by Dr. Cory Franklin and Dr. Mary Hall Over thousands of years, viruses and humans have evolved together. The spread of viruses is a basic feature of nature, and it is an immutable fact that controlling nature is difficult, but not always impossible. In this respect, notable human ...
When we were kids, it was “don’t talk to strangers.” The gentle admonishment from our parents was a reminder that, although the world seemed wide and bright to us as children, there was darkness out there and we needed to be careful. Now that we’re adults, the world seems even ...
by John M. Crisp Pope Francis seems like a decent man whose humility and enlightened thinking sometimes put him at odds with more traditional segments of the Catholic Church. But good for him. I’ll like him even more when he raises women to equal status in the church, which ...
by Robin Abcarian I remember the magnificent moment I realized my niece could read. She was 6, and had come for the weekend. It was bedtime and we were reading “Make Way for Ducklings,” the children’s classic about the mallard couple who waddle around Boston trying to find ...
BY ALDONA BIRD As winter weather really starts to set in so too can cabin fever. Crafting and games are great ways to stay busy and engaged while spending time cozy indoors. Combine the two and you will be entertained for hours. Making your own games is an enjoyable distraction on ...
MASONTOWN -- The Preston County Youth Center will be opening its doors far ahead of schedule thanks to a donation to the project by the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust. Glenn Larew, a director for the PCYC, said the $234,150 award from the trust came at a critical time and has allowed ...