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How is he president? (part one)

Robert H. Workman Lock Haven Trump has amassed, over his 79 years on the planet, a great deal of accusations over his actions. Many he got away with due partly by judges he picked and did as he wanted them to do, which range from accusations of raping a teenager in 1994 to rigging the 2016 election and declarations that he incited violence that led to the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capital. Overall, Trump has 34 felony counts to his name, one official conviction and two impeachments on his CV (along with six instances of bankruptcy, which also feels super reassuring for the ...

Charlie Mike

Eric Hoover Lock Haven My fellow patriots, I would like to share my growing concerns with you this Veterans Day. Allow me to explain. The NATO phonetic alphabet is a set of 26 code words used to spell out letters to avoid confusion in radio communications. The code words are sometimes used to spell out acronyms, and the military loves their acronyms. But there is one that holds profound meaning to me. A phrase that most who served will recognize. “Charlie Mike,” which simply means, continue mission. At times you would hear this phrase crackle across a radio transmission or ...

Remembering Veterans

Donald Moskowitz and Elizabeth (Jones) Moskowitz Londonderry In recognition of the 250th birthdays of our Army, Navy and Marine Corp, and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of our country, the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, the 110th anniversary of WWI, and in recognition of Veterans Day 2025, we extend our appreciation and thoughts to Americans who are serving in our military and to all veterans. We also wish to acknowledge the veterans of the Jones and Moskowitz families who served during major wars from the Civil War to the War On Terror, including ...

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 ...