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  • Tom Purtell is Leesburg’s conduit of good sportsmanship

    This obscure benefactor seeks no attention; however, if student athletes could be aware of his input, perhaps they could make sure they know who this Tom Purtell is and just give him a warm greeting when they see him at games, especially basketball and base/softball.
  • It was the only way
    Sounds horrible. A father who loved his child deeply, but had to make the decision to deliberately let her die. So that others could live, and have the opportunity to be with their loved ones for a full life. Same thing God the Father did to His Son thousands of years ago. For you and I. And so many misunderstand His heart and His actions too.
  • North Adams student is our Citizen of the Week (month & year)
    In spite of the unfortunate ending to this column, my thoughts and appreciation go to young Kayde, our neighbors who stopped by to help, and the deputy from the Adams County Sheriff's Office. You all should be commended for trying. I thank you.
  • Republicans' policies are driving down health care costs
    As its name suggests, the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) prevented a massive tax hike, provided new tax relief, and included provisions across a wide range of policy areas that will make Americans safer and more prosperous.
  • Common-sense steps to restore trust
    The PREDICT Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children, the president and vice president, and other senior government officials and employees, from betting on the outcomes of political events, policy decisions, and other government actions through prediction markets. 
  • Democrats’ consistency
    I don’t see Democrats wanting to do anything for the general population. They just want to stay in power and be in charge of the purse.
  • A consent decree for freedom of speech
    The consent decree is unprecedented. It begins with the recitation from the Executive Order 14149 that the Biden administration “trampled free speech rights by censoring Americans’ speech on online platforms” by “coercive pressure” on social media platforms.
  • The true story of Pennsylvania’s Amish vote
    For now, it is safe to say that the claims of a massive surge in Amish voters were clearly overblown. However, in a tight election – either at the state or local level – a few thousand Amish votes could make a difference. 
  • Sen. Schmitt blasts Dems for holding DHS hostage
    The Democrats are so out of touch. These folks (TSA agents) are going without their third paycheck. Like most people in real life, they can’t do that, and the Democrats did this to them just a few months ago. 
  • America’s $130 trillion blind spot
    On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury quietly released the federal government’s fiscal year 2025 financial report. Buried in its tables is a number that should dominate our national conversation – but doesn’t: Total federal obligations now stand at $130.12 trillion.
  • Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon for the Highland County Society for Children and Adults a huge success
    The 2026 Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon for the Highland County Society for Children and Adults was a huge success. We received $188,889 in pledges, which is the third-highest total in the history of the event.
  • (No kidding) Poll: Trump demonstrates stronger cognitive, communication skills compared to Biden
    A majority of American voters say President Donald Trump has demonstrated better cognitive and physical skills during his second term compared to former President Joe Biden, according to a new poll.
  • Learn to just walk away
    Remember this. There is absolutely no reason to continue an argument. No use trying.
  • Dems scramble after California governor’s debate implodes
    Tuesday’s debate was supposed to take place at a critical time – with two Republican candidates consistently running ahead of their Democratic counterparts, none of whom has broken out of a crowded field. It also was set to occur less than two months before the state planned to send ballots to every registered voter.
  • Citizen sleuths spotlight red flags galore in government spending
    “People think I’m kidding when I say there is a fraud lobby, but there are absolutely powerful interest groups that lobby Congress to preserve the ease with which people can get money from these programs,” Cannon said. “With health the largest category of federal spending, those programs are vastly more complex, and subsidy recipients have even less patience for antifraud measures.” 
  • Explaining the SAVE America Act
    The SAVE America Act allows at least five documents to show proof of citizenship, including government-issued records that show a person was born in the U.S. or has been naturalized, including a valid U.S. passport; a certified birth certificate; a naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship; a Consular Report or Birth Abroad for citizens born overseas; or a government-issued ID showing U.S. citizenship. 
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