Across Lawrence County this week, students started to trickle back into school as summer draws to a close and the academic year begins again.
My daughter was born the year I turned 40.
My daughter was born the year I turned 40.
What’s your favorite word?
Who among us is not appalled at the insane violence that stalks our land?
It’s no secret that I was one of the few legislators to vote against the 2019-20 state budget.
Does anyone remember those bunch of cheaters?
For many years I have made it a practice of having a time of devotion early in the morning. I like to spend this time outside, preferably at sunrise.
I must admit, I’m not much of a NASCAR fan.
As most of you are already aware, our city is in financial peril as it remains handcuffed by the Act 47 plan.
I believe that one of the most important questions that no one asks me is how we change the negative attitude many people may have of New Castle.
Ten years ago I adopted a dog. Those who are familiar with this column are familiar with Buddy, our tri-color Pembroke Corgi.
In a span of 11 days in the month of July, five people lost their lives under tragic circumstances.
Over the past month, we have had nothing but rain, thunderstorms and a pretty good run at hitting triple digits on the thermometer.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, July 20, 1969.
Welcome back, Lawrence County.
I don’t mean to be negative. Really, I don’t.
When I was very young, I made the choice that I wanted to live different places.
Many years ago the movie industry discovered the power of trailers, short clips and promotional scenes that entice us to spend good money to watch their movie.
On a hot, sunny, 100-degree day in Los Angeles 20 years ago, Brandi Chastain stepped up to the penalty spot with a chance to win it all.
So, did you celebrate World Social Media Day last weekend?
In the early 1740s a young printer in Philadelphia reached an agreement with an itinerant preacher from England to print his sermons and journals.
For sports fans, July might just be the worst month of the year.
I have discovered another principle of physics. As the body grows older, especially as it passes 70 years, gravity increases exponentially.
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. It’s been four years since you’ve been gone. Although it seems like yesterday we were enjoying a beverage and having a conversation about life on the phone.
A robin built a nest on a low limb of the tree outside our front window. She built her nest alone. Her mate tried to help, but most of what he built she had to redo.
Free trials are great, aren’t they?
Is that text message that important? How about that phone call? Do you really need to check up on your social media accounts?
When we were children we had a saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.”
It’s personal to us at the Department of Aging that more than 18 percent of workers earning less than $15 per hour are age 55 or older.
Like many of my neighbors and fellow residents of western Pennsylvania, I continue to be dismayed by the ongoing situation between UPMC and Highmark.
Young men and women are lining up in robed in caps and gowns grinning at their friends.
Giant digital companies don’t like to admit error. Or fix the problem and apologize.
It is tempting for normal people to ignore our president when he starts ranting about treason and corruption at the FBI. I understand the temptation. I'm the object of many of his rants, and even I try to ignore him.
With one hour to the closing of the polls on Tuesday, voter turnout was …. low?, slow?, dark?, non-existent?
Summer is upon us. You know how I know? Proms were just held and graduations are right around the corner. Oh, and the weather — for the most part — has been pretty good and will only get better from here on out.
“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.”— Buzz Williams head basketball coach, Texas A&M University
I’m a summer kid. I always have been and always will be one.
We are now three weeks out from the primary election. Do you know who the candidates are? Do you know what races are open? Do you know who you are going to vote for?
Finally, the players are on my side. I finally convinced them. It took quite a bit of effort, but the goal has been achieved.
As Americans observe Earth Day on April 22, let’s take a moment to reflect on the power of the grassroots movement behind that first celebration in 1970, which led to dramatic changes that improved the quality of our lives through cleaner air and water.
If you don’t want any spoilers about Star Wars “Rise of Skywalker,” you won’t want to read any further this week.
As the weather warms and spring flowers bloom, we inch closer to sending off the graduating class of 2019 into the world.
Last weekend when I was at the Empty Bowls 2019 event, I found myself in a somewhat deep conversation surrounding food and children.
I came outside my apartment Monday morning, and there was snow on the ground and my Jeep.
I came outside my apartment Monday morning, and there was snow on the ground and my Jeep.
Our response needs to be better. Our response needs to be long term.
We all know government does lots of things — intentionally and unintentionally— which are ineffective and do not make financial sense.
“A mountain has given birth to a mouse. The ‘Russian affair’ falls to pieces before our eyes.”
Mike Trout was given 432 million reasons to smile earlier this week.
Nestled in a small patch of forest in Neshannock Township a building is situated back from the roadway. And it just became $100,000 richer this week.Hess Ice Rink was named the winner of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation’s “Renovate the Rink” contest, and will soon begin a transformation pr…
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Obituaries
Edward DeMoss Clark, 87, of Oil City passed away on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Penn Highlands Brookville. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin, PA 16323.
