Scranton Times finally reports Sherwood-Ore story

It's about time, since Cynthia Ore has filed a federal lawsuit against Don Sherwood, the congressman and her alleged ex-lover.

Scranton Times must reveal source, judge rules

The source, for a story written by John Murphy and edited by Jennifer Henn, allegedly dished false dish, though the newspaper is still (the only person or entity) standing by the story. The Times will appeal.

Afternoon Scranton Times dies June 24

That's what the headline should have said, rather than "Times-Tribune debuts June 27." How this has been played as a "merger" and not a "closure" has spoken volumes about Larry Beaupre's true colors as a newsman.

AP weighs in on Scranton Times vs. Wilkes-Barre Times Leader Sherwood battle

The AP's David Caruso of Philadelphia quotes Dave Iseman and Larry Beaupre columns but really doesn't do much original reporting, unfortunately. Still, a worthwhile read.

"Call me crazy" Larry Beaupre says in Sherwood flap

It's a tour de force from the Scranton Times editor. "But please, spare us all from the sanctimonious self-righteousness that is pervading that other newspaper's truly awful journalism....I don't think we should be stampeded into lowering our standards just because another publication has no standards."

Boom! Pow! Don't stop!

CJR weighs in on the Scranton Times ignoring the Sherwood story

It's just like the Gary Hart story, Times editor Larry Beaupre tells CJR Daily. Well, doesn't that mean you should write a story about it rather than sitting on it?

Tunkhannock editor defends sitting on Sherwood story

Robert Baker, who identifies himself as the editor of the Times-Shamrock-owned New Age Examiner of Tunkhannock, writes a column explaining why he's sitting on the Sherwood story. It includes this line:

"An area daily newspaper about 25 miles to our south, rushed to publication on Saturday. But most of the news organizations, including mine, have been more than a bit skeptical about it."

I guess "most of the news organizations" don't include the AP and the Washington Post. Whatever.

Electric City congratulates self on Diamond City

This really would have been the time to launch a good Wilkes-Barre alternative newspaper. Weekender is leaderless and on the ropes. But instead Times-Shamrock publishes Diamond City, which features 99 percent content copied from Electric City. "Watch us shine," Wendy Butler says. Yawn.

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Fred Reinecke hired as new Scranton Times business editor

Fred Reinecke, formerly of Florida and New Orleans, takes over at the Scranton Times for Ken Knelly, who was promoted to business editor.

Scranton Times sued for libel by county commissioners

The Times story written by Jennifer Henn and edited by John Murphy was false, libelous, and other bad things. The newspaper thinks it will be vindicated. It better really have its anonymous source, or Randy Castellani and Joe Corcoran will eat Larry Beaupre for breakfast.

Journalism student spanks Scranton Times for error

Editor Larry Beaupre responds to the young woman's letter complaining about a Sears-Kmart headline error by writing, "We regard the error as serious and are taking appropriate steps to help ensure it will not happen again." In other words, a copy editor is headed to the night police beat. Sorry, whoever you are.

WYOU report on closure of afternoon Scranton Times

It's all hunky-dory, according to a "news alliance partner."

Larry Holeva named editor of Citizens' Voice

Larry Holeva is moving from being assistant editor at The Scranton Times to sitting in the big chair at the Times-Shamrock-owned Citizens' Voice of Wilkes-Barre. Someone buy the poor guy a drink.

Ken Knelly promoted to Scranton Times business editor

Knelly, who has been business editor at the Scranton Times for the last year, is from West Virginia by way of South Carolina.

Ken Knelly promoted at Scranton Times

Knelly, formerly the business editor, is now "metro editor."

Steve Corbett wishes he were still in Wilkes-Barre

Corbett is watching TV in Santa Maria, sees Bush at the Kirby Center, and misses living in a swing state. Corbett column drinking game: every time you read "coal" do a shot.

Judge: Scranton Times gets the facts wrong in Corcoran/Castellani story

"None of these things happened," Judge Garb said, referring to the source's account of the commissioners' testimony. Ouch! This doesn't look good for Jennifer Henn or for John Murphy, the Timed editor who edited the story.

Scranton Times tries to quash subpoena of reporter Jennifer Henn

The subpoena comes in the wake of a story Henn wrote about Lackawanna County commissioners Randy Castellani and Joe Corcoran.

"This is nothing more than an attempt to intimidate the reporting process," said Lawrence K. Beaupre, managing editor of the Times-Tribune newspapers, in a story written by Dave Singleton.

Scranton Times reporter, shooter headed to Iraq

In a rare story, Larry Beaupre reports that Chris Kelly and Mike Mullen will go to Iraq with a local National Guard unit. He also reports that the two have won plenty of awards.