[Column] Context matters
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Amaury Abreu: “Over the past three months, a group of people in our community have taken the time to clean up the City of Lebanon.”
CategoryOpinions & Letters
[Column] A well-informed & caring mask-wearing community, in the main
3 min read1,902 views and 382 shares
LebTown invited a few columnists to respond to last week’s New York Times article about mask wearing in Annville. Here’s the first response, from LVC professor Michael Schroeder.
Student Views: ELCO junior discusses experience with hybrid schooling amidst pandemic
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Lucy Bickel, a junior at ELCO High School, writes about how the pandemic has affected her high school experience.
Student Views: Lebanon senior reflects on unexpected senior year
3 min read607 views and 66 shares
Lebanon senior Liann Melendez discusses how her senior year is being impacted by COVID-19.
[Column] Impact of the state budget on Lebanon County
4 min read395 views and 13 shares
State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “The decisions will be tough, the choices real, and the urgency of acting the primary focus for the remaining budget.”
[Library Letter] Libraries keep innovating to serve community through pandemic
3 min read202 views and 31 shares
Electronic resources are vital during the pandemic and as we continue to face challenges with schooling and everyday research needs. However, some of our best resources are not found on a digital screen but are still within easy reach.
[Letter] Stop the brain drain
3 min read1,552 views and 222 shares
Amaury Abreu: “In (a recent Bloomberg) study, Lebanon tops the list of cities that suffer from this issue. But why is that, and how can we fix it?”
[Column] Counties hard at work preparing for presidential election
3 min read221 views and 31 shares
“Counties have the utmost confidence that all of our voting systems are secure and that every Pennsylvanian’s vote will be properly counted.”
[Column] EMS and fire companies stable but still in crisis
3 min read353 views and 53 shares
State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “Our fire and emergency services are still in crisis and will be for the foreseeable future until we see the effects of the changes we are making.”
[Library Letter] Libraries and college: Where to start for success
2 min read186 views and 49 shares
As you or your student navigate online, in person, or hybrid higher education options, do not forget to take advantage of an often-overlooked resource—the college or university library.
Lebanon Valley Chamber: Lebanon County CARES Act agreement explained
3 min read1,340 views and 111 shares
Lebanon Valley Chamber president Karen Groh: “It is critical to understand a few things for our community to move forward.”
[Column] Could school districts be facing future COVID liability suits?
2 min read813 views and 48 shares
CLSD board member: “Unfortunately, our local school districts must consider these legal issues as schools prepare to reopen.”
[Letter] County Commissioner Ames on settlement agreement with Gov. Wolf
< 1 min read1,403 views and 123 shares
Lebanon County Commissioner Bill Ames: “I want to state for the record that I did not support or sign the settlement agreement between the governor and Lebanon County.”
[Letter] Response to Diamond letter from the rector of St. Luke’s
4 min read1,598 views and 62 shares
“I write now not as rebuttal but to ask for considered clarification in our dialog on these matters.”
[Column] Returning to school through the eyes of a child by an actual child
2 min read1,741 views and 729 shares
“I encourage students to speak up for what they think is right, which is why I’m writing this letter.”