Our Opinion From Lawrence Cori and Editorial Board
The Lawrence Cori Mitchel Olszak and Nancy Bergey present an editorial viewpoint on local governance and community priorities. They urge measured policy action, fiscal responsibility, and transparent decision making to strengthen civic trust and address pressing regional concerns.
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Assessing the caucus and Pennsylvania's role in not much gains
The piece argues Pennsylvania voters gain little from Iowa caucuses as nominating battles often end before April. It notes Romney, Santorum, and Paul in Iowa show distinct wings: mainstream, social conservatives, and libertarian. Santorum's rise may stir the GOP but Romney's strong organization complicates challengers' momentum.
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The Pied Piper of Hamelin and debt in America
A reader draws parallels between the Pied Piper tale and the national debt, arguing both parties push for solutions while local citizens fear future costs. The letter also praises County Commissioner Dan Vogier for opposing mail processing facility closures, urging continued leadership to revitalize New Castle and address regional problems.
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Turnpike pushes for more E ZPass users amid cash toll rise
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority raised cash tolls Sunday while expanding incentives for E ZPass enrollment to cut costs and reduce congestion. E ZPass users face no 2012 increase and benefit from a widening 17 percent cash toll differential. Officials say electronic tolls cost far less to process and improve safety and traffic flow.
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