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Ohioans could see lower heating bills

To the editor: As we prepare to embrace the colder months, it brings me great pleasure to inform my fellow Ohioans that we can look forward to lower energy bills this winter, thanks to the affordable, essential natural energy produced right here in our great state. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released their ‘Winter Fuels Outlook’, it predicts that U.S. Households will see a drop in their energy costs this winter. The use of natural gas, in particular, has significantly contributed to reducing energy costs for households across our state and country. Approximately ...

Points to consider regarding Ohio Issue 2

To the editor: As we are hearing and seeing more ads both for and against the marijuana legislation, let me speak to what we are seeing and reading here at Family Recovery Center: According to national reports, alcohol is the most widely used substance by teenagers and for drugs, marijuana has the highest prevalence. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports marijuana use among youth and adolescents is a major public health concern. In 2019 roughly one in eight adolescents ages 12-17 — 13% —used marijuana in the last year; and four in 10 high school students reported ...

In support of Lisbon Mayor Wilson

To the editor: Having retired after 32 years as a foreign correspondent, including 11 with Bloomberg News, Mayor Peter Wilson returned in 2016 to the area in which he was raised. Since arriving in Lisbon, he has devoted his energies to improving the village in a myriad of ways. Wilson ran and served on village council beginning in 2017. In 2019, he ran, and was elected mayor. During this time, he also served on the Chamber of Commerce, Lisbon Chamber Beautification Committee, Lisbon Landmark Foundation, Greenway Bike Trail and the Columbiana County Park District. He serves as an ...

Trustees support upcoming fire levy

To the editor: To the residents of Yellow Creek Township: Yellow Creek Township Board of Trustees and fiscal officer are supporting the upcoming fire levy for our and your township. The fire departments include Wellsville Volunteer Fire Dept. along with the Highlandtown Volunteer Fire Dept. When in need they also get aid from the West Point Fire Dept., Glenmoor Volunteer Fire Dept. and Liverpool Township Fire Dept. All firefighters from these departments are very dedicated, well-trained and do excellent work. By supporting this fire levy residents will have seven days a week ...

Questions regarding Ohio Issue 1

To the editor: Regarding Issue 1 on abortion: Before I offer an opinion, I need the answers to the two questions: 1.) When does a clump of human cells legally become a person? 2.) The State of Ohio is constitutionally mandated to provide Equal Protection Under the Law to what people? STEPHEN A. HILL, East Palestine

Not a fan of columnist Harrop

To the editor: Froma Harrop’s editorial in today’s (10-13-2023) Morning Journal was absolutely ludicrous. Why any newspapers would publish her is a deep mystery to me. Her headline was, “We need two parties to fix the border. We now have only one.” Let’s se, our country has had at least two parties since I was knickers. We haven’t fixed the border with two and I’ll guarantee you we won’t in the near future. Why? Because the liberal-leaning media, the left-wing socialist Democrat Party and our legislators don’t wish to fix the border. At a recent meeting I happened to ...