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The media have been playing up the “civil war” inside the GOP between what Politico calls the “MAGA Republicans and Big Tech.” The restrictionists in the party want fewer visas, and the pro-growth wing wants more. Recently, President-elect Donald Trump announced his support for expanding immigrant worker visas. He told the New York Post: “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favor of the visas. That’s why we have them.” It wasn’t clear whether he was talking about special visas for seasonal workers or high-tech (H1b) visas. But he has the strategy ...

Community readies for 2025 Farm Show

Anticipation builds across Pennsylvania as Harrisburg prepares to host the 2025 PA Farm Show from Jan. 4 to 11. This event transforms the city into a vibrant hub of agricultural innovation and community pride, showcasing the strength and depth of Pennsylvania’s agricultural sector. The PA Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, presents a diverse array of exhibits and activities. Attendees will experience everything from livestock competitions to cooking demonstrations, each offering a glimpse into the dedication of local farmers and ...

A light in the darkness

The week before Christmas in 2006, on the same day I lost my job, doctors gave my wife six months to live. I had to be the one to break the news to her. I sat in her recovery room following a lung biopsy surgery, waited for her to be awake and aware, and told her the doctors discovered she had an aggressive form of cancer that had spread to her lungs. There was nothing they could do. Merry Christmas. That night, in the hospital, though my wife insisted she was fine, we had the talks you only have when you do not want to have them. We had a 1-year-old. Where would I move? Should I get ...

The future depends on a thriving free press

The press is the only profession specifically named and protected in the United States Constitution. And that’s because our founders knew it was inextricably linked to the success of our states, our country, and our young republic. Yet, most people’s experience with the news lately has been terrible. Extreme financial pressure has led to fewer trusted local reporters and diminished local reporting, while national media — especially cable news — has gotten louder and more divisive. Many people are tuning out, turning away, or worse, vilifying journalism as the enemy. Yet ...

Biden the invisible president lies without consequence

Joe Biden might still hold the office of President of the United States, but the media are treating him like he’s anything but a newsmaker. For much of Biden’s presidency, reporters were much more energized to cover the apparent menace of Donald Trump than agitate the officials that were always hiding Biden. Now he seems invisible. On Dec. 15, the president spoke to a Democratic National Committee holiday party. Any reporter would expect a pep talk, with all the echoes of “we’ll get them next time.” Biden simply lied about the state of the country. In discussing ...

Dream Center offers local sober celebration

As the calendar turns toward 2025, many Juniata Valley residents will raise champagne glasses, watch fireworks, and welcome another year. But for some in our community, New Year’s Eve represents a minefield of temptation and risk - one where the pressure to drink can derail recovery efforts or endanger lives. The Mifflin County Dream Center introduces its first-ever Sober New Year’s celebration. The alcohol-free event will feature music, food, games, and a midnight countdown - proving celebrations need not center around substances. Sober New Year’s Eve is for recovering ...