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Helping fuel every pitch

Every August, thousands of young athletes and their families arrive in Williamsport for the Little League World Series. Families and fans gather to cheer on young players whose dreams have brought them to one of the biggest stages in youth sports. But few of us stop to think about the energy that it takes to get there and make those moments possible. Long before the teams take the field, oil and gas are already part of the game. Oil and natural gas play a role in nearly every aspect of the game – from the petroleum-based materials used in baseballs, helmets and cleats to the energy ...

Donors urgently needed

The American Red Cross is facing only the second national blood crisis in its history — and donors are urgently needed now to help ensure hospitals have the blood products patients depend on every day. While thousands have stepped up since the emergency blood and platelet shortage was announced, the blood supply remains vulnerable. Additional donors are needed now to help protect patient care. Seasonal challenges in the weeks ahead could place additional strain on the blood supply. End-of-summer travel and back-to-school activities can disrupt a donor’s availability to give. When ...

Undeniable benefits

Sean O’Leary’s recent op-ed (The Illusion of Marcellus Shale gas’ economic benefit) conjures up the old adage from Ronald Reagan: it’s not that he’s wrong, it’s just that he knows so much that just isn’t true. Respectfully, residents of Lycoming County do not need a think tank – with a significant number of their ‘researchers’ based out of Seattle, Washington – telling them whether they have seen tangible benefits from natural gas development. We can see – and judge – with our own eyes. It is also important to acknowledge what the Ohio River Valley Institute ...

People need to know

Data centers are popping up across the country and one of the largest being constructed is in Abilene TX. This data center, known as “Project Stargate”, consists of 1100 acres in comparison to Rider Park in Gamble Township, which is 868 acres. This maga center has 6400 construction workers and will support 1700 long term jobs and will have a combined power capacity of approximately 900 magawatts. It will be basically a small city operating 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The impact to local residents, the environment, and wildlife will be enormous. The purpose of these centers is ...

Welcoming the world

This year marks the 79th anniversary of Williamsport hosting the Little League World Series. Teams from 29 countries and 44 states have come to compete over the years. Williamsport and the surrounding areas always put their best foot forward before the world arrives. Streets are repaved, litter is cleaned up, and the area is beautified. Visitors from all over the globe can experience the scenic splendor we invite them to share during their stay. They can see our magnificent, historic Susquehanna River and the beautiful mountains that surround our valley. Perhaps they might even catch a ...

The consequences of Iran

I don’t understand why Trump administration officials, and Republicans in general, cannot explain the consequences of Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. The current talking point seems to be “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon”, which fails utterly as an explanation of why. The reason is simple. If the current Iranian regime achieves a nuclear weapon, they will use it -- believing that their god has ordered them to destroy both Israel and the United States, and also believing that they will be supernaturally protected from any reprisal. The only potential delay in Iran’s ...