We watched the 97th Academy Awards show on Sunday. Well, let’s say that I watched it and Dear Richard tolerated it. We’ve only been married for 12 years, and he didn’t realize early on that he had joined a family of dedicated film buffs. Whether you call it film, movies, or cinema, we are ...

The headline in the Feb. 22 edition of the Warren Times Observer reads “Forest Service layoffs may affect ANF.” How devastating would cuts to the ANF be to the Warren community? Let me give you the facts. As of January, the Allegheny National Forest employed 151 full-time people spread ...

About six years ago, Economist Johan Norberg produced a documentary about Sweden’s recent economic transformations entitled “Sweden: Lessons for America.” The program is very informative as well as entertaining, and will challenge what you thought you knew. You can still catch it on ...

Do you know who Walter Hunt was? I am guessing you probably do not recognize the name, but he made a significant contribution that we all have used. In 1849 he invented the safety pin. He received his patent, but later sold it to satisfy a debt. He received $400 for his patent ending his ...

I hate seeing a new doctor. The obvious reason is that one of my physical systems is experiencing a kerfuffle that requires yet another brilliant medical specialist. And another trip to Doctor City (Erie). “Please arrive at the doctor’s office 15 minutes prior to your appointment and ...

By ROBERT JEPSON I wrote this letter to every school board member and superintendent. I received a generic kick rocks letter back from Mr. Paul Mangione. It’s a “we don’t honestly care about the public opinion” letter. Voices deserve to be heard. I am inquiring about when the ...