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Seeking support from ACS members

Howard Peters, Ph.D., J.D. Cupertino, Calif. Over 20 years ago, I ran by signed petition and was elected to the national American Chemical Society (ACS) Board of Directors, in 2005-7. Now, in six months, STEM has been trashed and medicine is not far behind. The ‘big beautiful bill’ won’t help. I am now running a last-minute petition campaign to become one of the 15 members of the American Chemical Society Board of Directors. They are the largest scientific society in the world, having around $2 billion in assets and an annual budget exceeding over $700,000,000. I have ...

It’s about morals, not politics

Paul Nelson Tonawanda, N.Y. (formerly of Lock Haven) As I read Kellyanne Conway’s statement today that claimed “people who lose their Medicaid can just get a job,” I felt the usual rush of disbelief and anger. However, after sitting and thinking for a moment, I think she stated, in just a few words, what the real crux of the problem is in the United States, and it has nothing to do with politics. We’re in a “War of the Worlds” that doesn’t involve space aliens. It isn’t even really about “illegal aliens.” This war involves three distinct worlds, I think — ...

No Planet B

Gary Jump Itasca, Ill. Recently we have read about devastation from wildfires and strong storms. Climate scientists say we will see more as a result of climate change. To reduce air pollution that causes climate change we must reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Senator Lindsey Graham said, “CO2 emissions generated by man is creating our greenhouse gas effect that traps heat, and the planet is warming.” Our government needs to do much more to promote clean energy, such as wind, solar and geothermal, and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. This includes maintaining tax ...

Clinton County taxpayers deserve answers and accountability at June 30 TCC meeting

Michele Whitney Lock Haven In 2024, Clinton County residents raised serious concerns about the Keystone Central School District (KCSD) Tax Office and the Clinton County Earned Income Tax Collection Committee (TCC), as revealed through Right-to-Know (RTK) documents. These public records can be accessed at tinyurl.com/kcsdtaxoffice. The findings suggest a troubling lack of transparency in a proposal to outsource $40 million in local tax collection to Keystone Collections Group, a for-profit company in Irwin, PA. Private communications among KCSD employees, including former Tax ...

TDS

Kathryn V. McFate Loganton I am a senior. I have TDS as my carrier for the internet and landline. I have another phone. Last month we were out of the phone and internet for three days. Again, we have another outage for another three days. During these outages some people in Sugar Valley cannot call 911, cannot access their accounts and are virtual prisoners of a company that has no problem taking our money. It has gone off and on again. Just because we live in the country, we again get punished by another company more interested in themselves than the public. This needs to ...

Disrespecting Americans

Rebecca Sheerin Pittsburgh It’s one thing to disagree about policy. It’s another to crush and devalue people with different views. That is precisely what President Trump and fellow Republicans are doing. Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, showed her disdain for Californians. During her recent press conference, officers forcibly removed Senator Padilla when he asked a question. It’s important to note what elicited Padilla’s action. Noem said that federal authorities planned to increase operations in Los Angeles to “liberate” the city from its “socialist” ...