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Supporting Lisbon Mayor Wilson

To the editor: As a young reporter at the Morning Journal, I covered the administrations of Lisbon Mayor Joe Chapman and the late Lisbon Mayor Frank Rudibaugh, two office holders I admired greatly for their non-adversarial approach dealing with constituents’ concerns and for their dedication to the Village. I feel the same admiration for current Mayor Peter Wilson, and this unsolicited letter is my support for his re-election. To clarify, I know Mayor Wilson as an acquaintance, not as a personal friend. He is a hands-on volunteer on many community projects and events. He holds ...

Urges support for Salem Schools Levy

To the editor: I would like to invite everyone who will be casting a vote in the upcoming election to attend the Salem City Schools Levy Committee Informational Forum that will be held on Tuesday evening, October 24, 2023, at SHS auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. Salem City Schools Superintendent Sean Kirkland and Salem City Schools Treasurer Michael Douglas will present the facts about the upcoming school levy issue that will appear on the November 7, 2023, ballot. A representative from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) will be present to deliver information. A panel ...

Breaking the permitting roadblock

To the editor: Ohio’s abundant natural resources have helped make us one of the key energy-producing states in the country but this production can be hindered by inefficient permitting processes. To continue our economic growth, we must support common sense permitting reform based on predictability and efficiency. The oil and gas industry is pivotal to Ohio. The industry directly employs over 70,000 Ohioans and supports more than 350,000 jobs. We rely on American-made oil and gas to keep our Ohio manufacturers competitive and affordable for families. However many energy ...

Protect parents: Vote no on Issue One for abortion rights

As a father of three young women doing my best along with my wife Lauren to raise them amid today’s mixed-up culture, there is so much to be concerned about. What messages are they getting about the world outside from the shows they watch? What will it be like when they are old enough to date? And what will it take to raise up smart, courageous, independent women? Until recently, one thing we didn’t worry so much about was whether underaged girls could be secretly convinced to get abortions or even sex change operations without their parents even knowing. But if the radical Issue ...

Upset with cemetery policy

To the editor: Hello, my name is James J. Taylor, a former resident of Wellsville whose parents, grandparents and other relatives are buried at Spring Hill Cemetery. Recently, I have learned that the cemetery has removed all previous grave decorations from each grave, and are now limiting grave decorations to just seven days before and after a holiday. For several reasons, I am deeply concerned with these latest actions and hope that the Village of Wellsville will consider returning to the previous cemetery rules. First, many items that were removed from individual grave sites, such as ...

#Every1KnowsSome1

To the editor: #Every1KnowsSome1 was recently chosen as the theme for 2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each October service providers join together with allies to attempt to draw the nation’s attention to the problem of domestic violence. But, why say “Everyone knows someone?” Because it’s true! According to the findings of the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, over 40% of Americans will be victimized by either sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner within their lifetime. And it doesn’t matter if you are male or ...