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Public notices must remain accessible

Some state lawmakers seem to think they have come up with a way to modernize how local governing bodies get the word out about their meetings, pending actions, tax increases, new ordinances and other measures. But Senate Bill 194 — which resurrects the idea of putting public notices on ...

Hits & Misses

Hit: What a serendipitous turn of events for the borough of Charleroi with last week’s news that a tentative agreement has been reached with a prospective buyer for the recently closed World Kitchen plant in Charleroi. After a tumultuous nine months for the 250 people employed there, an ...

When you dial 911 for a medical emergency, you expect a quick response. But a number of strains on emergency medical service agencies are making that more difficult. In 2018, a report issued by a state Senate commission said emergency medical services in Pennsylvania “are in a crisis,” ...

Hits and Misses

Miss: There has been no shortage of news stories warning of ticks and the dangers they pose to both humans and their four-legged companions. No one is immune to the unwanted stowaways that latch on during a long hike through the woods or a quick stroll through the back yard. All it takes is ...

It’s the “shot in the arm” the Mon Valley needs. Jeff Kotula, the president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, was spot-on in his response to the news that global energy company GE Vernova’s plans to invest up to $100 million in Pennsylvania – an investment that will ...

Hits & Misses

Miss: As the number of measles cases continues to march upward, the rate of protecting children from this preventable disease is falling, prompting medical professionals to issue a plea to parents. “It is concerning that we’re not meeting our goals for having everybody vaccinated, ...