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Our Opinion

Our opinion: Projects get a needed boost

Warren and Youngsville residents should see the fruits of two state grants pretty quickly. The city of Warren received $500,000 for its Mulberry Park project, which includes construction of a comfort station, pedestrian walkways, a pavilion, parking area and stormwater management measures; ...

Editor’s corner: School downsizing not limited to Warren County

Warren County already has experienced the pain of downsizing its district. Last year, the high schools of Youngsville and Sheffield were closed with those students being transported to Eisenhower and Warren respectively. Across the border, downsizing is not as simple. While Warren County, with ...

Our opinion: Replace smoke detector batteries

The first time most people hear the quiet chirp of a smoke detector in the dead of winter, it feels like a minor nuisance. It’s easy to press a finger to the base, silence the sound and carry on. But each missed beep, every dead battery, and every outdated device represents more than a ...

Our opinion: Energy conflict may be coming

A Center Square article recently examined the potential conflict between the administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Trump Administration over environmental policy. We have made no secret of our support for developing domestic energy sources — affordable energy is a cornerstone of ...

Our opinion: Similar reps, different issues

Last week in Jamestown, Congressman Nick Langworthy closed his district office on Second Street, Jamestown, after what the congressman said were credible threats. Langworthy said in a news release there had been threats against both Langworthy and members of his staff. A year ago vandalism ...

Our opinion: Find Child Advocacy Center funds

The Warren County Child Advocacy Center provides a valuable service to children and their families. That statement is true for similar advocacy centers around the state. But those centers - typically with small staffs and volunteer boards of directors - spend a lot of time raising money ...