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Cheers and jeers
May 25, 2013 CHEERS — To a great example. The Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown branch of the American Association of University Women hosted the 14th Sister-to-Sister event. That itself deserves a loud cheer. more »»
EPA lacked facts for rule
May 24, 2013 But for the courage of Hardy County, W.Va., poultry producer Lois Alt, the U.S. more »»
Cell tower upgrades OK
May 23, 2013 Companies such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T are leading a wave of cellphone tower upgrades in the Adirondack Park, which is good news for several reason. more »»
Response outrageous
May 22, 2013 Rest assured that if liberal political organizations had been harassed last year by the Internal Revenue Service, heads would have rolled, on President Barack Obama’s orders. more »»
Freedom threatened by U.S. Justice Department
May 21, 2013 The Justice Department’s secret gathering of two months’ worth of Associated Press reporters’ phone records was a frightening abuse of power and a reminder of how important it is to fight for freedo... more »»
Recreation worthwhile
May 20, 2013 The beauty of the Adirondacks is obvious to anyone who has paused for a moment inside the Blue Line to let his or her senses take in the natural world. more »»
Historian appreciated
May 19, 2013 Peter Betz has provided a great service as Fulton County historian. The former Fulton-Montgomery Community College educator is highly respected and appreciated. more »»
Cheers & Jeers
May 18, 2013 CHEERS — To enhancing. There is nothing that can spruce up a fence, fire hydrant, shed, garage or house like a fresh coat of paint. Paint instantly can make things new and clean. more »»
PC craziness over ‘Plan B’
May 17, 2013 Political correctness has sunk into absurdity in a situation involving access to the so-called “Plan B” birth-control drug. more »»
Education will change
May 16, 2013 Music teachers, both in this state and across the country, are caught between a rock and a hard plac. more »»
Discipline needed at IRS
May 15, 2013 Last week, Internal Revenue Service officials insisted high-ranking leaders at the agency were not aware some conservative political groups were being harassed over tax matters. more »»
Stay safe for prom
May 14, 2013 It’s prom season. That means the frenzy of booking transportation, selecting the right attire and making last-minute plans is upon us. more »»
Good people in the world
May 13, 2013 Sometimes we forget how many good people there are in the world. Then we read about someone like Charles Ramsey. more »»
Reject state’s early voting
May 12, 2013 Allowing early voting in New York state is an intriguing idea. It’s possible that in large metropolitan areas, early voting could increase voter turnout. more »»
Cheers and jeers
May 11, 2013 CHEERS — To reaching out. We have always had a disdain for the act of vandalism in our own community and elsewhere. more »»
Give plan another shot
May 10, 2013 U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin seems determined to gain full Senate approval of updates to federal background check rules for prospective gun buyers. Though the amendment he and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. more »»
Finished Rail Trail would benefit community
May 9, 2013 City of Johnstown officials should finish the design work to bring the FJ & G Rail Trail closer to completion. more »»
Stewardship impressive
May 8, 2013 Industry and environmental groups do not often see eye-to-eye. But a group of companies in the shale oil and gas industry has decided to take its own step toward improved stewardship. more »»
Help stop lake weed
May 7, 2013 There is much beauty in the 44 lakes in Fulton County, but there might be something lurking under the water’s surface that’s not pretty. more »»
Scrap latest tank plans
May 6, 2013 No nation on Earth has an armored vehicle capable of standing up to the U.S. Abrams tank. On conventional battlefields, it is virtually unbeatable. more »»
County right to study idea
May 5, 2013 Municipal water and sewer services are important factors for development in Fulton County. more »» |
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Bill's BroadsidesHappy Moving-In Day, Mohawk Harvest May 23, 2013 Chris Curro, manager of Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, sent the following announcement in an email to co-op members marking today as the two-year anniversary of the co-op's move into its present... more » Latest Blogs
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