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[Letter] A mother’s perspective on the proposed South Annville Twp. data center
“As a resident of South Annville and a mother of three children, I find myself in the difficult position of trying to weigh the pros and cons of the new data center proposed by Inch & Co. in our township while keeping the next generation in mind.”
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[Letter] Elected boards exist to represent communities, not rubber-stamp admins
Lebanon County Republican Committee chair Bill Bova: “Elected officials are not meant to be rubber stamps.”
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[Letter] Proposed $1.7 billion data center raises health, environmental concerns
Lebanon Valley College associate professor of athletic training Thomas P. Dompier: “As an epidemiologist, I can tell you that you want less, not more, exposure to chronic disease-causing factors.”
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Bill could let newspaper lobby collect millions in hidden public notice fees
Beyond inflating prices, HB 1291 threatens a perpetual newspaper lobby ‘tax’ on public notices.
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[Letter] Commissioners must promptly notify mail voters of outer envelope flaws
South Lebanon Township resident Dr. Duncan MacLean writes: “With timely notice, voters can correct mistakes or cast a provisional ballot. Lebanon County’s current practice—alerting voters only on Election Day—falls short.”
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[Column] Taxpayers are paying a ‘legacy tax’ for public notices
With a vote on House Bill 1291 potentially days away, Pennsylvania digital publishers are urging lawmakers to reject legislation that protects a print media monopoly at taxpayers’ expense.
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[Letter] CoLA chief outlines reasons behind April sewer rate increase
“Importantly, CoLA’s rates remain some of the least expensive in the county, among other municipalities.”
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[Column] The power of local philanthropy
Jennifer Doyle, president and CEO of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, recognizes Community Foundation Week and National Philanthropy Day – “Alone we have ideas. Together, we take action.”
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[Letter] Re-elected South Londonderry supervisor reflects on working the polls
South Londonderry Township Supervisor Bill Bova, recently re-elected to a second term, says working the polls allows him to connect with residents in ways that mail-in voting cannot replicate.
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[Letter] Preservationists make final plea to save General Patch’s boyhood home
A Lebanon preservationist makes a final plea to save the Donaghmore-Patch mansion: “Short of an intervention by a deus ex machina that changes minds to at least delay the irrevocable act to consider possible alternatives, all would appear to be lost.”
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[Letter] Lebanon legislators: Ban gerrymandering now
Two Lebanon County residents urge state legislators to support bills creating an independent redistricting commission to combat gerrymandering.
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[Letter] Descendant of WWII general asks Lebanon board to save historic mansion
Alex Patch, great-grandson of Capt. Alexander Patch, appeals to preserve the 150-year-old Lebanon Catholic School property where his decorated military family once lived.
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[Column] Improving e-bike safety in Lebanon: A call for awareness and action
Lebanon Bicycle Recycle co-director Laurie Crawford outlines safety measures and regulations for e-bike operation in Lebanon, addressing road rules, visibility requirements and proper equipment usage.
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[Column] Capital is the Keystone: Harnessing global investment to build PA
Congressman Dan Meuser advocates for public-private infrastructure partnerships in Pennsylvania, proposing $20 billion in user-fee-funded projects to support the state’s growing energy and manufacturing sectors.
