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In Ed Likovich’s yard, apples don’t fall very far from the tree
Adage tells us that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. It really applies to the Likovich family of Hermitage, specifically Ed the father and teacher and Ed the son and student.
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A smaller state legislature? Don’t hold your breath
Don't tell me that our state General Assembly is finally going to do what should have been done many years ago – cut the size of the Legislature.
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A sad end to life: History will determine JoePa’s legacy
I had the privilege, yes privilege and honor, of meeting Joe Paterno several times in my life, both as a student at Penn State and in my role as editor of The Herald. It was with a heavy heart when I learned that he was near death during the Mercer County Hall of Fame’s annual dinner at the Park Inn by Radisson Saturday, and that he had died Sunday.
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OUR VIEW: Dearth of candidate interest defies worth of legislative races
In case you hadn’t noticed, this is an election year. Actually every year is, but this is one of the big ones. Sure, there’s some sort of presidential race going on, but that’s just a sideshow to where the real action in this year’s election is – or at least should be.
Voters across the country will be electing every member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and here in Mercer County voters will help decide who represents three state House districts. -
Hall of Fame weekend stirs memories of ‘good old days’
Is there anything better than reminiscing about the “good old days”? That’s why I love the Mercer County Hall of Fame’s annual induction weekend.
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We couldn’t fool anyone - the neighborhood always snitched
An old African proverb tells us that it takes a village to raise a child. At least two books drawing lessons from the proverb have been written, including the most famous in 1996 by Hilary Clinton, “It Takes A Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us.”
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OUR VIEW: In the spirit of MLK, let’s unite to help our communities
There is a sad commentary on society that relates to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King as we prepare to celebrate the day that honors him on Monday.
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If Republicans can’t find a good candidate, let ’em eat pie
Here are some thoughts from a guy who is really concerned about the mindset of Republicans as they choose a presidential candidate.
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Fornelli has been exemplary for 30 years in role as judge
He walked slowly, methodically to the podium Saturday night. When he got there, he paused for a moment of reflection. Looking up at the crowd of 300 at the dinner in his honor, Judge Francis J. Fornelli thanked his friends for attending, adding that he was humbled by their love and support.
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I told you so: Santorum has what Romney sorely lacks
It’s not often in this world that one gets to say “I told you so,” but, at the risk of looking like a fool by the end of the month, I’m going to say here and now: I told you so.
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