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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 anyone else’s, but it’s one perspective. When the train derailed, things were tough. And because I worked for the railroad, I wondered what I could do to help. After I got a note requesting feedback from our CEO Alan Shaw, I decided to reach out and share my thoughts, not sure what would come ...

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 funds are used for day-to-day operations, including transportation, personnel, utilities and supplies. Without these monies, the district would need to make drastic changes, including reductions in programs and staffing. Supporting your local schools is a worthy investment that builds strong ...

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, Summittville Village, East Liverpool City, North Georgetown Fire District, Knox Township, Homeworth Fire District and East Palestine: I am writing to urge you to vote for your fire levies as published in the Morning Journal on A10 on Thursday, Oct. 19. I realize monies are tight with rising prices at the ...

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 recent cyber attack in Columbus highlighted the consequences of cybersecurity weaknesses with the information of 7,600 individuals exposed in a ransomware attack on Ohio History Connection. Cyber attacks can be even more widespread and detrimental. Potential targets span from emergency response ...

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 say, “we found life on Mars.” In answer to question number two, Article 1, Section 1 of the Ohio Constitution Bill of Rights states: “All men are, by nature, free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring ...

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 city. These three gentlemen are the trifecta of dedication, passion, and classic unselfishness that I have rarely found in any other community that I have dealt with in my travels. Mayor Bricker, in particular, has provided the leadership, intellect, and energy necessary to change the course ...