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Opinions & Letters

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Looking at growth from a different perspective

by Karen Groh July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 2 min read

Lebanon Valley Chamber president Karen Groh: “If you want things to be better, to look better, to function better, let’s support those who see opportunity in Lebanon County. We should be grateful they believe in us.

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] Political representation should not be subject to tests

by T. Maenad Widdershins July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 < 1 min read

“If every elected official can now set their own test for who is accepted vs. rejected in this country and borough, where are we as a Nation, a State?”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] Better suited places for panels, and farmland as essential public work

by Kyle Cassel June 24, 2021August 19, 2021 3 min read

“Even if you say developers have no problem waiting decades to try to change agricultural land into commercial land, I am willing to fight for the rest of my life to preserve agricultural land, and I know many other young farmers are willing to do the same.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Column] State Rep. Frank Ryan on critical race theory, protecting women’s sports, and educational priorities

by State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-101) June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 3 min read

State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “Since I was first elected in 2016, I have never seen so many e-mails and received so many calls from parents about our schools.”

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[Letter] Response to farmer supporting North Annville solar project

by Grady Summers June 22, 2021August 19, 2021 3 min read

“The good news is that there is ample land in Pennsylvania that is well-suited for solar development—it’s just not in North Annville Township.”

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[Letter] Farmer supporting North Annville solar project

by Zach Alger June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 4 min read

“I’d like to voice my support for the proposed solar farm off of Blacks Bridge Road.”

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[Column] State Rep. Frank Ryan on senior care in a post-COVID world

by State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-101) May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 3 min read

State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “With the number of cases of COVID-19 dropping rapidly in our area, in the Commonwealth and around the Nation, the reality of the post COVID-19 world is first and foremost in our minds in the legislature.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] Congressman Meuser: Pro-growth versus pro-government

by Congressman Dan Meuser May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 2 min read

Congressman Dan Meuser: “This moment calls for the pro-growth agenda that cultivated the best economy in a generation before the pandemic, not the pro-government agenda that grows our debt and diminishes American competitiveness.”

Posted inOpinions & Letters

[Letter] Congressman Meuser: Biden’s first 100 days

by Congressman Dan Meuser May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 3 min read

Congressman Dan Meuser shares his perspective on President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office.

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[Column] Pinwheel Project Series: What are the long-term impacts of child abuse?

by Ali Perrotto April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 2 min read

Reducing risk for child abuse involves making changes in society, in your community, in relationships, and in providing support to individual people.

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[Letter] League of Women Voters President: Gebhard did not respond to invitations to participate in forum

by Shirley McCormick April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 2 min read

League of Women Voters President Shirley McCormick says organization tried very hard to have participation from all four candidates in last week’s SD-48 forum.

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[Column] State Rep. Frank Ryan on property taxes and where we stand

by State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-101) April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 3 min read

State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “In all candor, the property tax and school funding problem will NOT go away and, if we do not solve it soon, it will crater sectors of our Commonwealth.”

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[Column] Pinwheel Project Series: What are the signs of Child Abuse?

by Ali Perrotto April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 3 min read

The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning the signs of child abuse and neglect.

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[Letter] Republican candidate’s absence from SD-48 forum deserves attention

by Monica von Dobeneck April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 2 min read

Retired newspaper reporter Monica von Dobeneck discusses the April 20 League of Women Voters forum for the open PA 48th Senatorial District seat.

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Lebanon Valley Chamber: Workforce shortages will have lasting consequences

by Karen Groh April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 2 min read

“This isn’t just an unemployment issue; this is the vitality of our local economy. Let’s get Lebanon County back to work.”

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