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Want to dance? Thanks, I’ll pass.

By Joe Manning Of all the absurd, irrational, inexplicable things that we humans do to amuse ourselves, such as dressing as the opposite sex for no apparent reason, playing golf, wearing plaid, or wearing plaid while playing golf, none is more bizarre than dancing. I formed this opinion ...

What’s up with the Houthi rebels and how it could affect us By Nick Jacobs Let me begin with a disclaimer. This deals with nuances and subtleties, tribal conflicts and geopolitical challenges that I don’t fully understand. I’m just trying to help us all figure out who’s on first and ...

Liz Cheney book sounds a warning

Liz Cheney book sounds a warning By Oren Spiegler I have finished reading the recently-released blockbuster best seller, "Oath and Honor", by former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney. The book is appropriately titled and I highly recommend it. Cheney is a rare congressional Republican profile in courage ...

Some books that have influenced me

Some books that have influenced me By Nick Jacobs During my early teaching and parenting days, a few books had a significant influence on me. Each book provided different insights for me as a teacher, a parent, and a human being. I’ve read lots of books since then, but because I was at a ...

By Gary Stout Several weeks ago, I picked up an issue of Sports Illustrated and began reading the cover story on what goes on behind the scenes for the Miami Dolphins. I was awestruck by the number of unsung employees with diverse skills and backgrounds who help keep a professional sports ...

By Jeff Kotula At one time, Washington County had three independent health systems – Washington Health System, Canonsburg General Hospital, and Mon Valley Hospital – all of which provided quality health care to our largely rural community. However, over the past two decades, the ...