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Our Opinion

Our opinion: Smart steps to energy independence

President-elect Donald Trump’s decisions to nominate Chris Wright for secretary of energy and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to serve a dual role as secretary of the interior and chairman of a National Energy Council are reassuring. Wright is the CEO of a company with considerable experience ...

Our opinion: Take a cue from Philadelphia

It’s not often we would say Warren County should pay much attention to Philadelphia. But when it comes to capitalizing on one’s strengths, creative Philadelphians have done just that with Rockyfest after a phase during which city tourism officials wanted little to do with Rocky. ...

Our opinion: Easier to review of budget needed

The public has until Dec. 18 to review Warren County’s proposed 2024 budget before the budget is approved. The spending plan, according to a news release from the county last week, comes with a 1.25 mill increase that takes the county to its taxation limit until a countywide property ...

Our opinion: Celebrating foundation milestone

Where would Warren County be without the Community Foundation of Warren County? It’s not something we want to think about. The foundation was created in 1949 and, in the 75 years since, has become a nearly indispensable part of the fabric of Warren County with a multi-million dollar ...

Our opinion: Addressing blight and crime

The impact of “blight” — or deteriorated residences and properties on neighborhoods and communities is an issue with which we have long suggested both voters and elected officials should concern themselves. Blight infringes on the property values of neighbors, undermining their ...

Our opinion: Shopping local an investment

On Saturday, Warren County will join the rest of the nation in celebrating Small Business Saturday. It’s a celebration too big and too good to pass up. Geared to the start of the holiday shopping season and coming on the heels of Black Friday blowouts at national big-box retailers, the sole ...