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Candidate critical of $1.5 trillion for military

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President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget for fiscal year 2027 has evoked a strong negative reaction from Democratic Congressional Candidate Ray Bilger of Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District. Bilger has joined several other congressional candidates across the country in calling for cuts in the bloated military budget and increased investments in programs to meet human needs. Foremost among those needs, according to Bilger, is rural healthcare. “Several hospitals in our district have closed or cut services in recent years”, stated Bilger in a ...

Reassessments are a political hot potato: 'Nobody wants to touch it'

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It was 1961, the year John F. Kennedy became president, "Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles reached number one, and Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his season record-breaking 61st home run. It was also the last time Franklin County did a property reassessment. State Rep. Rob Kauffman, a Republican whose district covers a chunk of the county, is well aware of the issue. The talk in Franklin, Kauffman said, is about whether local politicians should bring about a county reassessment - and not about whether the state should pass a new reassessment law. "It is a family discussion ...

Fly-in, drive-in is Aug. 29 at Jamestown airport

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The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities – Airports is inviting residents and visitors to attend the Great Mid-Summer Fly-In / Drive-In on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jamestown Chautauqua County Airport, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown. Originally scheduled ...

Lt. Gov. candidate aims to reverse ‘decline’

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PITTSFIELD — Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Jason Richey used his visit to the Warren County Fair on Thursday to promote his campaign's economic agenda and highlight concerns he said he has heard from local residents and farmers. Richey, who is running alongside Republican gubernatorial ...

‘I certainly support an end’ to Iran War, Thompson says

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U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Centre, believes the Iranian regime is at fault for the ongoing war with the United States, although he supports an end of the conflict. “We didn't choose this war,” Thompson said on Wednesday. “The number of American soldiers that have been killed ...

Lumber Heritage Region launches inaugural conservation camp

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The Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) celebrated the success of its inaugural Teen Conservation Camp, held Monday, June 29 to Wednesday, July 1, bringing together teens from across north central Pennsylvania for three days of outdoor adventure, conservation education, leadership development, and ...