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The great divide: Congress and voters on immigration

A year-end Associated Press poll showed that the two top 2019 stories were the House of Representatives’ vote to impeach President Trump and the presidentĢƵ immigration agenda. The media and the presidentĢƵ critics refer to TrumpĢƵ immigration views as hardline, when in fact they ...

Compassion should be a top priority now and in new year

In the last 12 months, we’ve had our share of good and bad times here in our region.As another year draws to a close, we have the opportunity to look back. We are still faced with the struggles on the local level concerning the opioid crisis that is still exacting a tragic toll. We look at ...

In one year and out the other

Have you made your New YearĢƵ resolutions yet? Me neither. WhatĢƵ the big rush?WhatĢƵ the connection between New YearĢƵ and resolutions, anyway? Why can’t we make resolutions on Memorial Day or July 4th? Unless you’ve made a New YearĢƵ resolution to stop procrastinating, why not ...

Does God understand the loss of a loved one?

With the recent passing of my 36-year-old daughter, who lead a courageous 10-year on and off battle with cancer, I had to intensely revisit this question.LetĢƵ recall something about this situation. God could have stopped His sonĢƵ death, but chose not to because Jesus Christ had to go to ...

Improved DUI laws necessary

The Southern Alleghenies region is no stranger to repeat drunken-driver arrests, and that doesn’t mean a single repeat offense.There have been drivers here who have compiled even five or more DUI arrests, convictions and/or guilty pleas, but have continued to drive, whether alcohol- or ...

Trump: An international dud

President Trump is now fighting wars on two fronts.In this country, heĢƵ battling those pesky, impeachment-happy Democrats.Overseas, heĢƵ battling any world leader who doesn’t bow (or curtsy) at the sight of him.At this point, heĢƵ losing on both fronts.Last week, while Democrats were ...