As first reported on NewsLanc.com on Tuesday, May 20, Monica Mosely, Assistant District Attorney, told the Lancaster County Commissioners that there was a real need for three more Youth Aid Panels in the city and township, while the rest of the county was adequately covered. Mosely today told NewLanc that by noon on Thursday, May […]
Month: May 2008
KUDOS
WATCHDOG: Kudos to the New Era for publishing on May 19th a lengthy letter by Rev. Jim Kalish entitled “Megan’s Law has little or no impact on recidivism.” After quoting from Human Rights Watch and other studies, Kalish concludes: “Sexual assault is a horrific act, but the Megan Law is no solution. Rather, it is […]
Are Sex Offender Laws Counterproductive?*
“Human Rights Watch appreciates the sense of concern and urgency that has prompted these laws. They reflect a deep public yearning for safety in a world that seems increasingly threatening. Every child has the right to live free from violence and sexual abuse. Promoting public safety by holding offenders accountable and by instituting effective crime […]
Reporter George Sheldon joins NewsLanc.com
A lifelong Lancaster County native, Sheldon is well-known as a local writer, author, and photographer. Sheldon’s writing credits include the publication of over 1,000 articles. He has also published 31 books, with two more scheduled for publication later this year. www.GeorgeSheldon.com George is looking forward to meeting NewLanc.com’s readers when he is handing out newsletters […]
County Morgue Plans Still Not Submitted
The answer to a citizen’s question at the Lancaster County Commissioners’ Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, revealed that the new morgue project is lagging. “How far are we?” Bill Bonanno of Rapho Township asked. “What’s it going to cost?” “I don’t think anything has been formally submitted to the township,” Don LeFever, the County Solicitor […]
WATCHDOG SPECIAL: News, Smut, Smut, Smut , Smut
That is how the five columns of the front page headlines in today’s Intelligencer Journal were allocated. One of the most important stories of the decade – the decision of Lancaster General Hospital to build a major satellite facility in Ephrata – got a single column. The sad but all-too-frequent story of a male teacher […]
Youth Aid Panels Successful but Need Volunteers
During a short and routine Lancaster County Commissioners Work Session Meeting on Tuesday, Assistant District Attorney Monica Mosely remarked about the difficulty in enlisting volunteers from the City and Lancaster Township to serve on the Youth Aid Panels. Panels meet with juveniles who have committed a first time, non-violent offense as a part of a […]
EDITORIAL: Rational vs. Irrational Fear
Fear can be good. Ten thousand years ago it helped humankind to survive from predators in the jungle where every sound, every movement could foretell danger and potential death. And when rational, it can yet save us today. But fear can also be bad, because it can play upon survival instincts which are incapable of […]
WHPTV 21 & Fox 43 Cover Conestoga Meeting With Live Shots
WATCHDOG: WHPTV 21 was at the Conestoga Fire Company on Monday, and provided a live shot on their 5:30 newscast. At the 10 PM newscast, Fox 43 broadcasted live, offering abbreviated but live coverage of the citizen’s meeting. It’s good to see TV coverage of an event where citizens are getting involved and expressing their […]
Over 300 Attend Boisterous Conestoga Meeting
CONESTOGA, PA – Emotions and passions overflowed Monday evening in Conestoga when over 300 residents packed the community firehouse to discuss safety concerns over a property that is the residence of four convicted felons, three of which are registered sexual offenders on Pennsylvania’s Megan’s List. (See photos.) The May 19th meeting was organized by local […]
New Era Breaks With Establishment, Urges Defeat of Charter as proposed
The New Era on May 17th published a thoughtful and provocative editorial highly critical of the proposed Home Rule Charter as currently constituted. Excerpts: “Many here hoped home rule would bring progressive reform. Instead, it promises just the opposite – a government regressive and deformed.” “But the charter up for a vote in November’s election […]
Not One Successful Home Rule Government
From the beginning of the Home Rule Committee formation, I went to my source and asked for an explanation of this form of government. Critics are on the money when they suggest that this all was brought about by Lancaster Newspapers and I would add the Chamber and Dale High. Lancaster County is too stubborn […]
SUNDAY NEWS
The May 18 lead article is headed “A storm brews in Conestoga over three sex offenders living in the same building; a public meeting is called for Monday. It’s the talk of this town.” WATCHDOG: The first impression was that, on a low news week, the Sunday News was going down the sordid trail of […]
Praises Anti-Home Rule Editorial
It is possible that the whole home rule idea started when the Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. was running into challenges from the commissioners. Now that the challenges have been diverted, the home rule concept is no longer as pressing for the LNP so they can take an objective view. The criticism in the editorial seems sound.