Amaury Abreu: “What can we do as business owners to continue to move forward?”
Opinions & Letters
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[Column] Lebanon County school districts shift between in-person, online, and hybrid learning
Former CLSD board member: “In the end there are a great many lessons to be learned from this pandemic.”
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[Column] After Sunoco silenced its own contracted scientists, it’s time to shut down Mariner East
Pennsylvania environmental nonprofit Clean Air Council argues that Sunoco has lost the public’s trust in its handling of the Mariner East pipeline.
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[Library Letter] Local libraries see silver linings to the cloud of 2020 – but need your support going into 2021
“We are asking for your help in ensuring that the library can continue providing valuable, life-changing services to our community. Please consider donating!”
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[Column] Context matters
Amaury Abreu: “Over the past three months, a group of people in our community have taken the time to clean up the City of Lebanon.”
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[Column] A well-informed & caring mask-wearing community, in the main
LebTown invited a few columnists to respond to last week’s New York Times article about mask wearing in Annville. Here’s the first response, from LVC professor Michael Schroeder.
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Student Views: ELCO junior discusses experience with hybrid schooling amidst pandemic
Lucy Bickel, a junior at ELCO High School, writes about how the pandemic has affected her high school experience.
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Student Views: Lebanon senior reflects on unexpected senior year
Lebanon senior Liann Melendez discusses how her senior year is being impacted by COVID-19.
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[Column] Impact of the state budget on Lebanon County
State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “The decisions will be tough, the choices real, and the urgency of acting the primary focus for the remaining budget.”
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[Library Letter] Libraries keep innovating to serve community through pandemic
Electronic resources are vital during the pandemic and as we continue to face challenges with schooling and everyday research needs. However, some of our best resources are not found on a digital screen but are still within easy reach.
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[Letter] Stop the brain drain
Amaury Abreu: “In (a recent Bloomberg) study, Lebanon tops the list of cities that suffer from this issue. But why is that, and how can we fix it?”
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[Column] Counties hard at work preparing for presidential election
“Counties have the utmost confidence that all of our voting systems are secure and that every Pennsylvanian’s vote will be properly counted.”
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[Column] EMS and fire companies stable but still in crisis
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.”
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[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.
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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.”
