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December 1, 2025

The art of cursive is being lost

Amidst current discussions and controversy about the merits and challenges of the new “Core Curriculum,” a less dramatic yet equally important issue is the trend away from teaching “cursive” in our schools. As a retired teacher and current voter, genealogist and sports fan, I think the loss of the ability to write (and therefore read) cursive is another step in the increasing “depersonalization” of our culture with potentially disastrous consequences. I was further reminded of this as I went to vote by mail, where, on the envelope, you are told emphatically to sign your name (not print it) for your vote to count.

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Keystone Cops invade MH City Hall

An utter waste of time, effort, goodwill and money

Rabbi Mendel Liberow: Caring for every person—A Passover message

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In the foothills of Midian, a shepherd watches over his flock. He is responsible for the well-being and safety of every sheep there. Suddenly, he notices a lamb wandering away from the flock. The shepherd gives chase and finally catches up with the sheep—when...

A casino on every corner …

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Clear choice to represent South County: Mike Wasserman

In the November race to replace Don Gage as our representative

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