A column by Jeff Hawkes on July 25th is entitled “City’s deficit spending must end.” WATCHDOG: Click here for a rib splitting response by Lanco Yokels.

Headline of the week: “Inflation jumps as consumers pay more.” WATCHDOG: So that is what causes it!

In reference to former State Representative Tom Armstrong housing former sex offenders in his house, a Sunday News “Quote Of The Week” was Columbia’s mayor Leo Lutz stating: “We want to send a clear message. … We don’t want you in Columbia. Please go elsewhere.” WATCHDOG: When a mayor makes such a statement, it is […]

In its July 18 edition in a feature entitled “Puff Piece”, the Post poses the following question concerning the proposed trolley car system: “Does anyone remember a single public meeting on this radical and very stupid proposal?” WATCHDOG: Here in Lancaster, it seems to be the practice for the authorities to only hold public meetings […]

In a June 15 article entitled “Pa.’s top court won’t hear center lawsuit”, the New Era states: “Although design work for the project was being done during the litigation, [Tom] Smithgall said the legal challenges have cost both time and money. “He believes the litigation added at least three years to the project. During that […]

The lead article on July 14, “Food for thought at SDL” is devoted to a report by consultants for Nutri-Tech Inc. who said “Students, faculty and staff have widespread complaints about mushy, overcooked, oily foods and a lack of variety on their schools’ breakfast and lunch menus.” It then goes on to say “The findings […]

An article on July 13 “Parties agree they don’t like charter” by Helen Colwell Adams was well researched, comprehensive, timely and informative. WATCHDOG: Unfortunately it was partly buried on page A10 rather than receiving front page major article treatment, at least in the local section. If Marv Adams does that often, he may have more […]

The editorial on July 13 is headed “Hospital, bill thyself. With huge surpluses, and opulent quarters, it’s plan that LGH and Hershey Medical can do better for the Plain and others who can’t pay their bills.” WATCHDOG: Although the willingness to criticize Lancaster General Hospital, a member of the Big Five, deserves commendation, the editorial […]

In an editorial of July 10, the New Era states: “Some observers say hospitals should give Amish and Mennonites a substantial price break all their own… “But Tom Beeman at LGH told the Wall Street Journal that Holmes’s request was unrealistic and unfair and simply would shift the burden of payment to all other hospital […]

Its July 6 front page headlines “Faith not paying bills: Amish and Old Order Mennonites, who don’t believe in health insurance, are facing personal and financial catastrophes.” WATCHDOG: The title is disingenuous. What it should say is “Lancaster General Hospital has been price gouging Amish.” The article itself reports fairly and touches, if ever so […]

The Post’s July 4th edition features “Puff Piece…of the week; How does the Kool-Aid Taste, Gil Smart” which pokes fun at the Sunday News lead article of June 29th titled “Confidence building: Optimistic city merchants say Penn Square project is but one of the factors in an increasing robust downtown.” WATCHDOG: Now that Chris Hart-Nibbrig […]

In its July 4 lead story “Sen. targets game officials; Takes action after son pleads guilty to violations”, the Intell shows sadly belated courage by finally, in the waning months of Senator Gibson Armstrong’s final term, publishing news that on its face is testimonial of the Senator’s arrogance and disregard of the public good in […]

It’s editorial on July 2nd is headed “Philadelphia: Stop harassing Scouts”. It goes on to say “..the scouts’ freedom to limit membership has come at a price….Philadelphia ordered the Boy Scouts to abandon its policy on homosexuality and atheism or say goodbye to its low rent by the end of May…Meanwhile, programs that serve thousands […]

In a July 3rd editorial states: “One study found that reducing speeds from 75 mph to 65 mph resulted in a savings of 20 cents per gallon…Is 12 minutes worth the additional cost of 5 miles per gallon?” WATCHDOG: Without taking sides, let’s test the economics. From the point of view of someone who earns […]