America’s children deserve so much better

May 28, 2022

Children should be off-limits to the many bad things of life, although they should grow up knowing bad things exist and they must have a sense of caution when they encounter things that don’t seem right. Meanwhile, children should be able to grow without experiencing violence in the home, for whatever reason and by whomever against whomever. In their homes, children should not have to be exposed directly or second-hand to drug use by others, including the smoking of substances that turn what should be a protective environment into an unconscionable, illegal fog. Children should ...

Include residents in any flood map discussions

May 24, 2022

Anyone old enough to recall the devastation wreaked by Tropical Storm Agnes in 1972 can appreciate flood-control efforts that were undertaken in the aftermath of that wide-scale weather calamity. Similarly, people who experienced fear and/or destruction from recent heavy, persistent rains are likely to be more open to steps deemed necessary to try to prevent future flooding — steps they might have opposed in the past. Then, some people might be tempted to take matters into their own hands to try to rectify problem conditions that have not been addressed, despite pleas to local, ...

We must strengthen our energy self-sufficiency

May 21, 2022

We agree with 10th District U.S. Rep. Fred Keller that America needs to ramp up energy exploration and production to keep our nation from relying on any foreign countries — certainly our adversaries — for oil or gas. Now before some get all up in arms over this issue, you need to read what Keller’s resolution introduced this past week in Congress says. It is this: “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support the safe and responsible development of its energy resources via drilling in an effort to maintain a robust energy supply ...

Congratulations on 90 years in business

May 17, 2022

Rizzo’s Greenhouse & Flower Shop is withstanding the test of time. Now 90 years in business, the business at 203 Woodward Avenue (Route 150) just west of Avis in Pine Creek Township is a testament to the power of family. Paul Rizzo and his wife, Cathy, their son, Joey, and daughter, Grace, are upholding the Rizzo family tradition of providing plants, flowers, statues, landscaping services and more. Paul’s grandparents, Guiseppe and Grazia Marasco, started the business with a small greenhouse after emigrating to America from Italy. If you know about any old-school Italian ...

Our View: Be responsible; vote tomorrow

May 16, 2022

Time to cast your vote tomorrow, May 17. This 2022 Primary Election and every election in our great nation provide a means for political candidates to keep you — the voter — accountable. Hah! And you thought it was the other way around! Well, it is — and it works both ways. People run for elected office to keep voters accountable. People vote for candidates to keep them accountable. Do you want better and more effective government? Do you want your tax dollars to be spent wisely? Do you want common sense decisions by your local, state and national elected ...

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms

May 7, 2022

Tomorrow, Sunday, May 8 — the second Sunday of May — is a special holiday to commemorate considering how so many “moms” impact our daily lives. It’s Mother’s Day, and we often say the mother is the heart and soul of a home ... and she is Nurture is also a word we associate with mothers. They give life. They give love. They give joy. They give comfort and solace. Yet, strong moms don’t rescue their child from a challenge, they teach them how to face it. Give your mom a hug today. Appreciate her every day. Tell her you love her. We need more moms in the ...