We hear a lot about unemployment rates, the gross domestic product, business inventories and a variety of other economic indicators. But among the most interesting are productivity reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In essence, productivity data compares the value of goods and ...
To the editor: Mifflin County is an amazing place to live, and Valley View Retirement Community is a beautiful setting in a remarkable community. As Valley View celebrates the 50 years of sharing God’s care and compassion to residents of Mifflin County and surrounding areas, we are so ...
No doubt there are many books in public libraries that are considered trashy, immoral and, in the case of non-fiction works, inaccurate by many people. But if they are of interest to a substantial number of people, they ought to be on the shelves. There are some exceptions, of course. ...
To the editor: As the coordinator of the Mifflin County Historical Society Goose Day Team Trivia, I would like to thank the following: Barr Funeral Home, Harv McCardle and the Boulevard Station Car Wash, and John Pannizzo Downtown OIP and Grille for sponsoring our event; Lynne Weaver from ...
To the editor: I would like to thank Ed Mann and the crew from the East Derry Fire Company who came to our aid when a tree fell over and blocked the road at our home. The dispatcher from the communication center called them to help us since Derry Township would not clear the road. They were ...
Another day, another bill in Congress aimed at curbing the drug abuse epidemic sweeping the nation. This one was approved Monday by a vote of 99-1 in the Senate. A similar bill was approved several weeks ago by the House of Representatives. Now, the two chambers must reconcile their versions ...
To the editor: I am writing to endorse Elizabeth Book for State Representative for the 82nd District. Her views, what she plans to do when in office, and her experience make her the best candidate for the job. Elizabeth supports eliminating the school property tax, which is something that ...
To the editor: I have noticed that The Sentinel has been even handed lately in printing both right- and left-leaning opinions on its opinion page. However, I was disappointed in the cartoon on Monday’s editorial page. The cartoonist seems to be echoing the administration’s public ...
The paradises promoters of socialism promise often turn out to be bottomless pits of misery. Even questioning the totalitarian regimes can be dangerous. Central and South America are proving to be incubators of repression and economic want because of socialism. In Venezuela, which should be ...
To the editor: The Milroy Lions Club wishes to announce our September spaghetti supper. It will be held at the White Memorial Church, Main Street, Milroy. We will be serving from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20. The menu will be the same: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, applesauce, bread, ...