This writer asks: With our state economy floundering – as a direct result of Wolf’s flawed pandemic policies – what course of action is the Governor pursuing to revive Pennsylvania businesses? New taxes.
Opinion
In this letter to the editor, Debbie Trudeau of State College objects to HB38, which calls for a change to the way judges are elected.
Sometines its hard to form valid viewpoints, especially when selective reporting on today’s political chaos skews the view.
Enacting these restrictions without any stimulus package or additional programs available to help the impacted businesses survive is crushing our small businesses.
Franklin County is in crisis. We are grappling with the devastating impacts of a global pandemic–on our economy, on our…
An open letter to the community and members of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce from its president Steve Christian:…
At our WellSpan hospitals in Chambersburg, Gettysburg and Waynesboro, nearly one out of every two hospital beds is occupied by a COVID-19 patient.
“The left knew getting Kamala Harris elected would be a tough sell to America. So they devised a plan to get her into office using a Trojan horse.”
The news is in, and it probably doesn’t surprise most of us who have followed the 2020 election closely for…
In this Op-Ed piece, Democrat Todd Rowley talks about why trust and shared values are important to Americans — “just this once.”
In this Op-Ed opinion submission, state senate candidate Rich Sterner gives his views on issues.
“Journalism can never be silent: that is its greatest virtue and its greatest fault.” – Henry Grunwald This op-ed piece…
The writer questions President Donald Trump’s values, ending his letter to the editor with a call to “Unite America once again.”
Stickman wrote that the “Constitution sets certain lines that may not be crossed, even in an emergency. Actions taken by the defendants crossed those lines. It is the duty of the Court to declare those actions unconstitutional.”
Richard Williams of Waynesboro takes District Attorney Matt Fogal to task for declaring his intention to vote for Democrat Joe Biden for president.
In this Op-Ed piece, Nathan Benefield urges Gov. Tom Wolf to pass reforms Pennsylvanians really need. In recent weeks, Gov….
Franklin County District Attorney Matt Fogal explains his views in this op-ed piece about making choices in a political climate many consider divisive.
Even a minor criminal offense committed a long time ago can haunt people their entire lives, reducing access to jobs, housing and, in many states, placing limitations on their civil rights.
A letter to the editor supporting the Black Lives Matter movement has been signed by 400+ local leaders and movement participants.
Rich Sterner is the Democratic Party candidate for Pennsylvania Senate in District 33. However, he consider myself a moderate Democrat.
Public Option health care would leave Pennsylvanians with fewer options and less flexibility to find a plan that works for them. Instead, we’d all be forced into the same, one-size-fits-all box.
Chambersburg Area School District Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: From optimism to losing faith
CASD taxpayer Tracy Hershey takes Dr. Dion Betts and the CASD board to task in letter publicly criticizing Betts.
This simple act of wearing a mask has become politicized, spiritualized, and personalized. I have been denigrated and judged for wearing mine.
Don’t become too comfortable with the government controlling your life, Sen. Doug Mastriano warns constituents in this op-ed piece.
As we reimagine this service, our vision includes bringing the talents of the two units together and continuing our longstanding and proud tradition of welcoming new babies into this world in a safe and compassionate environment.
Political science was just the beginning. Now, Gov. Wolf is giving us a lesson in “affective science”: the study of emotions and how to elicit emotions.
We are all just one line in a notebook. But one line can change a whole page, the whole story.
Our community is in transition. Some of our challenges are new, while others have a long history. I feel it is important to speak frankly and directly to the concerns of our present moment, voiced so passionately by the past week’s demonstrations on Chambersburg’s Memorial Square.
It is not enough to avoid being a racist. I humbly submit that it is likewise not enough to be anti-racist. It is about actual, meaningful change.
The killing of George Floyd is an especially painful reminder of how far we have yet to travel as a nation to find peace and equality — because this could be anywhere in America.
The restless streets seem to tell us that lives do NOT matter! Yet we know that lives DO matter, that every person is precious in the sight of God.
“Don’t waste a good crisis.” Attributed to Rahm Emanuel, former Chicago mayor and Chief-of-Staff to President Barack Obama, one of the most oft used clichés…
Here is what led to the current fight between the Republican-led General Assembly and our Democratic governor as to which businesses can reopen.
“ We do not have a functional state government. Gerrymandering reform would be a big step forward to end this dysfunction.“ … Letter from Fair Districts PA
As you weave your way through this maze of uncertainty, you and so many other students are bringing hope and kindness to our community. It is inspiring and reassuring to see you, Class of 2020, bringing hope to others.
Please take a brief pause to thoughtfully reflect on the service of the men and women who serve Franklin County and keep local residents safe. If you see police this week, please thank them.
Wolf has struck a similar low-key tone throughout the crisis — even as he expands his use of emergency powers and disagrees more and more with Republican lawmakers and others who want more businesses to reopen.
COVID-19 is the biggest threat since 9/11. The COVID-19 pandemic has put doctors in the same position as our military was on 9/11. Our doctors and nurses are on the front line working to protect us against an unknown and powerful enemy.
Sen. Pat Toomey represents Pennsylvania in the US Senate. He talks about details of the recently-passed federal CARES Act and talks about its hoped-for effect on the American economy in a time of extreme crisis.
the Franklin County Library System has long had a vibrant online presence and a substantial eBook and downloadable audiobook collection.