Remembering Myron: One Year Later February 27, 2009

It hit me when I heard Michelle Wright, who sits right across from me, say it. There was a discussion of our coverage plans for Friday and she mentioned Friday would be the one year anniversary of Myron Cope’s passing. Friday will be “Myron Cope” day, all day, here on Channel 4 Action News and on [...]

Mama Drama February 26, 2009

I don’t read supermarket tabloids or watch soap operas. However, the last couple of days I feel like I have been chained up at the check out counter, forced to watch afternoon soaps.
I’m talking about “Octo-mon”, Nadya Suleman. In case you just got back into the county from a month-long trip, she is the mother [...]

Walking Cautiously Into the Future February 25, 2009

I’m sitting in the newsroom watching President Barack Obama’s address to the joint session of Congress about the economy. We are told this is not the State of the Union because, according to the Constitution, he cannot deliver such a speech this early in his administration.
However, this feels like the State of the Union. From [...]

Tragedy in Lawrence County February 24, 2009

For those who think we are not moved sometime by the news we present, let me point you towards the community of Wampum, Lawrence County.
It was difficult for all of us to report the story of the pregnant mother who was shot, execution-style, in her bed. It was horrifying to imagine something so cold and [...]

Back From Blogging Break … and a Vacation! February 22, 2009

It never ceases t0 fail. Every time I leave town on vacation, something big happens in the world of sports.

Sharon tees off at River Hall Golf Club in Fort Myers. We ran into quite a few western Pennsylvanians who now call this area home and live on the course.
So I took a few days off [...]

Climb with Me February 13, 2009

I will be on blogging break for a few days as I try to rest and recover from a busy winter and spent some quality time with Sharon. However, I wanted to leave you with this:  An invitation and an opportunity to do something fun, extraordinary, rewarding and educational.
It’s called Climb Pittsbugh III.  Its an [...]

Just Another Billion Dollars February 12, 2009

 
1,000,000,000,000.00
I just wanted you to see what one trillion dollars actually looks like.
We talk so much about billions of dollars with the bank bailout plan, the financial stability plan and just about every plan imaginable to save our failing economy and the people who are suffering because of  it. Now, the talk has turned to a [...]

Live By the Blog, Die by the Blog February 11, 2009

President Obama talks about this new era in governing: an era of transparency. I want to do my part to add to this great openess and honesty in our world. So in the interest of truthfulness, I must tell you that I do take criticism personally.
I guess I bring this up because I have this [...]

WTAE Winterfest … In Pictures February 10, 2009

I could not be at WTAE Winterfest at Seven Springs because I was under the weather ( probably the Super Bowl hangover ). However, with the help of Winterfest organizaer Nancy Gormley, I thought I would do the next best thing: Show you pictures of all the action from the Celebrity Olympics …. and there were [...]

A Special Day .. that happens every year! February 9, 2009

One thing I find in my job is that you are asked to do many charitable events. Of course, the goal is to do such a good job that the organization wants to have you back the following year. Sunday, I was able to emcee an event – for the 13th consecutive year. The difference [...]

The White House Dress Mess February 6, 2009

If you ever wonder why nothing gets done in Washington – even in this new era of  “hope” and “change” that President Barack Obama proclaims, just take a look at the latest bit of craziness from our nation’s capital.
Andrew Card was the chief of staff under President Bush … and he is clearly not happy [...]

Super Bowl Photos February 4, 2009

Everyone please forgive me. I am absolutely fried.
After covering the Inauguration, the Super Bowl and the Championship Parade, I am in desperate need of sleep. No great words of wisdom to pass on today. Just a brief mention that I came within two points of predicting the final score of Super Bowl XL III ( [...]

A Super Ending February 2, 2009

It’s what makes a week of hard work, long hours and hotel food worth while. Sunday’s Super Bowl game was unbelievable. From the stirring rendition of the national anthem by Jennifer Hudson … to the sea of swirling Terrible Towels … to the fantastic finish, it was the perfect way to cap a championship season.
However, [...]