Reassessment push grows in Butler County and Lawrence County
Our Opinion Reassessment urges officials in Butler and Lawrence Counties to back a countywide property reassessment. Slippery Rock Area School District joins Butler City and townships in a lawsuit to force revaluation, arguing current taxes are inequitable and based on unreflective values.
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Old trout stream plan sparks debate on Neshannock Creek
A delayed harvest area on Neshannock Creek draws mixed reactions though supporters expect year round fly fishing and tourism boosts. The measure could prove worthwhile if forecasts materialize. Mayor Christofer urges residents to use biodegradable paper bags for leaves as landfills reject compost. A car scam targets an elderly woman for 200 dollars with cautions to question offers. A mutual aid idea linking City of New Castle and Neshannock Township police aims to boost safety. Halloween safety reminders stress visible costumes and clear eyeholes for driver visibility.
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Baby Christoper Calvert case tests surrogacy limits
A California judge ruled Anna Johnson is not the mother of the Calverts' fetus and later boy, branding her a prenatal surrogate. The essay argues surrogacy as a paid service risks creating a breeder class and urges banning payments to end commercial pregnancy, while preserving altruistic acts.
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Cities declare war on tobacco
A syndicated column argues against tobacco as a silent killer, comparing deaths to wartime losses and urging action. It notes 390000 deaths yearly, adds the need for stricter enforcement of age limits, and highlights bans on cigarette vending machines in cities like New York Minneapolis and Salt Lake City. It also discusses higher federal cigarette taxes as a deterrent and public health advocacy.
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Action On Smoking and Health
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Calein
Freedom of Speech Through Time and Trial
A columnist argues that freedom of speech carries risk and responsibility. Forefathers chose wide open inquiry, while today debates test limits on abortion protests and whether statements must be deemed responsible. The piece defends open exchange as a mirror of community values and insists truth emerges after all ideas are heard. Somerset American
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