I was voter #2 today at the 5th Ward in Wilkes-Barre. I was in the door just as soon as it was permissible and back out by 7:08 AM. The ease of use alone makes one wonder why more people don't bother to do their civic duty. I always arrive when the bel... »
I get the following questions over and over and over again. How do you know if you have termites? And, What do you look for?Easy. If your structural members such as the header board, sill plate, floor joists and the subflooring are exposed and visible,... »
Jints news…Eli Manning will host Saturday Night Live on May 5, making him only the third NFL quarterback to ever do so after Tom Brady and big brother Peyton Manning.After receiving a vulgarity-laced comment not suitable for publication, yes, let’s go ... »
I forgot all about the Libertarian state convention being held in downtown Wilkes-Barre.But thanks to Tim Mullen, we have been reminded of the fast-approaching event.Mark,As a member of the media you are invited to cover the Libertarian state conventio... »
A quick review of but a few Citizens’ Voice news stories published during the past two weeks and a few days.Published: April 12, 2012: Hanover Twp… Employee robbed, assaulted at Hanover businessPublished: April 12, 2012: Wilkes-Barre Twp.... Police inv... »
Ever since the puzzling murder on Hill Street late last week, I have been bombarded by a steady stream of faux angst, rampant rumor, mindless speculation, specious argument, disparagement borne of impatience and broadsides fired at the mayor, the polic... »
He’s not quite as sexy as, say, Lightning Rod Man. Still and all…Faster than a speeding Volt.More powerful than a 4G Droid.Able to leap cafeteria lines in a single bound.Look! Up in the ozone-depleted sky!It's a UFO. It's a meteor. It's Cafeteria man!C... »
From the Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice:Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tom Leighton released the following statement today:"My thoughts and prayers are with Tyler Winstead's family today. This is a tragic incident and as a father of three children myself I cannot be... »
From what I’m reading and seeing, the latest intsallment of BlogFest was a rousing success. Not surprised. But I would have liked to have been there.The reason I didn’t make it there? Salesman. Salesman see every job they sell as being easy, not labor-... »
I was poking around in my Youtube account when I learned that this video, which last I knew was suspended due to some bogus copyright complaint, was back live and ready for public consumption again. And it's amassed 5,775 views!Whether you agree with m... »
Mr. Henny B. Gort--a lowlife blogger--went and broke this local story just this past Sunday: Kathleen Kane had 15 parking tickets dismissed And then yesterday it went viral on both the morning and afternoon talk shows on Wilk:News/Facebook/Radio.While ... »
Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say that there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.---Francis Vincent Zapp... »
I've been known to say to those who would have me, "You can't do anything without a computer," an obvious reference to everyday life in today's private sector.As per my longtime blogging pursuits, I've been called everything from a trailblazer to "The ... »
I’ve never been reluctant to pick a fight with those I take serious issue with.Whether in real life, in real time where real fights lead to mostly unfortunate consequences, or in the ether that is the electronic Internet, I don’t take too kindly to peo... »
If this group is devoted and serious, they'll need to get after the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board in a big, big hurry.The link: Wilkes-Barre City Taxpayer AssociationThe right-to-know assault on City Hall was all well and good and revealing, but there... »
