Gerald Ford’s bicentennial remarks to a weary nation

Asmart editor once gave me an admonition about writing a column: Aim to give your readers something nobody else will offer them. I feel quite sure that this summer 2026 column about two speeches Gerald Ford delivered a half-century ago will qualify.

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Riding On Dad’s Shoulders

July 1, 2026

Sean Regina of Youngwood carries his son, Elijah, 5, on his shoulders Tuesday afternoon as they made their way to a fishing spot with friends at Cedar Creek Park. Temperatures soared into the 90s acro...

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PennWest officials believe sweeping plan will improve academic experiences

By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive

July 1, 2026

PENNWEST •A4 Pennsylvania Western University has finalized an academic program array that cuts dozens of programs and realigns others in an effort to improve academic quality, promote student success ...

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Davanzo kicked off House floor for ‘patriotic’ suit

By By JOE NAPSHA TribLive

July 1, 2026

The Mon Valley legislator was told his choice of clothing was considered to be a “costume.” Who knew that wearing a red-andwhite striped suit jacket could get a state representative from Smithton kick...

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Pa. lawmakers miss another budget deadline

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

July 1, 2026

The state Senate went into recess Tuesday and won’t reconvene until there’s a final budget proposal to consider. Pennsylvania lawmakers missed the Tuesday deadline to pass a state budget, but there’s ...

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Renzie Sprayground Reopening Early

July 1, 2026

The Renzie Sprayground at Renziehausen Park in McKeesport will reopen ahead of schedule after being closed for maintenance Tuesday, according to the City of McKeesport mayor’s office. The sprayground ...

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Charleroi cancels meeting, closes offices due to heat

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 1, 2026

Borough officials made the announcement in a notice that was posted Tuesday. Charleroi Borough has canceled tonight’s agenda meeting and will close its administrative offices through the remainder of ...