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Opinion

Democracy is becoming lost

Local Commentaries

I am a 92-year-old resident of Warren who is deeply troubled by developments happening under our current administration. So much is at stake as this administration takes liberties that threaten the fabric of our democracy and the well-being of Pennsylvanians, some of which include: — ...

Our opinion: Replace smoke detector batteries

Our Opinion

The first time most people hear the quiet chirp of a smoke detector in the dead of winter, it feels like a minor nuisance. It’s easy to press a finger to the base, silence the sound and carry on. But each missed beep, every dead battery, and every outdated device represents more than a ...

Three sheets to the wind

Local Commentaries

I’ve missed that wonderful aroma of sheets and towels coming in from the fresh air. Sadly, my house deed states, “no clotheslines,” meaning no tee shirts flapping in the wind on a sunny day. Generations X and Y have probably never inhaled that glorious smell. Now all our sheets come out ...

Our opinion: Energy conflict may be coming

Our Opinion

A Center Square article recently examined the potential conflict between the administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Trump Administration over environmental policy. We have made no secret of our support for developing domestic energy sources — affordable energy is a cornerstone of ...

Our opinion: Similar reps, different issues

Our Opinion

Last week in Jamestown, Congressman Nick Langworthy closed his district office on Second Street, Jamestown, after what the congressman said were credible threats. Langworthy said in a news release there had been threats against both Langworthy and members of his staff. A year ago vandalism ...

Readers Speak

Letters To Editor

America weeps Dear Editor, It has been both heartbreaking and terrifying to watch as this second President Donald Trump administration has forcibly warped our once great nation over this past year into the dark shadow of its malignantly narcissistic and sociopathic leader, twisting it to ...