An independent task force this week issued new guidelines curtailing breast cancer screening, putting the panel at odds with other experts and the American Cancer Society's longstanding position.   Full Story

Last night's York City School Board meeting was encouraging on so many levels. Finally, the community is getting involved.   Full Story

Does Harve Johnson deserve to die? The York City man tortured his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter to death in an attack that lasted up to an hour.   Full Story

"We can't afford it." How refreshing to hear that from a York County department head. It's too bad, however, we're talking about the Common Pleas Court and the "it" we're going to have to live without is a judge.   Full Story

Thumbs up: Army Spc. Martin Kondor wrote about honor and courage in a journal he kept while fighting in Iraq.   Full Story

It is easy to feel some sympathy for Steven Edward Crider. The 56-year-old former West Manchester Township detective's life is a train wreck.   Full Story

The timing was perfect.--- Last week, Attorney General Tom Corbett charged former state House Speaker John Perzel and nine other people -- including a Red Lion-area man -- in connection with the "Bonusgate" investigation.   Full Story

First things first: Judge Michael J. Brillhart's decision to retire at the end of the year is a loss to the York County Common Pleas Court.   Full Story

Let's call today good news Tuesday -- with a roundup of recent good news stories: Going solar: It's not often that government construction projects come in under estimates.   Full Story

It was an intriguing headline in the Nov. 8 Sunday local section: "For 1 year, don't expect new laws -- State incumbents will have races looming as they weigh votes."   Full Story

FATAL CRASH Don't persecute police Why do citizens of this town persecute the police force? We are very fortunate to have caring, dedicated men and women on our police force who risk life and limb every day while making split-second decisions.   Full Story

BONUSGATE Bill would remove temptation As the Bonusgate scandals continue to broaden with the 456 charges brought against Rep.   Full Story

INDEPENDENT Quit talking and take action As a candidate in the recent election, I would like to thank all the people who helped in my campaign, those who supported me at the polls and the voters of York Township Ward 2.   Full Story

YORK SUBURBAN Tax group wants answers The elected York Suburban school directors were e-mailed these questions on Oct 26, 2009, and have refused to answer or be held accountable: ---Why is student performance as measured by PSSA and SAT scores down year over year?   Full Story

We would like to commend our congressman, Todd Platts, for voting against a federal government takeover of American healthcare.   Full Story

The dichotomy on the front page of the newspaper Nov. 15 was interesting: This wonderful, heart-breaking, finally triumphant story of an illegal immigrant who appreciates what this country has to   Full Story

As the Bonusgate scandals continue to broaden with the 456 charges brought against Rep. John Perzel and nine others, perhaps it is a good time to take pause and look at what's going on here.   Full Story

Although we should be thankful every day for something good in our lives, this month is usually when folks are the most thankful.   Full Story