Opinions & Letters

Jared Odrick shares his experience of attending the June 4 protest in Lebanon: “It felt like the WWE came to town.”

This summer, for the first time ever, you can enjoy the Lebanon Valley College Faculty Book Reviews presented by the Pennsylvania Chautauqua from the comfort of your own home each Tuesday at 10 a.m., now through August 11.

State Rep. Russ Diamond responds to last week’s column by Amaury Abreu.

Amaury Abreu shares his views on the issues of white supremacy and white privilege as they relate to Lebanon County.

Right here, in our town, there exists a love story of historic proportions. It is the tragic love story of President James Buchanan and his betrothed, Ann Caroline Coleman.

“We are your dairy farmers, families just like you facing unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19.”

Annville resident Carolyn Scott: “I wear a mask to protect even our elected officials who have decided a political response is the proper reaction to a medical crisis.”

Lebanon attorney Harry Fenton writes that DA Pier Hess Graf’s letter this past week was a “disappointing waste of an opportunity.”

Mayor Sherry Capello writes: “What happened to George Floyd is unacceptable and a tragedy. There needs to be justice, but it will not be obtained with chaos and destruction.”

LVC professor Michael Schroeder responds to Lebanon County D.A. Pier Hess Graf’s column from earlier this week.

In our first column today on unitedness and healing, state Sen. Dave Arnold writes: “Part of our obligation is that as we combat racism, we must be careful not to reignite the flames of the emotional tinderbox that racist behavior has created.”

In our second column today on unitedness and healing, state Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “Solutions come from our hearts and our souls to have an open, honest dialogue to craft meaningful solutions from within to solve such complex problems as we have.”

Starting us off today, Lebanon City Councilperson Amy Keller writes: “When we resolve to acknowledge our differences and give power to them, we will begin healing and be able to move toward reforming a system of accountability that prioritizes equity.”

Our last column today from public figures on unitedness and healing. Cornell Wilson writes: “It’s time we stop caring if you’re black, brown, white, democrat, republican, gay or straight.”