The columnist's initial reaction to viewing the drought at Yough Lake, east of Uniontown on Route 40, was to think of the recent NASA snapshots of the Mars surface: Like Mars, this tiny slice of Somerset County is, for the moment at least, flat, rocky, and reddish. Then there is the old ...
As we maneuver through the day-to-day preparations of the holiday season, many of us must prepare for that endurance test of being around that one relative or in-law who redefines the concept of disagreeable. Now, don’t get me wrong—this is not about politics (for a change). It’s ...
In his letter of Nov. 23, frequent Donald Trump apologist Robert BonAnno uses the tired, old, worn-out phrase "Trump derangement syndrome" to characterize those of us who see the president-elect differently than he does, those of us who have been resolute in doing what we can to protect our ...
Nonprofits are critical to the welfare of communities across America. They range from small organizations with a charitable purpose to religious institutions, hospitals, and universities. Most U.S. organizations granted nonprofit status by the IRS have one thing in common – they are ...
While there is no question Donald Trump won the 2024 election, it was not a landslide. Trump made gains compared to his performance in 2020 almost everywhere, even in traditionally blue states. Trump won the popular vote by less than 2%, the closest election since the contest between George ...
With leadership responsibilities for two not-for-profit organizations in my thirties, and three more in my later years, my work, job successes, and life were all enriched by senior citizens who were on a mission to pay it forward. Some were volunteers, some were on government work ...
