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Opinion

Our opinion: Big step forward in river project

Our Opinion

Phase 1 approval by the state Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a key milestone in the development of the first phase of work on the Allegheny River in Warren. The overall project consists of constructing a new river access ramp for small craft ...

Our opinion: DEP has big say in Betts Park

Our Opinion

Given its prior misclassification of two-tenths of an acre of land behind the Days Inn on Route 6, we’re not sure the Warren City Council had much of a choice when it came to approving a non-surface horizontal drilling proposal for the site. The city had already been in court over the site ...

Our opinion: County stuck in middle on policy

Our Opinion

Pennsylvania remains a holdout when it comes to legalized marijuana sales. There are differing - and legitimate - arguments on both sides of that argument. But, frankly, the tired old arguments of whether or not Pennsylvania should legalize marijuana sales are beside the point today. The fact ...

Readers Speak

Letters To Editor

Being the hope Dear Editor, Help can’t wait when disaster strikes. Whether a family needs shelter, food or a sympathetic ear, generous donations to the American Red Cross help ensure they never face a crisis alone. The need for this support is constant. In 2024, local Red Cross ...

Other voices: More vaccine lessons ahead

Our Opinion

The measles outbreak that began in Texas is now up to 228 cases in two states, 23 hospitalizations, and one dead child, and still health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is hedging on the obvious, which is to get vaccinated. “Good nutrition remains a best defense against most chronic and ...

View from Hickory Heights: A great way to spend your money!

Local Commentaries

“A little reminder that in a few years you won’t remember how much that trip cost, but you will remember the moments you experienced.” Learning and Exploring Through Play Now, years later I realize what a wise move I made taking the grandchildren to New York City. First, I took the ...