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Turnpike ‘leakage’ cost $104M in uncollected tolls

The Pennsylvania Turnpike implemented its E-ZPass system in 1995.

9/16/2021 Our Opinion 0 comments

Kudos to residents standing up for the environment

Two recent stories in the Eagle were good examples of how some county residents are being great stewards for the environment in their communities.

9/15/2021 Our Opinion 0 comments

No excuse for adults not wearing masks when required

The lengths to which people should feel obligated to protect their fellow citizens is causing much discussion during the never-ending COVID-19 pandemic.

9/14/2021 Our Opinion 0 comments

Keep Connoquenessing Township rural

Are you the residents of Connoquenessing Township aware of the changes being made to your home, property and finances? All of this will be in the near future by the township and sewer authority to comply with State Act 537 requiring a public sewage system.

9/16/2021 Letters to the Editor 0 comments

Proud of Butler County Community College

Mary Zacherl, Clinton Township, submitted a letter to the editor.

9/11/2021 Letters to the Editor 0 comments

Zelie needs to fight development

Eileen Knight, Muddy Creek Township, submitted a letter to the editor.

9/10/2021 Letters to the Editor 0 comments

Freedom of religion means freedom to say no

Whether you are religious believer or an atheist, it’s galling to realize that some people are feigning religious objections to COVID-19 vaccines to avoid compliance with mandates.

9/16/2021 Other Voices 0 comments

Explanation for seemingly irrational COVID behavior

Many reactions to COVID-19 can be explained by one simple concept: intertemporal substitution. Its awkward name notwithstanding, the idea helps to make sense of many behaviors that otherwise might appear irrational.

9/16/2021 Other Voices 0 comments

China’s ascendance must remind us what America stands for

Human freedom has many threats, as we are reminded of today of all days.

9/15/2021 Other Voices 0 comments

Shining a new light on solar energy

Climate change has become “everybody’s crisis,” President Joe Biden declared as he inspected Hurricane Ida damage last week. In fact, according to a Washington Post analysis, just this summer nearly 1 out of 3 Americans experienced a weather disaster.