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Where are our political leaders?

To the editor: I have seen tremendous support and love shown to the nurses of East Liverpool City Hospital from the community. But their support has made blatantly clear the absence of one very influential group. Where are all our political leaders? Their silence is loud and clear. They are choosing to be silent on supporting our essential workers, who work for a healthier community at the risk of their own health, during a pandemic. East Liverpool City Hospital is also one of the county’s largest employers. Our elected officials tout working with businesses, doing what’s best ...

We need to get our system correct and secure

To the editor: Honest elections are tantamount to a democracy. The problem with our system is that all 50 states can have different systems for you to cast and count your vote, and they should since it involves that states officials and representatives. The only exception is for President of the U.S., which is the sole federal representative. Yes, your U.S. Congressmen are federal, but they are representing people of that state. I would hope you are tired and frustrated with hanging chads and all the past controversies over all the past presidential elections. We need the same uniform, ...

Nurses are heroes and essential to our communities

Nurses are heroes and essential to our communities To the editor: One of the most monumental figures in my life is my Auntie Mar. I was the youngest of five and was being raised by a single mother. My Auntie Mar was a superhero in my life in helping buy school clothes for five kids, sending cards for every holiday, and taking us to the movies. My super hero was also a nurse. My Auntie Mar retired after being a registered nurse for 46 years. Now, my sister is a nurse, and I am a nurse. Some of the best friends I have in this life are nurses. Nurses are deemed the “Most Trusted ...

We need to stand up for America!

To the editor: Hats off to Ohio! Apparently, we are one of the few states that knows how to count. We had our election results visible to the world on election evening! This occurred even though our Secretary of State, Frank LaRosa, sent out millions of unrequested ballot applications. My wife and I returned our unrequested applications with a note that we didn’t request them and would vote the old-fashioned way, secretly and in person. Legally! I am writing this on Thursday night, 48 hours after the polls closed at 7:30 p.m., EST, Eastern Standard Time here in Ohio. Why, in this ...

Letters to the Editor

We thank you Sparkle Market in Lisbon To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the owners and employees of the Sparkle Market in Lisbon for their many years of service to the community. We at Family Recovery Center have had a long relationship with the store and its management. We thank them for the times they have hired our women to work in the store and give them their first chance of having a real job and becoming responsible members of the community. Secondly, I personally thank the staff for having a great bakery department and the best donuts in the ...

Urges support of Mental Health and Recovery Services levy

To the editor: For some time, Columbiana County voters have graciously voted in favor of the 1.3 mil Mental Health and Recovery Services levy. As we confront this period of great stress and anxiety, the services supported by this levy are needed more than ever. Please join me in continuing this support by voting “yes” for the renewal of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Levy during this election. Remember, Nothing new... Just Renew. Robert Steffen, Chair, Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board