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Editorial cartoons for the week of March 23

Editorial cartoons for the week of March 23....
Jets revamped their offensive line, but does that mean it’s better?Video

Joe Douglas stayed true to his word in the first week of free agency by obsessing over improving the beleaguered New York Jets offensive line. The general manager signed five linemen in five days. Truth be told, he’d sign five more in the next five days if not for the...
Local AAU squad deals with ‘so many question marks’ with season in limbo

Normally at this time of year, Tom Droney and his fellow AAU coaches would be gearing up for the first weekend of practice to get ready for the opening tournament on the Adidas 3SSB national circuit. But the word normal has taken on new meaning in recent weeks as the...
Editorial: Let Pa. businesses fight coronavirus

There are almost 19,000 manufacturers in Pennsylvania. There are more than 570,400 employees who work to package potato chips and create Slinky toys and assemble Zippo lighters. Pennsylvanians work with powdered metals and electronics, chemicals and glass and steel. While Pennsylvania is being shuttered against the coronavirus, with Gov. Tom...
Pa. reports another 108 confirmed cases of coronavirus; state total now 479

Another 108 new confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in Pennsylvania, the state Department of Health announced Sunday. In all, 479 cases have been confirmed in the state, with 5,443 people having been tested. That means 4,964 people have tested negative. Two people have died as a result of...
Half of NBA and NHL coronavirus cases are linked to Staples Center. What happened?

LOS ANGELES — The NBA’s reach extends across the globe, broadcasting to more than 200 countries and territories while generating almost $9 billion in annual revenue. Its top players are the most powerful in sports, able to reach tens of millions and spark change with a single social media post....
Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope

The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction and rumor from deliberate efforts to mislead. Already, text messages predicting a nationwide lockdown have circulated, along with social media posts telling people that one way to get tested for...
Letter to the editor: Property tax forgiveness better than cash payment

So now we have the federal government talking about a cash payment for people affected by the pandemic that is covid-19. I can see a lot of room for fraud in this approach, especially with all the red tape associated with anything the feds do. How about property tax forgiveness...
Letter to the editor: Hoarding is un-American

The coronavirus outbreak has panicked people into hoarding food, paper products and sanitizing compounds. Consumers across the country are conducting binge purchases of these products, and most supermarkets are reporting bare shelves and difficulty in restocking them. The binging activity is very un-American. There is no need for people to...
Binge these 10 ‘Office’ episodes in honor of its 15th anniversaryVideo

Practicing “social distancing” and stuck at home? Now you have the perfect reason to binge. This Tuesday marks the 15th anniversary of the series premiere of “The Office,” the award-winning Scranton-set TV show that went from struggling comedy to cultural phenomenon over the course of its nine seasons. The show...
Future of Vandergrift’s historic Davis Field uncertain

Vandergrift officials are exploring what to do with the borough’s historic Davis Field now that Kiski Area School District is terminating its lease to use it. Kiski Area, which has leased the field for $1 a year but been responsible for its maintenance, submitted a letter to the borough this...
Now is a good time to plan future family travel bucket list

While most of us may not be traveling any time soon, that doesn’t mean we can’t plan for the future. While many schools are out and we’re spending more time at home, consider creating a family travel bucket list for future use. Here are five ideas to consider: Reflect your...
Whiskey or whisky — what’s the difference?

You may have found yourself, at one time, doing a double take at a liquor store. Yes, if you’re a whisk(e)y fan, you may have noticed some brands are spelled with an “e” while others skip the extra vowel. But why? In short, it has to do with a particular...
The Stroller, March 22, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Send cancellations to The Stroller The Stroller will publish news of cancellations and events that will still occur in the upcoming days. If your non-profit has to cancel or change an event or is helping members of the public, please send information to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood...
Why you should never store canned goods in the garage

Stockpiling food and water is like a little insurance policy: Hopefully you never have to rely on it, but if you do, if could prove to be priceless. Whether it’s the threat of natural disaster or a pandemic, having a safety stash of food and water can give you a...
Rolling Stone writer traces ‘The Office’ history in new book

A new book traces the history of “The Office” just in time for the Scranton-set show’s 15th anniversary. While coronavirus concerns have postponed the book launch with author Andy Greene set at the Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton, fans can still get their “Office” fix when the book comes out...

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