The following is NewsLanc reporter Matt Henderson’s interview on March 19 of Commissioner Craig Lehman concerning the $46,000 in election contributions he received from special interest groups, many of which have no apparent reason to be supporting a candidate for Lancaster County Commissioner: Q: How do you respond to the revelation that much of your […]
Month: March 2008
KUDOS
Our thanks to Ron Harper, Jr., for bravely reporting news at 5thEstate.com that would either be omitted or distorted by the monopoly Lancaster press. WATCHDOG: We mourn the web site being “shut down” on April 30 but eagerly look forward to the fruition of whatever new journalistic enterprise that Harper has in mind.
5thEstate.com to Shut Down
In a letter dated March 26, publisher Ron Harper, Jr. announced that 5thEstate.com will “shut down” on April 30, stating “Economic realities have forced a difficult decision…It’s time to move on.” Harper relates: “With meticulous documentation (and, frankly, not a little ingenuity and courage), 5thEstate has provided you with the information you need to make […]
KUDOS
KUDOS to the Sunday News for a very entertaining March 30th Perspective section. WATCHDOG: Too bad they fail to report on the diversion of millions of dollars of the Convention Center Authority’s rightful funds to Penn Square Partners. Is this because its parent company is a partner in the ‘looting’?
EDITORIAL: Better to Regroup
Given that Convention Center Chairman Art Morris had described a meeting with Penn Square Partners as “fact finding” and had limited discussion as to naming rights, it is wise for the meeting to be rescheduled for a later date when preparations can be given more attention. Hopefully Morris and the Board will choose a delegation […]
LETTER: Rotary / Media Dropped Ball
Other than NewsLanc, the media did not show up at last week’s Rotary Club meeting to hear the other side of the Hazelton story. I think it is a real travesty considering they had devoted many front page stories, editorials and press from all three papers that had previously attended, as well as coverage on […]
Can F & M Keep Its President’s Promise re School Lane Hills?
An Intelligencer Journal article of March 25 headed “F & M sheds light on rail plan” reports: ‘[John] Fry also hoped to quell ‘unfounded’ rumors that Wilson Drive will be extended across Baker Field to Harrisburg Pike. ‘We have no plans at all nor would we even consider, extending Wilson Drive.’” Such a promise by […]
Downtown Unsafe at night
Last evening (3-29-2008), my wife and I attended The Lancaster Symphony performance at the Fulton Theater. The performance was excellent as usual. After the performance, many of us were crossing the street to go to our cars when all of a sudden piercing police sirens were everywhere. Six police cars came flying by us and […]
“Under the Same Moon,” And Others
It’s hard to believe twenty five years have passed since Gregory Nava co-wrote and directed the sobering immigration epic, “El Norté.” Hard to believe because nothing seems to have changed: the debate over undocumented workers or their overall plight. If you can trust the headlines the situation has only gotten worse. “El Norté” depicted the […]
Accuses NewsLanc of “Vested Interests”
Just wanted to drop a quick line about your mission statement. Though I find Newslanc a refreshing, oftentimes accurate alternative to the Lancaster newspaper, I think it’s a bit deceiving to say that you have no vested interests and no personal motivations for the content you publish. Editor’s response: We thank the contributor for the […]
LETTER: PSP’s "Rape and Pillage of Taxpayers"
This week marks the one year anniversary of the sale of nearly $64 million dollars in convention center construction bonds. If these bonds are not refinanced, they should be paid off in March of the year 2047. I strongly suspect that most of us in this room today will not be here to witness that […]
Questions Intell’s Coverage
Your excellent coverage of the TRAC meeting Tuesday night is what Larry Alexander, the reporter at the meeting for the Intelligencer Journal, should have written and didn’t. My question is, why didn’t he?
LCCCA Executive Assistant Resigns; Naming Rights Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
It was announced at Thursday’s meeting of the Convention Center Authority that Shelly Weikert, who has provided administrative support to the organization for nearly five years, is resigning. Weikert indicated that, while multiple reasons are involved, she is relocating to Las Vegas because she enjoys the area and “I have a hospitality degree and it’s […]
Hazleton Mayor Prejudiced, Pennsylvania ACLU Legal Director Tells Rotary
Last August, the Rotary Club of Lancaster invited Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta to speak on the subject of his city’s crackdown on illegal immigrants. It is said that Rotary gave him a standing ovation. Today, they heard from someone who says that Mr. Barletta’s claims linking immigrants with increases in crime and burdens on social […]