LEWISTOWN — The American recapture in World War II of Corregidor Island from the Japanese garrison in the Philippines began with a daring, highly risky parachute drop by the 503rd Parachute Regiment on Feb. 16, 1945. A local man was among the brave paratroopers assigned to the mission. ...
Over the past year or so we’ve noted that the decision to tie the status of marijuana and skills games to the budget was unfair and counterproductive. The concerns we editorialized about were simple: These issues need thorough debate, on their own terms, with lawmakers considering the drawbacks and disadvantages, especially for either legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana. Concerns about how driving under the influence will be investigated and prosecuted, about the impact on workplaces and employers and how to mitigate unwanted effects, about what legal or decriminalized ...
For years, the United States Geological Survey stream gauges have been a part of fishing in Pennsylvania streams and rivers. With over 580 such gauges Commonwealth-wide, there is a good chance there is one on your favorite waterway, probably even in your favorite hole. Starting in 2026, there will be big changes regarding how anglers access the information these gauges provide. Although the USGS stream gauges were originally installed for flood monitoring and to provide historical data regarding a stream’s conditions, they have become a staple for anglers. Want to know if you can get ...
It took the threat of federal penalties to push Gov. Josh Shapiro into taking seriously the issue of SNAP errors in Pennsylvania. In our opinion the state has a bigger issue with Medicaid fraud — and it shouldn’t take the threat of federal action to get the state to take the fraud problems seriously. A Commonwealth Foundation report released recently said Pennsylvania charged more Medicaid fraud cases than any other state in 2024, with the state Attorney General’s office reporting $11.3 million in Medicaid fraud recoveries and $44 million in fraudulent charges. That same year, ...
Watching Savannah Guthrie sit on a couch and look into a camera is nothing new. It is how many Americans start their day — with a cup of coffee and the “Today” show. But for two days this week, the usually upbeat host has not been interviewing others about their challenges. She has been holding the hands of her siblings and speaking about the disappearance of her mother. The attention is national. It is the kind of cultural moment people may one day recall the way they remember the white Bronco carrying O.J. Simpson down a California freeway or the rescue of nine trapped ...
People wonder why Christians go to church. When I talk about Church I’m not talking about a building per se. The church is the body of Christ. I am talking about those who take time to worship God and meet together with other Believers of like faith. I am not talking just about religion, even though going to church is often considered a religious activity. Religion is defined as a system of beliefs, practices, morals and worldviews relating humanity to God or the supernatural. Religion involves rituals, texts, sacred places and community. When we talk about religion in general, ...
