Cheers to the Greater Purpose Team Ministry, a charge of six United Methodist Churches located in Jefferson, Rices Landing, Fredericktown, Denbo, Howe and Roscoe. The group continues to work together to coordinate Operation Christmas Child. Through the program, parishioners donate shoe boxes…
Another election has passed us by, and the announcements for next year’s state legislative candidates will soon start rolling in.
Last August, Attorney General Josh Shapiro unveiled a list of more than 300 catholic priests who are accused of preying on children — many by name — that were brought to light in a statewide investigating grand jury report. The list was the result of a two-year investigation and published as…
If it weren’t for the existence and spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Pennsylvania’s deer population, especially in this part of the commonwealth, Saturday’s opening of the firearms deer season would have had virtually no major concern besides the always important issue of safety.
The two studies Pennsylvania is undertaking to look at the health impacts of hydraulic fracturing are welcome and necessary.
Many of us have been spending the last few days since Thanksgiving satisfied with full bellies as the biggest meal of the year continues on with abundant leftovers to tide us over until our next venture into the kitchen.
Cheers to officials of the Uniontown Area School District who acknowledge the importance of supporting local farms and providing fuel for the classroom by now offering students locally-sourced food options. The district recently implemented two new food service programs in cafeterias through…
From traveling to getting the meal prepared to shoehorning a lot of different personalities into one room around the table, there can be an element of stress to Thanksgiving dinner.
The acting president of the 400,000-member United Auto Workers has announced a range of reforms to address the union’s yearslong corruption scandal. Without more teeth and without cultural changes at the top of the union, they are just window dressing.
Why isn't the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett facing an assault charge for his attack Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph? It should be considered.
Why isn't the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett facing an assault charge for his attack Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph? It should be considered.
Here in Southwestern Pennsylvania, as late fall comes upon us just before winter rears its sometimes fiery head, it is a good chance to reevaluate whether or not we are prepared for harsh weather.
Cheers to the Uniontown Chestnut Ridge Rotary Club, which recently celebrated 100 years of service to the community. The organization has completed many projects over the years including city beautification and efforts to have the National Park Service preserve Fort Necessity in the 1930s, h…
Sometimes, it can feel like we skid through life by the skin of our teeth, busy beyond what we can handle.
There are more Puerto Ricans in Florida than in any state — more than New York.
"Lunch shaming" has returned in Pennsylvania after a two-year prohibition.
Times of adversity are forceful reminders of how often we should count our blessings.
Cheers to the Belle Vernon football team for advancing to the WPIAL Class AAAA Championship. The Leopards rallied to defeat South Fayette, 41-30, in the semifinals last Friday and will play Big Eight Conference rival Thomas Jefferson in the district title game at Heinz Field on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Infrastructure isn’t the most scintillating topic.
Not until early 2020 will motorists who violate Pennsylvania work zone speed limits experience lighter wallets and pocketbooks under provisions of Act 86 of 2018, which authorizes speed cameras in highway construction and repair areas.
