Letters to the Editor
Zerbe ruling will open can of worms
To the editor: To the residents of Trevorton who are or are not aware of the recreational vehicle proposed changes on our streets: We had an ordinance in effect for many years that stated all RVs are to be removed from public streets between Sept. 15 an (read more)
Figures don't add up for food contract
To the editor: I read the news report Wednesday on the Shamokin Area School Board meeting and, with particular interest, that portion dealing with the cafeteria. I strongly disagree with most figures that were given as fact. Yes, the food service company (read more)
PennDOT needs many paving options
To the editor: Several members of our organization had an opportunity to read your article in the April 23 edition entitled "New 'thin-mix' tried as an alternative to tar and chip rehab. " We thought it was important to draw your attention to a few items (read more)
After field trip, it's time to praise school
To the editor: This letter is in reference to the Shamokin Area Elementary School. So many negative things are said and written about the school district, and with elections approaching for school board seats, the letters and comments have become particu (read more)
Nurses thanked for health care role
To the editor: Two national observances are being held in May to recognize the important contributions of health care professionals to the health and well-being of patients-National Nurses' Week (May 6-12) and National Hospital Week (May 12-18). Strength (read more)
Father Gillelan will lead diocese until a new bishop is appointed
Photo: N/A, License: N/A Father Robert M. Gillelan Jr., pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, Steelton, has been elected to the position of diocesan administrator by the College of Consultors of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Gillelan had served as vicar general/moderator of the Curia f (read more)
Let deposition show who's lying
To the editor: At the April 10 public meeting of the Northumberland County commissioners, during one of his increasingly common public tirades, Commissioner Vinny Clausi referenced my previously published open letter to county citizens regarding the ci (read more)
Why does NRA kills bills that could keep guns out of hands of criminals?
To the editor: Guns don't kill people, people kill people. That is the mantra held by the NRA and its members. The NRA opposes any form of gun regulation because they assert that it is not guns that are the problem, it is the bad people who use them. In (read more)
Hands-on approach tops criticism
To the editor: Well, it's election time again and school board member Tracey Witmer is doing what she does best: criticize. She never has a solution to any problem, she just puts people down who try to do the job they were elected to do. I will put my fo (read more)
Anonymous attack unwarranted
To the editor: As a rule, I don't expend the effort required to respond to a Sound Off call, but the personal attack directed at me by a cowardly individual who accused me of "collecting a pension" and "taking a job from someone else who needs one" makes (read more)
God's opinion only one that counts
To the editor: In reference to Jenna Wasakoski article on marriage, I'll just bet her grandparents are rolling over in their graves with their "traditional values," a.k.a biblical principles. Jenna truly needs to read the entire Bible. One doesn't need t (read more)
Caring makes the difference
To the editor: The article in the April 19 edition by Jake Betz was well written and so true. I sent in a similar article about two years ago speaking about pride in your hometown and the words of Jake made me think again about the "messies." I suppose I (read more)
Pool fund issue shows need for newcomers
To the editor: I find Mr. Persing's announcement for re-election to be of great interest. I had to laugh at his statement that he "is not a believer in micro-management." He's so full of it. We all know he is out at that school every single day being en (read more)
Threats won't stop pursuit of accountability
To the editor: Recently, Point Township Supervisor Randall Yoxheimer wrote a slanderous letter and is currently on a smear campaign/witch hunt attacking anyone who opposes his handling, or lack thereof, of federal taxpayers' money. This federal money wa (read more)
Support for Mahoney Bros. appreciated
To the editor: I would like to thank your paper for the outstanding promotion and coverage for our Mahoney Brothers concert on April 20. The show was a smash hit, and the auditorium was filled to its capacity. People attending came from New Jersey, Maryl (read more)
Celebrating volunteers
To the editor: At Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville and our Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital (G-SACH) campus in Coal Township, we find peace of mind in knowing there are 412 kindhearted volunteers ready and waiting to provide comfort, (read more)