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Boston Marathon bombings will live in infamy
April 18, 2013 Like most of America, we have been watching in horror reports of the bombings at the Boston Marathon. more »»
Americans are already paying enough taxes
April 17, 2013 Now that you have completed your federal income tax return — and you have, we hope, because it was due to be filed Monday — you have a few moments to reflect on taxes in general. more »»
New laws not needed when old ones are misused
April 16, 2013 Mingo County, W.Va., Sheriff Eugene Crum might be alive today if an existing federal gun control law had worked as it was supposed to. That revelation came on the very day U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. more »»
Toomey’s plan can’t stop violence
April 15, 2013 While most Americans would agree with U.S. Se. more »»
Thatcher earned the title ‘great’
April 12, 2013 After some initial unpleasantness between us, Americans and Britons have enjoyed a deep friendship and an unshakeable allianc. more »»
Sheriff’s death puts focus on mental health, firearms
April 11, 2013 For a few days there was speculation Mingo County, W.Va., Sheriff Eugene Crum was murdered last week because of his crackdown on illegal drug activity. more »»
Pension problem needs dealt with soon
April 10, 2013 Pennsylvania has a pension problem. It won't be going away. The future encumbrances to the state's employees are simply outdistancing the available cash and investment infusion from state governmen. more »»
Crossing the line to infanticide
April 9, 2013 Americans concerned about the ease with which abortions can be obtained, not to mention government subsidies for some organizations that provide them, have warned for years that such changes in our... more »»
Liquor law change won’t get to finish line without a fight
April 6, 2013 While the state House has approved legislation to privatize the liquor store system in Pennsylvania, there is deep division regarding the plan, indicating the state Senate step toward privatization... more »»
Corbett's gas industry wish list hopefully leads to airport help
April 5, 2013 They pay all the taxes that every other corporation does. That was Go. more »»
Liquor law change won’t get to finish line without a fight
April 4, 2013 While the state House has approved legislation to privatize the liquor store system in Pennsylvania, there is deep division regarding the plan, indicating the state Senate step toward privatization... more »»
End of turnpike commission should be in sight
April 3, 2013 One need only to pick up a newspaper to read rather frequently the allegations and past proven evidence of corruption at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. more »»
Find money for control towers, too
April 2, 2013 U.S. more »»
Some reminders that keep nation’s feet on the ground
March 29, 2013 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke issued a not-so-gentle reminder last week in explaining the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to stand pat, again, on artificially very low interest rates. more »»
Senate budget falls just a bit short
March 28, 2013 W ell, it wasn’t worth the wait. The budget approved Saturday by the U.S. Senate, that is. Under Democrat control, the Senate has not approved a budget in four years. more »»
Joy and loss: It’s what’s inside of you
March 27, 2013 Nine-year-old Skyler Houtz, formerly of Renovo now of Lock Haven, is a profile of faith and courage as a young man on his way to beating his problematic disease. more »»
Jumping through hoops over Lottery says a lot about Pennsylvania
March 26, 2013 Gov. Tom Corbett and his administration are preparing to revise the contract to privatize management of the Lottery and resubmit the application to Attorney General Kathleen Kane. more »»
Scoring a win for Amtrak
March 25, 2013 For weeks, Amtrak supporters, including a number of state legislators from the area, have been saying "we think we can, we think we can" when discussing saving the Pennsylvania. more »»
Utility-borough deal a step toward expanding shale gas access
March 22, 2013 One of the most important challenges facing the region — and the nation as a whole — is increasing access to natural gas from the Marcellus Shale. more »»
Crimefighting efficiency takes a step forward
March 21, 2013 Crimefighting efficiency took a big step forward last week in Lycoming County. more »» |
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