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Letters to the editor

America’s momentous birthday

I consider it an incredible blessing to have witnessed two of America’s great milestone birthdays: the 200th celebration in 1976, when I was a rising second grader, and now the 250th anniversary as an older, seasoned adult. Looking back to 1976, as a kid, I enjoyed the fireworks and the ...

Iran’s nuclear ambition

Arthur Keller Beavertown I keep reading the Democrats say the Obama plan regarding Iran’s uranium enrichment was working, tightly monitored and Iran had no plans for a nuclear weapon. Once again, they mislead the American public! Do they ever tell the truth? Let’s review the ...

The greatest president

Sam Stea Williamsport President Trump is the greatest president, and he’ll go down in history. Not along the same lines as Lincoln or Washington. Think more Charles Ponzi or Bernie Madoff. Greater in fact, because of the scale of the scam. He made 2.2 billion dollars in his first year ...

Capt. Kelly should not be punished

Donald Moskowitz Londonderry, N.H. As a former Navy enlisted and officer, I am concerned with Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Hegseth’s pursuit of punishment for Capt. Mark Kelly saying our military personnel could disobey illegal orders. Capt. Kelly had a distinguished career in the ...

Ten signs Americans are failing their duty to the nation

Kimball Shinkoskey Woods Cross Americans don’t wake up in the morning and say, “What can I do for my country and my community today.” Our patriotic activity is limited to one or two days a year. Here are some of the ways the average American is failing the ...

KCSD: Time to cut back

James (Jim) Nelson Loganton The Keystone Central School District has drifted away from its core mission of education and now operates more like a country club than a public school system. Taxpayers deserve accountability, and families should share responsibility for the services they use. ...