FOR SALE – Penn-Trafford year book collection, 26 yb, 2022-2015, 99-97, 93-92, 7 more yb, new, $260 412-372-8659 F12/2-12/9 FOR SALE – New in box, Carolina men’s 6” waterproof composite broad toe work boots, size 11D, $150 724-327-8554 F12/2-12/9 FOR SALE – Vintage solid cherry tilt top table, 30” dia, exc cond, $100 obo 724-468-6007…
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Headlines for Mon, December 2, 2024
Jingles and Gingerbread returns to Murrysville Library… Salvation Army bells are ringing… Proposed changes in zoning draws large crowd… Jeannette officer named K-9 Handler of the Year… Three centuries of Christmas to be presented at Hanna’s Town… Drive-thru glass recycling and food pantry donation… Penn Township welcomes newest K9 officer… Students explore Bushy Run Battlefield
11-25-2024 Classified Ads
FOR SALE – Body by Jake (abs), new, $50; Total Gym, $25; airwalk inline boys skates 5/6, $15; call/text 724-787-6689 F11/25-12/2 FOR SALE – Pet car seat, pet carrier 412-856-4162 F11/25-12/2 FOR SALE – 10 strings 70 icicle lights, $45; 18 50-light strings, $55; all white LED, new 724-744-7611 F11/2-12/2 FOR SALE – Whirlpool tub,…
Headlines for Mon, November 25
Large turnout for turnpike open house… FR to limit any tax increase… GCC girls volleyball takes WPIAL and PIAA championships… Kindergarteners enjoy Pumpkin Day… Murrysville monument rededicated
11-18-2024 Classified Ads
FOR SALE – Birds of America, John James Audubon, 1941 printing, covers faded, beautiful 9×12” lithographs inside, $5 724-972-2989 F11/18-11/25 FOR SALE – Skil 10” benchtop table saw #3315-01 plus cabinet, $65 724-433-7611 F11/18-11/25 FOR SALE – 55” Sony LED Smart TV, sound bar included plus extended warranty, $600 724-327-8675 F11/18-11/25 FOR SALE – Large…
11-11-2024 Classified Ads
FOR SALE – Glass & crystal, etches, cut, plain; stemware, bowls, antique bottles; very reasonable prices, gift ideas 724-972-2989 F11/11-11/18 FOR SALE – Ford 1310 tractor, $4k or bo; chains, plow, rake, 6’ woods mower, garage kept, runs great 724-396-5777 F11/11-11/18 FOR SALE – Cherry bedroom set with full poster bed on wheels, 2 dressers,…
The Boring Word About Letters to the Editor
March 19, 1997 As a newspaper editor in a small town I see my share of “letters to the editor.” Usually they are a welcome sight. It means people are reading and taking note of events, and (thank goodness) it generates interest in the paper. But sad as it may be these same letters can…
The Boring Word About Who’s Who
March 5, 1997 In the beginning of this column in the early 1980’s, there were two contributing authors, Georgia Lee Cooper Boring and Charlene Cooper Word, the two daughters of the paper’s founder. As one can see from the last names, Boring and Word, the name of the column seemed natural. Each week, one of…
The Boring Word About A Visit with NASA
February 24, 1997 Earlier this month, following our 50th anniversary party, I had a chance to get away for a week’s vacation to Florida. The idea of heading to Disney and warmer parts was kicked around for maybe a month before we left, so plus were quick and not quite complete. As timing would have…
The Boring Word About Weather Forecasting
February 19, 1997 This past weekend’s weather was the final determining factor in my belief in the wooly worm caterpillar as a weather forecaster. For those of you who may have forgotten, early in the fall we had a comment from one of our readers that this year there would be a bad fall and…