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South Highland Street sidewalks

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 degradation. It’s a tripping hazard and I’m hoping that the city can soon address this concern. I know money can be tight so I’m not holding my breath that it’ll be repaired anytime soon, but if the city could create a work order or add it to the list of repairs, it would be much appreciated ...

Lock Haven Sanctuary and U.S. Sovereignty

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 Fortunately, wiser heads prevailed, and the measure was withdrawn.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 standpoint any “sanctuary” designation is a clear violation of Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, which states that “the Laws of the United States...shall be the supreme Law of the Land.” All elected officials in PA and other states have taken an oath to “support, obey and defend the ...

Pine Creek Township refuse public access to public meeting

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 direct violation of Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act, which is designed to ensure open and transparent government meetings and protect the public’s right to attend without unnecessary restrictions. A police officer was present at the entrance, actively enforcing the sign-in policy. Despite being ...

Checks and balances

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 “checks and balances” theory, too. The White House could use a refresher, especially on the function and idea behind independent departments like the Federal Reserve and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. President Trump has criticized Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, but he has ...

The challenges we face extend beyond the BBB

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 problem facing our great country. No, it’s what none of you speak of. 1. Taking over all branches of government. Making them do his bidding, ignoring our laws and Constitution. This includes Congress, our federal judges and, of course, our Supreme Court. 2. Taking over our education system in ...

Response to K. Johnson about my ‘deranged ranting’

Paul Nelson Tonawanda, NY (Formerly of Lock Haven) Anyone who believes Donald Trump will willingly leave office, as specified by the Constitution, is deranged — not me. He has shown no concern for the law or the Constitution, whatsoever. Just last week, he signed an Executive Order outlawing mental illness and mental disabilities. Trump —or possibly more specifically Stephen Miller — is following the same exact playbook used by Hitler, Goebbels and the Nazi Party. You see, Hitler slaughtered over 250,000 mentally challenged Germans before turning to Jews. Perhaps Mr. ...