In the short time that COVID-19 has been a threat, almost 400 million people worldwide have developed the virus and over one million have died. Scientists and medical experts have…
Back the pink, spread awareness about breast cancer
Lisa Koritsky, Teresa Yakubik, Kathy Kulka and Barb Keller from Presston are all breast cancer survivors. It’s that time of the year again; Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The term “breast…
COVID-19 timeline of herd immunity is currently unknown
The spread of COVID-19 could be basically eliminated with herd immunity but according to the Allegheny Health Department herd immunity is still a long way off. Herd immunity is when…
Supporting our first responders is a must in today’s climate
Our first responders — firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, all who serve and protect us, especially those in law enforcement — have worked tirelessly through these pandemic months. In addition to their…
The soundtrack of my youth takes a massive loss
Eddie Van Halen? He can’t be dead, can he? The first time I saw Eddie and his band Van Halen was 1983. I was 14. I didn’t know what to…
Let’s continue to support our affected workers and businesses
Workers from all walks of life have been affected since the inception of COVID-19. Business closures and capacity limits have led to business owners laying off workers to keep afloat,…
ADHD, one of the most misdiagnosed and misunderstood disorders
October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) awareness month. It’s celebrated every year with events and informational sessions to raise awareness about a disorder that is very much a medical…






