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What does Pennsylvania’s 2026 governor’s race tell us?

Editorials

If you want a measure of where 2026 will take Pennsylvania politically, this week has been a great yardstick. Gov. Josh Shapiro formally launched his reelection bid with events on opposite ends of the state, beginning in the Pittsburgh region and closing in Philadelphia. At the same time, Republicans learned Doug Mastriano, their 2022 nominee, would not seek the office again. Republicans already have endorsed state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, though she is not alone on the primary ballot. John Ventre of Hempfield, who has mounted previous statewide and Westmoreland County bids, also has ...

Juniata County Dairy Promotion pointers

Local Columns

Hi, I am Julianna, a Juniata County Dairy Miss. I hope everyone had a nice and relaxing Christmas season. As we move into the new year, we need to remember to get our three servings of dairy every day. Did you know Jan. 11 was National Milk Day? This observes the first time milk was delivered ...

Ohio right to address fear of fraud

Editorials

To avoid Ohio’s publicly-funded childcare system from becoming an absolute disaster like Minnesota, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a statement. We laud his leadership in doing so. The waste of tens of millions of taxpayer-dollars was — and who knows? — still likely going on in Minnesota is pathetic and all involved including the fraudsters and those in public service who neglected oversight should be fully prosecuted. Right, go ahead and chuckle now. The governor’s statement reads: “People are rightfully concerned about what is happening with state-funded childcare ...

Evolving AI changing jobs, daily life

Editorials

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. The technology is being used to refine medicine, science, business and industry. At the same time, concerns about how fast AI is evolving — and what that means for jobs, the environment and daily life — are growing. In Springdale and other communities, those concerns are no longer abstract. Data centers that support AI infrastructure are being proposed and planned, raising questions about land use, water consumption and energy demand. Those debates matter. But amid the focus on large systems and long-term risks, it’s worth asking how ...

Evolving AI changing jobs, daily life

Editorials

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. The technology is being used to refine medicine, science, business and industry. At the same time, concerns about how fast AI is evolving — and what that means for jobs, the environment and daily life — are growing. In Springdale and other communities, those concerns are no longer abstract. Data centers that support AI infrastructure are being proposed and planned, raising questions about land use, water consumption and energy demand. Those debates matter. But amid the focus on large systems and long-term risks, it’s worth asking how ...

Nations eye Trump’s stance on protesters

Editorials

Protests in Iran are growing against the despotic regime, and last Friday President Donald Trump declared American solidarity with the protesters. “If Iran shots (sic) and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, “the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go.” The words lacked diplomatic subtlety, but the mullahs in Tehran got the message. Top Iranian officials issued frantic statements in response, and the press now has reason to pay more attention to the protests. Iran’s ...