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I stand with the Constitution

The political climate in the United States nears an instability unwitnessed by anyone alive today. We hear calls for revolution across the political spectrum amid a national debate over the intent of the Constitution – the very foundation of our republic that’s transformed our American experiment into a symbol of opportunity, freedom and constancy across the world. No matter your interpretations about the framers’ vision for this country, we can all agree the U.S. Constitution has been the guiding principle that’s carried us through every internal conflict over the last two and ...

Myths about COVID-19’s risks, transmission still unfortunately exist

You only get one chance to make a first impression. So I was told several years ago when I was preparing for an interview. Whether my presentation went smoothly or awry, whether or not I dressed appropriately or responded with accurate or misleading information, good or bad, it would most likely be one specific item or behavior that would be remembered with my name. The same goes with our first impression of COVID when it entered our lives over two years ago. If you remember, it was originally believed that only the older adult was at risk of contracting the potentially deadly ...

‘Democracy dies in darkness’

Trey Gowdy of the Fox News Network was so right when he said “Democracy dies in darkness.” Democracy is the residents, taxpayers and voters. We are the voice that elected officials should be listening to. The personal agenda of an elected official should NEVER override the voice of the voters. This has been the goal of the CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP, openness and transparency of our elected and appointed officials in all matters and meetings that concerns the public. We see these problems on the Federal, State and now local levels of governments. We saw it ...

Taking advantage of John Fetterman

To hear the Republicans talk, the Democrats are putting poor ill John Fetterman through the ringer by “making” him run for election when he should be home tending the garden. John Fetterman’s wife, the Republicans would have you believe, is a scheming woman who seeks to elevate her husband into a position of power, when he cannot even speak a coherent sentence in a short debate with his opponent. There is no doubt that the Democrats have tried to capitalize on Fetterman’s disability, by suggesting that those who have suffered debilitating physical conditions need representation ...

Decisions have consequences

An inescapable fact of life is that our decisions have consequences. In America, this truism is born out every time we elect our governmental leaders. The decisions we have made by casting our sacred vote have consequences. With respect to the upcoming Nov. 8 election, while many across the county, state and country have already cast their vote by mail-in ballot, the majority of Americans will be going to the polls this Tuesday to finalize their decision on which candidates to support. On the national level, provided the results were accurate, on Nov. 3, 2020 a majority of voters ...

Protecting vulnerable family members this holiday season

As someone who has a high-risk grandparent, I am cautious about where I go and who I associate with in the days preceding a visit. To ensure that I am negative, I always keep a supply of rapid at-home tests on hand. In the last two years, I’ve become acutely aware of environments that are unsuitable for a high-risk relative. My high-risk grandparent once lived with me, which resulted in the development of a cautious sixth sense. As the holiday season approaches and we plan gatherings, keep your high-risk family members in mind. We show our loved ones we care in many ways, especially ...