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As gas prices rise, remember local tourism

To resurrect a well-worn phrase, many people of this region are “screaming bloody murder” over the escalating price of gasoline and heating oil.In this free nation, they have a right to express their views and complain, although they should take care to ensure their opinions are built upon ...

Compulsive gamblers need help, resources

Like alcohol, gambling can inspire more than a little bit of ambivalence.In moderation, gambling can be a source of harmless fun, in the same way that a sip or two of an “adult beverage” can be a pathway to relaxation without causing the drinker any serious problem. And alcohol and gambling ...

Cheers & Jeers

<strong>Cheers:</strong> Dan Wagner, culinary arts instructor at Greene County Career and Technology Center, was recently named the 2022 Pennsylvania ProStart Educator of Excellence. The award recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom and ...

Oppose Raskin’s nomination to Fed

ItĢƵ hard to deny the effort underway in Washington, D.C., to change AmericaĢƵ role as a global energy giant.This effort has taken many forms. The latest push by some Democrats is to coerce banks to pull back funding to fossil-fuel companies through a process termed “de-banking.”One ...

Turnpike must collect unpaid debt

It is laudable that the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee has approved bills aimed at avoiding another uncollected-tolls debacle like the one that has cost the Pennsylvania Turnpike $104 million since the toll road converted to all-electronic tolling.One bill – Senate Bill 1053 – ...

Cheers & Jeers

<strong>Cheers:</strong> Kudos to Connellsville wrestling team, which had four champions at SaturdayĢƵ Section 2-AAA championship held at Hempfield. The Falcons’ Evan Petrovich (113), Chad Ozias (132), Jared Keslar (160), and George Shultz (189) all took home ...