Opinion page guidance on letters and columnists
The piece explains that local editorials reflect the newspaper's stance while letters and syndicated or local columnists express individual viewpoints. It invites readers to share opinions in letters to the editor to foster public debate on community issues.
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County pay raises reflect merit system shift in 2016
Our opinion supports Lawrence County Commission on merit based increases for non union and management staff, noting it aligns with a federal performance oriented model and addresses public accountability. Critics worry about taxpayer optics, but the plan stresses performance criteria, transparent goals, and reverting pay to base levels when positions change. The first amendment rights provision follows.
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Lawrence County
Dan Vogler
Vogler
Civil Service
Partnership For Public Service
Civil Service System
Bob del Signore
The People Speak Editor in New Castle Beacon
Barbara Grossman calls New Castle a lighthouse to the nation in a plea for unity and faith. She urges communal living and openness, linking it to the nation’s founding ideals and Pennsylvania heritage.
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New Castle
New Castle Urged to Spread Positive Town Spirit
The editor calls for less negativity in New Castle and urges residents to share constructive views about the town. Readers are invited to send signed letters up to 300 words with full contact details to The News or via email, noting letters may be edited for style and grammar.
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New Castle
Nceditor
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North Street
Castle
Mercer
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Castie
Lawmakers push again on expanding gambling in Pa.
Harrisburg lawmakers pursue another bid to expand gaming as budget talks heat up. GOP leaders back online gambling and video poker in bars to avoid tax hikes, but last spring’s votes split the caucus with several defeats. Leaders warn profits may not materialize and protections must tighten.
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Harrisburg
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Tom Wolf
Brad Roae
Crawford County
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House Gaming Oversight
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Parke Wentling
Mercer County
Wentling
Fred Keller
R-Snyder
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