A few years ago, I saw the Broadway production of “Come From Away.” The much-loved musical play tells the story of what happened in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland on that most tragic of days, September 11, 2001. Almost immediately after the tragedies, American airspace was ...
There is nothing wrong with schools dictating cell phone use for its students. In 2025, U.S. News & World Reports said at least two-thirds of the states had policies for the devices. In Warren County, the school board this month came up with its own regulations. For older and more responsible students, there are certain restrictions while allowing use. It’s not the same for those in kindergarten to eighth grade. Those elementary and middle-age students are not allowed to use the electronics. It makes sense. According to the Institute of Education Science, “Teachers have ...
Warren residents have been hearing about improvements to the Allegheny Riverfront for the past couple of years. Talking about the project whets the appetite, but we think there will be more excitement for the future of the Allegheny Riverfront in Warren after the first phase of work begins in 2027. The boat launch, which will include space for approximately eight boat trailers, pedestrian parking, a floating dock and an ADA-accessible launch, is the first in a series of projects that will reshape the city’s relationship to the Allegheny River. The larger master plan includes a ...
We’re glad to see the county Board of Education has passed a new cell phone policy that limits the devices’ use during school hours. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade would not be permitted to have cell phones out or accessible during the school day. High school students in grades nine through 12 would have more flexibility, with limited exceptions for legitimate educational or other approved needs. Board member Misty Moore questioned how the district would ensure teachers consistently enforce the policy. "I still feel that there is a lot of gray area," Moore said, ...
We do not expect the furor about data centers to die down. What we can say about proposals to build data centers must be similar, as a matter of principle, to what we say about any development: If or when it is done, there are right ways to do it, transparent ways that address the concerns of neighbors and place the appropriate guide rails and limitations on development. The concerns with the use of non-disclosure agreements likewise apply to other developments in other fields. We hope public officials take heed of these concerns and can work on adhering more closely to the spirit of ...
I’ve wondered for a long time about the difficulties of fishing from the bank in Warren County, compared to using a boat in the river. The Allegheny River is surely one of the best rivers in Pennsylvania for such a challenging sport. I would like to say here, I’m not writing to ...
