[Column] The Lebanon Daily News is just barely a local newspaper
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A longtime contributor to the Daily News shares his opinion of how the paper has lost its local connection
CategoryOpinions & Letters
[Letter] Why a Lebanon County township supervisor opposes the severance tax
< 1 min read1,476 views and 12 shares
The Chairwoman of the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors explains why she is opposed to Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed severance tax.
[Column] Our communities – are they worth saving?
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A column from Becky Gacono about community – how important it is, and what we can do to sustain it.
Join #LebanonGives – Be a superhero to local nonprofits
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On Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2019, join 20 local, Lebanon nonprofits in a giving event that will last until the end of the year, and help them to make a difference.
Lebanon tops Bloomberg “Brain Drain” list, but study may not be what it seems
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Lebanon ranked #1 in brain drain according to Bloomberg News, but the study may not be what it appears.
Luthercare responds to LIMA physician’s opinion article
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We regret that Lebanon Internal Medical Associates chose to portray our decision to partner with our major healthcare systems as a departure from choice that would negatively impact our resident care.
LIMA physician questions Spang Crest decision
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After providing care for our patients for over 30 years at Spang Crest, my group was abruptly notified that we will no longer be able to provide medical care for our patients there.
Here’s what you missed at the first-ever Spirits of Jonestown Cemetery tour
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A crowd formed on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, at Jonestown’s Old Reformed Burial Grounds on King and Queen Streets, the likes of which it probably hasn’t seen since its last burial in 1956; however, no one was there to mourn this time.
[Letter] Community invited to interfaith service at Congregation Beth Israel
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On Friday night, November 8, we are planning on hosting an ecumenical Shabbat service for all faiths with an emphasis on messages of peace.
[Opinion] A Pennsylvania town as victim
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Rabbi Sam Yolen is the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Israel in Lebanon.
Opinion: Why does Lebanon have so many cell phone stores? Probably because we all use them
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LebTown’s Matt Reigle takes a look at the growing public debate regarding the influx of cell phone stores coming to Lebanon County.
To help downtown businesses, consider making Cumberland Street two-ways
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Consider converting the main Lebanon business street, Cumberland, to a two-way street from 12th Street to 5th Avenue.
Even in worst of times, milk stayed true
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Our national security is now being compromised as we lose farms daily to financial ruin as milk drinkers are dismayed at the blah of skim milk.
Do your homework before venturing into the ‘Wild West’ of hemp
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The recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill has made the cultivation of hemp in Pennsylvania and across the country legal once again.
[Column] County Commissioners Association asks for more support from General Assembly
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A column from the County Commissioners Association calling for better partnership with the General Assembly.