Federal Aviation Administration acting chief Daniel Elwell was on the Capitol Hill hot seat last week — and members of Congress were right to grill him harshly. Elwell was called before the aviation subcommittee in the House of Representatives to answer questions about the Boeing 737 Max ...
To the editor: At the May 13 Lewistown Borough Council meeting, council went immediately into executive session, wherein they fired the best borough manager we have had in many years. The main issues seemed to include unsubstantiated allegations ... disagreements and lapse of reason by the ...
Israelis understand that, at least under President Donald Trump’s administration, they have a staunch, valuable ally. Now it is time to make it clear to the Palestinian people that Washington wants to help them, too. Many enemies in the Middle East desire to wipe Israel off the map. The ...
To the editor: The 36th annual Kid Connection blew into downtown Lewistown on April 27. And I do mean blew! The wind kept the usual bounce houses from being able to set up and many other participants away, but to those who came and set up I send my sincerest thank you. I would like to thank ...
Calling all registered voters (yes, even you independents and members of “minor” political parties)! Today, not only is it Pennsylvania’s primary election day (which is open only to Republicans and Democrats), it’s also a special congressional election — one in which every registered ...
To the editor: Just recently we have had numerous states signing into law anti-abortion bills. From the draconian Georgia anti-abortion bill to the more sedate, only if Roe v. Wade gets overturned Alabama bill, they all have one thing in common, and no, it is not about saving “babies” but ...
Once again we have been reminded of the commonplace heroism that so many people hold quietly at the ready out of their compassion for others. Two armed teenagers bent on carrying out a massacre recently invaded STEM School Highlands Ranch in Colorado. Life-saving courage enough was shown by ...
After generations of foolish failure to understand the contributions women can make to national defense, the U.S. armed forces finally seem to have awakened to the previously untapped potential. Important issues regarding how females can serve the nation best in uniform may remain to be worked ...
To the editor: My goodness, the letter to the editor in Saturday’s paper left me shaking my head. Donald Trump was not voted into office by a church or a “God.” He was elected by a system that allowed him to win with 3 million fewer votes than his opponent. Donald Trump took the oath ...
It’s the time of the year when we are making vacation, day trip, recreation and stay-cation plans. Some of us will go to the beach or camping, while others might choose a specific destination to visit relatives, see the sights, hike or fish. In Mifflin and Juniata counties, we are fortunate ...