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Raising age to 21 to buy tobacco, vaping products wise move

A bill to raise the age to buy tobacco and vaping products in Pennsylvania might not make the impact legislators hope it will, but it’s still a worthwhile venture.

10/15/2019 Our Opinion 0 comments

Paid family leave good insurance for all workers

Employers in every state are subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which allows eligible employees to take unpaid leave with the right to reinstatement.

10/14/2019 Our Opinion 0 comments

Trump going above, beyond call of duty

I don’t care if Donald Trump has an in-your-face-New York-style demeanor that rips his opponents a new one.

10/15/2019 Letters to the Editor 0 comments

Use free hazardous waste pickup

Fellow Butler Township residents should be sure to use the FREE pick-up of hazardous materials by our Waste Management collectors. Items include TV’s, computers, phones, partial paint cans and car batteries. In the past, I have paid and had to deliver these items.

10/12/2019 Letters to the Editor 0 comments

Vanasdale slinging mud

We found Jennifer Vanasdale.

10/12/2019 Letters to the Editor 0 comments

Trump has accomplished more than he gets credit for

In reference to David McCandless letter, Oct. 3, concerning Trump hating editorials from the Washington Post, New York Times, CNN News Network, I agree.

10/12/2019 Letters to the Editor 0 comments

We need to find middle ground in election

After having read a recent letter to the editor, I have to wonder if the author believes all Democrats are far left.

10/11/2019 Letters to the Editor 0 comments

Lauer’s right to defend self an important part of #MeToo

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, “he said, she said,” is quickly becoming, “she said, he cringed and remained silent.” Another variation is, “she said, he apologized profusely and then resigned.”

10/15/2019 Other Voices 0 comments

Idiotic environmental predictions

The Competitive Enterprise Institute has published a new paper, “Wrong Again: 50 Years of Failed Eco-pocalyptic Predictions.” Keep in mind that many of the grossly wrong environmentalist predictions were made by respected scientists and government officials.