State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “We have so much to do to resolve some of the lingering problems in our Commonwealth and I look forward to addressing them.”
Opinions & Letters
[Letter] A response to “Hispanic Business Association taking shape in Lebanon City”
Mayor Sherry Capello writes: “There is power in numbers and shared resources. We all want the same thing, to feel support and care in a community that belongs to all of us.”
[Letters] Responses to Diamond column on HB38
These letters to the editor were submitted to LebTown in response to a column last week by state Representative Russ Diamond.
[Column] Process for nominating a Democratic candidate in the special election
The Lebanon County Democratic Committee outlines the steps taken to nominate a Democratic candidate for the 48th Senatorial District special election.
[Letter] Tribute to our friend, state Senator Dave Arnold
101st Representative Frank Ryan: “Senator Dave Arnold represented not only his constituents, but he represented all that was good and decent in a friend.”
[Column] January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Recently, a small coalition against human trafficking has been established in Lebanon County.
[Column] HB38 will bring equity and fairness to Pennsylvania’s appellate courts
State Representative Russ Diamond expands on why he supports changes to Pennsylvania’s appellate court elections.
[Letter] Don’t gerrymander PA’s court system
Retired newspaper reporter Monica von Dobeneck makes the case against giving state legislature the ability to set districts for electing judges.
[Letter] Lebanon attorney responds to Meuser letter
Lebanon attorney Harry Fenton responds to last week’s letter from Representative Dan Meuser regarding why the congressman objected to the Pennsylvania electors.
[Library Letter] Lebanon County Librarian’s PA Dutch ‘Night Before Christmas’ watched 50K+ times
Lebanon County Librarian Amy Davis has generated renewed interest in local PA Dutch dialect with the posting of her reading of the Pennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas Story by Chet Williamson.
[Letter] Congressman Meuser: Moving forward, we must focus on greater good
Congressman Dan Meuser shares his thoughts on last week’s events and moving forward.
[Letter] Walmart distribution center not one-off issue for North Lebanon Township
North Lebanon Township resident Russell Richmond: “As you can readily see, it is not a one-off issue about approving a Walmart distribution center.”
[Letter] Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz shares her Lebanon County Year in Review
Lebanon County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz: “It’s a time of year for reflection. While my review follows, please consider commenting about your year.”
[Column] Protecting our youth
State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “Max’s plight has become a rallying cry for all of us to seek solutions to the barbaric treatment of anyone let alone a child.”
[Library Letter] Even in a pandemic, Lebanon County libraries show they are “not your mom’s school library”
Librarians have adapted to the pandemic, but they can’t wait for libraries to return to being the loud, active, and interactive spaces they love – “Not your mom’s school library.”














