Opinion

In our opinion: ‘Under God’ no more?

Thirty-one words are ingrained in our brains forever, thanks to the fact that we attended school in this country:

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under…

In our opinion: Tighter school security

Ever since the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., in December 2012, school districts across the country have done their best to improve school security.

Some have hired armed guards to stand watch in school buildings. Some have…

In our opinion: Get involved with the school budget

School budgets are on the horizon statewide. There once was a time when residents had a direct way to give their input to the budget, by voting “yay” or “nay” for its passage. That opportunity has, for the most part, been removed in our…

In our opinion: Slow down out there

How many times have you seen it: People driving around town throwing caution to the wind, as if they were on a NASCAR track? You’d think someone was giving away free hundred dollar bills.