I’d like to respond to the April 9 article headlined “Erie senator seeks permanent cocktails-to-go.” The article says, “33 states adopted alcohol-to-go programs in the early days of COVID-19.” I’d like to point out how illogical that is. As of the day I’m writing this the ...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act on April Fool’s Day. This non-foolish comprehensive cannabis-reform bill would remove cannabis from scheduled drug classification under the Controlled Substance Act, expunge previous ...

Every once in a while I think I should ride my bike to work. It’d be healthy. It’d be a nice way to enjoy decent weather. I wouldn’t have to buy gas. Then I remember that I might have to get to any point in the county to cover some breaking news. I imagine whatever breaking news might ...

During a recent Bible study done during Lent I came across some interesting information. I happened to be studying Ecclesiastes. My source said that it was probably written by King Solomon for the people of Israel. The theme of the writing reveals what he discovered about the meaninglessness ...

The envelope with the exciting offer arrived in February for the gathering in March. I told Dear Richard about it, but he wasn’t invited. I immediately logged the date into my computer calendar while planning what I would wear. I had eagerly awaited this invitation for over 37 years. ...

Last year I made a batch of Easter candy that everyone enjoyed. Don liked the soft centers of the Karo fondant. Now this is not like the tasteless stuff that they use to decorate cakes. You add flavor to it so it ends up being fruit or nut flavored. I sent for some flavoring oils to add so ...