Opinion
Published on December 24, 2014 - Page 6
The council’s razor-thin vote against drafting an anti-discrimination ordinance has displayed the sharp divide that exists in the Town of Bloomsburg...
Published on December 24, 2014 - Page 6
Not every issue has two sides. Is there an opposing view to eradicating drunk driving, murder or theft? These things are wrong and abortion is wrong...
Published on December 24, 2014 - Page 6
I would like to take exception with a portion of your editorial on Dec. 19, “Power for the people.” You state: “Consider for example, Geisinger...
Published on December 24, 2014 - Page 6
“I think it’s a time for everyone to put aside political debates, put aside protests, put aside all of the things that we will talk about in all due...
Published on December 24, 2014 - Page 6
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or...
Published on December 23, 2014 - Page 15
EDITOR’S NOTE: Excerpts from a column by Robert Samuelson in The Washington Post. “In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not...
Published on December 23, 2014 - Page 15
While activists, political leaders and the major media push the story of young black men menaced by white cops, a different narrative has emerged in...
Published on December 23, 2014 - Page 15
I attended the Town Council meeting last Monday night and the committee meetings held in relation to the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance. I’d...
Published on December 23, 2014 - Page 15
“Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” — The Polar Express As we celebrate the special moments of the...
Published on December 23, 2014 - Page 15
“I think it’s important that regardless of people’s viewpoints that everyone step back. I think it’s time for everyone to put aside political debates...
Published on December 23, 2014 - Page 15
On Jan. 19, 2011, in a symbolic vote, Congressman Lou Barletta said, “I proudly cast a vote in favor of repealing [Obamacare].” His vote was symbolic...
Published on December 22, 2014 - Page 6
So far, the 48,000-pound armored vehicle owned by the Center Township Police Department hasn’t been needed for law and order on the streets of Beaver...
Published on December 22, 2014 - Page 6
THORN: Bloomsburg Councilwoman Sylvia Costa cast a tough vote last Monday against a gay-rights ordinance, then went off the rails. During the run-up...
Published on December 22, 2014 - Page 6
“Are we now living in a world where we’re not allowed to say that these are bad people? Are we not allowed to make a movie where ISIS is the bad guy...
Published on December 21, 2014 - Page 35
ROSE: In Bloomsburg’s fire hall Monday night were quite a few people who passionately believe the town should enact a law to protect non-...
Published on December 21, 2014 - Page 35
EDITOR’S NOTE: Excerpts from the most recent column by Ann Coulter, author of “Never Trust a Liberal Over 3 — Especially a Republican.” Even the...
Published on December 21, 2014 - Page 35
As we grow older we usually pay more attention to our physical, emotional and mental changes. While we often consider physical and emotional changes...
Published on December 21, 2014 - Page 35
Dear Mayor Davis, I feel compelled to write and let you know how deeply disappointed I was with your performance Monday evening at the anti-...
Published on December 21, 2014 - Page 35
I have delayed writing this for a year and one half. I am concerned about the security at Harrisburg International Airport. It could be a terrorist’s...
Published on December 20, 2014 - Page 23
Whatever we may think of the legality of the Obama executive orders on immigration, the genie is out of the bottle, and try though it may, there is...
Published on December 20, 2014 - Page 23
The GOP-controlled state Legislature must make Pennsylvania’s biggest financial woe —$50-billion-plus in unfunded pension liabilities — its top 2015...
Published on December 20, 2014 - Page 23
ROSE: Ever so slowly, the former Magee mansion near the fairgrounds in Bloomsburg is yielding to a wrecking crew. But its carpeted spiral staircase...
Published on December 20, 2014 - Page 23
Around this time of the year, the “War on Christmas” and the “War on the War on Christmas” once again enter the public discourse, with each side...
Published on December 20, 2014 - Page 23
“The car is on the little boy. And we finally rolled it off the little boy. He had a little tie on. It was scary. It looked like he was in heaven at...
Published on December 20, 2014 - Page 23
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or...
Published on December 19, 2014 - Page 24
EDITOR’S NOTE: Excerpts from a recent column by conservative columnist Michelle Malkin. Allow me to unite America’s left, right and center in just...
Published on December 19, 2014 - Page 24
If you got out of bed this morning in a warm house; if you took a hot shower; if you got ingredients for your breakfast from a cold refrigerator; if...
Published on December 19, 2014 - Page 24
Dear Mayor Davis, My name is Kara (Wenzel) Walsh and I attended the council meeting Monday night in support of the proposed ordinance against...
Published on December 19, 2014 - Page 24
and Michael L. Young It’s not often that someone’s greatest wish and worst nightmare occur at the same time, but for Governor-elect Tom Wolf both...
Published on December 19, 2014 - Page 24
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or...