Our area students are continuing to excel academically.

That’s the word from the Ohio Department of Education following the recent release of the annual report card ratings. » Full Story

Federal officials have been forced this summer to read more than 1,000 pages on how to fix the health care system. » Full Story

Agree or disagree with his politics, Americans should respect Sen. Edward Kennedy. » Full Story

The health care reform bill indeed is not written, but the meetings and discussion go on. » Full Story

Ben Roethlisberger still has much to learn about the double-edged sword of the power of celebrity and how to manage it. » Full Story

Make no mistake about it. Plaxico Burress deserves punishment for carrying around a loaded gun in a nightclub. No question about that. » Full Story

For as far back as anyone can remember, high school football has held a special place in the hearts and souls of residents of the Tri-State Area. » Full Story

A familiar sight returned to our streets and highways early today.

The flashing lights of yellow school buses mean we all need to slow down and be alert behind the whee. » Full Story

Take a look at the headlines these days, and it might seem that there is very little we can agree on. » Full Story

It only stands to reason that as the number of breast-feeding mothers increases, so, too, do the number of healthy babies and children. » Full Story