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Beyond the Byline: C. Matus News was our epicenter

WILKES-BARRE — During these very trying times of self-isolation and social-distancing, I choose to take little trips down my memory lane and more times...

Beyond the Byline: Be safe out there, folks

WILKES-BARRE — As I walked into a grocery store the other day, I noticed a lot of people coming out with jumbo packs of...

Beyond the Byline: Rest in peace, Bruce German

WILKES-BARRE — Bruce German of Lehman Township was one of 52 hostages held in Iran for 444 days from 1979 to 1981.Bruce died recently...

Beyond the Byline: Trip down candy memory lane

PLYMOUTH — Today’s topic, class, is “Neighborhood Candy Stores.”Ahhh yes, those little shops, usually in somebody’s home, that sold all of those wonderful little...

Beyond the Byline: Dreams of a childless father

WILKES-BARRE — The other day I watched a young father walking his two children into a school — his daughter on his left and...

Beyond the Byline: Beware the high exit velocity

WILKES-BARRE — Since Friday was the longest day of summer, let’s discuss those dog days of summer that are almost upon us.I’m talking about...

Beyond the Byline: Judy Wienckoski always has graduates’ backs

WILKES-BARRE — It’s that time of year — graduation time.Colleges and universities are holding their commencements and for the most part, they are held...

Beyond the Byline: Fishing fun in Canada

WILKES-BARRE — My annual fishing trip to Canada will be over by the time you’re reading this, but I wrote this before I left.Every...

Beyond the Byline: Judy Wienckoski always has graduates’ backs

WILKES-BARRE — It’s that time of year — graduation time.Colleges and universities are holding their commencements and for the most part, they are held...

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