As we approach the Nov. 5 general election, the Whitehall-Coplay Press, Northampton Press and Catasauqua Press, in the interest of fairness, will halt the 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 Oct. 10 edition.

Letters to the editor, written by members of the community in support of a candidate, need to be received by The Press no later than 5 p.m. Oct. 18.

Rebuttal letters need to be received by 5 p.m. Oct. 27.

Kelly Lutterschmidt

editor