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Editorials

What other papers are saying: Monitoring kids’ online activities necessary

A U.S. District Court judge’s decision to strike down Ohio’s requirement that children under age 16 must have parental consent to use social media and some gaming apps is being viewed as a victory by trade group NetChoice, which represents TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other companies, and ...

Take out Iran’s nuclear facilities now

Before basketball's 24-second rule, there was a tactic called freezing the ball. The team that was ahead would attempt to run out the clock by holding onto the ball as long as it could to deny the opposing team an opportunity to score. That looks like what Iran is again doing – "freezing" ...

Education freedom meets religious freedom

Two important developments in education occurred over the last week. One was a sign of the problem we have. The other was a sign of the solution. The sign of the problem, to which hopefully the U.S. Supreme Court will provide the correct answer, falls under the headline of sex education. ...

Finally, it’s time to play ball at Mifflin County’s new digs

As new digs go, the Mifflin County Huskies are digging their new homes as both the baseball and softball teams are settling into their new confines — First Quality Field for softball and Capouillez Field for baseball. They are certainly a vast improvement over the previous facilities and ...

SCI Rockview should remain open

In our increasingly polarized society, it is rare that we all agree on anything. Even topics that seem like they should be uncontroversial, like walking or biking instead of driving, frequently become politicized. In many places, choosing active or public transport is seen as a political ...

State parks a vital resource

As warmer weather approaches, state officials are reporting a surge in reservations for campsites in state parks and forests. According to an article in Tuesday’s Sun-Gazette, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeing a nearly 30% increase compared to last ...