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Editorials

Commissioners right to get spending under control

We appreciate the efforts by Lycoming County’s commissioners to thoroughly and comprehensively review personnel and expenses and reduce costs. We cannot, as communities, foster the growth we need for the families of Lycoming County to enjoy living and working in Lycoming County by ...

In these times, safe driving even more important

Lycoming County and surrounding communities have survived the noteworthy snowstorm that passed across the region about a week ago. We expect that in the coming days and weeks, the volumes of snow will melt and refreeze into icy conditions. More snow and sleet will further complicate winter ...

What other newspapers are saying: Defense budget cheaper than war

President Trump likes to take credit for persuading NATO to spend 5% of GDP on defense, but in 2025 he didn’t ask Congress to meet that target. That changed this month as he said he’ll propose a military budget of $1.5 trillion. It’s the right decision for a world of proliferating ...

Victories a story of resilience

U.S. Army Sgt. Major Kevin Bittenbender was a hero well before he won two bronze medals at the Winter Paralympics World Cup events. Bittenbender served his country for 34 years in the U.S. Army. “Looking after your brothers and sisters, not only in non-combat situations, but combat, ...

Campaign spending requires voters’ attention

Pennsylvania’s judicial-retention balloting last year was an eye-opener, but not because of which candidates’ retention bids were successful. Rather, what was remarkable — and troubling to many people of this commonwealth — was the total amount in cash and the value of other support ...

What other newspapers are saying: Affordable housing a necessity

Finding affordable housing in Frederick County and indeed all of Maryland can be difficult and frustrating, and political leaders have identified it as a major problem. The solution, as any economist will tell you, is to build more homes. The affordability issue is caused by a shortage of ...