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Cartwright out of touch with county’s economy

Congressional candidate Matt Cartwright, what planet are you living on? I am writing in response to your campaign press release on Aug. 24.

Luzerne County has the highest unemployment in the state. Look at the list of homeowners behind on their property taxes, which was recently published by The Times Leader; I did not count them, but I am sure it is in the thousands.

Our roads and bridges are falling apart. Luzerne County is in debt from which it might never emerge.

Remember the past election buzz words: It is the economy, stupid.

Gerald Mech

Middle Road makeover makes township safer

As promised at our on-site July meeting with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 4-0 representatives Dennis Giordano and Keith Williams, all of the safety measures along Middle Road have been completed.

The improvements include painting the roadway with block lettering noting the 25 mph speed limit, repairs made to sewer grates, flashing 25 mph “wig-wag” signs and a stop sign at Kosciuszko Street and Middle Road.

On behalf of residents of the Askam section of Hanover Township, I thank them for their work to make our road safer. Also, many thanks to state Rep. Gerald Mullery, plus the area newspapers and television stations that also supported our cause.

Since these improvements have been made, most drivers have realized the necessity of obeying the speed limit, and we appreciate their slowing down.

Don Casterline

Hanover Township

New after-hours clinic big boon for pet lovers

Dr. I.H. Kathio has expanded his veterinary practice by opening a “night hospital” at 421 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre.

In my opinion, Dr Kathio is as good as it gets.

Two new after-hours pet hospitals in the Wyoming Valley are giving pet lovers a choice of whom they want to care for their pets. God works in wonderful ways.

I have had some not-so-wonderful experiences in the past year. During the past several months, the list of heartbroken pet lovers who have contacted me has grown by leaps and bounds. I thank all the people who have called and offered their support.

If there are more individuals who care to get involved, please call me at (570) 332-9576.

Jack Gallagher

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