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Our Opinion

Our opinion: Bringing ‘Hometown’ spirit

You can always go home again. The question for Warren County is what, exactly, makes one want to go home again. The “This Is Your Hometown” campaign launched recently by the Warren-Forest Higher Education Council in partnership with the Warren County Career Center Marketing Class ...

Our opinion: State needs responsible budget

Pennsylvania has reached the four-month mark without a state budget. The annual deadline for the state government’s spending plan is June 30. We believe it is inexcusable that our state is within hours of being four months overdue for passing a budget — but, as we editorialized this ...

Our opinion: River cleanup efforts paying off

We’re always amazed by the amount of debris taken out of the Allegheny River each year by a dedicated group of volunteers. This year is no different. David Snyder, who has helped lead the cleanup for each of its 17 years, said the 2025 cleanup drew 154 volunteers who donated 1,232 ...

Our opinion: Take the time to vote Tuesday

Tuesday is Election Day, with thousands of Warren County residents going to the polls to cast their ballot for township, borough, city and county offices. Precisely because no federal and few state offices are on the ballot this year, today’s election affects you more directly in your day ...

Editor’s corner: More electing to participate in early voting

During last year’s presidential election, nearly 25% of Pennsylvania voters cast their ballot before the traditional Election Day. This begs a question: Should the state do more to promote early voting? For now, the option is limited. Registered voters have the option of applying for a mail ...

Our opinion: COLA hike is not enough

Warren County retirees will join about 53 million other senior citizens across America in welcoming the announced 2.8% average increase in their Social Security benefits, effective in January. The word “average” is important in this editorial because individual increases could be above or ...