How to Submit News, Sports Scores, Events, or Letters to Times Leader

Times Leader accepts reader submissions through separate online forms for news tips, sports scores and news, community events, letters to the editor, and classified ads. Each type has its own entry point on timesleader.com, so the main task is choosing the right form and including the details that section needs. The site lists these submission links but does not publish form fields, deadlines, or response times, so confirm specifics on the form page before sending time-sensitive material.

Quick reference: which form to use

Submitting a news tip

1. Open the "Submit News Tip" link from the site navigation.
2. Describe what happened in plain terms: who, what, where, and when.
3. Include names, locations, and dates precisely, since the newsroom will need to verify the tip.
4. Add your contact information if you want a reporter to follow up.

The site does not state what happens after a tip is sent or how quickly it is reviewed. For anything urgent, treat the form as a message to the newsroom rather than a live alert.

Submitting sports scores and sports news

High school sports are a major part of the coverage, with dedicated pages for baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Coaches, athletic directors, and parents can use two separate links:

• Submit Scores — for game results.
• Submit Sports News — for story ideas, features, or other sports information.

When submitting a score, include the sport, the two teams, the final score, the date, and any standout performances. Because the site does not list required fields, put the essentials in the first lines of your message so nothing is lost.

Adding a community event

Events go through the What's Up NEPA! section using the "Add Your Event" link. Prepare the event name, date and time, location, a short description, and contact or ticket details before you start. The site does not publish review timelines, so submit well ahead of the event date rather than relying on same-day posting.

Submitting a letter to the editor

Letters are handled in the Opinion section through "Submit Letter To The Editor." The site does not list a word limit or verification requirements on the linked page, so check the form itself for any stated guidelines. Include your name and town, and keep the letter focused on one topic. Columns, op-eds, and staff opinions appear alongside reader letters, so a submission is a request for consideration, not a guarantee of publication.

Placing a classified ad

Classifieds use a contact form linked as "Place Classified Ad" (also listed as "Submit Classified Ad using Contact Form"). The site also offers "Buy Single Editions" and a "Buy A Custom Front Page" option under its shop links. Pricing for classifieds is not shown in the site materials provided, so confirm cost and deadlines through the contact form before submitting.

Other announcements and notices

The site also accepts anniversary, birth, birthday, engagement, and wedding submissions through matching links in its Community/Listings area, and public notices through "Place Notices" in the Public Notices section. These follow the same pattern: choose the matching form, supply the facts and names, and include contact details.

Common snags

• Wrong form: a score sent through the news tip form may not reach the sports desk. Match the form to the content.
• Missing basics: unnamed teams, vague locations, or undated events are hard to verify.
• Assuming instant publishing: the site does not state turnaround times for any submission type.
• No confirmation of price: subscription and purchase links exist, but the provided site information does not include rates, so ask before committing to a paid placement.