The Crafton Planning Commission kicked off the first in a series of community planning workshops Aug. 26 via Zoom. Open to the public, the workshop was initiated with the intention…
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On this day… August 20, 1643 ‘Founding Mother’ Anne Hutchinson killed by Siwanoy Indians
Banished from the fledgling town of Boston on charges of heresy in 1637 and later killed by an avenging band of Siwanoy warriors, Anne Hutchinson’s miserable demise suggested little inspiration…
We need bad news to appreciate the good
It’s probably safe to say a large majority of the population is tired of hearing about the myriad problems our country and world face today. The year 2020 has dealt…
This year marks the 100 anniversary of women’s right to vote
Usually I use this column to tell you about things happening in Harrisburg. However, I feel it is important to recognize a momentous occasion. August 18 marks the 100 Anniversary…
Fighting to pass down the right things paid off as a parent
If my obsessive traits were passed on — and we’ve seen some evidence of that with healthy pastimes such as fishing well beyond the norm — being aware of it…
New FCC hotline number for mental health to become 988
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted in July to finalize the number 988 as a suicide hotline to quickly contact counselors, therapists, crisis centers and others trained in therapeutic…
Vitamin D deficiency, a common problem that’s not well known
You hear a lot about vitamin B-12 and iron deficiencies. They’re two of the most commonly seen in people across the board. But there’s one less commonly known, yet undiagnosed…






