Sunday was Fathers’ Day, but it was also the end of International Men’s Health Week, which has been held annually since 2002 to spread awareness of men’s health issues and to encourage the development of […]
PLYMOUTH — My father died on Nov. 13, 1995 — eight days before his 73rd birthday. Since that day, I have not been able to call him 5 times a day like I used to. […]
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey last week introduced the Milk in Lunches for Kids (MILK) Act to allow schools to serve whole milk and 2% milk. The MILK Act also requires the Secretary of […]
This week, I’d like to extend best wishes to my fellow dads as they prepare to celebrate Fathers’ Day on Sunday. For some, the ideal Fathers’ Day weekend includes fishing, golf or taking in your […]
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Aging this week encouraged all Pennsylvanians to educate themselves on the importance of brain health, and to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. “Alzheimer’s […]
WILKES-BARRE — The Wall That Heals is coming to Plymouth in September. My good friend, Clyde Peters — a Vietnam veteran and a true American hero — is spearheading the effort to bring The Wall […]
You all know I love my little town, warts and all. The benefits, in my mind, far outweigh the negatives. But, a village this small is bound to produce a few dwellers who pride themselves […]
It seems that Andrew, my son-in-law, is contemplating changing his religion. He and Kate bought a remarkably sophisticated outdoor grill and he may be converting to “Barbecueism.” He’ll try to grill, ALMOST, anything. OK, not […]
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department this week joined forces with the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors to re-launch a video and checklist offering homeowners tips on protecting their properties from break-ins while on vacation. “The […]
PLYMOUTH — All it took for me to realize my hometown is in dire need of revitalization were some photos taken last week by photographer Butch Comegys. Just look at all those utility poles and […]
OK, some other cereal might have been the “breakfast of champions.” But to me, Quaker Puffed Wheat and Quaker Puffed Rice were the breakfast of an even tougher bunch of guys — the Canadian Mounties. […]
With Memorial Day in our immediate rearview, I hope you had the chance to do two things over the holiday weekend: take some time to remember and appreciate our countrymen and women who have given […]
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