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Opinion

Our opinion: How do we fix child neglect, abuse problem?

Our Opinion

The number of child abuse and neglect cases that come through the Warren County School District should be troubling to everyone in Warren County. Gary Weber, county school superintendent, said during his year-end report to the school board last week that nearly 250 child line referrals ...

Readers’ Speak

Letters To Editor

Lack of class at graduation Dear Editor, I had the opportunity to attend the football game at War Memorial Field on June 5. Oh, wait a minute. It was the 2026 graduation ceremony, not a football game. One would not have known that this was supposed to be a graduation ceremony, though. I ...

Shapiro’s utility crackdown won’t fix power shortage

Local Commentaries

Electricity bills keep going up, and Pennsylvania consumers are feeling the pain. For example, in Pittsburgh last year, many residents saw bills skyrocket 15% in June and more than 10% in December. Instead of embracing reforms that could lower prices, the state’s elected leaders are engaging ...

Our opinion: Showing frustrations with fuel prices

Our Opinion

There is some good news to report when it comes to the summer travel season. AAA East Central notes fuel prices are eight cents lower in our region than they were a week ago. That is still not good enough for too many of us. Nationally, the average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down 16 ...

The beast finally settles in

Local Commentaries

Last July I wrote about Finian, our Maine Coon cat, and his stubborn need to be outside. For some reason he is well-behaved at the front door – as long as visitors don’t stand chatting with the storm door open. I mean, give the furry kid a break. A 10-minute open door is temptation even a ...