Self-responding rates by municipality Below are the self-respond rates for each of Gazette 2.0s municipalities, ranked against all 2,556 statewide as of Aug. 28 (Source: US Census Bureau). The average…
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Director search continues after candidate refuses appointment
The search to fill the Sto-Rox school board continues, after one of the two candidates approved during the Aug. 20 business meeting rescinded his offer shortly afterward. After interviewing four…
Crafton borough discusses goals for future projects at community workshop
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…
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…






