Kimball Shinkoskey Woods Cross President Trump recently declared a “crime emergency” in D.C. and suggested it could be extended to large cities across the country whose efforts to stop crime do not meet with his personal approval. In doing so, he is making use of America’s long and ...

Katelyn Ann Smith Lock Haven I have a friend who lives on South Highland Street near Keystone Counseling & Evaluation Services. The sidewalks on both sides of this street are horrendous. Near my friend’s house especially, there is exposed rebar which is an obvious sign of concrete ...

Tom Justice Lock Haven On July 21, our city council was set to hear a proposal making Lock Haven a “sanctuary city.” Fortunately, wiser heads prevailed, and the measure was withdrawn. Citizens should reflect on what was to be proposed. What were people thinking? From a legal ...

Mark Bletz Jersey Shore I attended the monthly municipal meeting held by Pine Creek Township in Clinton county Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, I was informed that I would not be permitted to attend unless I signed in. This requirement immediately raised concerns for me, as it appeared to be a ...

Jim Newton Itasca When a coronavirus type event is eventually resolved, health and government officials review their notes to see how we can do better next time. I’m not sure that happened after COVID part I. The coronavirus aftermath would have been an opportune time to review the ...

Robert H. Workman Lock Haven Let me begin with a Letter to the Editor by Arthur Keller in The Express, dated August 2, 2025. Dear Sir. No, the sky is not falling. The Big Beautiful Bill “BBB” is not a BBB. Biggest tax breaks to the wealthy, of course. But that is not the biggest ...