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Sadness Still Looming Over “Happy Valley”

January 22, 2012

By Justin Mac, WHMG TV

Moments after family members officially announced the passing of former Penn State Football Head Coach Joe Paterno at the age of 85 due to complications from recent lung cancer treatments, droves of former players, colleagues, alums and analysts took to the airwaves and to social media to send their condolences and lend perspective on Paterno’s legacy along with personal memories. As is customary with death, there were many fond thoughts. Former Penn State standout wide receiver O.J. McDuffie recalled a man who embodied class and who represented a father figure to many young men who never knew theirs. … Continue Reading

Are Americans Too Afraid to have Liberty?

January 16, 2012

By Joseph Toomer, WHMG TV

When President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on December 31, 2011, many people were outraged, mostly due to language in the bill that not only allows for the indefinite detention of current detainees at Guantanamo Bay, but also gives the government the power to detain American Citizens indefinitely, without the benefit of Habeas Corpus if they are accused or believed to be “a terrorist”. … Continue Reading