Why a Regional Police Force for Small Towns Is a Bad Idea

In an era of tightening budgets and calls for efficiency, the idea of consolidating small-town police departments into a regional force can seem appealing. Proponents argue it could save money, streamline resources, and standardize training. But beneath the surface, this shift threatens to unravel the very fabric that makes small-town policing effective. For rural communities, a regional police force isn’t a solution—it’s a step backward. The Loss of Local Connection Small towns aren’t just dots…

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The Sign Wars and the Small-Town Takeover

In small towns across the country, election season brings a familiar sight: a forest of campaign signs sprouting up on every corner, lawn, and roadside. But when it comes to incumbent politicians, this display often veers into overkill — especially in tight-knit communities where everyone already knows who’s who. Take a drive through any quaint Main Street during a local election, and you’re likely to see the same name plastered on dozens of signs, screaming…

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Are You Ready for the 250th?

In the spirit of independence and unity, we the residents of Scottdale, should prepare to honor this historic milestone. I’m making a public ‘call to action’ to all of our government, churches, non-profits, schools, and businesses to develop an event during 2026 to celebrate this once-in our-lifetime event. The vision is to make Scottdale the ‘most patriotic small town’ in America. All or our current town events (fall festival, concerts, picnic in the park, etc.)…

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2025 Fish Fries

Fish Fry

Locations and menus for local fish fries that are being held in the Fay-West area. Schedules and dates subject to change.   ST. JOHN & ST. JOSEPH’S – SCOTTDALE, PA SCOTTDALE ELKS – SCOTTDALE, PA   SCOTTDALE FIREMEN’S CLUB – SCOTTDALE, PA MT. PLEASANT FIREMEN – MT. PLEASANT, PA   MT. PLEASANT VFW – MT. PLEASANT, PA KECKSBURG VFD – KECKSBURG, PA CONNELLSVILLE TOWNSHIP VFD   EAST HUNTINGTON VFC – TARRS, PA   HECLA VFD…

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The Trump Administration Must Bring Moderna to Heel

by The Brownstone Institute Last week, independent journalist Alex Berenson reported that a preschool-aged child died of “cardio-respiratory arrest” after taking a dose of Moderna’s Covid mRNA vaccine during its clinical trials. Despite federal requirements to report all trial information, the company withheld the truth for years as it raked in billions from its Covid shots. The extent of the cover-up remains unknown, but Moderna, headed by CEO Stéphane Bancel, disregarded federal law requiring companies to…

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