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What other newspapers are saying: It’s time to ensure homeschool safety

Lawmakers who still think it is more important to protect “personal freedoms” for homeschooling parents than it is to protect the children being kept at home got another wake-up call last week. Fortunately — this time — the children involved in this case are still alive to speak for themselves. An 8-year-old girl escaped a home in the South Hills area of Charleston and was found at a neighbor’s home. She was wearing handcuffs and made allegations of abuse and neglect, according to a report by WCHS. Charleston Police investigators have confirmed the girl, two teenaged boys and ...

Teachers’ focus remains on history, not ‘indoctrination’

Just about every adult in America who attended a public school has passed through a history class, and maybe they had an aptitude for the subject, had a teacher who inspired them to dig deeper, or were turned off completely by a clock-punching instructor who offered little more than a dry ...

Solar farm permit good for energy needs, liberty

We believe the decision to grant a conditional-use permit in Old Lycoming Township to construct a “solar farm” — an array of panels to collect and distribute solar energy was the right decision. It was the right decision for our region’s energy needs and it was the right decision for ...

What other newspapers are saying: Demand for small trucks growing

It’s a safe bet that few Massachusetts residents have ever heard of kei trucks, the diminutive Japanese vehicles that the Commonwealth legalized last week. They have niche uses and a cult following among car enthusiasts, but you’re not likely to see one out delivering pizzas. But their growing popularity — NBC reported that imports of the trucks have tripled over the past five years — highlights an unmet need. American automakers have instead prioritized big, heavy, expensive pickups and SUVs, based on the impression that Americans won’t buy small vehicles. Those behemoths ...

Americans exhausted by tenor of politics

Think what you want to think about the reliability of polls. That’s your right. But consider the finding of a Pew Research Center poll and reflect on if — and/or how — it applies to you. The poll in question, which surveyed 8,709 adults in April, found 62% of U.S. adults saying they ...

We are proud of our ‘Hall of Fame’ reporter — and all of our staff

We congratulate long-time sportswriter Chris Masse on his induction into the West Branch Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. As our article in this past weekend’s edition, it is far from the first time Chris’ work has been recognized: Chris is the recipient of 16 ...