On Jan. 1, 1968, I made a New Year’s resolution to quit cigarettes.
I lasted barely a month, during which I often awoke in the middle of the night, heart racing, followin...
If there’s one thing those over 55 years old have learned in their many decades of life, it’s how to advocate for themselves.
A group of more than 100 people in Cranberry...
The word resilience can be perplexing. Does it mean remaining calm when faced with stress? Bouncing back quickly? Growing from adversity? Is resilience an attitude, a cha...
Economists are used to the idea that intervening in concrete ways — spending on development projects, for example, or on social services — can improve outcomes. But what ...
Since Feb. 24, 2022, and especially since Oct. 7, a specter has haunted the world and worried President Joe Biden in particular: Will Russia’s war against Ukraine, or Isr...
In the Friday, Jan. 5, edition of the Butler Eagle, we learned that after a five-year hiatus, the Butler YMCA will again be offering one-on-one mentoring as part of its R...
Fewer people might be kept on probation or in county jails under legislation signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Dec. 14.
A new law, passed by the state House and Senate with ...
I would like to extend my thanks to numerous people/places, starting with you, the Eagle, for the humorous story of Christmas Like Clark, for one. I think we all really n...
I just read an article titled, “Faces of Congress changing quickly.” Forty-seven members of Congress are retiring or seeking other positions: 39 representatives and eight...
I want to take this time to thank everyone who donated wreaths or came out to help place the wreaths at the Saxonburg Cemetery in Saxonburg on Dec. 16. It was such an hon...
