As the temporary $600-per-week boost in unemployment benefits nears its expiration, the first serious partisan battle over federal COVID-19 relief is looming.
At the ext...
What is the answer to the monthly need for emergency responders at McConnells Mill State Park?
The beautiful park, just outside the Butler County border, is a favorite ...
You could argue that Twitter has been Donald Trump’s best friend. He has 80 million followers. He uses the social media platform daily to reach voters without relying on...
The song is titled “Black and White.” The band was Three Dog Night, and the year was 1972. The song was written in 1954 but most only know it from this version.
That pl...
On a good day, dealing with mental health issues can be stressful for those who suffer them. Add a pandemic that forces people to stay at home and away from others, and ...
In mid-April, I received a message from the nursing home in Connecticut where my mother lives. When I called back, a doctor told me, “your mother has a fever.”
Those wer...
We were hoping that as Butler County passed from red to the yellow brick road on our way to Oz it would find the world remaining calm and maybe a slightly better place t...
In today’s paper, readers will find stories about people in their community who have been diligently — often courageously — serving others these past few months.
Most of...
The months and years following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks led to a new resolve from most Americans — but also new inconveniences. While the delays and heighte...
We have a hard time distinguishing between hatred and utter stupidity at times.
When we sit and ponder what might be permanently lost during the horrible time we are exp...
