Well, the Senate trial looking at the articles of impeachment (with blindfolds, but no witnesses) is over. Let the retributions from the president begin.The first casualties were LTC Alexander Vindman and EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland, who lost their jobs for the serious transgression of ...
In the year 2020, one thing that certainly can鈥檛 be taken for granted is the safety of our children. This is especially true when they step into a classroom. Students need a safe learning environment to truly thrive.That is why as an educator I was very disappointed to see one aspect of ...
The Christmas holidays just passed us by. Even as adults, we found our thoughts drifting in anticipation of all the tangible goods of the season: presents, cookies, stockings, a decorated tree. We seek answers to questions. What gifts will I get? What time is company coming? When do we eat? All ...
As a Uniontown mayoral candidate, Bill Gerke routinely claimed that his opponent, incumbent Mayor Ed Fike, was a 鈥渟elf-appointed鈥� mayor. Gerke鈥檚 outrageous accusation was, of course, blatantly false. Fike could not have appointed himself mayor any more than Gerke could appoint himself ...
News articles and social media postings have caused some misunderstanding over a proposal to update our nepotism policy and eliminate questionable practices in the Belle Vernon Area School District.The purpose is to keep a responsible hiring process as well as minimize cronyism and politics ...
Constitutionally, Pennsylvania鈥檚 General Assembly is required to create a balanced budget each year. After months of proposals, hearings and negotiations, the House and the Senate vote on a budget before it moves to the governor for his signature. Of course, most people know the process is ...