Be forgiving toward anyone who is concerned, or even fearful, about the safety of railroad freight cars these days. Most of the people who read a recent Associated Press report about railcar safety inspections no doubt still are amazed that there have not been numerous other serious rail ...

BARCELONA, N.Y. — He was seated at Route 5 and North Portage Road in this small hamlet near Westfield that boasts a thriving summer shoreline and pier along Lake Erie. Holding a cardboard sign, the individual made a humble and desperate plea. “Homeless. In need of cash.” Residents and ...

For as much as our culture likes to hold itself as above political violence, people historically sure do a lot of it. The horrendous attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, as he campaigned in Butler, Pa. is another wretched entry to an equally wretched list. Political ...

Reporters for Spotlight PA describe the push to legalize pot for recreational use as a “loser” in the 2024 budget process. We must suggest, in that case, that Pennsylvanians as a whole are winners. Tying legalization to the budget process constricts it to a narrow timetable. Our state ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro has less than two years of experience as governor as the Democrats considered whether he should be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Unfortunately, he is only the latest name in a concerning trend. Vice presidential nominees Sarah Palin, Kamala Harris and JD Vance and ...

If you’re ready for an extravaganza of food and family fun as well as 4-H spirit, the Warren County Fair is the place for you. The fair officially opened Monday and runs through Saturday. 4-H members not only actively engage in a variety of activities that showcase their skills and ...