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The Enemy Within

Joseph R. Fischer Northumberland I have become “the enemy within,” an enemy of the people—at least according to Donald J. Trump, self-anointed Lord Protector of what is American. Proof of my guilt? My actions don’t convict me. In my youth, I served with honor and some distinction in the U.S. Army. I went where ordered, including into harm’s way, relying on the courage of fellow soldiers, our allies and a measure of luck to survive. If not my actions, then what? My beliefs, it seems. The “Most High” calls me a “radical Democrat,” a label used to paint anyone who ...

The time to act is now

Doug Keith State College A recent study finds that if just 12 million Americans (3.5% of the population) consistently engage in peaceful protest, Donald Trump’s march toward authoritarian rule could collapse as political and financial backers abandon him. Recent demonstrations have already drawn more than seven million participants—each one larger than the last. This rising tide of civic courage may be our best chance to defend democracy before it’s too late. Trump has shown utter contempt for truth, law and the institutions meant to safeguard us. He has enriched himself at ...

Vote Kunes for Treasurer

Susan Muthler Lock Haven In response to the recent letters to the editor in regards to our current County Treasurer and office personnel. If there was that much of an issue with the tax sales, you need to ask yourself, Why is it just now being brought to your attention? Is it a true concern? Or is it just a convenient misrepresentation of information right before election? It is amazing how certain individuals want to point the finger at one person or one office if any little mistakes are made. Let’s talk about the bank reconciliation. It cannot be completed in a timely ...

Responding to letters, concerns

Michelle “Mick” Kunes Lock Haven I am responding to recent Letters to the Editor to clarify false statements that were made in reference to my role as county treasurer and the staff that serve that office. I would like to note that immediately after winning the Republican nomination in the May primary, I received numerous “Right to Know” requests spanning the 14 years I have been the county treasurer. This number of requests at one time is highly unusual at any time, but appeared even more odd considering the recent primary outcome; however, the office is obligated to ...

Kunes and supporters oppose truth and fact-sharing

Loretta Coltrane Gallagher Township Apparently Michelle “Mick” Kunes and her supporters are not pleased about the truth being shared by the Clukey Campaign and Clukey supporters concerning the performance of the County Treasurer’s Office under the direction of Michelle “Mick” Kunes. Documented facts about inefficiencies in the Kunes’ Treasurer’s Office, discovered through Right to Know requests, have been shared and included in letters to the editor, news releases and social media posts during the 2025 General Election campaign. In the primary, the Clukey Campaign ...

The DUI trap that punishes sobriety

Sean McGowan Beech Creek I’ve had three DUIs in my life — at 18, 26, and 46. They were spaced out enough to be treated as first offenses. The last one, in 2010, came with a BAC over 0.20. That triggered a cascade of license suspensions: one year for the DUI, another for refusing blood extraction, and five more under Pennsylvania’s “habitual offender” designation. I’ve been sober since 2014. But I’ve spent the last decade being jailed, fined and denied occupational licenses — not for drinking, but for driving. I live in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania. It’s rural. ...