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‘Pray for the peace’ Dear Editor, It’s amazing that as of 2023, the world’s core Jewish population (those identifying as Jews above all else) was estimated at 15.7 million, which is approximately 0.2% of the 8 billion worldwide population. The Jewish population in Israel itself ...

Editor’s corner: Turbine lake dispute keeps muddying waters

Our Opinion

Debate over wind turbines being placed in the Great Lakes is constantly swirling. A feasibility study released in late 2022 by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority that did not support the placement of turbines in the Lakes Erie and Ontario was thought to be a dagger for ...

Big fish, ‘challenges’ on Tionesta Creek

Local Commentaries

Allow me to submit a light hearted narrative based on two old friends fishing in Warren County. I thought readers would enjoy this. Part 1 (Excited Fisherman arrive at stream-side) Johnny Fishburn: Hey Scales we can park over here and be out of the way. Scales: OK I’ll see if I can ...

Our opinion: Britain moves to eradicate smoking

Our Opinion

It’s not just a United States thing; there are smokers around the world who wish they never had taken “that first puff” of a cigarette — for health or other reasons, including the cost of continuing what many call a habit. Regardless, smokers throughout this planet who have access to ...

View from Hickory Heights: Children part of my past

Local Commentaries

The other day as I was talking to the mothers of former students, I realized how much a part of my life children were. I always loved children. I am talking about children that I interacted with on many levels. As I was growing up, I did a lot of babysitting. My first job was for my one of my ...

Our opinion: Willman adds an importance

Our Opinion

For weeks leading up to last week’s primary elections, there was absolutely no drama for local voters. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump had sewn up their party’s nominations. State Rep. Kathy Rapp and state Sen. Scott Hutchinson had no challengers. All indications ...