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December 20, 2009 Furor over religious objects continues More come to defense of right of county to display Nativity, menorah on courthouse lawn. Holiday religious displays have been set up for decades on public property throughout Luzerne County, and Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta doesn’t think communities should be denied that seasonal tradition now. A menorah, […]
Cathy Mack, who organized the protest, strongly disagrees. “And to think that he is doing all of this and he says next year he wants to just put up snowmen and candy canes or whatever. It’s ridiculous, and I can’t believe it,” Mack said. Justin Vacula, a student at Kings College made the complaint about […]
December 21, 2009 Protesters have their say BILL O ’ BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com WILKES-BARRE – About 30 people showed up Sunday to rally for the return of the holiday displays to the Luzerne County Courthouse lawn – a decision that has already been made by the county’s leadership. While the protesters listened to brief speeches, several […]