Editorials

The United State Postal Service has come up with a cost-savings plan that affects most small-town post offices.

It would reduce the operating hours of such post offices as Andreas, Parryville, Aquashicola, and even Coaldale.

While any reduction of hours immediately translates to some inconvenience, the plan is better that the one which has been announced last July by the USPS.

Last July, the Postal Service proposed closing 3,700 small-town post offices, including those in Parryville, MaryD, and Junedale.

Gov. Tom Corbett proclaimed Wednesday to be State Employee Recognition Day across the commonwealth.

"State employees are on the front lines each day, working to make state government more efficient and responsive for the people of Pennsylvania," the governor said in a prepared statement.

He went on to say that our state workers provide critical services which millions across the commonwealth depend on and that they also make valuable contributions to our communities.

In celebration of Older Americans Month, officials in Harrisburg Monday recognized the positive contributions of seniors to our society.

The theme of this year's commemoration, "Never Too Old to Play," focuses on the importance of older adults staying active as well as sharing their experiences, wisdom, and knowledge with other generations.

During visits recently to several college campuses, President Obama tried to make political points by stating that he and the first lady paid off their student loans just eight years ago.

Wow, just like a typical American family, right?

Wrong.