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People often ask me where I get the ideas for my column. I tell them sometimes they come from conversation with others. Sometimes they come from reading things. Sometimes they come from life experiences. Sometimes they come from exposure to something. Today’s column comes from something ...

Our opinion: Pursue medical marijuana safety

Our Opinion

Legislation backed by state Rep. Kathy Rapp creating more oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program should receive consideration soon in the state Legislature. Bill sponsor Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, said House Bill 33 would give the state Department of Health the authority ...

Our opinion: Pursue medical marijuana safety

Our Opinion

Legislation backed by state Rep. Kathy Rapp creating more oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program should receive consideration soon in the state Legislature. Bill sponsor Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, said House Bill 33 would give the state Department of Health the authority ...

Rounding Third: New rides in the big old city

Local Commentaries

Small town living seldom requires the services of Uber or Lyft. But I was in New York City last week and had the opportunity to be a newly savvy traveler. I became an Uber user. I am a verified rider. I am so cool. It was fun, it was safe, and I enjoyed my drivers. And yes, it is fairly ...

Our opinion: Tax change good in long run

Our Opinion

Warren County’s change to split tax bills is a step in the right direction even if it comes with some short-term pain for county residents. Any system that results in regular borrowing to pay for regular bills — even at zero or no interest — is a system that needs to change. Free money ...

Our opinion: Decision was worth the wait

Our Opinion

After years of lawsuits, court proceedings and, finally, asking for the federal government to intercede, Old Order Amish families in Sugar Grove Township can use their privies. It seems like a trivial matter to many of us. Who would rather go outside on some of our frigid days to use the ...