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Opinion

Our opinion: Poll finds support to raising wage

Our Opinion

Since 2009, Pennsylvania’s minimum wage has remained consistent at $7.25 per hour. In March, the House of Representatives gave its blessing to raise the amount to $15 per hour. “For more than 15 years, Pennsylvania’s minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour, falling further behind ...

Sunday suppers with friends – senior version

Local Commentaries

Sunday has always been my favorite night for dining with friends. This preference goes way back to an early learning experience. During my college years, I worked summers in a fancy – but consistently busy - Cape Cod restaurant. The Sunday night patrons were always my favorite. The crowds ...

Our opinion: Decision day coming for downtown property

Our Opinion

Once again, Warren’s Redevelopment Authority seemed poised to order demolition of a property at 231-237 Pennsylvania Ave. West. After the Eagle’s Crest senior housing proposal for the site fell through amidst public criticism and a federal lawsuit the RDA began moving down the demolition ...

Our opinion: Firefighting equipment problem isn’t going away

Our Opinion

Legislation proposed by Sen. Michele Brooks to reopen the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to help pay for fire trucks and firefighting equipment makes sense - but only if the state isn't going to move forward with a proposed $30 million program that has been backed by Rep. Jim ...

Our opinion: How do we fix child neglect, abuse problem?

Our Opinion

The number of child abuse and neglect cases that come through the Warren County School District should be troubling to everyone in Warren County. Gary Weber, county school superintendent, said during his year-end report to the school board last week that nearly 250 child line referrals ...

Readers’ Speak

Letters To Editor

Lack of class at graduation Dear Editor, I had the opportunity to attend the football game at War Memorial Field on June 5. Oh, wait a minute. It was the 2026 graduation ceremony, not a football game. One would not have known that this was supposed to be a graduation ceremony, though. I ...