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Don’t rush gun controls
December 26, 2012 Amad dash is on to limit Americans’ right to certain firearms in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn. This is a terrible event in the nation’s history. more »»
It’s not too late to help children have happy Christmas
December 24, 2012 Events in Newtown, Conn., have reminded us in a brutal, horrifying way just how precious our children — all of them, whether related to us or not — are. more »»
The most glorious night of the year
December 23, 2012 As you read this, you may still be making frantic preparations for the Big Da. more »»
School officials are giving security very close scrutiny
December 22, 2012 As our children became aware of the horror that struck a Connecticut elementary school last Friday, many, especially the younger ones, needed to be comforted. more »»
Gun/people control will require serious discussion
December 21, 2012 To the editor: In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting the issue of gun control is obviously in the fore front of the national conversatio. more »»
It’s not too late to help children have happy Christmas
December 20, 2012 Events in Newtown, Conn., have reminded us in a brutal, horrifying way just how precious our children — all of them, whether related to us or not — are. more »»
Not easy to know murderous minds
December 19, 2012 Adam Lanza was a strange young man in many ways, those who knew him say. more »»
Replace school as quickly as possible
December 18, 2012 President Barack Obama can do more than console people in Newtown, Conn., who suffered the unthinkabl. more »»
Costs of health reform law start showing up
December 15, 2012 Former House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told Americans we'd just have to wait until President Barack Obama's national health care law was enacted to learn what was in it. more »»
Merger with Geisinger good move for hospital
December 14, 2012 Lewistown Hospital says that, if left alone, its future looks less than rosy. more »»
Obama’s plan would only mean a faster fall
December 13, 2012 The nation may continue its ongoing plunge over a fiscal cliff even if President Barack Obama and conservatives in Congress agree on a budget deal this mont. more »»
The fiscal cliff: Do they care about us or themselves?
December 12, 2012 The technical definition of the fiscal cliff is a combination of expiring tax cuts and across-the-board government spending cuts scheduled to become effective Dec. 31. more »»
Another pitch to protect yourself
December 11, 2012 Perhaps you’ve been meaning to get a shot to protect you against influenza for weeks now, but just haven’t had the time. Maybe you’ve been telling your spouse you’ll get around to it soon. more »»
Foul language: Too common at athletic events
December 7, 2012 It was surely a slip of the tongue recently when a winning college football coach let the "f'' word fly in a post-game interview. It was still unacceptable. more »»
Getting a flu shot is a smart idea
December 7, 2012 A warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that this could be a bad flu season in the United States and reports of an increase in cases in western Pennsylvania are reasons for are... more »»
State should allow private company to run lottery
December 5, 2012 A British-based firm, Camelot Global Services, says it can provide more than $34 billion in profits over 20 years if it wins the right to manage the Pennsylvania Lottery. more »»
PSSHE, faculty need to strike deal for students’ sake
December 4, 2012 Have a Merry Christmas but a worrisome New Year was the underlying message coming from state-owned university faculty this week. more »»
Obama’s concern air fare, not environment
December 3, 2012 President Barack Obama and liberals in Congress don’t seem to worry about low- and moderate-income Americans who may suffer from government schemes to curb climate change. more »»
The advantages of shopping at stores close to home
December 1, 2012 In a way, it is Christmas 365 days a year here in our area. That is because many local businesses rely on holiday-season sales to make it through the rest of the year. more »»
Military strength no laughing matter
November 30, 2012 In response to then-candidate Mitt Romney’s comment during a debate that more attention needs to be focused on adequately funding U.S. more »» |
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