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Vote Kunes for Treasurer

June Harpster Mill Hall, Pa. Vote for Michelle “Mick” Kunes. She has been our Treasurer for 14 years and has 34 years of experience. Pat Edwards, our former treasurer, took Mick under her wing, when fresh out of high school, and taught her everything she knew. Mick is doing, and will continue to do, a great job since she was taught by one of the best. When Pat Edwards retired, she highly recommended Mick to take her place as treasurer. Mick has down the job successfully and will continue to do so. Elect Michelle “Mick” Kunes for Clinton County Treasurer.

Why would you trust someone who only causes problems?

Jessica Ballard Williamsport In every community, there are problem solvers—and there are problem makers. There are those who build up, and those who tear down. Some people invest their time and energy to support their neighbors, lift others up, and make their town a better place. Others? They seem only to show up when there’s an opportunity to spread drama, division, and misinformation. What our world needs now, more than ever, are people willing to stand for truth, for fairness, and for decency—even when it’s not easy. We need more courage, not more chaos. Many people in ...

Megan Houser’s blatant deception cost her Republican ballot spot

Michele Whitney Lock Haven Judge Michael F. Salisbury’s April 2025 ruling disqualifying candidate Megan Houser from the Republican ballot for the Keystone Central School Board race was a justified response to her blatant misrepresentation. A registered Democrat since 2015, Houser violated Pennsylvania election laws by falsely claiming Republican affiliation to collect nomination signatures. This error, deemed fatal by the judge, barred her from the Republican ticket, though she remains on the Democratic ballot. This issue surfaced after I alerted Region IX candidate Mary Kramer ...

Still waiting

Jim Hironimus White Hall Where are the price drops and the lower taxes and all the things Trump said he would do for the Americans who voted him into office? We’re still waiting, Donald.

Leo XIV: ‘Love everyone’

Tim Mannello Williamsport In his opening message as Pope, Leo XIV summed up the message of the Risen Christ: God loves us all unconditionally. He invites us to do the same.. To the throng that jammed in St. Peter’s Square and the streets of Rome and to everyone in all corners of the earth, Pope Leo simply said: “God cares for us. God loves all of us, He calls us to build bridges — with dialogue, with encounter, uniting all of us to be one people always in peace. We must seek together how to be a missionary Church, a Church that builds bridges and dialogue, always open to ...

National Police Week

Steve Falotico Lock Haven This year May 11-17 is National Police Week with Thursday, May 15, being Police Memorial Day. In the law enforcement community this week is a time for reflection, remembrance and gratitude, serving as a solemn reminder of the courage and dedication of our fallen officers. In 2024 there were 147 federal, state, county, municipal, military, tribal and campus officers who died in the line of duty. As of the beginning of May there have been 25 line of duty deaths so far in 2025. I would ask that everyone take a moment to remember these fallen officers as ...