Category: Opinion

A School Board That Betrayed Its Voters

When this school board ran for office, they promised fiscal responsibility. They promised transparency. They promised to protect taxpayers and put the needs of Southmoreland families first. But the moment they were sworn in, those promises evaporated – replaced by decisions that benefit a massive corporation at the direct expense of the people who actually live here. The most glaring example came with their vote to grant a real estate tax reduction to one of…

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The Great Civic Unraveling – When Utility Poles Become Bulletin Boards and When Every Cop is a Secret Agent

There are many ways to measure the health of a community. Some people look at voter turnout. Others look at economic indicators. Me? I look at the utility poles. Yes, the utility poles . . . .  those tall wooden guardians whose sole purpose is to keep the lights on, the internet flowing, and the town not engulfed in a spectacular electrical fireball. Once upon a time, they stood with dignity. Today, they look like…

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Shadowy Sessions: A Local School Board’s Assault on Transparency and Decency

In an era where public trust in institutions hangs by a thread, the Southmoreland School Board is pulling it taut, threatening to sever live streaming of its meetings while embroiling itself in petty squabbles and personal vendettas. This isn’t governance. It’s a farce, one that undermines the very community it claims to serve. The board’s latest outrage? A proposal to discontinue live streaming, effectively locking parents, teachers, and taxpayers out of the democratic process. These…

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Why Everyone Should Attend a Local Fall Festival

As the air turns crisp and leaves start to change into fiery reds and golds, fall festivals offer more than just seasonal charm; they are a celebration of community, culture, and connection. Attending a local fall festival isn’t just a way to pass the time; it’s a chance to rekindle civic pride, support local businesses, and create lasting memories with neighbors and friends. Fall festivals can be the heartbeat of small towns. They bring together…

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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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