Biography
Bill Kohler is Tri-State editor of The Herald-Mail and oversees news coverage in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. You can reach him by ...
Teaching respect for sports officials begins with coaches and parents
May 19, 2013
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for sports officials.
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Silence following Jason Collins' coming out speaks volumes
May 7, 2013
Dear fellow humans,
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Gobble down some Gibble's nostalgia
March 11, 2013
First, it was Twinkies.
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'Argo,' you had me at hello
February 17, 2013
Dear members of the Academy,
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Lance, I thought I knew ya'
January 20, 2013
I don’t know in whom I am more disappointed, me or Lance.
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2012 has had its ups and downs
December 30, 2012
I don’t know about you, but I need to shower and shave.
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No end of the world? Good time to clean up my act
December 23, 2012
OK, so the end of the world didn’t happen.
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Be wary of scams - if it's too good to be true...
December 10, 2012
Predators come in all shapes and sizes.
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Thanksgiving brings seconds at dinner and gratitude for second chances
November 20, 2012
My friend and colleague Kristi might not agree with me on this, but I think Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays going.
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The good, the bad and the ugly of this election
November 11, 2012
When it comes to the 2012 election, I have four important words for you:
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Sometimes there is crying in baseball
September 12, 2012
There’s no crying in baseball?
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Statue removal continues healing process at Penn State
July 22, 2012
Taking down the statue of Joe Paterno was the right thing to do.
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From the mouths of graduates ...
June 27, 2012
My job is pretty cool.
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All fathers can enjoy 'good stuff'
June 16, 2012
Most guys celebrating Father’s Day at my age get a convertible. I got a baby.
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Getting motivated by Earth Day events
April 14, 2012
Esquire magazine recently published an issue titled “For Our Divided Times,” which featured 79 things “We All Can Agree On.”
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That new father thing -- just like riding a bike -- but oh, what a miracle
April 1, 2012
In case you were wondering, the miracle of birth is still a God-blessed miracle.
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Covering elections is terrifyingly important
February 25, 2012
Elections scare me. Terrify me.
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To my super cool big sister on her 50th birthday
February 15, 2012
Dear Jennifer:
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Tim Tebow: Be not afraid
January 10, 2012
Whether you know it, you really want to like Tim Tebow.
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Welcome to 2012, the season of taking ....
January 5, 2012
Happy 2012.
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Signs say count your blessings
December 22, 2011
I am a strong believer in fate, karma and signs.
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This guy's on a quest to have fun shopping
November 24, 2011
As you read this, I likely will be out there among the people.
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Hold firm to the manly handshake
November 20, 2011
Handshake (noun) — A gripping and shaking of each other’s hand in greeting, farewell, agreement, etc.
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What should have happened at Penn State University
November 12, 2011
The systemic failure of Penn State University to do the right thing in the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal is so mammoth and widespread that it's hard to get your head around it.
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The sound of silence, and rock 'n' roll
August 20, 2011
President Obama struggled to give up his Blackberry after he took office. I remember laughing when I heard that.
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Sports achievements can be appreciated by all
July 11, 2011
First things first, this is not a sports column, it’s a life column. I’ve written plenty of both and I’m compelled to share what I took out of two hugely impressive moments from the sports world this weekend.
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Knowledge is power when it comes time to cast your vote
April 30, 2011
Greg Ochoa.
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The reports of man's death are greatly exaggerated
April 11, 2011
The End of Men.
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Some signs of spring are good for your health
February 16, 2011
Pitchers and catchers are starting to report.