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Times Leader, the Wilkes-Barre, PA news site, handles obituaries in two separate places: a View Obituaries link for reading published notices and a Place an Obituary link for submitting one. Both are listed in the site's navigation and footer, so you don't need an account to reach either entry point. What differs is the path after that: reading is a browse-and-search task, while placing a notice is a submission task that may route you to a form or contact channel.

Finding an obituary

Start from the Obituaries section rather than the general site search. The navigation lists Obituaries, with View Obituaries as the direct entry to the notices themselves.

A practical sequence:

1. Open the Obituaries link from the main navigation or footer.
2. Choose View Obituaries to see the current listings.
3. Search by the deceased's name if a search field is available on the listing page.
4. If the person died some time ago, check the site's Archive section, since older notices may no longer appear in the current list.

The expected result is a listing of published obituaries; selecting one opens the full notice. If a name doesn't appear, the notice may not have been published through Times Leader, or it may have moved out of the current listing window.

Placing an obituary

Submission uses a different link: Place an Obituary, also in the navigation. The site presents this as a distinct action from reading notices, and it sits alongside other community submission options such as Submit Anniversary, Submit Birth, and Submit Wedding.

Before you start, have the essentials ready:

• Full name and age of the deceased
• Dates of birth and death
• Survivors and predeceased family members
• Service details (visitation, funeral, burial)
• The funeral home's contact information, if one is involved
• A photo, if you want one included

Then follow the Place an Obituary link and complete the submission route it opens. The site also offers a general Contact Us page and online forms, which are the fallback if the obituary link doesn't lead to a working form. Expect the notice to be reviewed and formatted before it appears; don't assume same-day publication.

Common sticking points

• Confusing the two links. "View Obituaries" is for reading; "Place an Obituary" is for submitting. Using the wrong one is the most frequent source of confusion.
• Assuming a form exists. The site lists contact and online-form options generally, so if the obituary submission page is unclear, use Contact Us and ask for the obituary desk.
• Missing the deadline. Because notices are typically edited and scheduled, confirm timing with the obituary contact before a service date.
• Cost questions. The site's pricing signals point to subscriptions and single-edition purchases, not obituary rates. Ask about any placement fee directly when you submit rather than inferring it from the subscription pages.

Reading vs. placing at a glance

Both paths are reachable from the same navigation, so the main decision is simply which of the two you need.

Times Leader covers local sports through dedicated sections for high school athletics, local and college teams, and professional leagues, and it gives readers a way to submit scores and sports news. The high school coverage is organized by sport, so you can go straight to the page for football, basketball, baseball, or another sport instead of scrolling through a general sports feed. This is useful if you follow a specific team or want to report a result from a game.

High School Sports, Organized by Sport

The site lists high school sports as separate categories. Based on the site's navigation, the sports covered include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse (boys and girls)
• Soccer (boys and girls)
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball (boys and girls)
• Wrestling

Because each sport has its own listing, the fastest way to find a game result or preview is to choose the sport first, then look for the school or team. If you are submitting a score, check whether the sport has its own submission path before using the general sports news form.

Local and College Sports

Local sports has its own section, separate from the high school listings. College coverage is grouped under "All College Sports," with specific pages for college basketball and college football. Penn State also has a dedicated entry, and the local sports section includes the RailRiders and the Penguins. This means you can follow a local minor-league team, a major college program, and a professional team without leaving the sports section.

Professional Coverage

Professional leagues listed on the site include:

These are general league pages rather than team-specific ones, so expect broader coverage rather than a single-team feed.

Submitting Scores and Sports News

The sports section includes two submission entries: "Submit Scores" and "Submit Sports News." Use "Submit Scores" for game results and "Submit Sports News" for story tips, announcements, or other sports information. The site also has a general "Submit News Tip" form under its news section, but for sports the dedicated forms are the more direct route. Before submitting, have the final score, team names, and date ready so the submission is complete on the first attempt.

Practical Notes

• The site's navigation also links to an e-edition and a subscription page, so some content may sit behind a subscription or login. The available site information does not specify which sports articles are free, so check the article page itself.
• If you are looking for a specific school, start from the sport page rather than the general sports landing page; the sport-level listings are the most granular organization shown.
• For obituaries, classifieds, or letters, those are handled in separate sections and are not part of sports coverage.

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.

To subscribe to the Times Leader, use the "Subscribe Now!" link at timesleader.com/subscribe; to get the digital replica edition, use "Subscribe To E-Edition" at timesleader.com/subscribe-to-e-edition. If you already receive the print paper, look for the "Print Subscriber Setup" option to link your account. The site also lists a free Monday e-edition and options to buy single editions or a custom front page. The site does not publish prices or state whether an account or login is required for each option, so confirm those details on the linked pages before committing.

Subscription Options at a Glance

Step by Step: Subscribing

1. Go to timesleader.com/subscribe.
2. Choose the offer that matches what you want (home delivery, digital, or a bundle, depending on what the page shows).
3. Enter your delivery address if you are ordering print delivery, so the site can confirm your area is served.
4. Complete checkout. The site lists "purchase" and "subscription" as payment-related actions but does not name a payment processor, so use the checkout flow as presented.
5. Expect a confirmation with instructions for activating digital access. The exact activation steps are not described in the site materials, so follow whatever the confirmation email says.

Verification: after checkout, you should receive a confirmation. If you subscribed for digital access, try opening the e-edition link; if it asks you to log in, your account setup is the next step.

If you already get the print paper

Use "Print Subscriber Setup" rather than starting a new subscription. This avoids paying twice for access you may already have. The site does not spell out what information the setup form asks for, so have your account number or delivery address handy.

Step by Step: Accessing the E-Edition

1. Open timesleader.com/subscribe-to-e-edition if you need a digital subscription, or go directly to the "Access E-Edition" link if you already subscribe.
2. Log in when prompted. The site does not state whether a login is always required, but subscriber-only digital editions typically need one.
3. Use the "Free Monday E-Edition" link if you want to try the format before subscribing.

Common snag: people who pay for print delivery sometimes buy a separate digital subscription because they don't see the print-subscriber setup path. Check for that option first.

Other Ways to Read or Buy

• Single editions: "Buy Single Editions" is listed under the Shop section, useful for a specific date such as a front page from a game day or a family announcement.
• Custom front page: "Buy A Custom Front Page" produces a personalized copy of the front page, a common gift or keepsake purchase.
• Apps: the site links to Times Leader apps for iPhone/iPad and Android, which are another route to the news, though the site does not say whether app access is included with a subscription.
• Newsletters and alerts: "Get News Alerts" is a separate, likely free, way to stay informed without a full subscription.

What the Site Does Not Tell You

Prices, trial lengths, cancellation terms, and whether login is required for the free Monday edition are not stated in the available site content. Treat any figure you see only after it appears on the subscription page itself, and read the terms shown at checkout before paying.

Related Tasks

If your goal is placing a death notice rather than subscribing, the site has a separate "Place an Obituary" path under its Obituaries section. For classified ads, use "Place A Classified Ad." These are handled through different forms than subscriptions and are not covered by a news subscription.

Times Leader (timesleader.com) is a local news website for Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding region. It covers local news, obituaries, classifieds, and sports, along with sections for business, crime, weather, opinion, and entertainment. If you are looking for Wilkes-Barre-area reporting, high school sports results, or local obituaries, this is the site to check. Some content, such as the e-edition, is tied to a subscription.

Main Content Sections

The site organizes its coverage into clearly labeled sections, so you can go straight to the topic you need.

Beyond the section fronts, the site offers weather, traffic, an air traffic page, an archive, and a property tax assessment database.

Local Focus and Sports Coverage

The site's identity is regional. Its coverage centers on Wilkes-Barre and Northeastern Pennsylvania (the "NEPA" branding appears in its events section). High school sports get unusually deep treatment: each sport has its own page, and readers can submit scores and sports news. Local professional and college teams also appear, including the RailRiders, Penn State, and coverage of college basketball and football plus MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL, golf, auto racing, tennis, and outdoors.

Access, Subscriptions, and E-Edition

Times Leader offers subscription options and an e-edition. The site links to a "Subscribe Now!" page, a separate e-edition subscription page, and options to buy single editions or a custom front page. A "Free Monday E-Edition" is also listed, and print subscribers have a setup page for e-edition access. Because access terms can change, check the subscribe pages for current pricing and what each option includes rather than assuming any content is free.

Practical Uses

• Checking local news or obituaries: Start with the News or Obituaries section; obituaries can be searched and viewed directly.
• Following high school sports: Use the sport-specific pages under Sports, and submit scores through the provided forms.
• Submitting your own item: The site provides online forms for news tips, letters to the editor, classified ads, public notices, and community announcements like weddings and birthdays.
• Reading the print edition digitally: Use the e-edition links; print subscribers should use the print subscriber setup page.

In short, Times Leader is a community newspaper site built around Wilkes-Barre news, local sports, and obituaries, with subscription-based digital editions for readers who want the full paper experience.