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I retired and moved to Lancaster from New Jersey in January 2020 to housesit for my nephew and his family, who were going to the UK to work for two and a half years. My nephew ordered a subscription to LNP delivered to their house so I could learn about the Lancaster community. I knew no one and lived alone in their home in Manheim Township, but I was planning on getting involved and settling in. When everything shut down in March 2020, LNP was my lifeline. It came to the porch every morning, my only contact with Lancaster, keeping me informed of the pandemic and the community around me. My nephew and his family planned on coming home every six months or so, but all travel halted and they were not able to get back until August 2021. In August 2022, I bought my own home in the city, and I still get LNP delivered. It is a fantastic newspaper in such a small city, and every day I appreciate its ability to keep me in touch with my community. – Anita Coryell

I enjoy the s about Penn State football by Mike Gross. He gives good insights on what goes on behind the scenes. I also enjoy seeing the college football rankings each week and how the ranked teams fared against their opponents. – Albert Fulvio

We've lived in many places in the world and have, as a result, sampled many newspapers. But for us Lancaster's LNP is the one we have enjoyed the most. Its scope, while clearly not the most extensive, is characterized by balance in its coverage of local issues. It serves to keeps us informed about the news as such, but it also reminds us that the world in which we live extends well beyond Lititz or Lancaster. Facts, perspectives, values and opinions are presented in a manner that reflects this commitment to balance. We like that! It makes us grateful for the LNP, and for its contribution to us as citizens of our local community, as well as citizens of our world. – Carol and Peter Schreck

I am a fan of LNP! I was reading the paper version but it was sometimes hard to find and sold out. I buy it on Sundays if it available. So now I read it daily online and I enjoy it just as much as if not more. This paper has so much information and s that I enjoy. It's worth the subscription. - Mary A Johnson

I enjoy the challenge of the puzzle page and like being able to use my pencil and eraser to figure out the correct answers. – Dana Edwards

Enjoyed looking in the Archives section. Saw a picture of my dad when he became the 10,000,000th RRTA bus rider in 1981. – Rob Johnson

Being new to the area I depend on the paper for news on the people to learn about them. Also, with the election coming up I learn where the candidates stand. – Ralph McCraw

My maternal grandfather was deceased when I was born. My mother told me he was killed in an accident, however she did not give me any details. I searched the Archives using his name Daniel Hill. He was sixty-one when he was killed in an auto accident on a fishing trip five miles north of Elkton, Maryland enroute to the Bohemia River Bridge on May 30, 1931. His siblings survived. His funeral was the next Tuesday from his late home. [1, 1931 Lancaster New Era.] - Donald Caldwell

We enjoy reading about families and their stories in the communities in Lancaster County. - Rodney & Susan Young

I frequently use Archives to find s to add to my family tree. – Karen Kreiser

I always do all the puzzles in the paper to keep my mind sharp. Love the comics too. – Kimberly Hecimovich

After seeing an obituary for an old college friend's mother, I went to the funeral and got back in touch with my friend who had moved to Norway. She invited me to visit her in Norway, which I did, and then she came here several times with some of her children. All of this happened because of the funeral notice in LNP! – Elizabeth Conroy

I just love getting the daily paper delivered to my door. I enjoy paging through each edition, linearly, which allows me to discover stories and info that I wouldn't see if I was just clicking on the digital edition. I especially love solving the crossword, jumble, and other word puzzles. Keeps my mind sharp and, while I do play some of the NYT games via the app, I much prefer putting pen to paper. Finally, a man that comes into my husband's store brings news clippings for us each day that remind him of us. It's so thoughtful. We also get the paper, but just knowing others enjoy the tangibleness of the paper makes me happy. – Donna Talarico

I am old school and still enjoy reading the physical newspaper. Keep on providing important news and information and I will continue to read. Thanks! - Thomas Louie

We use the weekend planner to find things to do. Always a show, play or event in town. Have seen a lot of great talent. – Cathy Geitner

For Mr. Huber's 8th grade history class at Garden Spot, in 1966, reading the newspaper was required. Back then my folks got the New Era. Been a subscriber since we moved back to New Holland in 1985. Cool thing is, now I can read LNP every day online, even if we're in California, or the Poconos, or traveling in Europe. – Bill Raffensperger

I love that my family has an affordable way to keep up with local and statewide news. It's a one-stop app where we can get information about our township meetings, school board meeting minutes, as well as community events to keep us informed. – Jennifer Groff

Berks County football now plays in the Lancaster League. I can't find good coverage in Berks County anymore. – Mike Culbert

I look forward to getting my paper every day. I love knowing what events are coming up such as concerts/festivals, etc. I also sometimes see people that are doing good things that I haven't seen for years. I also come across people that I've known over the years that passed away and without LNP I would not have known. – Paul Walmer

I love being able to read the paper with my new husband and we talk about s that interest us. It is also great to find new places to try in the area and see new places we did not know about thanks to the paper. – Ryan Hartnett

I look forward to reading the paper every morning! It keeps me informed of what's happening in the area. – Linda Fitterling

I enjoy restaurant inspections every Tuesday! – Charles Hurley

I use the app daily for what's happening in our community. It's keeps me centered knowing I am informed! – Jack Chester

I use LNP to keep on top of events happening in Lancaster and new restaurants to try out. – Michael Roy

I follow my grandson in your comprehensive high school sports section. He's a QB for a local school. Your coverage is always timely and informative. Thanks. – Timothy Bernhardt

I like the Opinion page. I like to have insights as to what people are thinking. I really appreciate the editorial cartoons because it makes me laugh in these tense times. – Kathleen Lindman

I am a 7 day/week subscriber. I look forward to all the local news and, being retired, I love the daily puzzles. Keeps the mind active! – Linda Jackson

LNP is a staple of our mornings. We love going through the day's news with our kids (and drawing pictures on people's faces) and quizzing each other on celebrity birthdays. – Tom Gluibizzi

The story written about my mom. Jon Bon Jovi surprised her with having dinner with our family and gifting her a guitar. It was her one wish I wanted to make come true before she died. – Rose Skripkunis

I Love researching the old newspapers. I'm always finding something new! I Loved finding s and pictures of my Civil War ancestor William Michael Douts who was the Grand Marshall for numerous Memorial Day parades. I share my finds with family and friends, anyone who will listen. - Cynthia Douts Roth

I appreciate the recipes and enjoy the Pickles cartoon. - Judy Kirchner

As a new (six month) resident of this beautiful area, I've found LNP|LancasterOnline to be an invaluable resource in my life. Local e-news keeps me in the know about important county matters and affairs. Watchdog is a brilliant and timely tool for getting answers to all things community related. The Games section keeps me occupied while I'm waiting for services. Last but not least, LNP|LancasterOnline breaking news alerts keep me up-to-the-minute informed. I can't function on a daily basis without my LNP|LancasterOnline! – Joy Page

I used archives and found out my grandfather and uncle were burned and died in separate fires one year apart. – Linda Deckert

My wife sent me 16 fall themed festivals in Lancaster and Brecknock Orchard looked like fun. We visited it this week and it will now become a tradition each year. Thank you! – Matthew Morgan

Was looking for a unique gift for my mother's birthday. Used the Archives to search for s about her career as a collegiate field hockey player. – Dana Clark

A few years ago, the son of a dear friend was renovating a tobacco warehouse to serve as a home for his growing Lancaster business. Hours of research in the library helped me trace the past ownership. However, it was in the LNP Archives that I found the history of the tobacco industry in Lancaster, and an early picture of the very warehouse he was restoring. The result was a bound many page, record with the photo, that my friend could give to her son as a surprise at the completion of the project. That building, on Harrisburg Avenue, is now the proud home of TEC, The Exterior Company. – Patrick McCaskey

I asked Watchdog to investigate a utility pole issue in our backyard and it was resolved within two weeks. – Marsha Schmucker

LancasterOnline helps me stay connected to the community I grew up in. – Kim Harrison

I found the LNP Archives to be an extremely valuable source of information while doing research for my book about Lancaster County mills. I could find public auction ads for the mills and old obituaries provided interesting information about the millers. For local historical research, the archives are pure gold. - Donald Kautz

I read the LancasterOnline Opinion pieces the first thing in the morning to get an idea of the community's pulse on issues. These pieces fuel my responses for representing the minority or missing opinion. I have ties to the community. My occasionally printed pieces are a way to let my friends and family, who are loyal subscription holders and readers, know that I am paying attention and remain alive and well. - Karen Overly Smith

I like seeing what events are happening on the weekend and the coverage of high school sports. – Barb Solt

I still have newspaper clippings that made growing up feel newsworthy. My first concert from 2014, pictures from prom, a piece on the school musical I was in, the spelling bee, working at the Lancaster vaccination clinic in college. It's a lot of the highlights of my life in print. – Hannah Breedlove

I love seeing the restaurant inspections. It's important to know the establishments that are not clean so I know where not to go to keep my family safe! - Cappellano

I do volunteer work for Find-a-Grave. I have used many of your obituaries for graves. - Lyons Buchwald

Growing up in Quarryville I'm able to stay up to date on all the happenings down there after living in Lititz and Ephrata over the past 27 years. I can do so only because of my subscription with LNP which gives me a direct conduit back to my hometown. Thank you! – Gary Edwards

I love that I can keep up to date with the local news while I'm traveling. – Deborah Skaff

My eyesight is not as good as it once was so, the online version is great to read. I can make the font larger and it is so easy to navigate. – Fred Buffone

I look forward to the What's in Store column to know what shops are opening in my area and how/why others are closing. – Julia Matesich

I look forward to the Living section. I love my Sunday paper. I still enjoy holding a newspaper and a cup of coffee in my hand first thing in the morning. – Bonnie Bush

My husband and I are both retired and we start our morning completing the crossword puzzles together. It's a fun way to begin our day and we find that we occasionally learn a new word. – Cathy Hofer

My son plays high school football. It is great getting the paper and cutting out s of his team. Something that I can add to a book that is easy to find. I remember my parents doing this for me and it is great that I can do it for my son in this world of technology. – Karen Wolf

I appreciate the ability to connect with LNP both digitally and with the tangible weekend newspaper. The front page feature section is of particular interest, as the stories are very relevant and personal. It is obvious that LNP does everything humanly possible to connect with its readers. – Mike Pericci

After receiving print delivery for many years. I now enjoy receiving my newspaper in my inbox. – Greg Herr

LNP is a part of my morning breakfast routine. – Barry Kreider