The census: A once-a-decade count of the population that the government harps on you to fill out for about a year and you forget to do it anyway. Many of […]
Opinion
Remembering the ‘Spanish Flu’ pandemic of 1918
The current COVID-19 epidemic inevitably brings up comparisons to the “Spanish Flu” of 1918, which was a deadly global pandemic. It was called the “Spanish Flu” even though it did […]
The shaming of Anthony Fauci
One of the first signs that Monday’s White House coronavirus task force briefing was going further off the rails than usual was the early appearance of Dr. Anthony Fauci at […]
Social media games can be a goldmine of info for hackers
Today’s installment of “Just because it can go on Facebook doesn’t mean it should” also tackles security and privacy concerns. You might remember from yesterday that the Better Business Bureau […]
American truck drivers: Our new first responders
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — Chet Eby is making sure you will get all of the bacon you need for breakfast, or that thinly sliced prosciutto and provolone sandwich you’ve been craving. […]
April 16 letters to the editor
USPS continues to serve the community — safely The United States Postal Service is committed to delivering your mail and packages throughout the current pandemic. We are proud of our […]
Senior photo posts well-intentioned but not appreciated
The Class of 2020 — and the Better Business Bureau — kindly request that you stop posting your senior pictures on Facebook as an act of “solidarity.” For about a […]
A coronavirus ‘side effect’: Home schooling
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced public schools will be closed for the rest of the academic year due to the coronavirus. More mayors and governors will […]
April 15 letters to the editor
Candidate’s plan forkeeping seniors involved Seniors are at a distinct disadvantage for being involved in our communities. Staying engaged equals better health and an improved quality of life. As a […]
Young people are not immune to the coronavirus
The refrain from the Sound of Music’s “How do you solve a problem like Maria?” has been running through our heads lately. Except we’re thinking less about a particular person […]
