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What other newspapers are saying: President right to act on Iran

President Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s three most significant nuclear sites on Saturday helped rid the world of a grave nuclear threat and was a large step toward restoring U.S. deterrence. It also creates an opportunity for a more peaceful Middle East, if the nations of the region will seize it. “Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated,” Mr. Trump said Saturday night. He made clear Iran brought this on itself. “For 40 years, Iran has been saying ‘death to America,’ ‘death to Israel.’ They’ve been killing our ...

Higher ed may price itself out of reach

Picture this: An eager 18-year-old heads to a car lot in search of his first set of wheels. He sees a moderately priced used car that has low mileage and is in good condition. It’s a steal at $10,000. Heading into the dealership’s business office, he’s practically giddy. With nothing to ...

Warriors, Mounties should feel pride

Congratulations to the Montoursville Area High School baseball team and South Williamsport Area High School baseball and softball teams are in order. When high school athletic teams from our region do well in the post-season, our editorial board often takes a moment to acknowledge the traits ...

What other newspapers are saying: Young people need chances to plant roots

Parents and communities as a whole often lament the exodus of young people who move away to pursue opportunities that they don’t envision being close to home. Leaving home for college studies or to enter military service are pursuits that don’t usually spawn a mountain of dread. After all, no matter where the higher-education studies might be, they are seen as a path hopefully to a prosperous life. Meanwhile, those who choose to serve this country in one of the military services become a source of pride “back home” and for this nation as a whole. But what about those who ...

What does our flag mean?

We appreciate the efforts of the volunteers who brought the Anthony DiSalvo Flags Across America program back for yet another year. The importance of our flag and the principles it symbolizes could perhaps be seen on our front page Monday — not only in our coverage of Flags Across America, but in our coverage of other events, both nationally and locally. In Washington, D.C., Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army with a parade. Our editorials frequently observe our gratitude for the role the Army and all branches of the United States military play in ...

Senate bill undermines accountability

We are concerned legislation sponsored by state Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Fayetteville, erodes our state’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “Resurrected from stalled legislative efforts in previous sessions, the bill would allow public notices to go on municipal, school ...