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Our Opinion

Our opinion: Pandemic fund proposal a ‘fantasy’

As is always the case with proposals that cost $1.7 billion, the devil is in the details. Gov. Tom Wolf is proposing a plan for $1.7 billion in pandemic funds. And many of its provision need much more elaboration before anyone should conclude that they are good ideas. The proposal includes ...

Our opinion: Gearing authority for the future

As Warren County’s population continues its slow, steady decline, Warren County Commissioners are smart to review the Transit Authority of Warren County. Commissioners Jeff Eggleston and Ben Kafferlin both supported an outside review to discern the cheapest option for both the types of ...

Our opinion: Ironically, Orwell’s future is at hand

In a move that probably has George Orwell either spinning in his grave or saying “I told you so,” the University of Northampton, England, has put a “trigger warning” on Orwell’s “1984” because it has “explicit material which some students may find offensive and upsetting,” ...

Our opinion: Circling back on the roundabout

Whatever one feels about the roundabout scheduled to begin construction this spring, one can’t argue with the fact that the current Warren City Council is acting on what they’ve heard from city residents over the past two years. Who knows if PennDOT will actually stop the construction ...

Our opinion: State’s heavy hand on small change

How utterly haughty and ridiculous does the state Department of Labor and Industry sound discussing unpaid tax obligations — particularly an 88-cent property tax lien against the Warren County Commissioners? Secretary Jennifer Berrier said in a statement that the department is making it ...

Our opinion: Winterfest brings flurry of activity

Kudos to all those involved in bringing a full slate of Winterfest activities to Chapman State Park this weekend. Hundreds of people took part in sled dog races, sledding, mountain bike riding, children’s activities, a polar plunge and more after the cancellation of the entire event in ...