The Herald, Sharon, Pa.

Memorial service for Julius McCoy shaping up as fitting tribute

By Jim Raykie
An Editor's Notes

It has been my privilege to be a part of a dedicated committee that is planning the memorial service on May 17 to remember the spirit of Farrell High basketball great Julius McCoy.
OUR VIEW: Sharpsville water meeting should draw overflow crowd

Sharpsville taxpayers have what may be their last chance Tuesday to influence borough council’s plan to build a new water plant.
Libraries help our children turn into beautiful butterflies

By Lynn Saternow

I always enjoy those short interviews with celebrities in magazines where one of the questions is: What book did you read last? If someone asked me I would have to laugh and tell them: “The Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar.”
OUR VIEW: Proposed gas tax cut helps politicians, not motorists
Rep. Phil English’s call for a moratorium on federal fuel taxes is more about his re-election campaign than about solving motorists’ problems with skyrocketing gas costs.
Naming of director a breath of fresh air for new office

By Jim Raykie
An Editor's Notes

The newly-established state Office of Open Records, created by Act 3, got off on the right foot last week when Gov. Ed Rendell appointed a former journalist and Associated Press bureau chief as the organization’s executive director.
Greenville area needs major changes to solve its problems
Efforts to strengthen the economy of the Greenville area won’t succeed unless leaders of the borough and surrounding townships are willing to consolidate their local governments.
Low Mercer County voter turnout an embarrassment
We finally had a Pennsylvania primary election that grabbed national attention and how did the people of Mercer County respond?
Public schools erred when they eliminated paddling

By Jim Raykie
An Editor's Notes

I got a real kick out of reading a recent story about the re-introduction of a bill in California that would make it a crime to spank a child.
OUR VIEW: Primary lets citizens vote in races still up in the air

Unlike primaries of recent years, Tuesday’s election gives Mercer Countians a voice in choosing nominees in competitive races for president and House of Representatives.
Why should Americans in small towns be bitter?
Why should they be bitter that their sons and daughters are getting sent to Iraq to die or be maimed in a civil war that we started and we can’t win?
Julius McCoy gave life to all that is Farrell basketball

By Jim Raykie
An Editor's Notes

In his death, he loomed larger than life. Such was the case with Farrell athletic legend Julius McCoy. Julius, the most revered and beloved athlete produced in the history of Farrell High School, died April 4.
OUR VIEW: Sharpsville water plant saga plays out like a TV show
Looking back at what could have been won't help Sharpsville solve its water plant woes. It's time to move forward.
LYNN'S VIEW: Bishop needs to rethink decision and speak at Mercyhurst
By Lynn Saternow

HERE ARE SOME THOUGHTS from a guy who believes in the separation of church and state, even though many people apparently don’t — including the bishop of the Erie Diocese.
Biggest hero at Indians’ opener wasn’t a player

By Jim Raykie
An Editor's Notes

Attending the Indians' home opener last week brought back off-the-field memories from a playoff game last year. And 22-year-old Katie Terpack of Sharon was at the center of it all.

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