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What other newspapers are saying: Stay safe while tailgating

Football season is upon us, and with it comes the excitement and camaraderie of tailgating parties. While there’s no harm in a little fun, those partaking in grilling, drinking alcohol, and finding their way to and from tailgating events should keep some safety tips in mind. According to a press release from AAA-The Auto Club Group, sports fans should follow these tips on safe grilling, making sure you have a designated driver, and more. Tailgating in stadium parking lots brings fans together, but it also brings open flames, hot coals, and flammable materials into close quarters. ...

A day for reflection, locally and nationally

As we reflect on the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, we must again acknowledge the men and women who have worked tirelessly to ensure that this tragic and monumental day is not forgotten. In our region, that starts with the organizers and leadership of the 9-11 Memorial Ride. The ...

On Sept. 11, remember the people

On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks — for which we will observe another anniversary tomorrow — the Sun-Gazette’s editorial board made an observation. “The 2,982 names on the memorial will never be first and foremost evidence of the case for or against the Patriot Act,” ...

What other newspapers are saying: Voters want economic focus

Data from the most recent WV MetroNews West Virginia poll, presented during this year’s state Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit, contained “a warning sign … for political leadership in the state.” Despite the incessant dive by too many elected officials for the cheapest possible political points, most West Virginians (73% of those registered voters who were polled) are more worried about economic development and jobs than social issues. “By a clear majority, nearly three-fourths … said the Legislature should be focusing on economic development issues ...

Legislator raises important concerns about oversight

Our system of government was wisely designed as a democratic republic — democratic in that most offices that have any measure of authority over our lives are filled, directly or indirectly, through democratic means and republican in that constitutions determine the scope of that authority, ...

Images reflect how outdoors opportunities bless region

Elk grazing in a field, a frog in a pond, a river meandering through forests, sunsets over waterways. The Susquehanna Greenways Partnership recently announced the winners for its annual photography contest, featured in the outdoors section of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette this past ...