James Barron

In my last column, I discussed the misguided declaration that started the War of 1812, the bicentennial anniversary of which just passed. Yet, that curious war, which has been dubbed everything from "America's Forgotten War" to America's "Second War for...

The Somerset County Technology Center is giving away a car to some lucky student Friday at the end- of-year Carnival and Car Cruise-In to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Throughout the school year students at the Somerset County Technology Center (SCTC) have...

Danny D. Boone, 63, Hooversville, died Feb. 15, 2012 at Windber Medical Center. Born April 4, 1948 in Cynthiana, Ky. Preceded in death by father, Millard Boone.  Survived by mother, Viola (Huges) Boone; wife of 41 years, Rosemary (Mincek) Boone, and...

Cyndi Leasock-Mimna and Brian Witosky were married Sept. 10 in an outside ceremony at Camp T. Soles, Rockwood. It was performed by the Rev. Barry Conn. The bride is the daughter of the late John S. Leasock and Bernice Miller Sterner, Somerset. The...

A north Seattle elderly couple is recovering from a brutal attack Saturday. It happened in broad daylight at a condo building at the corner of 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 123rd St. Investigators described a horrific scene inside the small...

Damian Harrell wasn't thinking about records on Saturday, he was more worried about facing former Colorado teammates he played with for five seasons. He didn't need to worry. The Rush receiver hauled in two touchdown passes to become Arena Football...

When you visit Wendy's on Union Boulevard in Allentown to order a No. 1 Combo, you expect a hot, fresh sandwich and fries at a bargain price. You'll also be getting a fast-food meal fixed in a kitchen that has been scrutinized for cleanliness and safety...

Bond fans took a break from their Daniel Craig hatemongering to breathe a sigh of relief after learning on Sunday (March 12) that former 007 actor Sean Connery is recovering nicely after surgery. The 75-year-old actor underwent surgery to remove a kidney...