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What other newspapers are saying: A trade war nobody wants

The United States and China, inveterate rivals yet inextricably interlinked, are once again barreling into a trade war nobody wants. Tit-for-tat tariffs and export controls, coming after a few months respite, once again threaten to damage the economies of both countries and derail global growth. China blindsided the White House by announcing sweeping new curbs on the export of critical raw earth minerals and magnets, needed in everything from laptops and electric vehicles to U.S. military fighter jets, submarines and missiles. Beijing added five new elements to the seven already ...

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 — ...

What other newspapers are saying: Biggest issue facing cannabis may be market saturation

The issues many Celoron residents raise concerning allowing cannabis to be sold in the village’s limits are the same ones we heard during the great opt-out debate of 2021. There were concerns over a negative influence on village youth if cannabis businesses were to open in Celoron – particularly if a shop were to open too close to the Celoron Village Park. There were concerns over increased marijuana use in the village if the village lifts its prohibition on dispensaries and on-site consumption businesses and a potential increase in crime. We haven’t seen many of those concerns ...