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Future needs of workforce need our consideration today

We believe our region should strive to look toward the future honestly and realistically.We believe our region should strive to anticipate what will foster sustainable growth and prosperity in our communities. One aspect of our region’s future we feel this approach is particularly ...

Equality, liberty must be for all

Developer FAMvest’s attorneys are seeking the recusal of Muncy Township supervisor Terri Lauchle from every decision connected to their proposal — and in seeking that recusal are leveling serious allegations. The attorneys allege that Lauchle’s resistance to the developers and their ...

What other newspapers are saying: Privatizing postal service a bad idea

As we Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of our country this year, we ought to take a minute to appreciate an often maligned organization that has helped tie the nation together throughout its history. That organization is the United States Postal Service. Even in the age of email, the Postal Service has a key role in helping Americans communicate and do business. We ought to keep it that way. Privatizing the Postal Service would be a mistake that would result in less service and higher costs for citizens. Unfortunately, the concept of privatizing it has come up a couple of ...

Chamber of Commerce’s support appreciated

Residents of our city and, really, the region as a whole owe thanks to the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce. As reported in the weekend edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, the Chamber will contribute funding for the Little League Classic, the Major League Baseball game played ...

School start times a local decision — and needs parents’ input

Rep. Jill Cooper, R-Export, is pushing pretty hard to get high schools to start their day later in the morning. It’s a topic that has been researched for decades, with experts at two virtual Rested and Ready forums convened by Cooper recently speaking about the possible benefits of a later ...

Memorial Day should be honored

“Memorial Day is the special day to honor those in the military who died while serving our country,” our editorial board observed five years ago. “But for many, it also is a time to remember family and friends we have lost.” “Will you visit the burial place of your passed family ...