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Our Opinion

Our opinion: Ethics fine raises troubling questions

A state ethics panel’s levy of a fine against Sheffield’s former constable who also served as a code enforcement officer in Glade and Pleasant townships is concerning on several levels. The state Ethics Commission issued a decision recently fining Shawn Young $87,900 in a treble penalty ...

Our opinion: Work at Warren Mall is intriguing

The sight of construction materials outside the Warren Mall is a welcome one. Roof work isn’t cheap, so it certainly indicates there are new paying customers on their way into the building. Even though malls will likely never regain the prominence they once held in our daily lives - ...

Editor’s corner: New York’s inaction tolerates prison mayhem

It is an ugly scene behind bars across the border. Detailing a surge in violence, staff assaults, overdoses, exposures and deaths inside state prisons, New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association President Chris Summers declared the Department of Corrections and ...

Our opinion: Campaign is opportunity, test for center

The Kinzua Area Discovery Center has launched an opportunity for individual community donors to support the new endeavor. The Founding 50 Bedrock campaign is a chance for those who want to see the educational facility become a reality to get in on the ground floor. It’s also a good test ...

Our opinion: Roundabout worries cool off

It appears the learning curve has paid off with the traffic circle in the city of Warren. Despite plenty of opposition and concern for the project in 2023, motorists are taking the roundabout in stride, according to our poll last week. In our question, “Are you comfortable with the Warren ...

Our opinion: Safe, reliable water must be priority

It’s been more than three months since Tidioute residents have been able to turn on their water faucet and simply use their water. It could still be another month before they can do so again depending on weather conditions and how quickly repairs are made. The Southwest Warren County ...