Category: Letter to the Editor

Op-Ed: Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association Director Speaks on Pennsylvania Police Reform
Law enforcement leaders in Pennsylvania are committed to continuing constructive changes that can make our criminal justice system fairer for all citizens.

Letter to the Editor: Response to Scaled-back July 4 Appreciated
LUCINDA, Pa. – The following letter to the editor was submitted by Rob Gatesman, a member of the St. Joseph 4th of July Committee.

Letter to the Editor: Governor Continues to Shut Out Voice of the People
HARRISBURG, Pa. – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s vetoes of House Bills 2412 and 2388 and Senate Bill 327:

Letter to the Editor: There is another viral pandemic spreading across America. It’s called hatred.
There is a pressing question that many of us have asked ourselves: Where has the soul of America gone?

Letter to Editor: Speed Cameras in Work Zones – For Safety or Revenue?
Speed cameras in work zones are for revenue. If not, then why do we not do things like adopt the zipper merge, and post 85th percentile speed limits? Low speed limits cause a decent speed variation between the vehicles, which promotes tailgating, constant passing, and rapidly approaching a vehicle.

Letter to the Editor: ‘Operation Christmas Child’ Thanks Area Residents for Generosity
I am writing to thank West Central Pennsylvania residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children around the world.

Letter to the Editor: A “Villainizer” Speaks Out!
As one of the targets of (a recent) chicken little article about the Cranberry Twp. budget, I need to give you, the folks from Cranberry some facts.

Letter to the Editor: ‘Stop the Hate; Make America Great Again’
The following letter on “Stop the Hate; Make America Great Again” was submitted to the editor:

Letter to the Editor: The Speed Kills Myth is Alive and Well in Pennsylvania
Sadly, the speed kills myth is alive and well in Pennsylvania. A real 25-state analysis was done of NHTSA data, which showed that 1.6% of crashes are caused by excessive speed. Barely above zero, then.

Letter to the Editor: Franklin Silver Cornet Band Deemed a Local Treasure
Last Friday night at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, the Franklin Silver Cornet Band performed their 40th annual Pops Concert.