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Lessons of Mary Magdalene live on even today

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. Mary Magdalene is an ...

Easter egg hunts

When I grew up, we did not have Easter egg hunts. Once I married and moved to the farm it was all new to me. My new family was accustomed to having Easter egg hunts. At first, we met at Grandma’s and Grandpa’s house. The men usually hid the eggs. There was also something special for ...

State cannot allow our youth to keep going hungry

Every good story needs a villain, and in the story of Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 budget, it seems like the Republicans who’ve controlled the state Senate since 1994 have found the bad guy they want you to hate: hungry children who expect to eat food every day. COVID-era supports for school ...

Smaller Warren remains the heart of county

Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a four-part series about actions needed to address challenges pertaining to the future of The city of Warren is the principal municipality driving the success, or failure, of the entire Warren County-wide community. Serious challenges lay ...

An ode to Micah

It is hard to believe that it was nine years ago that I visited Pet Animal Hospital to look for a puppy. Hannah, my Spaniel/Beagle had some big health issues that I knew would eventually take her. I wanted another dog. I decided I could not wait I needed to start looking right away. When I ...

Smiling days with rich, famous

Years ago, I spent more than five hours locked up with The Everly Brothers. And they never sang me a single song. They could have, I suppose, but I think they wanted to recline in their first-class seats for some well-earned rest. They were just plum tuckered out after an evening of singing ...