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What other newspapers are saying: Maryland school district’s flag policy invites discord

The Frederick County Board of Education is setting up teachers, principals and administrators up for a lot of unnecessary headaches. The board, in a split vote, agreed to allow so-called alternative flags to hang in classrooms. The policy under consideration would allow such flags, but only if they’re not disruptive. Flags such as the gay pride flag or a Confederate flag are meant to show support for a particular point of view. By their nature, they are disruptive if there is any disagreement on the topic. Sometimes, people want to show such flags to provoke the opposite side of ...

Future needs of workforce need our consideration today

We believe our region should strive to look toward the future honestly and realistically.We believe our region should strive to anticipate what will foster sustainable growth and prosperity in our communities. One aspect of our region’s future we feel this approach is particularly ...

Equality, liberty must be for all

Developer FAMvest’s attorneys are seeking the recusal of Muncy Township supervisor Terri Lauchle from every decision connected to their proposal — and in seeking that recusal are leveling serious allegations. The attorneys allege that Lauchle’s resistance to the developers and their ...

What other newspapers are saying: Privatizing postal service a bad idea

As we Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of our country this year, we ought to take a minute to appreciate an often maligned organization that has helped tie the nation together throughout its history. That organization is the United States Postal Service. Even in the age of email, the Postal Service has a key role in helping Americans communicate and do business. We ought to keep it that way. Privatizing the Postal Service would be a mistake that would result in less service and higher costs for citizens. Unfortunately, the concept of privatizing it has come up a couple of ...

Chamber of Commerce’s support appreciated

Residents of our city and, really, the region as a whole owe thanks to the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce. As reported in the weekend edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, the Chamber will contribute funding for the Little League Classic, the Major League Baseball game played ...

School start times a local decision — and needs parents’ input

Rep. Jill Cooper, R-Export, is pushing pretty hard to get high schools to start their day later in the morning. It’s a topic that has been researched for decades, with experts at two virtual Rested and Ready forums convened by Cooper recently speaking about the possible benefits of a later ...