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Inconsistency at pump? Dear Editor, Wondering if anyone has an explanation on why our gasoline prices are so expensive? This weekend my daughter traveled from Pittsburgh to Russell. She purchased gasoline in Warren at $4.16 per gallon. She purchased gasoline in Slippery Rock for $ 3.18 per gallon. I have heard that we have higher prices because of Pa. taxes but, Slippery Rock is in the same state — 98 cents per gallon is an unbelievable difference. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the refineries a Merry Christmas. Oil on Tuesday was $74 per barrel. I checked the ...

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Cyber schooling option Dear Editor, During Thanksgiving and the holiday season, I like to take time to reflect on the things in my life that I am grateful for. And this year, I want to share how thankful I am for cyber education. My children attend Reach Cyber Charter School, a unique, a tuition-free online public charter for students across Pennsylvania. We are completely in love with the curriculum and teachers. Our students are able to learn at a pace that meets their needs and allows them to thrive. The program allows my children to start their day when they are the most ...

Thompson brings ‘sadness’

Dear Editor: I am writing regarding recent actions and events in the life of our Congressman, Glenn Thompson (15th US District). On July 19 he voted against a Bill in the House of Representatives entitled the "Respect for Marriage Act." This bill's purpose was to protect the right to same-sex marriage federally and to require states to recognize this right. Three days later, on July 22, the Congressman attended his son's same-sex marriage. The Thompsons issued a statement that they were "thrilled to attend" the wedding and welcomed their new son-in-law into their family, stating they ...

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Values in choosing Dear Editor, As we approach a crucial election in our country, I am reminded how much we have strayed from documents meant to lead and protect us. Jehovah God gave us a manual of instructions by which to live; by following His laws and precepts we have the route to happiness and life on earth and in Heaven. Many of God’s truths in the Bible are now being usurped by man’s truths, and we see where that has taken us, especially in the last two years. Our Constitution, founded by God fearing men, is being assaulted and pummeled, for man’s truth, as ...

‘Grateful’ for tourney

Dear Editor, We would like to thank everyone who made this year’s Caleb Hultman Memorial Cornhole and Softball Tournaments so successful. We greatly appreciate everyone who attended an/or contributed in any way to these events. Thank you to our family, friends, volunteers, and local businesses for their donations of raffle items, time, and support. We are so grateful to all of you. We wish to thank Jeff and Kelly Stoddard, Robby and Marlee Thomas, Todd and Jennifer Boston, Stacy Knapp, Tanya Powley, and Tom Pellegrino for making these events and the Scholarship Fund possible. Also, ...

Worthy collaboration

Dear Editor, As a former Warren city councilwoman, I am most concerned that the current council is considering voting against a more formal Council of Governments agreement. When I was attending the Warren County Intergovernmental Council of Governments meetings it was in an attempt to eliminate the “us against them” mindset of city against county municipalities. The Council of Governments is a volunteer group of township supervisors, borough council members, city council members, county commissioners and officials gathering monthly to work cooperatively on issues important to ...