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Letters to the editor

Making it happen

Denise Maris Lock Haven I want to personally extend my gratitude to the democratic voters in Clinton County for coming out to numerous petitioning signing events and for signing my petition to get me on the April 23rd ballot. I would not have received the required signatures without your ...

Congressman Thompson isn’t protecting rural communities

Debbie Meder Lock Haven There’s a crisis in maternity health care in rural Pennsylvania. The imminent closure of the obstetrics unit at Penn Highlands Healthcare Elk Hospital leaves six counties — Cameron, Clarion, Clinton, Elk, Forest and McKean — with NO birthing services. What ...

Not all inclusive

Chuck Yorks Salisbury Tammy Coakley's story about the Dress Closet offering dresses, gowns, suits and more has very good information, but the opening paragraph is, I assume innocently, about as out of touch as can be. Contrary to the writer's statement, not EVERY girl wants to be asked to ...

Canaries in the coal mine

Tim Mannello Williamsport On Feb. 20, 2024 the Supreme Court of Alabama issued a ruling that effectively outlawed in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the state of Alabama. Legal experts say that 11 other states including Mississippi, Oklahoma and South Carolina could follow suit. What’s next? ...

Five generations of trout fishing comes to an end

Todd Desmond Beech Creek Beginning in 2024, the PA Fish and Boat Commission made the decision to not stock a popular stream in Clinton County. Baker Run has been stocked with trout for over 50 years. Families have met annually on the first day of trout season to enjoy this great fishery. ...

Why we should now be more worried than ever

Reg L. Regis Wayne As we now know, because of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to take up Donald Trump’s appeal on whether to grant him immunity in the January 6th case, the American electorate may not know before November’s election (or ever) whether Trump would have been found ...