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Editorials

Term-limits ordinance should respect principles

To understand where Williamsport is today, it may be helpful to reflect on where America was nearly 75 years ago. When the 22nd Amendment to limit future presidents to two terms was passed, President Harry S Truman had not yet decided if he would seek a third term. Nobody doubted he had the ...

Holiday fun often depends on volunteers

As the time of year marches on, South Williamsport, for more than 70 years, has shared with neighboring communities sort of a kick-off leading up to the fun and excitement of Halloween. The Mummers Parade brings community groups, high school marching bands out to meet children and families ...

More empathy, less judgment needed in effort to escape domestic violence

The fights next door are loud. Sometimes they happen often; other times there are weeks or months between them. No matter the frequency, the pattern remains the same: An argument. A scream. A thump. Tears. The neighbors hear it all, but don’t help. Instead, they raise their eyebrows, ...

County takes proactive steps to address risk of fraud

As technology continues to achieve stunning advancements, unfortunately the tools and tricks dishonest people can use to steal from our innocent friends, family and neighbors continue to improve as well. That’s why we are grateful for the proactive efforts of our county leadership — ...

College’s leadership, successes a blessing

We are happy that students at the Pennsylvania College of Technology found their skills are in high demand for prospective careers at a recent career fair. “The strong turnout at the Career Fair reflects both the strength of our employer partnerships and the value of an applied technology ...