Cheers & Jeers Cheers: It’s been almost 15 years since U.S. Rep. John Murtha died unexpectedly. In the final years of his life, the Johnstown Democrat was mostly known nationally as a critic of the United States’ invasion of Iraq, but for the 35 years he served in the House of ...
The 2024 presidential campaign has had more than its share of drama, but it doesn’t hold a candle to what went down in 1968. That was the election where President Lyndon Johnson withdrew from the race, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on the campaign trail, and rioting happened in the ...
n this political season, think twice when you see political ads The 2024 presidential campaign has had more than its share of drama, but it doesn’t hold a candle to what went down in 1968. That was the election where President Lyndon Johnson withdrew from the race, Robert F. Kennedy was ...
Cheers: The cooler weather this week has certainly hinted that fall is around the corner, and another is the school buses that are snaking their way around on streets and roads in the mornings and afternoons. The resumption of school in many districts around the region this week means that ...
If you were around in 1989 and 1990, the things you probably remember most about those days are the Berlin Wall falling, the invasion of Kuwait and the lead-up Operation Desert Storm, watching “Twin Peaks” on TV or “Batman” in a movie theater or purchasing hot albums by M.C. Hammer ...
Jeers: Many air travelers have gone through the trial of having their flights be canceled or delayed due to mechanical issues or weather. When this happens, they frequently have to resort to camping out on airport floors if all nearby hotels are booked. That’s certainly no fun, but it’s a ...
