The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA Editorials

Readers' Forum 2-11 | Liberals’ slow, steady assault on America

2012-02-11T01:00:00-05:00

Recently, Health and (in)Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued an edict demanding Catholic hospitals and institutions to provide contraceptives, abortifacients and other sterilization drugs under the so-called Affordable Care Act.

Laurels and barbs

2012-02-11T01:00:00-05:00

Laurel: Richland High School students who qualify will be offered a golden educational opportunity this fall. In the first such program in Cambria County, students will be able to simultaneously earn their high school diplomas and associate degrees in general studies from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

Readers' Forum 2-10 | Pastor: Area churches are in distress

2012-02-10T01:00:00-05:00

As a retired pastor, I have the opportunity to preach in many churches in the area. What I am seeing is most alarming.

Neighborhoods urged ‘to step up’

2012-02-10T01:00:00-05:00

When government officials and community groups talk about neighborhood improvements, blight elimination and trash and litter cleanups, our ears perk up.

Readers' Forum 2-9 | Find funds to heal returning soldiers

2012-02-09T01:00:00-05:00

The article, “Military finds troops ailing; problems create health care backlog,” published Feb. 2 by USA Today, impressed me so profoundly that I just can’t keep myself from bringing it to your attention.

Take in a high school play

2012-02-09T01:00:00-05:00

“Peter Pan” has already done a flyby at Windber Area High School.

Readers' Forum 2-8 | Ambulance crew following protocol

2012-02-08T01:00:00-05:00

In response to the Readers’ Forum letter on Feb. 3 by Molly Comperatore, “Ambulance assoc. bill extravagant, unethical”:

Protect young lungs

2012-02-08T01:00:00-05:00

A recent CDC study concludes that too many kids are breathing others’ smoke in cars.

Richard Dreyfuss | Future generations will come out on losing end of budget

2012-02-08T01:00:00-05:00

As the governor’s state budget undergoes intense scrutiny, there is no shortage of speculation surrounding various fiscal austerity proposals and which departments and programs will likely be the ultimate budgetary “winners and losers.”

‘219’ optimism is driven closer toward reality

2012-02-07T01:00:00-05:00

Making U.S. Route 219 a four-lane highway from Somerset to the Mason-Dixon Line is a crucial project for our entire region.