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One day last month, newspaper stories shined a light on the troubles, triumphs and transformations happening in communities across Pennsylvania. In Erie, readers followed fundraising efforts to save an injured dog named Dopey. In Harrisburg, people gathered at a vigil for a teenager whose life was cut short. Philadelphia buzzed after a hard-fought Eagles win and as the Phillies closed in on the National League East title. In Sharon, a father confronted the sentencing of the person who killed his son. And in Greater Hazleton, plans emerged for the region’s largest data ...

Don’t underestimate power of voting

Letters to the Editor

Last year during the presidential campaign, we were told if we didn’t vote for a certain candidate, it could be the last election we ever voted in. They lied to the American people. Those who lied were both candidates and celebrities. Did they lie for their political power? Probably. November will be the second time in a year that we have the opportunity to vote for the candidate of our choice. Please exercise your right to vote. Daniel Johnson Altoona

Stoltz will continue Fred Miller’s work

Letters to the Editor

I don’t have a vote in the magisterial district judge race in Tyrone this year, but we all have a stake in it. The Republican nominee, Kevin Stoltz, is a man who will uphold the Judeo-Christian principles which are the foundation of American justice. Stoltz will continue the great work of the late Judge Fred Miller, whose family and admirers (as I was), fully support Kevin. The position of MDJ is basic to the administration of justice in our county and our commonwealth. Stoltz will be a law and order judge, so sorely needed these days. He is ready and able to take on that ...

Imler dedicated to Allegheny Twp.

Letters to the Editor

I am writing in support of Fred Imler II for Allegheny Township supervisor. A lifelong resident, Imler has served on the board of supervisors for 24 years, providing steady, conservative leadership. Under his guidance, the township has maintained balanced budgets, a consistent financial plan and an efficient, hardworking staff. Imler’s proven ability to manage both resources and people demonstrates his commitment to fiscal responsibility and good governance. He brings valued experience, sound judgment, and transparency to every decision. With no hidden agenda, his focus ...

People with autism need understanding

Opinion

I am an autistic adult who also has ADHD and I would like to say something about the remarks that our president has made about autism and the use of Tylenol by pregnant women. Whenever my mom was pregnant with me, she did not use Tylenol nor any over the counter medication. Nor did she smoke or drink alcohol or do any sort of drugs while pregnant with me. Autism is older than Tylenol. It is thought that people such as Sir Isaac Newton and Mozart had autism long before Tylenol existed. I do not hate President Trump. I respect and admire him very much. I think that he really ...

Embracing expanded rail service

Editorials

A great opportunity awaits industries and other business entities and interests in the six-county Southern Alleghenies region. If most embrace the opportunity, hopefully expanded Amtrak passenger train service will be the result. If they don’t, it is possible that such expanded service could be doomed for many years, perhaps forever. The latter should not be allowed to come to pass. Transportation resources are vital for any region to move forward; the counties of Blair, Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, Huntingdon and Fulton, which make up the Southern Alleghenies region, are no ...