In the second of a series of columns from public figures on unitedness and healing, District Attorney Pier Hess Graf writes: “As a society, we all are at the crossroads. We either move forward, hopeful, or we allow the bitterness of late to consume us.”
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[Letter] Reckless vs. careful, careful will survive
A Mt. Gretna resident shares a warning: “This virus is relentless and will track you down if you act in a reckless fashion and it will show no mercy.”
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[Column] “I can’t breathe,” the haunting final words of George Floyd
In the first of a series of columns from public figures on unitedness and healing, County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz writes: “The nation mourns with the Floyd family. How can we stop this injustice?”
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[Letter] WellSpan Good Sam thankful to community for support during pandemic
“We are so grateful for the tremendous outpouring of support and encouragement from our community shown toward our team.”
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[Letters] Business owner called out over LebTown letter, owner responds
A response to a May 14 letter run on LebTown alleges hypocrisy by local business owner. Read the full letter and the owner’s reply.
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[Column] Could COVID-19 crisis be the agent of school innovation?
“In examining post-pandemic public schools, the eventual result could look more like an education revolution.”
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[Letter] Best public policies are thought-through and consistent
Grange President: “The best public policy is one that is thought-through and where everyone believes that there are consistent criteria for making these decisions.”
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[Library Letter] Summer learning and other programming at Lebanon County Libraries
The Summer Learning Program at Lebanon County Libraries is a lot of fun for kids, parents, and library staff and, oh yeah, it’s also educational (but don’t tell the kids!).
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[Letter] What, no football?
A Mt. Gretna resident shares his thoughts on whether Beaver Stadium will see its usual 100k+ fans this fall.
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[Letter] Trust the science
Rev. Timothy Dewald, pastor emeritus of Hill United Church of Christ and current assistant professor of mathematics at Lebanon Valley College, urges the people of Lebanon County to trust the science, and the rule of law.
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[Letter] Local business owner looking forward to putting up “open” sign but will wait for state’s go-ahead
Lebanon businessman Tony Matula says it’s killing him not to have his barber shop open, but he feels the risks of re-opening prematurely are too great to ignore.
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[Letter] “Yellow” letter shows officials evading responsibility, setting bad example
Attorney Rich Raiders of Annville argues that Friday’s letter showed officials trying to circumvent the law and risking a second wave.
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[Letter] DA Hess Graf: Wolf’s actions misguided, but consequences possible
District Attorney Pier Hess Graf explains the inherent limitations that exist on her Friday announcement that all local businesses may reopen without fear of criminal consequences.
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[Letter] Flabbergasted that officials told (not asked) Wolf that county will “open”
Sue Naughton of Myerstown writes that she was “flabbergasted” to see news break regarding Friday’s letter from local officials.
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Editorial: Inconsistent, opaque messaging by Wolf admin undermines journalism, increases public health risk
The Wolf administration must become more transparent, more consistent, and more proactive in its messaging.