Pass common sense changes to fireworks law

June 30, 2022

As we celebrate the Independence Day holiday — which this year creates a three-day weekend because of July 4 falling on a Monday — we approach a time that many look forward to but certain others dread. It’s not because of the celebration of America, it’s because of the method of the celebration of America — mainly fireworks. For many, fireworks are a fun tradition, whether setting off their own or watching a professional display. But for others, fireworks are at best an inconvenience and at worst a legitimate hazard. The inconvenience comes from those with small ...

Don’t just complain, do something

June 25, 2022

This is not sustainable. That’s a statement we just heard from one of the region’s largest employers. They were talking about rising and historically high gasoline prices. This large-scale company bakes and delivers food to area grocery, convenience, mom-and-pop and super stores. Its business is based on demand, that is, its various baked goods are made on demand — and demand has remained high. It ships product every day, 24/7. This company, like most, must consistently re-invest profits to upgrade equipment. It must also constantly recruit employees in this difficult ...

A tradition like no other

June 23, 2022

The annual Piper Fly-In at William T. Piper Memorial Airport is underway through Saturday night, and as one of its mightiest supporters told us, changes have made the event “a more inviting and friendly fly-in.” We can’t agree more with Cal Arter and the small army of people who organize, run and sustain this wonderful event that celebrates the rich history of Piper Aircraft here in Lock Haven. Aviators and enthusiasts from all over the world visit Lock Haven, many in their colorful single engine Cubs or other models, pitching tents under their wings and enjoying a comradery ...

‘Downtown… no finer place for sure’

June 18, 2022

New or refurbished, colorful murals. New benches and a bike rack. A solar charging station for phones. A digital kiosk to connect shoppers and visitors to local businesses. A new walking surface. All in an alley off Main Street in downtown Lock Haven that, frankly, has been an eyesore. Thanks, Lock Haven City Planner Abbey Roberts and city leaders and staff for writing the grant to T-Mobile. Thanks, Keystone Central School District students in Fred Hoy’s drafting and design class for providing key help for this project. Thanks, T-Mobile for awarding a $50,000 grant to ...

Schools must remain vigilant

June 15, 2022

With people of the United States still feeling shock and grief over mass shootings, particularly the massacre of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, last month, school officials across this country we hope have embarked once again on the task of assessing security at their respective educational facilities and regarding students’ participation in various activities. While students and teachers get a break from what often is referred to as the classroom grind, not so for administrators and school boards, both of whom are tasked with assessing what went right and what went ...

Being ‘honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful’ in (and for) America

June 11, 2022

The volatility of our world today creates pessimism, confusion, uncertainty ... and eats away at our individual and collective American spirit. We live in a world at war — literally in battle and with words. Just spend even the slightest amount of time on social media, news outlets and watching mainstream television media and you’ll soon be very depressed about life. Do not, dear readers, spend too much of your time watching the mainstream television media or in front of a screen reading or watching talking heads tell you what they want to hear so you can help their ratings. ...