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Data centers are popping up across the country and one of the largest being constructed is in Abilene TX. This data center, known as “Project Stargate”, consists of 1100 acres in comparison to Rider Park in Gamble Township, which is 868 acres. This maga center has 6400 construction workers and will support 1700 long term jobs and will have a combined power capacity of approximately 900 magawatts. It will be basically a small city operating 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The impact to local residents, the environment, and wildlife will be enormous. The purpose of these centers is ...

The consequences of Iran

Letters

I don’t understand why Trump administration officials, and Republicans in general, cannot explain the consequences of Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. The current talking point seems to be “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon”, which fails utterly as an explanation of why. The reason is simple. If the current Iranian regime achieves a nuclear weapon, they will use it -- believing that their god has ordered them to destroy both Israel and the United States, and also believing that they will be supernaturally protected from any reprisal. The only potential delay in Iran’s ...

School vaccine site improves transparency

Editorials

Proficiency rates from schools across the state are not the only items the public will have access to at the moment. Earlier this month, the state announced it has launched a tool that makes it easier for parents and community members to view annual vaccination rates at individual schools — not just at the state or county-level like before — boosting transparency and giving families a clearer picture of how well protected their children’s classrooms are. “Knowledge is power, and Pennsylvania parents deserve clear, accessible data about the health of their children’s ...

Parade kicks off chances to reflect on values

Editorials

In our corner of the world there are certain milestones throughout the year — moments when how truly special and valuable our lives and our communities are shine through. We believe the Grand Slam Parade and the Little League World Series it kicks off are such moments. Our region’s ...

Access to airlines

Letters

I took the plane from our airport to Dullas and returned last summer. Being disabled I found getting into the plane challenging. All the people were very accommodating, and I enjoyed flying low so I could make out familiar landmarks on the way. Dullas Apport would have been a challenge were it not for the wonderful wheelchair attendant who navigated the complex route. On previous trips I have used the State College Airport which has flights at more convenient times and serves more destinations. The challenge is there is no convenient public transportation to get there. I hope with the ...

The case for debate

Letters

Televised campaign debates have a rough reputation in the United States for very good reason. The format doesn’t allow for significant clashes of ideas. The candidates are often over-coached and rely on their stump speeches more than their God-given rhetorical abilities. And the topics are rarely exciting enough to engage the audience. With this said, the art of rhetoric and the debate as a format are still alive, even if the television tried to hide them. They are asking Dan Meuser and Rachel Wallace to answer the call. I ask for a slice of your time to make this case in three ...