We are thankful for the efforts of state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, to better protect the right of Americans to choose for themselves how to heat and power their homes. The future prosperity of our region — and of America as a whole — depends in part on affordable energy. A ...

Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces during the three-year war have become among the first victims in President Trump’s so-called peace process. Many of the Ukrainian children — numbering nearly 20,000 — were taken from their families by Russian troops early in the invasion and ...

We are deeply concerned about the misrepresentations surrounding decisions by a federal judge, James E. Boasberg, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C. To be clear, Judge Boasberg has not ruled that criminal immigrants or violent immigrants cannot be deported. What ...

Chance Aluminum has finalized the purchase of some land in the southern part of Lycoming County to build a unique plant — a plant that will create hundreds of jobs. Lycoming County’s commissioners and leaders should be commended for their diligent efforts on this transaction. Every ...

Those wondering about the necessity of strong vaccine requirements should take a look at news out of Ashtabula County that this year’s first case of measles has been reported in Ohio. “The fact that we now have a measles case in Ohio adds emphasis to the importance of being fully ...

“A dream.” “Crazy.” “Special.” These are some of the words Penny Samar uses to describe her opportunity to compete on “American Idol” and the opportunities in her life that took her to that chance. As the Sun-Gazette talks to Samar, she is frequently thankful — for her ...