A font-related problem caused the text in our May 1 print edition to be off kilter, so some stories have clipped sentences and others have a unbalanced amount of empty space at the end of them.  read more »

Route 22 between Salem Plaza and Manor Road will be restricted to alternating single-lane traffic on Monday between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Tuesday,weather permitting.  read more »

We've all been there. Your sweetheart hands you a romantic gift, gives you a hug and says, "Happy Valentine's Day!" And you ... you can't help but think, "Oh @#$%!"  read more »

I had some problems with my work e-mail over the weekend, so those of you who had problems submitting photos of your child for our Lunch Bunch should try again.  read more »

An FYI for those who are interested in open and responsive government: The Pennsylvania Newspaper Association has put together a blog to encourage citizen debate on open records reform. You can find t  read more »

Well there really weren't many surprises from yesterday's local elections. A local theme appeared to be that every vote counts, as Barbara Van Kirk missed out on the third and final Republican party nomination by eight votes (according to our unofficial numbers gathered at the polling places). Write-in candidates had similar "almost there" experiences — two people in Delmont got 10 write-in votes — which is the minimum needed to get on the November ballot — but those votes were split between the Republican and Democratic ballots, so the candidates fell short.  read more »

Less than 100 yards from where my in-laws live is a roadside memorial that is cared for far better than most homes.

It's a shrine honoring the memory of the teenagers who died in a late-night, two-car accident. The teens had been coming from a party where there was alcohol and at least marijuana.  read more »

I initially asked this of my close group of friends, but figured it would be fun to open it up to everyone. I have $60 credit at the iTunes store and would like to hear your suggestions (in top 10 list form) for "must have" singles that should be on every iPod.  read more »

03.30.07 UPDATE: The county coroner identified the man who burned to death in earlier this week. The coroner's officer identified him as John L. Bowers Jr., 53, of 5005 Summer Hill Lane in Murrysville and ruled that he died of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries.  read more »

Nearly two weeks ago paramedics wheeled me out of the Penguins-Flyers game with low blood pressure and lightheadedness. Clearly this was serious — not even missing the opening faceoff on the day the Pens were to sweep their mortal enemy could raise my blood pressure.  read more »