Over time Americans will become better at managing life under lockdown, in its varying degrees of severity. But almost all the ways it is made easier will […]
Opinion
Migrants who pay taxes should get stimulus checks
The federal government this week began distributing stimulus checks to most people in the country who have a Social Security number. For many, it will be a […]
April 19 letters to the editor
Don’t stop planning for the future The other day I was on Instagram. Someone posted a word search puzzle with the caption, “The first word you see […]
You should care about the census
The census: A once-a-decade count of the population that the government harps on you to fill out for about a year and you forget to do it […]
Remembering the ‘Spanish Flu’ pandemic of 1918
The current COVID-19 epidemic inevitably brings up comparisons to the “Spanish Flu” of 1918, which was a deadly global pandemic. It was called the “Spanish Flu” even […]
The shaming of Anthony Fauci
One of the first signs that Monday’s White House coronavirus task force briefing was going further off the rails than usual was the early appearance of Dr. […]
Social media games can be a goldmine of info for hackers
Today’s installment of “Just because it can go on Facebook doesn’t mean it should” also tackles security and privacy concerns. You might remember from yesterday that the […]
American truck drivers: Our new first responders
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — Chet Eby is making sure you will get all of the bacon you need for breakfast, or that thinly sliced prosciutto and provolone sandwich […]
April 16 letters to the editor
USPS continues to serve the community — safely The United States Postal Service is committed to delivering your mail and packages throughout the current pandemic. We are […]
Senior photo posts well-intentioned but not appreciated
The Class of 2020 — and the Better Business Bureau — kindly request that you stop posting your senior pictures on Facebook as an act of “solidarity.” […]