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What other newspapers are saying: Municipal government not the venue for world’s ills

Donna Kuzemchak has been a steady legislator and voice for the community on the Frederick City Council, and before that, the Board of Aldermen. But she was misguided in introducing a resolution asking the City Council to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and in all regions receiving U.S. military aid, and to denounce Israel’s conduct in the war against Hamas in Gaza. What, you might well ask rhetorically, is the City Council’s role in foreign affairs and foreign wars? And so, what is the point of trying to drag the council into a divisive, difficult issue over which it has no ...

Accountability important in governor’s race

Stacy Garrity is running for governor. We look forward to hearing what she has to say on the campaign trail. She brings experience in both the private sector with the tungsten and powdered metals industry and as a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve to the race. She also will have served as the ...

Students’ return to school a reminder to drive safely

As children begin to head back to school, we must remind motorists in Lycoming County and surrounding communities: Be patient and be cautious. Pennsylvania law requires motorists to stop at least 10 feet away from school buses as they have their red lights and stop arm activated. The ...

What other newspapers are saying: More consequential days ahead

President Donald Trump arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson last Friday with a clear goal: extract a ceasefire agreement from Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, the Russian president came to Alaska not to end his war against Ukraine but to avoid expanded economic sanctions. Although only one side got what it initially wanted, what happens in the coming days will be more consequential. “We’ve made some headway,” Trump told the press after talks ended early. Contradicting Putin’s earlier assertion that they had reached an agreement, Trump added that “there’s no deal until ...

Gas remains ‘keystone’ of future economic growth

We agree with Marcellus Shale Coalition President Jim Welty’s optimism — and we hope lawmakers across Pennsylvania can recognize the opportunities with which our state has been blessed. In an op-ed column in this past weekend’s edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Welty detailed ...

Volunteerism, sportsmanship not a laughing matter

As we have editorialized over the years, we believe our communities should appreciate what a blessing the Little League World Series is for our region and appreciate the men and women whose hard work makes this event possible — especially the volunteers. We’ve also frequently noted how ...