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Another bit of reassessment math for the commissioners - 07/25/2008
Let’s do some easy assessment math.

Effective-age appraisal unfair to homes rehabbed after flood - 07/25/2008
A lot of the reassessment is complex and it seems at times esoteric.

Resident believes conditions in city will force him to leave town - 07/24/2008
Here’s my version of Wilkes-Barre’s slogan, “I Believe.”

It is my opinion, based on what I have r - 07/24/2008
It is my opinion, based on what I have read and heard firsthand, that the whole process of Luzerne County reassessment is a joke. The commissioners are playing “bully,” 21st Century Appraisals has made mistakes, and both of these parties have caused unbelievable stress for seniors.

Family of accident victim asks for help to preserve memorial - 07/23/2008
I am writing to ask for assistance in a matter that has added further to the pain and anguish of my family.

Supporter says Carney has done much to assist veterans - 07/23/2008
According to an area newspaper, Republican congressional candidate Chris Hackett handed out American flag lapel pins at the Montrose Fourth of July parade, but the patriotic pins were made in China.

Reassessment must continue in fairness to all landowners - 07/23/2008
Why is there so much surprise about the outcome of the current Luzerne County property reassessment? Did people actually think values would be the same as they were in the 1960s? Reassessment was needed, but the courage and will of the elected leadership were lacking in the past.

Diocesan official says Milz was not targeted for dismissal - 07/23/2008

Letter writer believes plant-based diet is the best regimen - 07/22/2008
It appears that Ralph Rostock (letter to the editor, July 7) must satisfy his tainted conscience by skirting the issues to satisfy his appetite for animal flesh.

Everything that we do has a consequence attached to it - 07/22/2008
I have been in existence long enough to realize that the saying “I can do whatever I want, it’s not hurting anyone” is one of the most damaging fallacies ever conjured up by man.

Former students laud commitment of lay teachers in diocese - 07/22/2008

County reassessment ‘victim’ calls for taxpayer revolution - 07/21/2008
I have been reading with great interest of the property reassessment fiasco that is going on in Luzerne County.

Reassessment experience will influence election-year choice - 07/21/2008
I am writing to voice my concerns regarding the recent reassessment in Luzerne County.

Write-in vote for Meuser would be abuse of voting privilege - 07/20/2008
I am writing in response to the plea of Kevin M. Reilly (letter to the editor, July 5) to cast a write-in vote for Dan Meuser in the November election.

Hello Mr. McCain: Price of a gallon of gas does matter - 07/20/2008
The way a candidate runs his or her campaign provides some insight as to how he/she will run things if elected. The same goes for a candidate’s choice of advisers and surrogates.

Reader: Reassessment was needed, but process is flawed - 07/20/2008
As all Luzerne County property owners know by now, all real estate in the county is being reassessed for property tax valuation for the first time in 40 years.

Writer urges use of bracelets as evidence of living will - 07/20/2008
I have an idea I’m not sure has been implemented but, if so, please contact this newspaper and they will let me know.

Reader doubts taxing oil companies will reduce gas prices - 07/19/2008
In a recent letter in a local newspaper, U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Nanticoke, stated that he was supporting a windfall profits tax on oil companies. I have several questions regarding this position.

‘Freedom of choice’ must serve employers and employees - 07/19/2008
I must say that after reading a commentary piece (July 8) written by Mr. Michael A. Milz, president of the Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers, I couldn’t agree more with the headline.

Cheers to beer – and wine – now available at Wegmans - 07/19/2008
At Wegmans, “every day you get our best.”

Reassessment could play havoc with tax escrow accounts - 07/19/2008