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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 ...

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 threats. For “the Good of our Country, especially in these very troubled and dangerous times,” he wrote on Truth Social, “our Military Budget for the year 2027 should not be $1 Trillion Dollars, but rather $1.5 Trillion Dollars.” Yes, the U.S. already spends more on defense in dollars than ...

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, ...