NEWS

  • Local libraries face excessive budget cuts

    Local libraries face excessive budget cuts

    Public libraries nationwide are struggling to maintain balanced budgets with reduced government funding over the last ten years. The Elizabethtown Public Library and Middletown Public Library are both victims of funding cuts and are seeking to fill the gap through fundraising events. Middletown Public Library, a small library that services the borough of Middletown, Pa.,

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  • Harrisburg problems continue amid politicians’ 3 percent raise

    Harrisburg problems continue amid politicians’ 3 percent raise

    A judge turned down Harrisburg’s bankruptcy case, and now the city needs to rehabilitate its financial situation under the state’s guidance. The case was dismissed because it violated the state’s rules laid out for financially struggling cities. The code that was violated is Chapter 9 of the bankruptcy code. Chapter 9 of the bankruptcy code

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  • Newt Gingrich demonstrates strong potential for GOP

    Newt Gingrich demonstrates strong potential for GOP

    The GOP race for the Oval Office is continually plunging into ambiguity as the Republican National Convention (RNC) approaches. Currently, the GOP is in the midst of dealing with Herman Cain’s recent withdrawal, as well as a growing Occupy movement sweeping the nation. However, among these circumstances, a new leader emerged. Newt Gingrich, former speaker

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