in 2000. Leighton sought re-entry in 2004.
Apr 06, 2006
King's College dorm is evacuated: Students move from Luksic Hall to Holy Cross Hall after electrical problem is found.
Apr 06, 2006
Hazleton publisher arrested on DUI: Standard Speaker Vice President Paul Walser was charged in the Tuesday morning incident in W-B.
Apr 06, 2006
Candidates touch on similar themes: Contenders for state House seat that includes W-B debate crime, drugs, jobs.
Apr 06, 2006
Michaels considers coaching Lehman: The former Wyoming Valley West head coach zeroes in on a new job.
Apr 06, 2006
Red Barons of '06 set for takeoff: Team opens on road versus Clippers.
Apr 06, 2006
Adjusting to having 1 paper.
Apr 06, 2006
Nanticoke debt-relief program hearing set: Meeting to determine if the city qualifies as financially distressed under Act 47 will be on April 26.
Apr 06, 2006
3 jailed on drug charges: Numerous drugs, cash were seized from an apartment on Rutter Avenue in Kingston.
Apr 07, 2006
Arson case sent to court.
Apr 07, 2006
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Times Leader, David Iseman column: Ingenious staffers seek full exposure.
Apr 07, 2006