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Neshannock supervisors edge tax rise to fund growing township
The Neshannock Township supervisors introduced the 2016 budget with a 0.30 mill increase raising the property tax to 2.35 mills. This $3 per $10,000 assessed value hike comes as development boosts the tax base and strains operating needs.
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Leslie Bucci
Message on Christmas Love and Faith in God
The editor urges readers to resist commercial excess during Christmas and embrace the true meaning of love as shown by God. The letter highlights John 3 16 and questions whether people would sacrifice a child, urging believers to live out God’s unconditional love every day.
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Christmas season begins with humble birth narrative
The piece reflects on when the Christmas season starts and why the birth of Jesus is central. It contrasts secular timing with biblical context, recounting Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, their hardship, and the message of Jesus as a source of peace amid life’s burdens. Matt and Stacey Ayars of Emnaus Biblical Seminary in Haiti are referenced along with contact details.
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VA scandal and pay abuses spark broad outrage in DC
A critical blast against VA mismanagement targets high level officials and the Obama era. It cites phoenix deaths, multimillion dollar bonus payouts, and alleged retaliation against whistleblowers. The piece calls for accountability and climate change in leadership, urging consequences for misconduct.
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