I was raised in the Catholic faith. I attended Saint Canice Church and school in Pittsburgh, grades 1 through 12. Our graduation was in 1959. I was taught by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Baden, Pa., an exemplary group of women that taught us well. They are still very active at their Baden ...
Soon our Senators and Congressmen will be making some important decisions about the future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 鈥� also known as SNAP and formerly known as food stamps. We need to make certain that they give careful consideration to the facts and not fall prey to ...
Colonoscopies are proven to prevent colorectal cancer and save lives, but any added costs can be a deterrent from getting screened. Skipping recommended screenings could mean a patient receives a later-stage colorectal cancer diagnosis that can be more expensive to treat and harder to ...
The Fort Jackson Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution once again are asking area churches, synagogues and spiritual organizations to take part in Allegiance Sunday.Allegiance Sunday is a special day, unlike any of the other days we observe. Memorial Day specifically honors the dead. ...
鈥淲here鈥檚 da (sic) money gonna (sic) come from?鈥漈hat is the most often asked question in these parts particularly when it comes to promoting 鈥渢he general welfare鈥� (U.S. Constitution, Preamble).Examples include the very long-standing need for a local storm water management system and ...
The light twinkle of the eyes and grin of James (Fuzzy) Randolph was always at the ready for storytelling, music and laughter. His joy brought happiness to anyone just being around him. Even the most down person couldn鈥檛 help being lifted up by the sound of a favorite song on a trilling ...