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I read with interest Susan Brown Otto’s letter in the June 16 edition of the Democrat, where she asked for our fellow Republicans’ support for Tom Cawley in next Tuesday’s primary … more
Our treasured, and currently closed, Skinners Falls-Milanville Bridge (the Bridge) is essentially on trial for its life. PennDOT, the lead agency and part of the judging team that will decide … more
With Flag Day (June 14) just past, I was reminded of a rather embarrassing incident in my life. In 1968, I was a young sailor on my first ship in the Navy. I was standing the 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. watch, … more
At the most recent meeting of the county legislature, local political gadfly Ken Walter called on me to step down, claiming that my job as deputy county attorney presented an ethical conflict with my … more
A few weeks ago, I stood outside the Knights Inn to welcome the asylum seekers to our county. I’ll be honest with you, as human nature has it, even for me—someone who fiercely defends … more
ALBANY, NY — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which fell short of New York’s commitment to fully fund the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) at the state’s … more
America faces a looming default crisis, and it is very scary. Even though America has always managed to meet its financial obligations, this year we are being pushed to the brink of default that … more
Obviously, in a discussion of any kind, name-calling offers no argument at all. Logic-free, it is perhaps a good indicator of the weakness in the defense of any supposedly earnest rhetorical stance. … more
Countless veterans across the nation struggle with addiction and mental health disorders. Addiction can develop during their time in the military, or when they have been discharged or retired from … more
I recently applied for an increase in our credit limit from our credit card company. The representative on the phone said he couldn’t tell me the reason we were denied. (Was the reason too … more
People who raise goats have a special connection. My connection with Scott Conley happened in a flash years ago, almost 10 years ago. His farm is in Roscoe ( www.trouttownfarms.com ). He … more
In primary season, it’s easy to forget an important reason our elected officials exist—they can help us negotiate the system. Sometimes that help is a matter of life and death. … more
WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FIRE AND EMS SERVICE.  We have family who are police, fire and EMS personnel. Our statements regarding emergency medical services are being misrepresented by … more
Part one discussed the effect of the Milford Warehouse project on the aquifer. Part two examines the impact of climate change, and what will happen to the community. People are aware of the … more
The Weiden family has been part of the Tusten community since 1904, and we are the fourth generation to own the family farm outside the hamlet. Beginning with our 2015 acquisition of the former … more
The Weiden family has been part of the Tusten community since 1904, and we are the fourth generation to own the family farm outside the hamlet. Beginning with our 2015 acquisition of the former … more
At its April 11 regular meeting, the Monticello Central School District (MCSD) Board of Education adopted a proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year. The proposed $97,886,695 spending plan has … more
Hopefully, you’ve noticed those bright yellow and black sign boards all around town, “Tusten Planning Board: Respect Your Comprehensive Plan!” Maybe you’re wondering what they … more
It started in 1968, when PennDOT and the U.S. Department of Transportation placed the I84/Route 6 interchange directly on top of the Milford Springs aquifer. This road construction caused significant … more
Six officers from Sullivan Correctional Facility were treated at a local hospital for injuries that occurred when two inmates attacked them in separate incidents.  The assault occurred … more
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