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Faith with identity Dear Editor, There are a multitude of stories regarding how grade school children are being exposed to propaganda regarding sexual identity and sexual activities that were at one time reserved for adults only. This is indeed quite disturbing to hear that there is a concerted effort at all levels of government to indoctrinate our kids regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity. I have heard that they even go so far as to encourage minors to engage in chemical and/or surgical gender transition. Even more egregious this process is hidden and encouraged ...

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Missing on broadband Dear Editor, Well news travels slowly in Warren County. Today we learned there is $200 million in funding statewide for broadband improvements, but the deadline for application is July 10. This funding was announced April 5 and applications were accepted beginning on May 10. We should have known this was coming since the Pennsylvania Broadband Authority was created over a year ago for this purpose. They invited us to public meetings on Dec. 14 in Franklin and Ridgway to learn what they were going to do regarding the fed funding coming, and the importance ...

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A better U.S. Dear Editor, Give us a candidate: ¯ That knows what governing means, and age is not an impairment. ¯ That will campaign vigorously and defend the views through honest debates. ¯ Understanding what the job entails without staff to offer explanations. ¯ That will tell the truth and actually accept responsibility by letting the “buck stop here” when it is warranted. ¯ Who will make certain the media and government agencies are truthful with the people who depend on them. ¯ Who will not allow “wokeness” to engulf the population with its ...

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Deacon moving on Dear Editor, I have been assigned to serve in Erie this summer at Our Lady of Peace parish. I greatly enjoyed writing for the Times Observer. The faith series on kayaking, hunting, football, and the saints were a joy to write about the last nine months. Know of my appreciation for those who read these articles. I am also grateful to Times Observer for giving me the opportunity to write. It was a gift to serve at St. Luke and St. Joseph parishes in Warren County with Fr. Rick Tomasone. I ask for prayers as I serve in Erie this summer, in Baltimore this upcoming ...

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Stuck with a circle Dear Editor, Kudos to to letter writer Steven A. Sigmund for his well thought out and crafted letter about the rip off roundabout (April 24). His commentary hits the nail that not only I, but probably most citizens in Warren think about this travesty occurring downtown. Nobody wanted it including most of the current council plus many of the area businesses but former mayor and current councilman Maurice Cashman and Phil Gilbert and company that voted for it and got re-elected. Now has come to fruition and we are stuck with it. The writer also pointed out ...

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Prosecute attacks Dear Editor, The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association (PSCOA) is calling for Forest County District Attorney Alyce Busch to prosecute all felony assaults committed by inmates in SCI-Forest. Recently, Busch dropped several felony charges against an inmate who attacked two corrections officers last August. One officer had to go to Kane Hospital and received five stitches for a lacerated lip. He also suffered a forehead contusion. Despite a violent attack against two officers who are law-abiding members of the community, the inmate pleaded guilty to ...