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Opinions & Letters
[Letters] Business owner called out over LebTown letter, owner responds
A response to a May 14 letter run on LebTown alleges hypocrisy by local business owner. Read the full letter and the owner’s reply.
[Column] Could COVID-19 crisis be the agent of school innovation?
“In examining post-pandemic public schools, the eventual result could look more like an education revolution.”
[Letter] Best public policies are thought-through and consistent
Grange President: “The best public policy is one that is thought-through and where everyone believes that there are consistent criteria for making these decisions.”
[Library Letter] Summer learning and other programming at Lebanon County Libraries
The Summer Learning Program at Lebanon County Libraries is a lot of fun for kids, parents, and library staff and, oh yeah, it’s also educational (but don’t tell the kids!).
[Letter] What, no football?
A Mt. Gretna resident shares his thoughts on whether Beaver Stadium will see its usual 100k+ fans this fall.
[Letter] Trust the science
Rev. Timothy Dewald, pastor emeritus of Hill United Church of Christ and current assistant professor of mathematics at Lebanon Valley College, urges the people of Lebanon County to trust the science, and the rule of law.
[Letter] Local business owner looking forward to putting up “open” sign but will wait for state’s go-ahead
Lebanon businessman Tony Matula says it’s killing him not to have his barber shop open, but he feels the risks of re-opening prematurely are too great to ignore.
[Letter] “Yellow” letter shows officials evading responsibility, setting bad example
Attorney Rich Raiders of Annville argues that Friday’s letter showed officials trying to circumvent the law and risking a second wave.
[Letter] DA Hess Graf: Wolf’s actions misguided, but consequences possible
District Attorney Pier Hess Graf explains the inherent limitations that exist on her Friday announcement that all local businesses may reopen without fear of criminal consequences.
[Letter] Flabbergasted that officials told (not asked) Wolf that county will “open”
Sue Naughton of Myerstown writes that she was “flabbergasted” to see news break regarding Friday’s letter from local officials.
Editorial: Inconsistent, opaque messaging by Wolf admin undermines journalism, increases public health risk
The Wolf administration must become more transparent, more consistent, and more proactive in its messaging.
[Letter] Our area will be worse off without WLBR’s “On Air”
Matt Reedy of Annville writes to express his remorse over the loss of Laura LeBeau’s show on WLBR.
[Column] What we’ve learned about COVID-19 in prisons
For corrections, successful management of COVID-19 means many complex things, and minor delays in the smallest decisions can have damning consequences.
[Letter] The view of an out of touch board member
Palmyra Board of School Directors president Christopher Connell responds to Casey Long’s letter from earlier this week.