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Letters to the Editor

‘Pennies for Paws’ helps Humane Society

To the editor: A million. Pretty big number. Even a half-million! But that is how many pennies our wonderful elementary students of Columbiana County collected for the Humane Society in the first annual ‘Pennies for Paws” last year. By the way, $5,000, if you’re still moving the ...

A big ‘thank you’ from an East Palestine resident

To the editor: This letter again is about the February 3rd train accident in East Palestine although it might be slightly different than some others. My family has lived in East Palestine for a long time and I chose to raise my children here after living away during their early years because ...

Urges community support of school levy

To the editor: As an active and involved citizen, parent, and community volunteer with the Salem City School district and proud alumnus of the SHS Class of 1982, I am writing in complete and unequivocal support of the proposed May 2nd bond levy initiative that will provide for the future ...

Ban enacted on private property owners is restrictive

To the editor: At the recent public hearing held by the Columbiana County Commissioners regarding a ban on construction of large solar facilities and large wind farms in the unincorporated parts of seven townships in the county, Commissioner Weigle brought up my longtime support of the work of ...

Encourages senior citizens to support school levy

To the editor: As a senior citizen living in Salem for over 50 years, I can fully appreciate the time my children spent in Salem City Schools. Today, they are successful citizens in their own communities, bringing with them many talents and successes they were given and taught while attending ...

Business owner supports school levy

To the editor: As an owner of one of Salem’s largest companies which designs and builds heavy machinery, I am writing to endorse the upcoming ballot measure to fund construction of a new school in Salem. I believe this levy is essential for attracting a much needed workforce, improving the ...

Expressing support for Salem Schools

To the editor: We write today to voice our immense support for the City of Salem, Salem City Schools, and the proposed new K-8 building. We are proud Quakers: alumni, parents, educators, business owners, and community servants. We have worked closely with the great leaders from across our ...

We must protect our ballot initiative

To the editor: Do you want the freedom to make decisions that affect your life and improve your community? Ohio voters have had that right since 1912 by using ballot initiatives to exercise that freedom. Now, lobbyists, special interests, and extremist politicians in the Ohio Statehouse want ...

May is Preservation Month – Vote!

To the editor and Salem voters: Salem Preservation was created 30 years ago after we were at risk of losing historic homes that could be saved. Schools have become an endangered species of their own. The National Trust for Historic Preservation brought attention to this issue in 2000 by naming ...

A message for Speaker of the House McCarthy

To the editor: (Sent to Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the United States House of Representative, Washington DC) What a your waiting for? With a plurality in the House, what are you waiting for? A few suggestions and where actions are needed NOW: What a your waiting for? Impeach ...