WILLIAM J. KIRSCH, M.D. Roaring Spring There has been extensive press coverage regarding financing of our health care. The current system, including Obamacare, is not working and continues to become more expensive. Because of the high cost, many employers and individuals find it difficult ...
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork.” (Psalms 19:1 AKJV) All of creation points to God the Creator. He is glorious and worthy to be worshipped. “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making ...
DAVID BROSS Cogan Station Newspaper and magazine editorial cartoonists comment on the social and political issues of the day. Their cartoons are an excellent way to measure the pulse of the country at any particular time in history. For example, one cartoon from the 1950s focused on ...
STEWART EPSTEIN Rochester, N.Y. I am at a loss to know what to do with certain thoughts and feelings I have following the mid-term elections. My initial reaction was one of relief and gratitude. I am relieved that my wife and I, as well as tens of millions of other Americans, will not ...
TIM MANNELLO Williamsport Got a pre-existing condition? Surprise. You just elected a congressman who supports a healthcare plan that may well put decent health insurance financially out of reach for you. You’ve been had. An estimated half of the non-elderly residents of the 10th ...
By DIANE DIMOND Phew. The midterm elections are over! You voted, right? Yes? Great. For those who did not join the record-breaking throngs who either cast an early ballot or turned out on Election Day, you missed out. Voting is one of America's greatest civil rights, and it gloriously ...
By FROMA HARROP When Amazon chose a Queens neighborhood across from Manhattan for one of its new headquarters, James Corden remarked on "The Late Late Show," "I gotta say, I really think this could be the thing that finally puts New York on the map." That was a joke. New York is already ...
PAUL DOORIS Montoursville Immigrants are the hope and future of the United States. We see stories of suffering people and desperate families leaving their homelands to seek a better life within our nation’s borders, and our hearts are moved to compassion; yet we notice our nation’s ...
Each Saturday, The Express community newspaper highlights people, groups and activities our readers deem worthy of applause. If you would like to make a nomination for our weekly Saturday morning round of “Applause” for someone or some group for doing something special, send your ...
As we wish for our own family and friends we wish for our dear readers: Be safe and be smart, please, whether on the roads amid the season’s first storm, or in the coming days during hunting season here in Pennsylvania. No, you should not drive your normal speed when there’s ice and ...
JAY RYAN WINTERS Williamsport I am against schools banning transgender students from using their preferred bathrooms. Transgender students are human and deserve to be treated with the same equalities as everyone else – this includes using bathrooms of choice. My opinion is that ...
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 AKJV) This is a wonderful promise. Our part is to love the Lord and He will take care of the rest.
KATHERINE SHIPE Williamsport Remember Ellis Island? Foreign immigrants are welcome in the United States as long as they go through the proper channels, and have physicals, so as not to bring foreign disease to our country, and learn our laws and live by them. They need to learn our ...
- U.S. Rep. Tom Marino (R), 1020 Commerce Park Drive, Suit 1A, Williamsport, Pa., 17701. Phone: 570-322-3965. Website: https://marino.house.gov. - Sen. Pat Toomey (R), Suite 1159 Federal Building, Harrisburg, Pa. 17101. Phone: 717-782-3951. Website: www.toomey.senate.gov - Sen. Robert ...
ROLANDA FRAZIER Williamsport How can any person in their right mind rule “not guilty” to a woman who left a child to die in her car? And to add insult to injury, a judge gives her a $25 fine! I’m referring to a Lycoming County jury acquitting Brittany Borgess last Friday in the ...
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ROBERT KEPLER Renovo Congratulations to Stephanie Borowicz on her win in Pennsylvania’s 76th Legislative District! I would also like to thank the people who voted for her and were just as tired of Mike Hanna’s spending of our tax dollars to make himself look good. The difference between ...
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) had the best line when it comes to the latest Florida election in which contests for governor and the U.S. Senate are still undecided. Rubio tweeted, "Bay County was hit by a Cat 4 Hurricane just 4 weeks ago, yet managed to count votes and submit timely ...
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By GREG WALKER and KIM JOHNSON GREG: In the last year, our little Lock Haven University has hosted dance consorts, music and some very interesting speakers. Dinesh D’Souza and David Horowitz came to talk. And it appears that we have more on the way. Philosopher Dr. Christina Hoff ...