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Rush to merge needs explanation
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February 9, 2012
Measuring success of merged force
The justification for merging the police departments of East Buffalo Township and Lewisburg seems clear, but officials must carefully measure progress to make sure the combined police department is measuring up.

February 8, 2012
When zealots take the wheel
Twice last week, we saw a groundswell of everyday democracy reject the incursion of polarizing politics into the health and well being of ordinary Americans. In both instances, mainstream media, social media and religious networks mobilized such a broad swath of the American people that it was clear we can unify across all kinds of boundaries when fundamental beliefs are challenged by ideologues.

February 7, 2012
Cheers and jeers
Cheers: To Kathy Keiper, of Sunbury, will be honored as Sunbury's Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club next month. Keiper was selected for her long service as a volunteer at the Sunbury YMCA and at Nottingham Village near Northumberland.

February 6, 2012
Hynoski's super rookie season
The (Southern Columbia) Tigers also are set to unleash freshman Henry Hynoski, who is already listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds, and is being talked about as the same type of impact player in the program as Jerry Marks and Ricco Rosini were.

February 5, 2012
Romney's greatest challenge
So, The Donald took a look at the presidential landscape and determined that Mitt Romney was the person to back. Romney speaks to the wealthier voter demographic, after all.

February 4, 2012
Obama's attack on First Amendment
An Obama Administration mandate that would require religious organizations to provide health insurance coverage that includes birth control for employees seems at odds with the establishment clause of the First Amendment.

February 2, 2012
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