Although my husband’s stroke was a catastrophic event in both our lives, we have learned to cope with the help of friends and each other and his wonderful caregiver, Terri. He has improved to the point that I can leave him totally alone for an hour or so to go to the store or to the Mall. Sunday was a…[...]

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On March 25, 2015, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in Brady v. Urbas, held that evidence regarding informed consent is irrelevant in cases involving claims solely based upon medical negligence. Ms. Brady sought consultation with Dr. Urbas, a podiatrist, for problems with her right foot. Dr. Urbas informed Ms. Brady of the nature of her condition, i.e. “hammer toe,” and they…[...]

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While a significant amount of oil and gas lease negotiations have been completed over the last several years, many individuals are only now learning the true extent of the oil and gas operations which will be conducted on or near their properties. Significantly, many people who do not own their mineral rights and could not sign oil and gas leases…[...]

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My sister, who is nine years younger than me, will graduate from college this May. I can’t wait to see her walk at her graduation ceremony and claim her hard-earned diploma, and I’m sure many other local families are eagerly looking forward to watching their loved ones do the same.  While I’m sure I will annoy her over the next…[...]

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Fifteen years ago, when I first moved to Wheeling, I had to go to Ohio to get a lot of the necessary things for my house, the one that I actually shared with Jamie Bordas when the two of us were bachelors. There were a couple of items that we could purchase at businesses in Wheeling, including some couches I…[...]

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By now, you have probably heard and/or seen these two words on television or in advertisements: “gluten free.”  We are bombarded with advertising about everything that is gluten free.  I have known about these two words for approximately 17 years.  I first discovered this big bad word, gluten, when my cousin was also diagnosed with celiac disease a few years…[...]

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For most of us, it’s hard to imagine a more horrific crime than child abuse. It is truly sad that over the past few months, we have had to hear about young children--infants in some cases-- who were seriously injured or killed by parents who abused them.  We read of the mother who sold her 11 year-old daughter for drug…[...]

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It’s strange how a story can actually become a little too familiar. We have the outline of the story committed to memory and sooner or later it’s reduced to nothing more than a series of people, places and things.  We lose touch with the heart of the story.  With the real life emotions that lie behind the story and make it…[...]

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As a child, I always thought that the Easter Bunny was somewhat creepy. Aside from him being much larger than the average bunny, bunnies do not lay eggs. Also, I always imagined the Easter Bunny being male.  I guess I equate this to the bowtie and vest he sports much of the time. So, since the Easter Bunny is male (I think)…[...]

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Almost a quarter century ago, the Autism Society “launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life.” Autism is a topic close to my heart for many reasons, and I have been blessed to be able to…[...]

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