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Opinion

Our opinion: Don’t wait for next train mishap

Our Opinion

In Lower Saucon Township, Pa., residents are awaiting the results of an investigation into yet another Norfolk Southern train derailment March 2. This one involved three trains and scattered rail cars along a riverbank. At least one was partially in the Lehigh River. So far, the National ...

Readers Speak

Letters To Editor

Danger in ‘power’ Dear Editor, I am a believer in Jesus. I study the Bible. Jesus taught about love, compassion, and forgiveness. Does this statement reflect those teachings? “The national government will maintain and defend the foundations on which the power of our nation rests. ...

River development plans still in choppy water

Local Commentaries

I just read the article on the riverfront development proposal in today’s newspaper late last month when I got home from work. What a fiasco! I was at that meeting on Feb. 26. That article didn’t mention anything about the opposition to where they are putting this Kayak/Canoe/Motorized ...

View from Hickory Heights: Growing up on a farm

Local Commentaries

It has been a long time since I had children growing up on a farm. Things have changed dramatically over the years. Farm children now participate in many more activities. When our children grew up the opportunities were fewer. Our children rode the bus to school. They were part of the ...

Our opinion: Business leader a powerful advocate

Our Opinion

Erin Willman’s story is well known to most of us here in Warren County. The area native lost her sight at the age of 15 and, after years of struggling to find a good job, started White Cane Coffee at the age of 22. White Cane Coffee now employs 12 employees and 76 affiliate employees ...

Special flying days with Brooklyn legend

Local Commentaries

Rounding Third … Flying days with a Brooklyn legend Working a first-class flight with Eddie Gold was guaranteed to be a CRAZY day. As much as I loved flying with him – he terrified me. Back in the ‘70s, traveling businessmen wore suits and ties. Good manners and some formality still ...