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Opinion

View from Hickory Heights: A common invention

Local Commentaries

Do you know who Walter Hunt was? I am guessing you probably do not recognize the name, but he made a significant contribution that we all have used. In 1849 he invented the safety pin. He received his patent, but later sold it to satisfy a debt. He received $400 for his patent ending his ...

Our opinion: Time will tell on layoffs

Our Opinion

It’s too early, in our opinion, to know just how much proposed layoffs affecting the Allegheny National Forest will hurt Warren County. Part of that is because we don’t yet have full information about just how many layoffs there actually are in the ANF area. Because of that we don’t ...

Rounding Third: You have arrived at your destination

Local Commentaries

I hate seeing a new doctor. The obvious reason is that one of my physical systems is experiencing a kerfuffle that requires yet another brilliant medical specialist. And another trip to Doctor City (Erie). “Please arrive at the doctor’s office 15 minutes prior to your appointment and ...

Our opinion: Consider Saturday concerts

Our Opinion

The addition of Saturday concerts in downtown Warren is an idea worth considering. City Council member Wendy McCain spoke in favor of the idea while Mayor Dave Wortman also signaled his interest in Saturday concerts that could take place in addition to the existing Music in the Park concert ...

Our opinion: EMS deals are all-around wins

Our Opinion

We wouldn’t have thought a couple of years ago when the Warren City Council began pushing for EMS agreements with neighboring townships that the effort would have been successful. Color us wrong. Last week City Council members approved a 10th agreement authorizing the Warren Fire ...

Our opinion: Lessening the road distractions

Our Opinion

In three months, Pennsylvania will be implementing “Paul Miller’s Law,” which prohibits, as a primary offense, any driver from using an interactive mobile device while driving. In preparation for the new law, which begins enforcement June 5, officials from PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State ...