I don’t know how anyone else feels about robo calls, but I am tired of the harassment. The caller in question came up with a local number from Verizon, and I answered. It was a sweet young voice, talking on a recording about a credit card and reducing the interest rate, which doesn’t ...
Am I to understand that students do not pay to park in school district parking lots? There should be a yearly fee of $50 to $100 per year for a student to use these lots. These lots must be maintained and the taxpayer should not be billed for these services. Taxpayers pay for student ...
Hats off to local veterinarian Matt Stachmus’s request to affix “In God We Trust” decals on city vehicles. Here’s someone who stands up for what we citizens agree with and want. This world is in the shape it is because some people would like “God” to be taken out of everything. ...
People who complain that our president and his supporters are being racists are very misinformed and perpetuate a very false, divisive and negative narrative, based on rhetoric and not facts. What sets us apart from the rest of the world is our Constitution, Bill of Rights and judicial ...
I am astounded that the writer from Centre Hall does not believe that President Donald Trump represents American values. I believe he does. How often is the statement made (or thought) about people critical of the United States are free to leave? Please, give the evidence for Trump’s ...
In November 2018, I discovered I had a problem regarding an issue with the Pennsylvania government. I didn’t know where to turn for help but, fortunately, I was directed to Sen. Judy Ward’s office. Ward didn’t hesitate and helped me through eight months of resolving the problem. Her ...
There are over a half million illegal immigrants in the U.S. from Europe, with approximately 50,000 in New York alone. Why don’t we ever hear about them? Have any of them been put in cages? Have any of their children been separated from them? I think not, and the reason would be that the ...
President Donald Trump questioned the patriotism of four U.S. Representatives and accused them of hating this country because they dared to criticize his policies. I believe patriotism is honoring our country’s founding principles, while at the same time working to ensure that those ...
Another Independence Day has come and gone. Flags were waved, firework displays were everywhere, picnics were held, beer was drunk and many swore their undying love for America. Meanwhile, there was a terrible earthquake in California, some poor souls were hit by lightning in South Carolina, ...
On July 14, President Trump tweeted “Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came?” He was referring to four, non-white, female, American legislators, three of whom were born in America and one of whom is a naturalized American ...
I have a disabled daughter, and she has to have nursing care at night so I can sleep so I can go to work during the day. Recently, the night nurse was dropping off paper work across from the Walmart in Altoona and got a flat tire. The tire section of Walmart was closed, but the guys were ...
With the arrival of the latest Altoona Area School District tax bill, I can’t help but think back to Superintendent’s Charles Prijatelj speech that the tax increase will only be about $21 per home. Maybe $21 isn’t much to someone who is making a six-figure income off of the taxpayers’ ...
President Donald Trump has led the American people to believe that he is a hugely successful businessman. Yet he is unwilling to disclose his tax returns, something every president and presidential candidate for nearly 50 years has done. Trump has told us that he is a “really smart ...
One reason the governor signed the no snow days bill into law was because it means no school makeup days in the spring. The downside is the fact that students without broadband access will still miss days of school since they cannot do assignments if teachers assign online homework during ...
Distracted driving is extremely dangerous, claiming 3,166 lives in 2017 and causing many more life-threatening injuries. Texting while driving is the most alarming and growing driver distraction, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recently, our community ...
If you are in your mid-70s, you can remember when TV sets started showing up in our living rooms. We had two channels, WFBG in Altoona and WJAC in Johnstown (WFBG later became WTAJ). We used antennas to get reception. This was when we were kids 70 years ago. Since then, we have never had a ...
I’m incredibly impressed with the commitment Congressman John Joyce has shown to Altoona during his first few months on the job. Since he was sworn into office, he has been a consistent visitor to our area and, when he comes to town, he constantly makes himself available to his ...
I wonder how many people are aware of the wonderful service we have in the Blair Senior Service van. For as low as a dollar each way, (sometimes a little more) they pick you up at the door and drop you off at the door. Every driver — male or female — is extremely nice, helpful and ...
Recently, Americans were shown the terribly sad pictures of a father and child who died trying to enter the United States illegally. Based on past activity, it is estimated that this year over 700,000 American children will die at the border. The facts are shocking and something must be ...
In the U.S. today, we hear vile criticism by many of our politicians, and from nameless individuals on the internet of those others who have different ideas. Yet, we hear little of their ideas or a logical argument to convince others of their opinions. They continue to criticize and call ...