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Special election a date to remember

On March 17, voters in Pennsylvania’s 79th House District have a rare and historic opportunity to elect a representative to serve the remainder of Rep. Lou Schmitt’s term. Republicans are encouraged to unite behind Andrea Verobish and ensure that friends, family and neighbors cast their ballots — either in person on March 17 or early by mail. This type of special election has never occurred in our district, making it especially important to participate and help send Republican Andrea Verobish to Harrisburg. Please note that for this special election, some polling locations may be ...

Past time to stop discontent, fraud

Once again the state of Minnesota is spawning discontent and insurrection by creating a calamity over the apprehension of illegal immigrants to distract from a massive fraud scheme to the tune of $9 billion and counting. There’s no excuse for this. These illegal immigrants came here circumventing due process of law and there is no reason they are owed due process of law when they are caught up with and deported. At the federal level, blue states like Minnesota have gained power and congressional seats by welcoming illegal immigrants, who get counted in the census results. They ...

Cursive writing important to learn

Pennsylvania just passed a law making teaching cursive writing to be done in schools. Cursive writing is important because signing a check or any other document the person needs to write their name. When it is just printed, anyone could take someone’s things that need to have a name by printing that name. Drivers licenses, checks, credit cards and a lot of other things that need a cursive signature could be stolen. It is very important to be able to write one’s name to make it unique for them by using cursive writing. Also it is important to learn this because being able to read ...

Verobish committed to faith, family, freedom

I’m writing to encourage all registered voters to get out to vote in our special election on March 17 for state representative. The role of state representative is vital in Pennsylvania, providing our local voice in Harrisburg and directly shaping legislation that impacts our daily lives. This election is crucial for our community, affecting local policy, budgets, infrastructure, and taxes throughout Blair County and especially here in the 79th District. It is absolutely critical that Republicans turn out for this special election to support Andrea Verobish, who is committed to the ...

Verobish perfect candidate for 79th

I am writing to express my strong support for Andrea Verobish as the perfect candidate for the 79th District in this special election and beyond. Andrea represents a new generation of conservative values grounded in faith, family, and fiscal responsibility. With more than 20 years of experience working for several legislative representatives, she brings unmatched knowledge of the legislative process and a deep understanding of the issues that matter to our community. Her experience in all legislative matters ensures she will be effective from day one. Andrea is firmly committed to ...

Disappointment felt on cusp of our 250th

I thoroughly enjoyed watching the recent Netflix documentary, “Miracle – The Boys of 80,” the story of our USA hockey team which miraculously defeated Russia 45 years ago in Lake Placid, N.Y. It reminded me that intense pride in America is an emotion I’ve totally lost under Trump’s unbridled, authoritarian presidency. I can’t sing the National Anthem in a public gathering any more. If I chose to fly the stars and stripes in front of my home, I’d feel compelled to unfurl Old Glory upside down because of the distress of incompetent, corrupt leadership we experience ...