When I started to write about Fort McIntosh last week, it really was just about how to spend a pleasant hour on the banks of the Ohio River in a very pretty town while learning something from reading all of the signage. It is an…
We hope everyone is keeping track of all the books they’re reading. We will collect everyone’s reading logs by August 31st and announce our grand prize winners September 1st. There are some really great prizes this year so make sure you are reading!Swaney Memorial Library…
With Connie & Shauna My goodness, where do we even begin to tell you about all that’s been going on at the library since we were last together? Let’s begin with what the kiddos have been up to. They have been busy watching us…
Just a week ago I led off my column with a remark that I was tired of writing about America’s War of Independence with Great Britain. Easy for me to say. I did get swept up in some history programming about it, but in general…
A few months ago I was a newspaper columnist. Now I am an online columnist. Things change over time. As a pastor I am fully aware of the push and pull between traditional and progressive. I am constantly being made aware of things that have…
…….The $59,155.00 fine the City of New Cumberland is paying as a result of violations of the Clean Water Act is rough. A small city with limited resources has difficulty meeting the day-to-day needs of its citizens; maintaining its streets; and providing adequate police and…
About three weeks ago I mentioned that I spent the Independence Day Holiday watching several inspiring offerings on television. One of those happened to be the movie “Gettysburg.” I have watched the movie at least six or seven times in my life. As well I…
Are you busy? Things just seem to be going a thousand miles per hour lately around here. Everyone seems to be running a bit ragged (I definitely include myself in that description). What has happened? What has gotten life so busy and so exhausting? I…
We hope everyone is keeping track of all the books they’re reading. We will collect everyone’s reading logs by August 31st and announce our grand prize winners September 1st. There are some really great prizes this year so make sure you are reading! Swaney…