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What other newspapers are saying: Migration may shift congress

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is promising a referendum in November to gerrymander five more Democratic House seats on top of the 43 of 52 they already have in the state. Even if it works, his victory may be short-lived. Migration from blue to red states is one of the great stories of the age. It accelerated during the Covid lockdowns as Americans fled states with high taxes and living costs—and disorderly streets and lousy schools. Sayonara, San Francisco. Hello, Salt Lake City. Start with the raw numbers. Between 2020 and 2024, California (-1,465,116), New York (-966,209) and ...

Snuffing out bad habits in schools

Generations of kids have ducked out in school restrooms to sneak a cigarette. Readers of a certain age may recall “Smokin’ in the Boys Room,” the song made popular in the 1980s by heavy metal band Motley Crue that became the rallying cry for teenage rebellion: “Sittin’ in the ...

‘Interview’ ghoulish and cruel

In early August, reporter Jim Acosta, using AI generation, conducted an “interview” about gun violence and school shootings with a dead teenager. We’re not opposed to the use of AI in reporting or presenting the news — we’ve used it ourselves in creating illustrations and are always ...

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 ...