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The advantages of shopping at stores close to home
December 1, 2012 In a way, it is Christmas 365 days a year here in our area. That is because many local businesses rely on holiday-season sales to make it through the rest of the year. more »»
Military strength no laughing matter
November 30, 2012 In response to then-candidate Mitt Romney’s comment during a debate that more attention needs to be focused on adequately funding U.S. more »»
SSA taking out frustrations on taxpayers
November 29, 2012 If you need to visit a Social Security office, plan to get there early. Now, the public can visit Social Security offices only between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays. more »»
Taxpayers footing bill for failed ‘green’ initiatives
November 28, 2012 Solyndra may be the most well-known example of federal fiscal ineptitude, but another company’s trouble after receiving hundreds of millions of federal dollars is making its way into the public eye. more »»
It won’t be easy, but Corbett must stay the fiscal course
November 27, 2012 For two years, Gov. Tom Corbett has been trimming Pennsylvania's deficit with tight budgets, no tax increases and a hard line on some education and human services programs. more »»
Ethanol output will hit prices hard
November 26, 2012 Once again President Barack Obama’s single-minded support for “green” energy is going to cost Americans lots of money. more »»
Benghazi attack must be probed
November 24, 2012 President Barack Obama’s administration knew the Sept. 11 assault that killed a U.S. ambassador and three other Americans in Benghazi, Libya, was the work of terrorists soon after the attack. more »»
Seniors shine in face of adversity
November 23, 2012 This summer, there were many, including some with the NCAA, who thought that Penn State should not be allowed to play football for a few years as punishment for the way the university grossly... more »»
Support local businesses that give back to community
November 21, 2012 The frenzy of holiday shopping is about to go full force. more »»
Black lung woes can’t wait forever
November 20, 2012 More than two years ago, the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration proposed new rules to curb black lung disease among miners. more »»
Choice not to print is not an easy one
November 19, 2012 Life at a newspaper is seldom dull, and we would never have it any other way. more »»
Conservatives should block deep Medicare cuts
November 17, 2012 When Republican candidate Mitt Romney reminded Americans President Barack Obama’s health care law will slash $716 billion in funding for the Medicare program, Democrats called Romney a liar. more »»
Veterans have a right to expect timely response
November 16, 2012 Veterans Day may not have been viewed as a symbol of our nation’s commitment to those who have served in the military by nearly 900,000 of them — veterans who have been forced to wait, sometimes for... more »»
Veterans have a right to expect timely response
November 15, 2012 Veterans Day may not have been viewed as a symbol of our nation’s commitment to those who have served in the military by nearly 900,000 of them — veterans who have been forced to wait, sometimes for... more »»
Occupiers step up to the plate
November 15, 2012 At times, such as the weeks before presidential elections, we Americans may seem to others — and even ourselves — to be among the most fractious people on the planet. more »»
Fracking study will yield solid science
November 14, 2012 Americans have been drilling wells for oil and gas for more than a century and a half. Hydraulic fracturing — or fracking — has been in use to augment well production for decades. more »»
Compromise means reining in Harry Reid e
November 12, 2012 If President Barack Obama is serious about compromising for the good of the nation — and that remains to be seen — he needs to rein in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. more »»
Toddler’s mauling death was tragic
November 11, 2012 It's difficult to think of any punishment that would be worse than what the mother of a 2-year-old boy who was mauled to death at the Pittsburgh Zoo already is experiencin. more »»
Give local voters a big pat on the back
November 9, 2012 Whether or not Tuesday's election turned out the way they wanted it to, voters in Mifflin and Juniata counties have much of which to be proud. more »»
Miners should be free to blow whistle
November 9, 2012 During the past year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration filed 39 requests that miners allegedly suspended or fired for expressing concerns about safety be reinstate. more »» |
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