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Our Opinion

Our Opinion: Decision about weight loss drugs not easy

Americans elect their leaders on the premise that those individuals will be capable of making the right decisions on difficult, as well as easy, issues. An issue on which members of Congress might have to render a decision, possibly in the early weeks of the new legislative session, is the ...

Our opinion: Showing off strength of Pa. farms

Anticipation builds across Pennsylvania as Harrisburg prepares to host the 2025 PA Farm Show through Saturday. The event transforms the city into a vibrant hub of agricultural innovation and community pride, showcasing the strength and depth of Pennsylvania’s agricultural sector. The PA ...

Our opinion: Finding savings for energy costs

We can’t criticize Gov. Josh Shapiro for filing a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against PJM Interconnection. Pennsylvania residents can’t afford the possibility of $20 billion more in electricity costs if PJM Interconnection’s capacity auction ends up imposing ...

Our opinion: Carter led throughout his life

President Jimmy Carter was an honorable man whose second act in life — after one term in the White House — has served as an example for us all for more than 40 years. It remains to be seen if some of his followers as POTUS will live up to Carter’s post-political career and life. Can ...

Our opinion: Low margins in rural health care

The sudden closure of the Pine Grove Ambulatory Surgery Center came as a shock - until, that is, one looks at the spending and expenses for the facility. According to state data, the Pine Grove Ambulatory Surgery Center had 2,778 total visits in 2023, though no other data was given related ...

Our opinion: Welcoming a new beginning

Here we are, at the dawn of a new year, a time to put the year 2024 behind while we look forward to the joys and challenges of the coming 365 days. Though the kids may not be thrilled that their return to school is fast-approaching, there is excitement in the air as we wonder what will come ...