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Local Commentaries

‘Militia’ defense fails in Second Amendment argument

The letter of May 13 headlined, “One more second” concerning gun control is born of misinformation and emotions — not the meaning of our Constitution. To change the Constitution many points would require the lengthy and difficult processes defined in Article 5. This is unlikely to ...

Lessons evident in Peter’s remarkable faith journey

Editor’s note: This saint series will feature a saint and how he or she is a meaningful example for us today. Pope Francis wrote that “the saints help all the faithful” for “their lives are concrete proof that it is possible to put the Gospel into practice.” St. Peter is an example ...

Communities benefit from Airbnb hosts, guests

By JULIE RANSOM I grew up in Warren and now live in Pittsburgh. I wanted to share my experience as an Airbnb Host and participant in the process to legalize and regulate short-term rentals (STRs) in Pittsburgh. I’ve been a Host with Airbnb for nearly 15 years. What started as a way for me ...

A cereal aisle visit

The cereal aisle has certainly changed over the years. When I was young, we did not have all of the choices that there are today. We had Cornflakes, Wheaties, Grape-Nuts, Rice Krispies, and Raisin Bran. That was the cold cereal offerings. Of course, there was oatmeal, cream of wheat and cream ...

Trivial pursuits can be full of surprises

“Today’s Trivia” is one of the routine emails I receive every morning. The trivia test question offers a choice of four answers. Sometimes I wonder why I continue this. But I’m so curious about the many factoids I’ve gleaned, that I can’t bring myself to cancel it. How else ...

Coach Letko helped lead others to ‘Find A Way’

By DENNIS JOHNSON Another good human has passed on to the other side. As I continue to evolve, I see more and more acquaintances, relatives, mentors, and friends pass through those pearly gates. This time it’s my very good friend and colleague, former Eisenhower wrestling coach Joe Letko. ...