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.
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PSATS director: Allow municipalities to publish notices where people are looking
The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors’ executive director calls for legal reforms to allow local governments more flexibility in how they publish public notices beyond traditional print newspapers.
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[Column] Local skill game regulation is about foresight, not fear-mongering
Palmyra Borough Council member Marcus Riddell: “We need local skill game regulation because of the threat of illegal games operating in our borough.”
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Yes, Virginia, there is a better way to modernize public notices
There are models of successful modernization of public notices that Pennsylvania should follow instead of protecting the print newspaper monopoly.
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[Letter] Video about Governor Dick Park doesn’t reflect proper forest management
Former Governor Dick Park maintenance worker Lee Wells disputes claims made in a recent documentary about forest management practices at the Pennsylvania park.
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[Letter] Preservationist urges Lebanon SD to save 150-year-old Patch estate
A Lebanon preservationist urges the school district to save the historic Donaghmore Mansion from demolition following its imminent $5.25 million purchase of the former Lebanon Catholic School property.
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[Column] A pro-growth agenda for Main Street
Congressman Dan Meuser: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the strength of our communities.”
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[Column] The economic power of skilled trades in Pennsylvania
“On National Skilled Trades Day, we celebrate the essential workers who keep Pennsylvania’s economy running.”
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Public notice law needs modernization, but newspaper bill would hurt taxpayers
LebTown publisher challenges proposed state legislation that would restrict public notice publishing rights to newspapers with historical print editions, despite digital outlets’ broader reach and lower costs.
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[Column] The cost of being Black and Excellent at Lebanon Valley College
LVC professor Dr. Terrence Alladin: “When you are Black in America, especially in spaces that were not built with you in mind, success alone is not enough.”
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[Letter] GOP chair calls out political discussions at government meetings
In a letter to the editor, Lebanon County Republican Committee chairman Bill Bova says that political conversations about endorsements and other candidates during municipal and school board meetings is inappropriate.
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Lebanon County Farm Bureau urges caution during Rural Roads Safety Week
“On behalf of the Lebanon County Farm Bureau, I encourage all residents to be aware of farm vehicles and equipment during their travels on rural roads. By working together, we can make the trip safe for motorists and farmers.”
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[Letter] Meuser statement that protest was backed by Soros is a “flat-out lie”
In a letter to the editor, organizer Michael Schroeder says a statement by Rep. Dan Meuser claiming the March 24 protest had been financially supported by George Soros is “a flat-out lie.”
