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Opinion

Our opinion: State needs to ban ‘gas station heroin’

Our Opinion

The colorful packaging bears trippy names like ZaZa, Neptune’s Fix, Pegasus and Purple Magic. Sold as an elixir or in pill form, the products promise feelings of “euphoria,” “happiness” and “bliss,” and are marketed to grab the attention – and cash – of young and old ...

Our opinion: Make Warren Gives even bigger this year

Our Opinion

Warren Gives has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception in 2013. Giving has increased from $146,000 in 2013 for the benefit of 87 charitable causes, to a record breaking amount of over $1,000,000 to 110 charitable causes that serve Warren County residents. That’s pretty impressive ...

Inflation putting squeeze on household spending

Local Commentaries

The Fed held rates where they were – 3.5% to 3.75% – and nobody was surprised. What actually mattered was the friction inside the room. Three FOMC members dissented, and not over some technical disagreement. They wanted the committee to stop pretending its next move is still a cut. They ...

Act 13 a smart deal for Pennsylvania communities

Local Commentaries

When Pennsylvania’s Act 13 was signed into law 14 years ago, the goal of the bipartisan policy was straightforward: encourage responsible natural gas development, further strengthen environmental safeguards and ensure local communities see real, lasting benefits tied to energy production. ...

Bilger will work for next generation

Local Commentaries

I relate to the surprisingly large number of senior protesters who held “No Kings” signs and expressed concern for their grandchildren’s future during a recent President Donald Trump visit to Florida’s The Villages, a senior retirement area. The Villages historically has been a solidly ...

Other voices: Congress must stop redistricting abuse

Our Opinion

Florida was supposed to be the finale of this year’s race to the bottom on redistricting. Yet a cacophonous encore is now playing across the South after a Supreme Court ruling last week. The GOP started it in Texas last summer. A back-and-forth ensued, with Democrats redrawing maps in ...