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Letter to the Editor: Old song lyrics bemoaning nation’s condition seem fitting for our times, writer says

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Letter to the Editor: Restore Ten Commandments to government buildings and public life

<p>Luzerne County Councilman Harry Haas and several commissioners from across Pennsylvania visited the State Capitol to seek support from lawmakers for an alternative to county property taxes. At the Capitol, from left, are: Pete Smeltz, Clinton County; Jim Hertzler, Cumberland County; Lisa Schaefer, CCAP director of government relations; Harlan Shober, Washington County; Harry Haas, Luzerne County and Rod Ruddock, Indiana County.</p><style>
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Councilmen discuss property taxes at State Capitol