http://www.tribdem.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:39:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_279131011.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_279131011.html Send us a letter Fri, 16 May 2008 11:54:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_137114019.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_137114019.html Residential and commercial electricity rates in Pennsylvania are projected to double within the next two years, due to the expiration of utility rate caps.Cambria Township’s answer to our economic pain is to create bureaucracy and further tax homeowners as they attempt to seek green energy alternatives through the installation of private windmills. This is not only ludicrous, it’s asinine. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:54:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_137115139.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_137115139.html Laurel: Somerset County emergency responders care what happens to their area’s youth. That’s why the state police, coroner’s office, Somerset Area Ambulance and Somerset Volunteer Fire Department teamed up last week to stage a “fatal” mock drunken-driving crash. Thu, 15 May 2008 16:40:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_136163302.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_136163302.html You all should sleep better tonight knowing that Republican Sen. Arlen Specter is going to get to the bottom of the NFL “Spy Gate” issue. Thu, 15 May 2008 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_136153714.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_136153714.html When Kevin Siehl  was convicted in  the 1991 slaying of his estranged wife, DNA technology was not available. Now, armed with new techniques, an advocacy group has taken up Siehl’s case. Thu, 15 May 2008 15:39:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_136154013.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_136154013.html The state’s Megan’s law Web site did its job last week, when a Boswell man charged with rape was recognized by a woman who says she was a previousvictim. Thu, 15 May 2008 15:31:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_136153145.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_136153145.html My wife and I are graduates of Central Cambria and have two children in Jackson Elementary.Many Jackson Township parents are truly embarrassed by the lack of interest in the well-being of our children that is displayed by our so-called “representatives.” Wed, 14 May 2008 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_135121355.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_135121355.html We have two thoughts concerning Northern Cambria Borough’s decision to suspend troubled police Chief Kevin Stanek:• It’s the right move.And ...• It’s about time. Wed, 14 May 2008 12:10:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_135120748.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_135120748.html I was surprised to find my name in the Readers’ Forum on May 10 (“Democrat chief: No rally snub of Obama”). I certainly did not do anything to cause it to be there, but Helen Whiteford included it in her letter, and I feel I should clarify. Tue, 13 May 2008 13:47:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_134134742.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_134134742.html Tony Barr apparently has no plans for a summer recess in his battle for the 9th Congressional District seat. Last week, he served up what might be considered the first volley in what promises to be a spirited fall campaign for not only the 9th district seat but for several legislative seats in our region. Tue, 13 May 2008 13:41:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_134133507.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_134133507.html Mother’s Day was not started as a day of profit for Hallmark or a day to honor our mothers. It began in 1870 when the horrors of the war moved Julia Ward Howe to work for peace. Mon, 12 May 2008 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_133130753.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_133130753.html Saying “The door is not closed,” and, “It’s not a dead issue,” the Somerset County commissioners returned from a meeting with Gov. Ed Rendell hopeful but realistic about the future of Route 219. Mon, 12 May 2008 12:54:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_133124919.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_133124919.html As more and more people are enjoying the beautiful outdoors, it’s a great time to remind readers to be safe around the commonwealth’s railroad tracks. Fri, 09 May 2008 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_129131749.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_129131749.html Fri, 09 May 2008 09:35:00 +0000 http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_130093851.html http://www.tribdem.com/editorials/local_story_130093851.html Sembower flies the AH-64 Longbow Apache attack helicopter. Usually at night. He hunts bad people doing bad things. I have a personal appreciation of his effort, because each mortar or rocket team he exterminates reduces the number of rounds the insurgents are able to lob in my direction.