There were snickers earlier this year among the press corps when President Barack Obama announced that Pittsburgh would host the G-20 summit. » Full Story

One year after 131.2 million votes were cast in the presidential election, voters will be asked to return to the polls to cast ballots on elections much closer to home. » Full Story

Civility’s archaic definition in Webster’s is “training in the humanities,” while the modern definition is “civilized conduct, especially courtesy, politeness. » Full Story

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic Tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure... » Full Story

The Jefferson County Airport is undertaking efforts to market itself to aviators who have their aircraft based at higher-cost locations in the Pittsburgh area and other airports in the region. » Full Story

Alcohol and drug addiction is a disease affecting more than 21 million Americans.

Almost two-thirds of Americans have friends or a family member who have struggled with addiction. » Full Story

Compassionate is perhaps the best word to describe Dr. Frank J. Petrol. » Full Story

There are two statements from Thursday night’s Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission annual awards dinner that summarize the spirit of the event. » Full Story

The next couple of weeks our residents will have an opportunity to truly get a look at some of what our area has to offer through two county fairs. » Full Story

Sept. 11, 2009, is the first time the anniversary of the worst terror attacks on American soil is passing with a different president at the hel. » Full Story