Our Opinion | February 4, 2012
Cheers & Jeers . . .
Zelienople’s aggressiveness in regard to improvements at the borough’s community park is worthy of notice.

Our Opinion | February 3, 2012
Honoring Robert Smith was easy for SRU, region
While Robert M. Smith’s retirement party on Jan. 28 honored the man who guided Slippery Rock University to major accomplishments during his nine years as president, it also provided the opportunity to reflect on how the university has been a unifying force not only for Butler County but also for the region that the university primarily serves.

Our Opinion | February 2, 2012
Rejection of redistricting plan good for Pennsylvania
When the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled against the legislative district lines proposed by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission last month, it was unexpected news. To many, however, it was welcome news.

Our Opinion | February 1, 2012
It’s time for state to turn off ‘Drilling Tax Ticker’
Pennsylvania reached a troubling milestone on Monday. Worse, if inaction on a state natural gas drilling tax or “impact fee” continues, Monday’s dubious accomplishment could be dwarfed by losses to the commonwealth in the years ahead.

Our Opinion | January 31, 2012
Fire dept. evaluation should have preceded negotiations
Butler officials should have arranged for an evaluation of the city fire department’s operation prior to the start of contract negotiations last year, rather than now, when the municipality is facing binding arbitration.