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Thompson brings ‘sadness’

Dear Editor: I am writing regarding recent actions and events in the life of our Congressman, Glenn Thompson (15th US District). On July 19 he voted against a Bill in the House of Representatives entitled the "Respect for Marriage Act." This bill's purpose was to protect the right to same-sex marriage federally and to require states to recognize this right. Three days later, on July 22, the Congressman attended his son's same-sex marriage. The Thompsons issued a statement that they were "thrilled to attend" the wedding and welcomed their new son-in-law into their family, stating they ...

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Values in choosing Dear Editor, As we approach a crucial election in our country, I am reminded how much we have strayed from documents meant to lead and protect us. Jehovah God gave us a manual of instructions by which to live; by following His laws and precepts we have the route to happiness and life on earth and in Heaven. Many of God’s truths in the Bible are now being usurped by man’s truths, and we see where that has taken us, especially in the last two years. Our Constitution, founded by God fearing men, is being assaulted and pummeled, for man’s truth, as ...

‘Grateful’ for tourney

Dear Editor, We would like to thank everyone who made this year’s Caleb Hultman Memorial Cornhole and Softball Tournaments so successful. We greatly appreciate everyone who attended an/or contributed in any way to these events. Thank you to our family, friends, volunteers, and local businesses for their donations of raffle items, time, and support. We are so grateful to all of you. We wish to thank Jeff and Kelly Stoddard, Robby and Marlee Thomas, Todd and Jennifer Boston, Stacy Knapp, Tanya Powley, and Tom Pellegrino for making these events and the Scholarship Fund possible. Also, ...

Worthy collaboration

Dear Editor, As a former Warren city councilwoman, I am most concerned that the current council is considering voting against a more formal Council of Governments agreement. When I was attending the Warren County Intergovernmental Council of Governments meetings it was in an attempt to eliminate the “us against them” mindset of city against county municipalities. The Council of Governments is a volunteer group of township supervisors, borough council members, city council members, county commissioners and officials gathering monthly to work cooperatively on issues important to ...

Woe in political world

Dear Editor, A specific word used by our Lord Jesus is appropraite to certain political and dogmatic individuals today, and that is “Woe.” In the Gospel of Luke 11:42-46 our Lord said: “Woe to you Pharisees!” Further, He said the same thing to the scholars of the Jewish law. He critcized both of them for their political, unjust burdens, and lack of compassion they imposed on their people for their selfish benefit. Fast forward to todays’ political climate: ¯ Woe to you Donald J. Trump for trying to destroy our Democracy with lies. ¯ Woe to you Trump for putting Vice ...

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Long-term care ‘crisis’ Dear Editor, The term ‘crisis’ is tossed around too easily today, but the workforce challenges in long-term care have truly reached ‘crisis’ levels. In Pennsylvania, we have more elderly and adults with disabilities in need of care than available caregivers. This, in turn, has overwhelmed hospitals and forced vulnerable seniors to remain at home while awaiting admission into a nursing home. Within the past few weeks, this crisis was set to become more dangerous — until Senator Michele Brooks and other state legislative leaders took action. ...