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Editorials

Town hall a chance for needed dialogue

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, recently held a town hall by telephone to address the concerns of his constituents. While we understand some of the congressman’s constituents would prefer in-person town halls in the blief that such events are less filtered or orchestrated, we believe we ...

What other newspapers are saying: White House hostile to fair elections

It’s been fewer than 100 days since Donald Trump returned to the White House, and in that short time, the president, his ultra-MAGA cabinet, and tech mogul Elon Musk have taken a sledgehammer to the institutions, values, and norms that hold together American society. The Trump ...

Slow down, show appreciation during road work season

Orange cone season is nigh. It’s time for work crews to fill potholes, resurface roads and complete a litany of other repair and improvement projects. It’s also time for drivers to sit and wait. Although the delays may feel frustrating, motorists need to keep in mind that the work is for ...

A vital reminder to register as an organ donor

UPMC Williamsport recently had two important guests. Mari-Sartin-Tarm and Steve Metz are recipients of donated organs, and they shared their stories on how organ donation saved their lives. “I am incredibly grateful to be here, go to work, wake up in the morning without fatigue and ...

Increasing timber production a responsible decision

A recent executive order by President Donald Trump to streamline regulations and allow more timber to be harvested from U.S. Forest Service lands invites what possibly could be a trivia question: Under which U.S. department’s jurisdiction does the U.S. Forest Service fall? If you answered ...