While the idea didn't originate with him, Bryan Thomas, a Mars High School junior, nevertheless deserves heartfelt recognition for his determination to honor the 2,977 v...
For the Karns City School District it's good news that the school board and teachers union are getting closer to agreement on a new contract. The district's 123 teachers...
Reform of a dysfunctional state capital is at the core of the campaign for governor — in New York. Based on the recent record in Harrisburg — including Bonusgate; disgra...
The 25-year-old county resolution setting minimum pay raises each year for elected officials was a bad idea when it was adopted, because it failed to account for changin...
Two high-profile ethics hearings will take place in Washington, D.C., probably next month.
A full airing of charges against U.S. Reps. Charles Rangel of New York and Max...
With two seasons of Butler BlueSox baseball under its belt and the team's majority owner having put his share of the Prospect League franchise up for sale, it's a good t...
Another debate over spending erupted in Washington this week as Congress passed yet another stimulus bill, this one for $26 billion. The additional spending will send $1...
Unless a new cadet class is allowed to begin training and graduate, the number of vacancies in the Pennsylvania State Police — now at 299 — will only increase.
While all...
Butler, like many cities, is facing a financial crisis. Up against legal taxing limits and with weak economic growth, Butler must focus on the costs side of the ledger t...
Many of the things Gov. Ed Rendell said Friday about the roads and bridges here and in other counties of the state came as no surprise to those who heard or read his com...
