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Letters to the Editor

Consider the Foster Grandparent Program

To the editor: My name is Allison Blevens, and I work with the Corporation of Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD). I wanted to share an exciting opportunity through our Foster Grandparent Program, which pairs adults with local schools to help children who need educational help in the ...

Revenue from natural resources benefit Ohioans

To the editor: Ohio’s natural gas and oil industries have continued to drive economic development in the Buckeye State. This means a flourishing job market and economy, funding for community infrastructure, and energy reliability. Cleveland State University found that total upstream ...

Aktion Club of Columbiana County expresses gratitude

To the editor: The Aktion Club of Columbiana County, a group for adults with developmental disabilities supported by Salem Kiwanis, extends its heartfelt gratitude for the generous donations made to the Columbiana County Humane Society and the Columbiana County Dog Pound. We collected from ...

Raising of property tax raises his ire

To the editor: We just received our property tax statement and I now see why there is a movement to get the property taxes issue on the November ballot. The raising of any taxes should not be left up to any one persons. It should be up to the voters. If the state needs more money, put an ...

Needs for LTC pharmacies must continue to be met

To the editor: As a nurse anesthesiologist and owner of a nursing practice, I’ve come to really appreciate the collaborative ecosystem that is healthcare. Even something as simple as a prescription shows how interconnected our system is — you’ve got scientists developing treatments, ...

Support HB 419 and the SAVE22 license plate

To the editor: In the State of Ohio, organizations have the opportunity to create license plates that reflect their cause, offering a unique medium for spreading awareness and raising support. Recently, during the 136th General Assembly, State Representative Matt Kishman (R) and State ...

Keep Ohio health care affordable by preserving the private market

To the editor: As someone who has spent years serving our community — on city council and the board of education— I’ve seen firsthand how rising health care costs strain families, small businesses and local governments alike. Employers and families are already stretched thin, and the ...

Trump needs to be REMOVED

To the editor: Call me radical, but when the President of the United States, the leader of our nation and a symbol of democracy, calls for Democratic lawmakers to be killed, it is imperative that he be REMOVED from office. Such incendiary rhetoric not only undermines the fundamental ...

Giving back to the community that grew me

To the editor: Growing up in Salem, Ohio, I was shaped by a caring community — from the teachers at Salem High School to the local Scouting program and the families, farms, and friends who encouraged my love of plants and the outdoors. Though I moved from Salem after high school, I carry ...

Natural gas helping Ohioans stay warm

To the editor: With the cold front coming in and temperatures dropping quickly across the state, Ohioans need reliable and affordable energy to stay warm. Our state’s essential natural gas provides the dependable power for furnaces and heat pumps. With over 63% of Ohio residents relying on ...