Column: A father’s letter to his daughter after Roe falls

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa Dear Janet, I’m sorry. We have failed you. By “we” I mean American society. Your mom and I foolishly hoped that you would eventually see the same rights and standing as your twin brother. But it is clear now that will not happen any time soon. Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and what had been your right to privacy...

Costello’s withdrawal leaves GOP in a tough spot

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Well, okay, then. By now those of you following local politics know that U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello announced he would not seek reelection and then withdrew from the May 15 primary. He’s been on TV and offered print interviews blaming President Donald Trump, liberals, redistricting and so on as being to blame. Whatever. Regardless of the why, Costello’s departure...