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Category: Opinions & Letters

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Column] Counties hard at work preparing for presidential election

Avatarby Lisa Schaefer, County Commissioners Association of PennsylvaniaAugust 27, 2020August 27, 2020

“Counties have the utmost confidence that all of our voting systems are secure and that every Pennsylvanian’s vote will be properly counted.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Column] EMS and fire companies stable but still in crisis

Avatarby State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-101)August 20, 2020August 20, 2020

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.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Library Letter] Libraries and college: Where to start for success

Avatarby Lebanon County Library AssociationAugust 18, 2020August 18, 2020

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.

Posted inOpinions & Letters

Lebanon Valley Chamber: Lebanon County CARES Act agreement explained

Avatarby Karen GrohAugust 17, 2020August 17, 2020

Lebanon Valley Chamber president Karen Groh: “It is critical to understand a few things for our community to move forward.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Column] Could school districts be facing future COVID liability suits?

Avatarby Robert GriffithsAugust 17, 2020August 17, 2020

CLSD board member: “Unfortunately, our local school districts must consider these legal issues as schools prepare to reopen.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] County Commissioner Ames on settlement agreement with Gov. Wolf

Avatarby County Commissioner Bill AmesAugust 17, 2020August 17, 2020

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.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] Response to Diamond letter from the rector of St. Luke’s

Avatarby Rev. Dr. David A. ZwifkaAugust 14, 2020August 14, 2020

“I write now not as rebuttal but to ask for considered clarification in our dialog on these matters.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Column] Returning to school through the eyes of a child by an actual child

Avatarby Savannah HersheyAugust 13, 2020August 13, 2020

“I encourage students to speak up for what they think is right, which is why I’m writing this letter.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] Zwifka letter merely politics disguised as faith

Avatarby State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102)August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

State Rep. Russ Diamond responds to the column from earlier this week by Rev. Dr. David Zwifka.

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Column] Forward Together Lebanon explains why public should wear masks

Avatarby Forward Together LebanonAugust 12, 2020August 12, 2020

In an attempt to keep Lebanon open, Forward Together Lebanon, a group of leaders dedicated to the economic recovery of Lebanon County, went on the road to discover WHY.

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] An open letter to state Rep. Russ Diamond from the rector of St. Luke’s

Avatarby Rev. Dr. David A. ZwifkaAugust 10, 2020August 10, 2020

St. Luke’s rector: “I take this stand not as a hyper-sensitive ‘snowflake’ but as someone deeply committed to my religious vow to respect the dignity of every human being.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Column] Returning to school through the eyes of a child

Avatarby Robert GriffithsAugust 10, 2020August 13, 2020

“In a few short weeks the adult debate over school opening policy will be over and then we will be left to face the true reality as our children set off with backpacks in hand to face this deadly coronavirus.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] The unmasked community

Avatarby Matthew DuvallAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020

“This whole debacle in no way benefits Lebanon County.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] Regional elections for high court judges is a bad idea

Avatarby Duncan MacLeanJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020

A South Lebanon Township resident writes in regarding a proposal by state Rep. Russ Diamond to have high-court judges selected by regional instead of statewide elections.

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] Why did Lebanon County lose $13 million CARES funding?

Avatarby Dan SidelnickJuly 23, 2020July 23, 2020

Chair of Lebanon County Dems argues that public anger over loss of CARES funding should be directed “where it truly belongs.”

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