Letter to editor defends James Lombardo over mayoral criticism
Tam from New Castle area criticizes negative letters about Mayor Anthony Mastrangelo and praises James Lombardo while stressing that board work is a team effort. The writer urges Lombardo to step down gracefully amid political controversy and notes others have faced board consequences.
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Tam
New Castle
Anthony Mastrangelo
James Lombardo
City officer treated differently over police dog case
A reader criticizes New Castle city council for lenient handling of a police officer involved in a dog related incident. The author emphasizes Chico the dog was more than a pet, noting he served as a war veteran and police officer.
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Chico
Editorial Board Opinion from Lawrence Corvi et al
The Lawrence Lawrence Corvi editorial board members Mitchel Olszak Lisa Madras Michael Matis and Nancy Bergey present a collective stance on current policy issues outlining positions on governance transparency and civic importance. The piece reflects board perspectives and calls for accountability and informed public discourse.
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Lawrence Corvi
Mitchel Olszak
Lisa Madras
Michael Matis
Nancy Bergey
Pennsylvania Should Stand Pat On Electoral College System
The piece argues for maintaining Pennsylvania’s current winner take all electoral method, warning that dividing by congressional districts would reduce Pennsylvania’s clout, lead to closer races, and shift attention away from the state. It notes Maine and Nebraska already split votes and cites Gov. Corbett’s proposal with Republican criticisms. The author contests abandoning the existing system despite calls for reform.
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Nebraska
Tom Corbett
Pennsylvania
Corbett
Republican Party
Commonwealth
Readers invited to write letters to New Castle News
The newspaper invites signed letters up to 300 words sent to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 60 New Castle Pennsylvania 16103 Readers may email ncweditor ncnewsonline com with a full name phone number and address for verification Anonymous letters will not be published Letters may be edited for style and grammar
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Class warfare debate over wealth and the American creed
In a reflection on tax fights and supposed class warfare, the piece argues wealth concentrates power and shapes policy, calling for the rich to aid the country that enabled their wealth while condemning the myth of a privileged elite. It cites Hemingway and cites the First Amendment framing. Scripps Howard News Service.
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Britain
Ernest Hemingway
India
Jesus
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