A longtime youth sports coach and mentor for the Annville-Cleona community, Mark Lerchen passed away over the weekend from ALS.
Opinions & Letters
[Column] Why changes to the homebuyer-agent relationship are good for consumers
Amanda Krall, president of the Lebanon County Association of Realtors, writes about two significant changes that are affecting the relationship between homebuyers and buyer agents and why she views these changes as good for consumers.
[Column] Confronting cancer: A journey of resilience, love, and rediscovery
“We all try not to think of cancer, but we are not really in control.”
[Column] National Skilled Trades Day highlights need for expanded workforce training in Pennsylvania
“Now more than ever, accessible, and affordable workforce training is the cornerstone of addressing poverty, unemployment, and underemployment in our communities.”
[Column] Lebanon couple thanks WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital ICU
“Now I know what the phrase ‘Hug a healthcare worker today’ really means. They are very special people.”
[Letter] Aliens are greater threat to election than drop box
South Lebanon Township resident Dr. Duncan MacLean writes: “Having no curbside drop box poses an obstacle to older voters with handicaps such as my wife, who requires a cane and cannot tolerate standing in long lines.”
[Letter] Reasons given for drop box removal make no sense
Lebanon County Democratic Committee member Monica von Dobeneck writes in a letter to the editor: “The commissioners should be encouraging people to vote, instead of making it harder.”
NASDA conference unites agriculture leaders around common challenges, shared solutions
“Agriculture is the backbone of our nation, providing food, fiber, and countless other essential resources.”
[Column] Save the (Primary) date
“The dangers of moving up the primary at this late date are clear and present, while the benefits – if any – are minimal at best.”
[Letter] Meuser shares update: “Fighting to preserve America’s small businesses”
Congressman Dan Meuser: “Small businesses are the strength of our economy, innovation, and job creation.”
[Column] Federal ban of flavored milk in school cafeterias would be harmful
“This latest push to further limit milk options for students will further diminish the supply of natural, delicious nutrients in our schools and for our children’s health.”
In recognition of National Health Care Decisions Day, importance of advance care planning conversations stressed
It always seems too early, until it’s too late.
[Column] City of Lebanon Authority explains water rate increase
If you are a City of Lebanon Authority customer – a designation that applies to about 70,000 Lebanon County residents, including households, businesses, and municipalities – you may have noticed that your water rates increased slightly on April 1.
[Column] Pennsylvania Republicans need a 3-point game
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) shares his thoughts on why Pennsylvania Republicans need to embrace the new rules of mail-in ballots, just like basketball teams once adapted to the advent of the 3-pointer.
[Letter] Our new reps can help fix rules, fund schools
Two Lebanon residents share their hopes for state Rep. John Schlegel and state Sen. Chris Gebhard as their terms begin.