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Losing our faith Dear Editor, I want to comment on the present situation in our country. Rather than experiencing a “new golden age,” things continue to deteriorate. In terms of our leaders in Washington, the temptations of power and wealth seem far too seductive! We’ve always had ...

Editor’s corner: At the moment, rural red has grip on Congress

Opinion

Do not expect a level playing field when it comes to the races for U.S. Congress in this region that spans two states. Both incumbents Nick Langworthy of New York and Glenn “G.T.” Thompson of Pennsylvania appear to have plenty of support in their highly Republican districts. Thompson’s ...

Dairy’s role prominent in state, county

Local Commentaries

Do you know what the Dairy Community does for Warren County? Hi I am Miranda Gates, your 2025-26 Warren County Dairy Princess and I am here to tell you. Based on the 2022 NASS Agricultural census performed, there were a total of 4,027 farms in Pennsylvania, 455,024 dairy cows and the average ...

Other voices: Power demands require nuclear

Our Opinion

As America’s energy demands grow exponentially, the country won’t be able to keep up without more nuclear power. For decades, the climate-friendly industry has been held back by overly burdensome regulations, but that’s beginning to change. In the 1960s, plants took about four years to ...

Our opinion: Some wounds still need to heal

Our Opinion

It’s obvious, simply from reading the Seneca Nation of Indians’ comments in a recent news release signaling productive talks between the nation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the Kinzua Dam is still an open wound for the Seneca Nation. The agreement comes as the Army Corps of ...

Just one well-aimed snowball did the trick

Local Commentaries

Frankly, I don’t throw a snowball very often these days. Occasionally I might toss a mischievous handful at Richard in the driveway. I do remember though, back when I was first aware that a good snowball is a weapon. I’ll never forget what happened: I was in the fourth grade. In the ...