http://www.dailyitem.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:47:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_165070016.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_165070016.html An abortion doctor. A security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Museum. And an Army private. George Tiller. Stephen Tyrone Johns. Pvt. William Long. The three men would seem to have little in common. They share a bond -- death by hate. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:14:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_163230005.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_163230005.html In the end, Northumberland County President Judge Robert B. Sacavage acted appropriately by releasing three years worth of credit card statements requested by county Commissioner Vinny Clausi. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:39:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_163073149.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_163073149.html About the Rails-to-Trails path planned between Mifflinburg and Lewisburg, it might be said: This hike has been hobbled by controversy since its first steps. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:20:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_162071504.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_162071504.html A bike helmet program sponsored by Evangelical Community Hospital, civic groups and a local restaurant was laudable for helping parents make sure their children have the protection required by law. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:11:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_161133025.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_161133025.html The remarkable scholastic athletic careers of Milton's talented quartet of senior softball players ended one game too soon. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:14:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_160081426.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_160081426.html Two-parent families have a hard enough time creating the type of secure and loving environment that most benefits their children. Single parents may beat the odds, but marriage provides the most reliable means of providing the stability children need. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:34:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_159114517.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_159114517.html A tip of the hat to the Selinsgrove Fair Association and its parent organization, the Dauntless Hook and Ladder Company, for reaching an agreement with race promoter Charlie Paige that ensures the Selinsgrove Speedway will continue to provide roaring racing entertainment for another five years. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:35:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_157224506.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_157224506.html Fourteen people and a lottery ball may have determined who will be the next mayor of Selinsgrove, a community of 5,300 people. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_156231550.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_156231550.html NetSummary Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:38:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_186234503.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_186234503.html The most amazing thing about a possible state government shut down is how little things will change for most people -- at first. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:46:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_153000047.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_153000047.html A passport is now needed to travel to and from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean under new travel rules that took effect on Monday. Until June 1, travelers were merely asked to provide proof of citizenship, meaning a birth certificate was sufficient. Sun, 31 May 2009 23:18:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_151203018.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_151203018.html A tip of the hat to Steve and Becky Cimino, who were rightfully proud parents on Thursday. The Cimino girls -- Erika, 11, Alisha, 8, and Olivia, 6 -- all received the John Reggia Memorial Award for their exceptional character in the classroom at Priestley Elementary School in the Shikellamy School District. Sun, 31 May 2009 06:51:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_150233022.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_150233022.html The notion of tolling Interstate 80 has been revived, like a phoenix rising from the ashes (with apologies to the Knoebels Amusement Resort roller coaster of the same name). Sat, 30 May 2009 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_149234504.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_149234504.html Before Gov. Edward Rendell and state lawmakers order the closing of state parks, including R.B. Winter in Union County, they ought to demonstrate that all alternatives for resolving the budget crisis have been explored. Fri, 29 May 2009 05:42:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_148231534.html http://www.dailyitem.com/0110_editorials/local_story_148231534.html The disappearance of the Rev. Jose Rosa has certainly created more questions than answers. With so many unknowns, it is puzzling that the state police are more focused on controlling information about the case, at the detriment of providing neighbors and the surrounding community with an accurate understanding of what happened.