Support weighed carefully
This week, The Leader-Herald will begin running its endorsements of political candidates running for councilman-at- large and mayoral seats in the cities of Gloversville and Johnstown. For decades, there have been papers written, studies done and opinions expressed on the necessity of such endorsements. As a community newspaper, The Leader-Herald strongly believes it is part of our responsibility to not only be a part of our communities by providing daily news coverage of local elected officials and their job accomplishments, but to work to help improve our communities. How do we make the endorsement decisions? First, and most importantly, by providing the news coverage of incumbents while in office. Through coverage of meetings, issues and elected individuals daily, weekly and monthly, we keep readers, as well as ourselves, informed every day, and not just in the weeks or months before an electio.
» Full Story‘Go to the pain, not through the pain’ is good advice
Listening to your body is not always the easiest thing to do, but it is definitely a more effective strategy than listening to the popular saying “no pain, no gain.”
Pain is our body’s way of stopping u.
Growing and using herbs
Gourmet cooking has become a very popular pastime and herbs play an integral roll in producing tasty dishes. Gardeners always provide a spot in their gardens to accommodate growing their favorite herbs.
» Full StoryWe all know when we have stepped outside our own truth
Recently, I went to a surprise party for my friend James Robare.
Jimmy recently has accepted the position of athletic director at Johnstown.
Cornell gearing up for Fonda Fair
The Fonda Fair is around the corner and Cornell Cooperative Extension is gearing up for a fun filled week for youth and adults in the Cooperative Extension/ 4-H building.
The Fonda Fair will kick off Sept. 1 and will close Sept. 7.
Obama lying to America, refusing to listen
As president of the United States, Mr. Obama has the right to have an opinion. However, he doesn’t have the right to make up the facts.
I strongly disagree with Obama on so many issues.




