Open Letter to the Spy

LNP is like the cable company in that it's basically the only game in town.  A monopoly.

LNP has touted themselves to be pro-transparency, open and fair-minded, yet they are censoring what is presented to the public.  Quite possibly the public is not even aware of this.

I recently submitted a letter to the editor regarding two road rage cases and I questioned the decisions made by the DAs office with regard to filing charges.  LNP refused to print it. 

If the DAs office is picking and choosing cases based on maintaining a winning record for election purposes, that needs to be addressed.  LNP's decision to suppress any mention of this has to bring into question their ties. 

Where else do Lancaster County residents go for local news?  TV stations lack the time to go into detail on any story. The Merchandiser is nothing more than an advertisement rag, they won't report on any crimes, trials, accidents, etc.  Facebook is a sea of misinformation posted by those too lazy to attend local meetings and gather accurate information. 

"We, the people" are not being properly informed and LNP controls what they want the public to know. 

911 center dispatches increase for 9th consecutive year in 2017; EMS overdose calls jump 35 percent [data]

Seventy-five percent of the 439,691 dispatches were for police. Nineteen percent were for EMS, and six percent were for fire.

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http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/center-dispatches-increase-for-th-consecutive-year-in-ems-overdose/article_013aac10-007d-11e8-9c29-47607385c2be.html

Red Rose Access bus in accident at N. 5th & Chestnut

 A Red Rose access bus was involved in a two-vehicle accident at North 5th and Chestnut Street this afternoon at about 4:15. According to Columbia Borough Police, the bus, which was heading west on Chestnut, collided with a car heading north on Fifth. The bus sustained front end damage and had to be towed from the scene. No reports of injuries. No information available on the make, model, and condition of the car involved.

Another two-vehicle accident occurred at the same intersection this past Sunday.

Seasonal part-time trolley drivers sought

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

The Borough of Columbia is accepting applications for Seasonal Part-time Trolley/Bus drivers. Must have high school diploma or Ged, valid Class A or B CDL license with passenger endorsement, a clean driving record, experience as a school bus driver or public transit operator preferred. The successful candidate(s) will be required to obtain a CDL Medical examination/certification every two years by a specified physician. Current pay rate is $15.00/hour. Applications and job descriptions are available at the Columbia Borough Municipal Building, 308 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512.








Borough Offices: 308 Locust Street, Columbia PA 17512 | Phone: 717-684-2467

Hempfield residents 'extremely disappointed' as school board permits Verizon to build cell tower behind elementary school

Columbia Borough school district also leases school property for cell towers.

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http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/hempfield-residents-extremely-disappointed-as-school-board-permits-verizon-to/article_36b2e98a-008b-11e8-8b85-cbfe10e3ecde.html

How will the Lancaster-based 16th district lines, candidates be affected when congressional district map is thrown-out, redrawn?

Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district

The case was brought by voters who alleged state lawmakers had unfairly gerrymandered congressional district boundaries in 2011 to produce a map favorable to Republicans. The GOP holds 13 seats to the Democrat's five even though registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans statewide.

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http://lancasteronline.com/insider/how-will-the-lancaster-based-th-district-lines-candidates-be/article_73140004-008a-11e8-9717-c302e42d0835.html

Columbia's hyperbaric facility helps in fight against Lyme disease

The hyperbaric chamber is at the Robert Lombard Hyperbaric Center in Columbia.

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http://wkbn.com/2018/01/23/oxygen-therapy-used-as-weapon-in-fight-against-lyme-disease/