Our Opinion From Lawrence Corvi Editorial Board
The Lawrence Corvi Mitchel Olszak and Nancy Bergey write on public policy issues, urging readers to consider reform measures and community impact. They argue for accountable leadership, transparent budgeting, and inclusive civic participation to strengthen local governance.
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Lawrence Corvi
Mitchel Olszak
Nancy Bergey
Citywide cleanup in New Castle 2012 budget debate
Editorial advocates a city supervised trash collection in New Castle for 2012. It weighs costs up to an estimated 120000, favors curbside or centralized options, and suggests a tag system for large items to deter illegal dumping and reduce future needs. It stresses taxpayer-funded services benefit all residents and urges vigilance against nonresident disposal.
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New Castle
Anthony Mastrangelo
Fracking Moratorium Urged by Villa Maria Leaders
A letter from Sister Susan Schorsten of Villa Maria Ohio and Pennsylvania appeals for a moratorium on fracking until EPA studies clarify risks to groundwater and drinking water. The piece argues for careful resource use and health, safety, and environmental care across life communities.
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Villa Maria
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Humility of Mary Sisters
EPA
Prudence
Susan Schorsten
Mary Villa Maria
Letters to the Editor Policy for New Castle News
Readers may mail signed letters up to 300 words to New Castle News in New Castle Pennsylvania. Include full name address and phone for verification. Anonymous letters will not be published and emails to nceditor at ncnewsonline com are encouraged.
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New Castle News
P.O
New Castle
Ncnewsonline
Critique of Banning Cell Phones in Cars
A columnist rebuts an NTSB call to ban all cell phone use in vehicles arguing the driving hazards come from many distractions beyond talking and that total bans are impractical. Cites Stacey Hersman remarks and 2010 fatality figures to question the policy premise while endorsing texting bans and roadway safety measures.
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National Transportation Safety Board
NTSB
Deborah Hersman
Hersman
U.S. Department of Transportation
Heisman
America
Verizon.net
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