We can’t agree entirely with the stance Rep. Kathy Rapp, R-Warren, took recently on legislation tightening the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act to close loopholes involving casinos, private clubs and some bars. House Bill 1675 will eliminate loopholes in those spaces, expand the definition ...

For four days in early November Allegany National Forest firefighters fought a 62-acre wildfire in the area of Sugar Bay. Despite the fire’s remote area, it was contained relatively quickly with no serious injuries or loss of property. That’s a credit to the work of firefighters to ...

We have editorialized repeatedly — and will continue to editorialize, likely repeatedly — that our federal government needs to take spending deficits and the $33 trillion national debt seriously. A recently revealed failure by the Small Business Administration and the White House ...

We do not trust foxes to guard henhouses. That makes sense. Foxes have a vested interest in chicken coops being as unsecured as possible. A few missing birds may occur under the best circumstances, but if the foxes are in charge, who protects the chickens from the guards? Is Pennsylvania ...

At this time next week, many will be on the road to gather with families for the Thanksgiving holiday. In preparation, state officials are reminding drivers to wear their seat belts, drive sober, and eliminate distractions behind the wheel. “We must all do our part to prevent crashes and ...

How is it possible that drivers still can’t understand what the flashing red lights on a school bus mean? State officials last week released the results of Operation Safe Stop, a yearly effort to make sure drivers are driving safely around school buses. Kara Templeton, state Department of ...