If there’s a silver lining to living in virtual lockdown, it’s this: Plenty of time to attack those lists of “things we should do around the house.” Which is how […]
Opinion
Swedish model holds lessons for America
As a partisan debate rages over whether and how to reopen the country, America is drifting, with no coherent strategy from the White House. States are opening up helter-skelter. President […]
Making progress saving America’s local newspapers
Congress is taking some encouraging steps toward the critical challenge of saving America’s local newspapers. This was apparent in several proposals this week. A new House stimulus proposal would extend […]
Nominate people who embody ‘compassion at work’
by Ace Parsi It has long been demonstrated that times of crisis, as we are experiencing amidst the present pandemic, bring about extremes of behavior. While some look inward and […]
May 17 letters to the editor
Hunting dogs trespass on private property Hunting dogs and the COVID-19 virus are similar in one respect: Neither can read posted signs or respect boundaries. Humans have to do those […]
This is what happens when no one cares
If you followed the stories about Newburg’s water troubles and found yourself wondering, “How does this happen?” here’s the simple answer: No one cares. The coal companies dumping pollutants don’t […]
May 15 letters to the editor
How about Parisian-style dining on High Street? Hey City Fathers: What do you think about helping restaurants open up, when the time comes, by temporarily opening up the city sidewalks […]
Further expansion of jobless benefits is unwarranted
The CARES Act has come to the rescue of millions of workers who have been laid off or furloughed because of the pandemic. The federal legislation adds 13 weeks to […]
Questions remain after new dine-in guidelines released
We will once again be permitted to dine in the ambiance of sit-down restaurants, effective May 21, when the next phase of West Virginia Strong: The Comeback takes effect. Eat-in […]
The Natural: MLB legend recalls his 27-strikeout game
BELLE VERNON, Pa. – As Ron Necciai recalls, the first two batters both went down in strikes. The third guy got lucky — sort of. The ball got away from […]
