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Editorials

With fall comes warnings for driving more cautiously

October is here, and that means it’s time for drivers to be alert. This month, along with November and December, are the peak months for motorists to collide with animals, particularly deer. And of all 50 states, Pennsylvania has the highest number of claims filed annually for animal ...

Time to stop tax penalties on US hostages

Imagine being in prison on the other side of the world for months or years. The charges are politically disingenuous or outright lies. The government is hostile, and you don’t know when you might ever see your family again. Then, finally, your prayers are answered and you get to come ...

Parents must regulate social media, too

Pennsylvania is poised to join other states implementing new limits on social media membership for children. One reason, though, that states are stepping in is too many parents are not. House Bill 2553, sponsored by Rep. Robert Mercuri, R-Wexford, would limit social media platform ...

What other papers are saying: Sports betting needs oversight

The new National Football League season will see plenty of records set on the field — and it’s expected to hit new heights off the field, too: specifically, the American Gaming Association projects that legal wagers on games will reach $35 billion, a 30 percent increase over last season. ...

Veteran’s efforts to reduce suicide are commendable

Having served his country for 34 years and losing his leg to exposure to weapons burn in Afghanistan, Kevin Bittenbender turned his efforts — his hard work and selflessness — to the men and women with whom he served. Bittenbender founded Joint Task Force 22 to Zero, a non-profit working ...

Homecoming ushers in bustling fall season

In the heart of the Juniata Valley, as September’s gentle chill nips at our heels, a familiar stirring begins. It’s homecoming season - that curious blend of nostalgia and novelty, where the past and present dance an intricate waltz under Friday night lights. Homecoming arrives not with ...