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Mayor's fire protection plan hits a hurdle
November 15, 2012 Count Old Lycoming Township Fire Chief Joe Hope as someone who is not a fan of Williamsport Mayor Gabriel J. Campana's plan to cut city fire protection in 2015. more »»
In time of disaster, politics is put aside
November 14, 2012 Indeed, comments by President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie recently were unusual in the context of an election campaign in which the two men are opponents. more »»
Region's voters show satisfaction with most local representation
November 13, 2012 While the region’s voters heavily backed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama and Republican U.S. Senate challenger Tom Smith over Sen. Robert Casey Jr. more »»
Obama policies put coal in jeopardy
November 12, 2012 President Barack Obama insists there’s nothing to the war on coal. Why, the mining industry is doing well, he maintains. Tell that to the nation’s largest coal producer, Peabody Energy Corp. more »»
Group effort needed to get city out of its financial mess
November 11, 2012 Make no mistake, the City of Williamsport’s budget situation is daunting. The budget being proposed for 2013 by Mayor Gabriel J. Campana is $21 million, up from $19.3 million this year. more »»
Vets: Where would we be without them?
November 10, 2012 You may see them at church tomorrow. Or in the grocery. Or at lunch or dinner. Or walking along the street. more »»
No matter circumstances, slots revenue will never meet intended purpose
November 9, 2012 Gross revenues from slot machines at the state's 11 casinos were down 4.4 percent in October compared to the same month in 2011, when there was one less casino. more »»
City pools iffy proposition for now and future years
November 9, 2012 City Council last week approved the use of $250,000 in the community development budget for improvements to the East End Pool at a time when the City of Williamsport is closing the Memorial Park and... more »»
By razor's edge, country's way of life has changed
November 8, 2012 Against a backdrop of 23 million people without jobs, a $16 trillion national debt, an economy showing little growth and a dubious foreign policy, Barack Obama has been re-elected president of the... more »»
Ceremonies underline the distinctive mark left by Judge Muir
November 7, 2012 U.S. Middle District Senior Judge Malcolm Muir died at age 96 in the summer of 2011, but the mark he left is such that more than a year later he was honored in two separate ceremonies. more »»
Senior housing plan gets OK despite credible concerns
November 6, 2012 City Council last week approved a senior housing project at Via Bella and Mulberry Street, moving a four-story senior housing complex a step closer to reality. more »»
Congress needs to show some efficiency after the election
November 5, 2012 Once the Nov. 6 election is over, Congress will have less than two months to get “our act together,” as U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., warned last wee. more »»
There are no excuses not to vote in Tuesday election
November 4, 2012 With the country at a crossroads and a battery of important state races in addition to a presidential contest on the ballot, there is really no excuse for not voting in Tuesday’s General Election. more »»
Congress should stop handing out unneeded unemployment compensation
November 3, 2012 Nearly 2,400 Americans with household incomes of $1 million or more a year received unemployment compensation benefits in 2009, the Congressional Research Office reported recentl. more »»
New bridge getting the perfect memorial
November 2, 2012 What’s in a name and a memorial? A lot when the name is Lance Cpl. Abram Howard, a real hero from Williamsport who died in an ambush while on patrol in Afghanistan in July 2010. more »»
Sun-Gazette endorses for key election races
November 1, 2012 Besides the presidential decision, next Tuesday’s election also includes votes for residents of our region regarding a U.S. Senate seat, two U.. more »»
Dr. Yasui embodied humanitarian excellence
October 31, 2012 Dr. Robert Yasui left his mark on this community in the best way possible. He did it quietly, without fanfare, day in and day out. more »»
Williamsport is at financial crossroad; Compromise required
October 30, 2012 The City of Williamsport’s health care costs are going up by 11 percent. The city is facing pension obligations that are exorbitant for its fire and policemen. more »»
Another misstep putting troops at risk
October 29, 2012 Last year the United States paid an Afghan contractor $362,000 to install grates in the tops of culverts, as a safeguard against terrorist bombs planted there to blow up vehicles carrying American... more »»
Romney is clear choice in pivotal presidential election
October 28, 2012 All presidential elections are vital, we can't think of any more pivotal to the future direction of our country than the one coming up in nine days. On Nov. more »» |
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