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What other newspapers are saying: Black History Month reaches 100th year

2026 has dawned as a momentous red-letter year for American history. As most know by now, the United States already has launched America250, its supersized patriotic bash to commemorate its 250th anniversary as a proud independent nation. What far fewer of us recognize, however, is that another proud cultural phenomenon literally seeped in history marked its milestone 100th anniversary Sunday . That observance, of course, is Black History Month. The roots of Black History Month date to 1926, when revered Dr. Carter G. Woodson and his Association for the Study of African American Life ...

Sunshine Law issue needs clarity

An article published earlier this month by Center Square began with two paragraphs that are deserving of elaboration. First, the paragraphs in question: — “In December, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision ruled that with a majority vote, government entities could add anything to a ...

Energy still driven by simple truth

Detailed reporting in last Thursday’s Williamsport Sun-Gazette by The Center Square illuminated the challenges confronting the energy sector in meeting Pennsylvania’s needs. The ongoing efforts by PJM to assess future trends in energy demand and consumption are important. We hope the measures the entity — responsible for generating the electric grid’s supply in Pennsylvania and neighboring states — is undertaking assist management and staff in being fully prepared for delivering service and affordability to Pennsylvania’s families and businesses. Of course, as important ...

What other newspapers are saying: Anti-vaccine campaign will make Americans sicker

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has already inflicted great damage upon America’s vaccine infrastructure, yet the health and human services secretary is only getting started. His next target is the system that makes vaccines economically viable. Vaccines are expensive to develop, but for them to be effective, they must also be cheap so that large populations can access them. That means manufacturers must operate at slim margins, making them particularly vulnerable to expensive lawsuits. In the 1980s, litigation was driving drug companies out of vaccine production. While immunizations save ...

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 ...