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Our Opinion

Other voices: Illegal war becoming new norm

The killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by a US-Israeli strike is a targeted assassination of a head of state. It also marks a grave escalation in a region already burdened with smouldering wars and fragile states. The consequences of the deliberate strike will ...

Our opinion: Parking an unsolvable problem

Parking is a hassle in small cities like Warren all around the country. Part of the reason for that is that it’s impossible to meet everyone’s parking needs all the time. Take, for example, Fred Watson, the owner of Fred’s Pet Shop who spoke during a recent City Council meeting about ...

Our opinion: Make internet safer for all

The internet can be wonderful. We are thankful for the additional tools it has given us to keep our region informed on their communities — from our website and social media platforms to video news segments and features. But the internet can be a terrifying place as well. State Attorney ...

Our opinion: Expanding broadband network

We can’t say we disagree with Gregory Burkett when it comes to the use of federal money given to broadband projects in Warren County. In 2024, Verizon was awarded a $4.7 million Broadband Infrastructure Program grant toward a $9.9 million project that will bring high-speed broadband ...

Our opinion: RDA keeps its options open

We won’t know for a while yet what the future holds for property at 231-237 Pennsylvania Ave. West - and there’s nothing wrong with that. A local development group which includes Bee Courageous at Garden Grub, Sugar Bay and Create Community has come forward with an idea for the parcel. ...

Editor’s corner: At the moment, rural red has grip on Congress

Do not expect a level playing field when it comes to the races for U.S. Congress in this region that spans two states. Both incumbents Nick Langworthy of New York and Glenn “G.T.” Thompson of Pennsylvania appear to have plenty of support in their highly Republican districts. Thompson’s ...