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.”
Opinions & Letters
[Library Letter] Libraries and college: Where to start for success
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.
Lebanon Valley Chamber: Lebanon County CARES Act agreement explained
Lebanon Valley Chamber president Karen Groh: “It is critical to understand a few things for our community to move forward.”
[Column] Could school districts be facing future COVID liability suits?
CLSD board member: “Unfortunately, our local school districts must consider these legal issues as schools prepare to reopen.”
[Letter] County Commissioner Ames on settlement agreement with Gov. Wolf
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.”
[Letter] Response to Diamond letter from the rector of St. Luke’s
“I write now not as rebuttal but to ask for considered clarification in our dialog on these matters.”
[Column] Returning to school through the eyes of a child by an actual child
“I encourage students to speak up for what they think is right, which is why I’m writing this letter.”
[Letter] Zwifka letter merely politics disguised as faith
State Rep. Russ Diamond responds to the column from earlier this week by Rev. Dr. David Zwifka.
[Column] Forward Together Lebanon explains why public should wear masks
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.
[Letter] An open letter to state Rep. Russ Diamond from the rector of St. Luke’s
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.”
[Column] Returning to school through the eyes of a child
“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.”
[Letter] The unmasked community
“This whole debacle in no way benefits Lebanon County.”
[Letter] Regional elections for high court judges is a bad idea
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.
[Letter] Why did Lebanon County lose $13 million CARES funding?
Chair of Lebanon County Dems argues that public anger over loss of CARES funding should be directed “where it truly belongs.”
[Letter] Commissioner Litz responds to Rep. Ryan column on CARES funding
Lebanon County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz responds to a recent column by state Rep. Frank Ryan.