The Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA) back issues from September 2007:
Affordable housing remains the ultimate Habitat for Humanity goal.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Lisa Sokolowski Sep. 1--MEHOOPANY -- Michelle Boyd was sitting in her new home when the phone rang. She let the machine answer, and it was someone calling to refinance her mortgage. Again. They call all the time, but no offer can be better than the one she ...
Hazleton hit with $2.4M legal bill suit: Plaintiffs in Relief Act file petition for the city to pay for their attorneys. Mayor Lou Barletta calls the action ?absurd.?
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Terrie Morgan-Besecker Sep. 1--HAZLETON -- Attorneys for the plaintiffs in the Hazleton immigration ordinance lawsuit filed a court petition Friday seeking nearly $2.4 million in attorneys fees and costs from the city. In a harshly worded 25-page brief, the ...
BRIEF: Cops: Alleged assault was in Edwardsville.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Sep. 1--Tuesday's alleged sexual assault of an 18-year-old female King's College student occurred on the levee system near Kmart in Edwardsville, according to police. Capt. Wayne Cooney of the Wilkes-Barre Police Department said the incident happened in a wooded area near the ...
A painful Redeemer debut: Two ex-Argents star for Meyers in rout of Royals, a merger of 4 Catholic schools.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: John Erzar Sep. 1--WILKES-BARRE -- Tyler Wall scooped up the kickoff, a grounder from the Meyers kicker, at the 31-yard line and returned it 9 yards. Thus, the history of Holy Redeemer football was launched, only to fizzle out a short time later Friday night ....
Man to keep 5 of 15 beagles: After being hounded by neighbors over excessive barking, Rice Twp. man to abide with 5-dog limit.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Rory Sweeney Sep. 1--RICE TWP. -- It could have been a protracted fight. Each side had sought legal advice and seemed prepared to defend their interests. But just days after neighbors on Prospect Road were drawing battle lines over the fates of 15 beagles, ...
Despite deadline at Fox Ridge Trailer Park, some dig in heels: Residents of the trailer park were told to vacate the property by Aug. 31 or face legal action by the owner.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jerry Lynott Sep. 1--PLAINS TWP. -- Four weeks ago Lawrence Ziemba, his wife Joan, their three cats and two dogs moved to a new home three lots down in the Fox Ridge Trailer Park. Friday they prepared to move again, this time taking their mobile home with them. ...
Helping sick kids drives group: Valley with a Heart Benefits to hold fundraiser on Sunday for two seriously ill toddlers.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Steve Mocarsky Sep. 1--NEWPORT TWP. -- Hundreds of motorcyclists are expected to gather on a church picnic grounds Sunday for a day of family fun, food, "biker games" and live band music after a ride through the countryside. And while the event is pegged as a ...
BRIEF: White House license renewal postponed.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Sep. 1--The license renewal hearing for the White House Cafi 1/2 has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at the Radisson Hotel in Scranton, said Nick Hays, press secretary of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Attorney Matt Croslis, hearing examiner, decided to ...
Townhouses project set for Pittston area: Stauffer Pointe development plan scheduled to begin in the fall, pending approval.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jerry Lynott Sep. 1--PITTSTON -- Site work on the Stauffer Pointe townhouse development should begin in the fall pending final approval by the Luzerne County Planning Commission, a principal in the project said Friday. The commission has given preliminary ...
EDITORIAL: Ellis hopes to build upon West Side Tech's success.(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Sep. 1--WELL DONE, WEST Side Tech. While nearly one-third of local public schools -- 23 out of 70 -- missed minimum state reading and math test goals last year, West Side Area Vocational-Technical High School was among the local schools that achieved its goals. "I ...
Warriors run wild on Lake-Lehman.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Dave Rosengrant Sep. 1--WEST PITTSTON -- According to Wyoming Area head coach Paul Marranca, the first game of the season is one of the most difficult. If that's the case, after his team's performance against Lake-Lehman on Friday in its opener, the veteran ...
The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Tom Venesky column: There's nothing fishy about having fun.(Column)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Tom Venesky Sep. 1--HARVEYS LAKE -- Greg Mikulski just missed the $1,000 prize for finishing in first place at Thursday's bass tournament on Harveys Lake, and it's partly his fault. Mikulski landed a 2-pound, 15-ounce smallmouth that was one of the first fish ...
Hanover concession building vandalized: Official says vandals used a sledgehammer. Beverage machine also damaged.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Edward Lewis Sep. 1--HANOVER TWP. -- Vandals used a 10-pound sledgehammer to break into the concession stand and a new Gatorade vending machine at the Hanover Youth Soccer Fields, the president of the soccer association said. The damage was discovered as ...
Staying ahead of game: If history is any indicator, junior Justin King could be playing his last season.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Derek Levarse Sep. 1--Justin King has sounded an awful lot like a senior this month. There's the confidence in his voice that goes with being a leader, sure, but there's something else there, too. That hint of nostalgia that guys get when they talk about ...
WVW trudges past Scranton.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bill O'Boyle Sep. 1--SCRANTON -- Wyoming Valley West battled penalties, muscle cramps and a determined Scranton team, but managed a less-than-impressive 21-15 season opening win Friday night at Scranton Memorial Stadium. Just when it looked as though the ...
Unstoppable Hawks overpower Meteors.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Van Rose Sep. 1--HANOVER TWP. -- Hanover Area's senior tandem of running back Chris Kubaugh and quarterback Eric Popovich proved to be unstoppable Friday night, leading the Hawkeyes to an impressive 42-14 victory against Montrose in the season-opener for both teams. ...
Crestwood falls victim to fourth-quarter rally: Loyalsock scores on two touchdown passes to send Comets to loss in opener.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jamie A. Raub Sep. 1--WRIGHT TWP. -- With a third quarter lead safely in tow, Crestwood seemed to be in good position to avenge a lopsided loss at the hands of Loyalsock last season. That is, until the fourth quarter when an 11-point lead evaporated before ...
Pittston Area holds off Tunkhannock.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kelly Tomlinson Sep. 1--TUNKHANNOCK -- Head coach Lon Hazlet and the Pittston Area Patriots had been here before. Just one year ago, as a matter of fact. Ahead of Tunkhannock late in a game and watching as the lead melted away. But a ...
EHOOPANY ? Mich.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Byline: Lisa Sokolowski Sep. 1--EHOOPANY -- Michelle Boyd held the keys to her new house, and she didn't still didn't believe it. She thought someone was going to tell her she was on "Candid Camera" and take them away. Sure, she helped to build her new abode, but the ...
Flavors of home: No matter how far you go, local foods missed most.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Jennifer Learn-Andes Sep. 2--oughlin High School graduate Sadia Hussain is swept up in the excitement of her freshman year at New York University, but she has one void that may only be filled in the Wyoming Valley. "I'm definitely going to miss the food," she ...
CAN-DO: attitude.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Steve Mocarsky Sep. 2--Dr. Edgar Dessen had been serving his country in World War II and was still stationed overseas when he received news that his father was terminally ill with cancer. Dessen was sent from the Army hospital in Africa where he had been ...
Taking the message to Harrisburg: Immigration-reform advocates rally.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Steve Mocarsky Sep. 2--HARRISBURG -- Some were holding signs, banners and American flags. Others were wearing T-shirts with slogans, buttons and even patriotic costumes. They all came to the steps of the state Capitol on Saturday with a common purpose: to make known ...
Educators to give lesson in local history, culture: The program, called ?Some Views from Out of Town,? is set for Tuesday at Earth Conservancy.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Ron Lieback Sep. 2--ASHLEY -- When discussing local history, it's not a question of "if" it's important, but a question of "why," says local historian John Dziak. "Even the most irrational of minds would say local history's important," he said. "But the real ...
Skaters on board with fundraiser: Art and Rock Show organized to raise money for park some hope to see built in the area.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Sherry Long Sep. 2--WYOMING -- Skateboarding enthusiasts are not giving up. They are determined to get their own concrete skateboard park so they can practice their skills without having to take it to the streets. "It's long overdue that we need a designated ...
PennDOT putting travel advisories on the Web.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Rory Sweeney Sep. 2--For those who find crawling along in traffic on interstate highways to be a main source of irritation, the state Department of Transportation has an answer: Check out its Web site before leaving. There, the agency is listing all of its ...
Molding a profitable future: With new technology, Benton Foundry keeps up with an ever-changing industry.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Jerry Lynott Sep. 2--BENTON -- The stove grate clinked as Fritz Hall tossed it on the pile with others just made at the Benton Foundry. Along his route around the noisy factory floor the company president picked up a motor mount, a boat exhaust manifold and a ...
EDITORIAL: Anti-taggers leave mark on community conscience.(Editorial)
Sep 02, 2007 ... Sep. 2--YOU MIGHT QUESTION their tactics. But you have to admire the take-the-bully-by-the-horns determination shown by those Wilkes-Barre Crime Watch Coalition members who go on the offensive against graffiti vandals. Toting paint buckets and rollers, they descend on ...
YouTube stars may see future problems.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Terrie Morgan-Besecker Sep. 2--An area college student sits alone at a table, six shots of liquor in front of him. One by one he slugs them down, then smiles broadly for the camera, obviously proud of his accomplishment. The video was posted six ...
Life preservers at Pittston pool: About 20 volunteers painted over graffiti and trimmed the overgrown bushes Saturday.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Edward Lewis Sep. 2--PITTSTON -- Four years of neglect has taken its toll on the city's pool. Graffiti covers the walls of the pool and pool house, electrical wiring and bathroom fixtures have been ripped away, and shrubs have been left untamed. ...
The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Richard L. Connor column: Lessons about the first day on a new job.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Richard L. Connor Sep. 2--If you want a happy employee, the first day sets the tone. Among memorable first-time experiences, many stand out for all of us as we recall the emotions that accompanied an event. The range of those experiences might include your ...
The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Tom Venesky column: Seizing youth interest.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Tom Venesky Sep. 2--The members of the Northeast PA Chapter of Pheasants Forever are looking to build on a success and let somebody else benefit. Last year, 38 youth hunters enjoyed a day of hunting at the chapter's first youth pheasant hunt on State Game ...
QB Morelli on target as a decision maker.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Derek Levarse Sep. 2--STATE COLLEGE -- Anthony Morelli admitted it. He could get used to this kind of treatment. One of the last players off the Beaver Stadium grass after Saturday's 59-0 resemblance of a football game, Morelli was greeted first by the Penn ...
Opening laugher for Lions: PSU scores dominating shutout against overmatched Panthers.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Dereklevarse Sep. 2--STATE COLLEGE -- The low point came with 4:25 to play in the third quarter, when even referee Steve Pamon was getting disgusted. "Prior to the snap," Pamon declared to the Beaver Stadium crowd after blowing a Florida International play ...
Powerful Cardinals put big hurt on Kings: Starting in second quarter, Monarchs can't keep up with St. John Fisher in 2007 debut.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Jamie A. Raub Sep. 2--WILKES-BARRE TWP. -- Deep in the fourth quarter, King's quarterback and interim punter Jeff Searfass let loose an 18-yard punt that traveled high in the air and out of the sight of the Monarchs' coverage team. When the ball landed, it ...
Namey proves she belongs at top of WVC.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Kelly Tomlinson Sep. 2--WILKES-BARRE -- A bout with anemia kept Hanover Area's Alyssa Namey from reaching her full potential last year. Not that her 2006 season was a total loss. After all, it's tough to be disappointed when less than your best is ...
Run to the playoffs: N.Y. organization's fastest man, Gardner's aided SWB attack since Aug. 1 call-up.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Van Rose Sep. 2--MOOSIC -- Brett Gardner is a man on the run and he hopes the finish line proves to be the Governor's Cup finals. That could soon become reality for the speedy outfielder, who has played a big role in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's drive to the International ...
Not enough work, but a 'W' for Scott notebook: In Game 1 rout, Austin Scott runs the ball only 11 times, but he does score 2 TDs.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Dave Konopki Sep. 2--STATE COLLEGE -- Austin Scott wanted a few more carries during Saturday's convincing 59-0 win against Florida International at Beaver Stadium. But at this point in his career, the fifth- year senior will take something even more valuable--a win. ...
Abington still a pain to Hazleton: Just like November playoff loss, Cougars lose late lead and game to the Comets.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: John Erzar Sep. 2--CLARKS SUMMIT -- The similarities were uncanny to events 10 months earlier. Hazleton Area had Abington Heights shut down and shut out at halftime Saturday afternoon, the same way the Cougars did back in the 2006 District 2-4 Class 4A ...
Mountaineers No. 1 where it really matters: Crusaders have more total yards and first downs, but Dallas makes the big plays.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Dave Rosengrant Sep. 2--DALLAS -- If you just look at the stats in the box score of Saturday's Wyoming Valley Conference game between Coughlin and Dallas, it would appear that the Crusaders won in a rout. But the scoreboard reads otherwise. The ...
Here are judges picked to hear Lokuta trial.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: David Weiss Sep. 3--The Court of Judicial Discipline is composed of eight members. Four are appointed by the Supreme Court and four are appointed by the governor. No more than two of the members selected by each appointing party may be of the same political party. ...
Lokuta's case full of firsts: It may be biggest, most complex proceeding for board since 1992.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: David Weiss Sep. 3--When Judge Ann Lokuta walks into a Harrisburg courtroom later this month, it will be the first time she's been on the other side of the bench in her rocky 15 years as a jurist. And, in some sense, it will be a first for everyone else in the ...
Birds ducking out of Kirby Park: Measures were taken to rid W-B park of geese and ducks because of waste littering grass and walkways.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: Jennifer Learn-Andes Sep. 3--WILKES-BARRE -- Geese and ducks have noticeably decreased around Kirby Park's pond -- a feat city officials credit on a multi-year fowl reduction plan. "We've been pleased with the results," said city Health Director Henry ...
A benefit for the kids.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: Steve Mocarsky Sep. 3--NEWPORT TWP. -- For some, the answer to the question of which sight was more impressive could be a toss-up. Was it the line of 325 motorcyclists stretching more than a mile outside Holy Child Bazaar Grounds? Or was it 2-year-old Zachary ...
OPINION: Labor Day: A holiday for the rest of us.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: Mark Guydish Sep. 3--THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL -- and arguably most eloquent -- definition of this holiday celebrating the common work of common folk was uttered by American Federation of Labor founder Samuel Gompers: "Labor Day differs in every essential way from ...
Growing & learning: W-B garden under South St. Bridge.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: Bill O'Boyle Sep. 3--Under the South Street Bridge, seeds of many types have been planted; seeds that will soon bear fruit and seeds of knowledge that will grow inside young gardeners for years to come. Wilkes-Barre City Health Educator Paul H. Ginter came up ...
Redeemer alters WVC look: Team created by Catholic school merger to play Div. I. Lehman dropping to Div. II.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: Dave Rosengrant Sep. 3--How will Holy Redeemer fare in its first year? Will Wyoming Valley West be able to repeat as District 2 Class 3A champion? Can Lake-Lehman get back to the playoffs by dropping down to Division II? Those questions ...
Shuler looks like his dad in opener: Son of former star PSU tight end catches four passes for 54 yards and a touchdown.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: Derek Levarse Sep. 3--STATE COLLEGE -- Some of Mickey Shuler Jr.'s earliest memories are of football and Beaver Stadium. So maybe it shouldn't have been a surprise that he looked so comfortable out there on Saturday. Penn State's current starting tight end ...
Plane crash claims Weston man: Witnesses: Victim trying to land.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: Steve Mocarsky And Ron Lieback Sep. 3--HAZLE TWP. -- While giving skydiving lessons Sunday morning, Donald Kellner of Above the Poconos Skydivers was flying around 3,000 feet above the Hazleton Municipal Airport when he witnessed an explosion near the runway. ...
Brake for break: Area holiday travelers treated.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Jennifer Learn-Andes Sep. 4--Instead of lounging on Labor Day, some area youth and their parents served free refreshments to travelers at Interstate 81 rest stops. Their organizations must provide the refreshments, tents and cooking supplies, but they make ...
Lawsuit over prison escape thrown out: Scott Bolton suffered injures while attempting to escape from Luzerne County jail.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Terrie Morgan-Besecker Sep. 4--WILKES-BARRE -- A federal magistrate judge has recommended a lawsuit filed by Scott Bolton for injuries he suffered while attempting to escape from the Luzerne County Correctional Facility be dismissed. In an opinion issued ...
New LCCC program offering a gateway to careers that satisfy.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Steve Mocarsky Sep. 4--NANTICOKE -- Chrissy Ostrander says her guidance counselor told her she would never amount to anything when she dropped out of high school her senior year. Now, the 19-year-old Hanover Township resident is well on her way to proving him ...
Taking it in stride.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Rebecca Bria Sep. 4--I like walking, but I never feel like I am burning many calories. Running really is not fun for me; I have to force myself to do it. So when an editor asked me to try Nordic Walking, I was enthusiastic even though I never heard of it before. ...
Police: Girl, 13, sexually attacked: W-B cops say girl was walking near Heights-Murray school.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Terrie Morgan-Besecker Sep. 4--WILKES-BARRE -- City police say a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man who grabbed her and threatened her with a knife as she was walking on South Sherman Street near the Heights-Murray Elementary School early Monday night. ...
Reps back health bill: But Carney, Kanjorski worry about impact kids plan may have on oxygen therapy.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Bill O'Boyle Sep. 4--When Chris Carney voted for the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act last month, he thought the proposed legislation was a great idea. So did Paul Kanjorski, another of the 225 members of the House of Representatives who voted to ...
DA appeals separate trial ruling for Selenski.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Terrie Morgan-Besecker Sep. 4--WILKES-BARRE -- Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas has asked the state Supreme Court to hear an appeal of court rulings that would require him to hold separate trials for homicide suspects Hugo Selenski and Paul Weakley. ...
State urges additional instruction for teachers: Pennsylvania pushing for a major change in certification system.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Mark Guydish Sep. 4--You probably won't feel the ground quiver at your local pre-school -- well, at least not more than the usual rumbles when numerous tiny feet scamper to their next activity with coloring books or construction paper -- but there is a seismic shift ...
EDITORIAL: Strapping on bike helmet should be no-brainer in Pa.(Editorial)
Sep 04, 2007 ... Sep. 4--MOTORCYCLE daredevil Evel Knievel supposedly snapped 35 bones during his years of death-defying leaps and horrific crashes. He also missed out on most of January 1968, lying comatose in the hospital after an ill-fated attempt to soar over a Las Vegas hotel's fountains. ...
Plan includes independents in primaries: Proposed law would allow independent party registered voters to cast ballots in elections in which candidates are cross-filed.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Rory Sweeney Sep. 4--The roughly 13,000 voters registered as independents in the county might soon have a chance to weigh in on elections on which they otherwise have no influence. Under current state law, candidates for Court of Common Pleas and magisterial ...
New devices at John Heinz help stroke patients.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Ron Bartizek Sep. 4--WILKES-BARRE TWP. -- New equipment in use at John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine may help stroke recovery patients to progress faster and farther than ever before. The rehabilitation hospital showed off five recent acquisitions ...
A hot seat! Lions/Irish tix a costly commodity: Tickets for PSU/Notre Dame game on Saturday are topping $3,000.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Edward Lewis Sep. 4--If you have a ticket for Saturday's Penn State-Notre Dame football game, consider yourself lucky. If you paid the listed price -- face value $58 -- consider yourself fortunate. Single ticket prices for the game being sold on ...
Ready for encore: New season features athletes fans will want to keep their eyes on.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Kelly Tomlinson Sep. 4--KINGSTON -- Last fall, Alex Hackett had the element of surprise on her side. A sophomore who'd switched from field hockey to cross country, Hackett was a virtual unknown when Wyoming Seminary opened its 2006 season. "It was ...
WVIA entering HD era.
Sep 04, 2007 ... Byline: Lisa Sokolowski Sep. 4--JENKINS TWP. -- The new theater at the WVIA studios still smells like paint. The 100 stadium seats are still under plastic, and the television-studio curtain isn't hanging yet. But that will all change within the next three weeks. ...
Main Pagnotti charges dropped: Money laundering dismissed but prominent coal firm heir still faces perjury charge.
Sep 05, 2007 ... Byline: Terrie Morgan-Besecker Sep. 5--A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed money laundering and other charges against prominent coal company heir Louis Pagnotti III, ruling federal prosecutors improperly used immunized testimony from a grand jury proceeding to secure the ...
BRIEF: Lokuta wants two witnesses' testimonies taped.
Sep 05, 2007 ... Byline: David Weiss Sep. 5--An attorney for Judge Ann Lokuta wants permission to take a videotaped deposition of two witnesses expected to testify at her upcoming trial on misconduct charges. Lokuta's attorney, Louis Sinatra, wants to get the testimony of attorneys ...
Officials: Assaults not linked: Police: Monday molestation of teen likely not connected with Kirby Park attacks.
Sep 05, 2007 ... Byline: Terrie Morgan-Besecker Sep. 5--WILKES-BARRE -- The alleged sexual assault of a teenager on the grounds of the Heights-Murray Elementary School on Monday does not appear to be related to two other alleged sexual assaults that were recently reported in or near Kirby Park, ...