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Letters to the Editor

A Norfolk Southern employee’s commitment to home

To the editor: Nine months ago many of our lives changed when a train derailed alongside East Taggart Street. Everyone in this community has a story to tell about how Feb. 3 impacted our lives. As a Norfolk Southern employee who calls East Palestine home, my story isn’t more important than ...

Support for Beaver Local renewal levy

To the editor: Voters in the Beaver Local School District will see a renewal levy on the Nov 7 ballot that is critical to maintaining current programs and operations. It does not increase taxes. The 3.35-mill emergency operating levy would generate $1.2 million annually for five years. These ...

Encourages support for fire levies

To the editor: As I hear sirens, I am reminded of the fateful night of February 3, 2023 in my town of East Palestine. Please allow me the space for the following open leter to the voters of the following communities: To the voters in Center Township, Lisbon Village, Franklin Township, ...

Always be mindful of cyber attacks

To the editor Cybersecurity Awareness Month holds significant importance in today’s digital age and serves as a reminder of the critical role that technology plays in safeguarding our world. Just one cyber attack can have long lasting ramifications on our economy, security, and data. A ...

Providing thoughts on Issue One

To the editor: There were some questions asked about Issue One that is on the November ballot. I wish to try and answer those questions. Question one was when does a clump of human cells legally become a person? If we found cells on Mars that were similar to cells at conception, we would ...

Fan of EL Mayor endorsing McKinnon

To the editor: Progress often comes slowly but I can attest that I have witnessed it and experienced it in East Liverpool. As a former resident and graduate (‘76), I became acquainted with Mayor Bricker, Pat Scafide, and Bill Cowan while looking for a potential project to execute within the ...

Praises Lisbon Mayor Wilson

To the editor: Over the past four years, Mayor Peter Wilson has done many positive things for Lisbon. His actions speaker louder than words. Mayor Wilson is present and available in his office, holding other offices to the same standard. He is intelligent and thoughtful while searching and ...

Supports Allison as next mayor of East Palestine

To the editor: Just a little over a week before the mayoral election in my home town of East Palestine. For those that know me you know I hold a special place in my heart for all things East Palestine. I am writing especially to my family, friends, and classmates, #epstrong East Palestine ...

Against Issue One

To the editor: I recently received a flyer in the mail urging us to vote “yes” on Issue One. She stated that “as a pediatrician, it’s my job to protect children.” But, yet, she wants us to enable her to kill unborn babies which is exactly what abortion is! Where does she think ...

Vote “No!” on Issue One

To the editor: The vote on Nov. 7 is one we must be informed about. Please read what this vote proposes. If enacted Issue One will make abortion legal up to the moment of birth. Please vote “no” — this is about life or death for children. The people and babies in our great state ...