A message to candidates, readers

As we approach the May 16 Primary Election, the Parkland Press and the Northwestern Press, in the interest of fairness, will halt publication of columns by local government officials and letters to the editor submitted by those running for office.

The last week for publication of columns by local government officials running for office is the April 13 edition.

We will, of course, continue to cover the local races, in news stories generated by our own reporters.

Letters to the Editor, written by members of the community in support of a candidate or by the candidate, need to be received by The Press no later than by 5 p.m. April 28. Rebuttal letters need to be received by 5 p.m. May 7.

Debra Palmieri

editor

Parkland Press

Northwestern Press