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[Column] City of Lebanon Authority explains water rate increase
If you are a City of Lebanon Authority customer – a designation that applies to about 70,000 Lebanon County residents, including households, businesses, and municipalities – you may have noticed that your water rates increased slightly on April 1.
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[Column] Pennsylvania Republicans need a 3-point game
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) shares his thoughts on why Pennsylvania Republicans need to embrace the new rules of mail-in ballots, just like basketball teams once adapted to the advent of the 3-pointer.
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[Letter] Our new reps can help fix rules, fund schools
Two Lebanon residents share their hopes for state Rep. John Schlegel and state Sen. Chris Gebhard as their terms begin.
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[Letter] Congressman Meuser shares agenda for newly-expanded Pa. 9th
Congressman Dan Meuser: “The district is large, larger than the state of Connecticut, and my team and I are looking forward to thoroughly serving each county in a highly responsive manner.”
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[Column] Six good reasons for teaching writing
Read why residents of Cornwall Manor initiated a pen-pal program with local students.
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[Column] We need to teach personal financial education in our high schools
“From daily purchases to long-term financial planning, becoming proficient at money management is a critical skill all Pennsylvanians need.”
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[Letter] Developers of Lebanon Catholic site should save Donaghmore Mansion
“While it may seem that there are historic buildings aplenty here, the truth is too many have been lost due to a lack of preservation efforts.”
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[Column] Free trauma therapy is a win-win for Lebanon County residentsÂ
The COVID-19 pandemic had social and mental health impacts, but our community has tools to combat them.
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[Letter] Reader response to Dec. 9 letter by Congressman Meuser
Reader response to last week’s column by Rep. Dan Meuser: “It may surprise Mr. Meuser that some of his constituents are critical thinkers. We need references for your analysis/statements.”
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[Letter] Congressman Meuser: America faces self-inflicted energy crisis
Congressman Dan Meuser: “Just a short time ago America was energy independent.”
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[Letter] Seniors could realize significant windfall from retirement tax
“Recently a few letters were published attacking Representative Frank Ryan and his planned introduction of the School Property Tax Elimination Act better known as HB13, named after the original 13 colonies.”
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[Column] Remembering a saint who touched our lives
“Father Ed was the closest thing to a living saint that I ever met.”
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[Letter] Taxpayers, teachers and voters should be up in arms
Calvin Clements shares his thoughts on the controversies surrounding the Pennsylvania Public Schools Employees’ Retirement System.
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[Letter] Reader response to Clements letter on taxing retirement income
Reader response to the September 20 letter by Dr. Calvin Clements entitled, “Taxing retirement income is still a bad plan.”