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Opinion

The good, bad and ugly in Trump’s new budget

Columns

President Donald Trump’s 2026 “skinny budget” is out, and at first glance it gives small-government advocates reason to cheer. It proposes deep cuts to domestic agencies, calls for eliminating redundant programs and gestures toward reviving federalism by shifting power and responsibility ...

Dear Annie: Grandparenting without rivalry

Columns

Dear Annie: I’m a mom to a wonderful adult daughter, and we’ve always had a close bond. We live in the same neighborhood, and our grandkids can walk over to our house anytime. We spend a lot of time together as a family, and I cherish being a regular part of their lives. My daughter’s ...

Learning the available options for dealing with a kidney stone

Columns

DEAR DR. ROACH: I just found out that I have a kidney stone. I’m 77 years old, and I don’t want to deal with it. I’ve heard of potassium citrate and pulverizing it with sound waves. Are these options? — J.M. ANSWER: When a person gets a kidney stone, the goals are to manage any ...

Endorsing Leslie Clukey for County Treasurer

Letters to the editor

Patricia A. Edwards Mill Hall Clinton County voters voting by mail-in ballot or at the polls on Tuesday, May 20, have an excellent choice for their next Clinton County Treasurer — Leslie D. Clukey. Leslie Clukey is well qualified with 38 years of financial experience, plus excellent ...

Applause, Applause

Columns

Each Saturday, The Express community newspaper highlights people, groups and activities our readers deem worthy of applause. A huge THANK YOU to all of the volunteers from Sugar Valley Lions Club members, community members, family, friends, neighbors, church members, co-workers, complete ...