Monthly Archives: September 2012

Over the years we have been exposed to all sorts of criminals whose deeds have left us shocked and disappointed in our fellow men – and women. There have been those who assault those with physical or mental disabilities and … Continue reading →

OK, we can blow past all the rhetoric, all of the talk about how horrific this case is, how we are going to bring the criminals to just and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. The fact … Continue reading →

Don’t get me wrong – I have nothing generally to gripe about when it comes to the American Civil Liberties Union – the ACLU. The organization definitely has a purpose and has worked hard to protect the rights of Americans … Continue reading →

For anyone who doesn’t know or even cares I am a 3-year veteran of the ice hockey officiating world. No referee in the NHL should EVER worry. Let’s leave it at that. So while my skating abilities would never be … Continue reading →

The following definitions come courtesy of Webster: TRANSPARENCY: free from pretense or deceit; easily detected or seen through; characterized by visibility or accessibility of information especially concerning business practices. OPINION: a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about … Continue reading →

This is the beginning of a story by Daily Local News reporter Michael Rellahan concerning the Pocopson Home… The Chester County commissioners said Wednesday they anticipate a decision on the future ownership and operational role of the county in Pocopson … Continue reading →

Funny thing. There are people who attend Coatesville City Council meetings and say they can’t stand picking up the Daily Local News each morning. They say we do damage to the city without reason. Now you may pick up the … Continue reading →

I know, I know. I keep telling you about good stories (or bad) from the big city of Philadelphia. And it’s not that there aren’t a lot of good stories here in Chester County. It’s just that lately there have … Continue reading →

This is another one of those stories that makes my blood boil… As newspaper people we run into this issue all the time. We respond to the scene of an accident, fire, crime, whatever and the issue of whether or … Continue reading →