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Our Opinion

Our opinion: Shapiro’s work better than brand

Gov. Josh Shapiro slipped into and out of Warren County recently, hiking part of the Rimrock Trail in the Allegheny National Forest. It’s nice to see we have a governor who can find Warren County without a map and a flashlight. We hope the governor enjoyed our area’s natural beauty while ...

Our opinion: State must pursue PBM reform

It’s easy for our eyes to glass over when we hear state legislators are discussing legislation to reform the contract process between pharmacies and drug companies. Known as pharmacy benefit manager reform, there are three PBM companies that dominate the national market - Caremark, Express ...

Our opinion: Find long-term energy answers

We find the news that President Joe Biden is releasing a million barrels of gasoline from a federal reserve more of a frustration than a relief. Releasing petroleum from reserves is a short-term band-aid that carries real risks. If a crisis or prolonged economic downturn comes, the U.S. may ...

Our opinion: Closing buildings must be on table

John Wortman is absolutely on the right track, in our opinion, when it comes to what the future of the Warren County School District will look like. Given the results of last year’s school board election, Wortman’s insistence on considering fewer school buildings for the 2025-26 school ...

Our opinion: Back taxes are another punch in the gut

News that the shuttered Irvine Distribution Center owes more than $800,000 in back taxes is just another punch in the gut when it comes to the former Blair and BlueStem site. At a time when money is in the right supply - particularly the $500,000 owed to the Warren County School District - ...

Our opinion: Warren Gives has banner year

Warren Gives continues to grow. And that’s a good thing given the number of non-profit organizations that need the community’s support to provide the type of support and activities Warren County residents have come to expect. Warren Gives 2024 raised $936,952, a new record, with each ...