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Opinion

Our opinion: Finding energy at the market

Our Opinion

Warren’s downtown farmer’s market is off to a flying start. Market organizers say it’s about to get even better. Twenty-eight vendors signed up for the farmer’s market a couple of weeks ago, with board members expecting more to sign up in coming weeks as the planting season turns to ...

That complicated era before cellphones

Local Commentaries

Before we depended on cellphones, we somehow managed life. Looking back though, I remember many days – mostly involving travel – that would have been lots easier. This little story was one of them: My sister-in-law, Julie, raised five accomplished children. She and Ted enjoyed their ...

Our opinion: A proper pace on environment

Our Opinion

Most Americans would agree with initiatives to help the environment. Here in Pennsylvania, we are surrounded by natural wonders. But going too fast has some pitfalls as can be seen in neighboring New York state. So we’re urging caution after last week’s announcement by Gov.Josh Shapiro. ...

Our opinion: Cutting DEP backlog is only the first step

Our Opinion

We are glad the state Department of Environmental Protection has significantly cut its backlog of applicants awaiting permits. We also believe more needs to be done. As The Center Square’s Anthony Hennen reported recently, from December of 2023 to the end of June, DEP reduced the number ...

Our opinion: Carbon capture bill a smart step

Our Opinion

State Sen. Gene Yaw’s legislation for state oversight of “carbon capture” technology is an important step in the right direction. As Yaw said, “it’s a pragmatic solution to a problem we all want to solve — reducing our carbon emissions without crippling the reliability of our ...

Parents’ values, ethic evident at Kondaks Market

Community

By SPENCER, ERIN, LUKE, GRAHAM and GRACE KONDAK Our parents, Kurt and Beth Kondak, purchased Kondaks Community Market in October of 1988, just about one month after they were married. Just in their mid-20s, they risked a lot to invest their lives into this small grocery store and catering ...