...thoughtful and incisive reporting and impeccable journalistic integrity. That is a testament to the dedication of every owner, reporter, editor, photographer, manager and publisher who has been part of the paper’s storied history. To publish a daily newspaper is truly a labor of love, and the entire staff is essential to keeping that strong pulse on our local and regional news. I’m proud that the Times Leader has one of the best teams in the business. I hope they continue to find purpose and fulfillment in sharing the news with Northeastern Pennsylvania.

I am also grateful to the readers who have who have made the Times Leader a part of their daily lives. Whether they’re spreading the paper open on the kitchen table over a cup of morning coffee, or scrolling through breaking news on a cell phone, the Times Leader’s loyal readership has been a part of ensuring its longevity and success. Congratulations on 115 years of outstanding journalism and thank you to everyone who has contributed to this enduring and remarkable legacy. I wish the Times Leader all the best for many successful years to come.

...well-informed participants in our democracy. The Times Leader’s 115th anniversary is a testament to their long legacy of doing that important work. At a time when so many of the nation’s biggest newspapers are struggling to survive, the Times Leader has remained a pillar in Luzerne County because of their steadfast dedication to honest and transparent reporting. On behalf of our Commonwealth, I am grateful to the Times Leader and their reporters for 115 years of important work in Pennsylvania.

... of a Mayoral Proclamation and Key to the City to Times Leader Media Group Publisher Kerry Miscavage in December. The Times Leader’s celebration of its 115th anniversary reflects its dedication to the community. For over a century, the Times Leader has provided local and national news including business, sports, and social reporting as well as features highlighting the history and opportunity in our community.

The Times Leader Media group is known for its community involvement through event sponsorship and media coverage. Recently, the Times Leader Media group made major investments to its East Market Street building and remains a cornerstone of downtown Wilkes-Barre.

I congratulate the Times Leader Media Group on their 115th Anniversary and thank them for their commitment to the community.

... celebration. Local newspapers are critical to their cities. Their original reporting and commentary keep people informed and civically engaged. They provide a running record of all the occurrences — from the major events to the wedding anniversaries and kindergarten graduations — that comprise the life of a community.

Philip Graham, the former publisher of the Washington Post, would often say that newspapers are “the first rough draft of history.” In Wilkes-Barre, the Times Leader has performed that role for 115 years. During the past two decades, an astonishing number of American towns have lost their local newspapers. Too many places are now “news deserts,” without any reliable professional journalism to inform the public, shine a light on issues, and bind a community together.

However, that isn’t the case in Wilkes-Barre and the Wyoming Valley — and our community is better for it. As a result, it’s wonderful to be able to wish the Times Leader a happy 115th birthday. I want to thank its employees for their service to our community through dedicated local journalism — keep up the good work!

...community in which they have served for now well over a century. Having a trusted source for information on important news, community happenings and business development is a critical component to keeping our residents informed and our community connected.

We are grateful for their partnership and service to Northeast PA and their dedication and innovation through the years to offer both print and digital coverage 7 days a week. Their community spirit has also been a driving force in promoting the assets, initiatives and momentum of our area and giving light to the positive aspects of NEPA to encourage further development and continued success.

... Wilkes-Barre Record. Newspapers play an invaluable role in preserving the history of our communities. The Times Leader has been an important part of the Wyoming Valley for more than a century providing readers with compelling news, sports, and local interest stories. They have preserved time by documenting the people, places, and events that have shaped our lives, giving us a glimpse into the past.

Even though the news business has changed dramatically, from print to digital, the paper continues to be a must for those wanting to know what’s happening in their neighborhoods. The Times Leader is proof that local journalism not only survives but continues to thrive.

...County informed of local, regional, and national news and has held our leaders accountable.

...the history of our area for generations to come. A special hat tip to Bill O’Boyle, who has been providing news to TL readers for decades.

...the well-being of communities all across Pennsylvania and this country.

The Times-Leader has been a pillar of the Luzerne County community for decades, and I’m confident that it will continue to be for the years to come.

...to be accountable to the people they serve. Over my 24 years in public life, I always appreciated how the editors and reporters at the Times Leader approached their jobs with professionalism and fairness.

Congratulations to the entire Times Leader family who have been an indispensable part of family life in northeastern Pennsylvania from politics to sports to community events.

...community newspaper. The Times Leader’s local reporters become experts in their field on issues that matter most to Northeastern Pennsylvania readers.

Understanding the intricacies of local government and the non-profit world is difficult, but the Times Leader relies upon that skillset to get the story out to the people.

Whether it’s understanding what’s going on in your backyard, reading about your neighbor’s kid in the sports section or seeing what to do on a Friday night, the Times Leader has been there for us all here in NEPA. Congrats on your 115th anniversary!

... Media Group on serving NEPA for 115 years. The Times Leader’s role as NEPA‘s local resource for news is essential to the home and business buyers and sellers we represent. We appreciate the dedication it takes to serve a community at this high level of service for over 100 years.

Lewith & Freeman looks forward to many more years of partnership with the Times Leader as we provide real estate news and sales information to Northeastern, Pennsylvania.

... newspaper that works to showcase and promote Northeastern PA is an amazing asset for the work we do. Our goal at PNE is to attract quality employers to Northeastern PA. We do that in a number of ways by proactively marketing our assets. The Times Leader serves as one of those platforms to bring together the members of our local community by featuring information and news.

Some of the key components of a community newspaper is to:
√ Promote local events and businesses, fostering a sense of community spirit and helping to support the local economy.
√ Keep residents informed about important local issues and provide a forum for discussion and public engagement.
√ Offer an opportunity for local businesses to advertise and reach their target audience. √ Provide a voice for many different groups while promoting diversity and inclusiveness within the community.
√ Preserve the community’s cultural identity and history by highlighting its people, places, and events.

The Times Leader checks all of these boxes. We are fortunate to have this asset in our community and best wishes for another 115 years!