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Get big money out of politics

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It has been reported that the world’s richest man Elon Musk has poured more than $275 million into the Republican midterm election campaigns. Democrats are crying foul while Republicans will point out that George Soros and his family have donated more than $100 million in support of Democratic and progressive causes in the 2026 midterm election cycle. $275 million from Musk! $100 million from Soros! Should any individuals have this much monetary influence in our state and national elections? I encourage readers to use their cell phones and computers for more than just gossiping on ...

Life's journeys all begin with a dream

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When I first went away to college, I registered for an elective course in Eastern religions. As a rebel without a clue at a conservative school, it seemed the right thing to do. At the time, the radical hippie movement was morphing into a kind of cerebral escapism that fused recreational ...

Langworthy’s voice goes silent on Russia

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Is it time to ask if U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy is another puppet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin? Langworthy says nothing to the latest proof Trump works for Putin. Trump states he will ignore the new law recently promoted and passed into law by the late Lindsey Graham that would add more sanctions against Russia. Instead, Trump has chosen to lift sanctions against Putin. Trump will buy 36 million barrels of Russian diesel fuel with taxpayer money — your money. Your tax money. He lies again by claiming he does this to resolve the mess he caused by his ignorant entry into war ...

The OBSERVER’s View: Our choice for District 23

The OBSERVER’s View

Facing long odds in the race for Congressional District 23, challenger Aaron Gies is to be commended for his tireless efforts on the campaign trail over the last four months. He has held numerous town hall meetings from Erie to Tioga County during the summer and fall. His major talking points at the meetings are all hot-button issues this election. Those include health care, education and preserving the region’s agricultural base. “I am running for Congress because I believe every person in this district deserves to have a representative who shows up, listens, and works with ...

E-bikes make area roads the ‘Wild West’

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Few things are scarier than driving your car and then suddenly realizing there is an e-bike coming at you heading the wrong way on a one-way street. In eight years as a City Court Judge (2014-2021) handling Vehicle and Traffic tickets, among many other duties, there were no obvious issues with e-bikes and e-scooters. I do not recall a single traffic ticket related to the operation of an e-bike or e-scooter. Now everyday exposes area drivers to encountering e-bikes going against traffic, blowing past red lights and stop signs, randomly alternating between traveling on sidewalks and ...

Clymer Amish return to Supreme Court

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CLYMER—In a challenge to New York law, freedom of religion is before the U.S. Supreme Court. Among the challengers, according to court filings, are Shady Lane School in Clymer and Clymer-resident Joseph Miller, a school-board member with children attending the school. Our neighbors in ...