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A success in the razing

Editor: In recent articles the county land bank has been featured with its continuing success and I would simply like to expand on the value of this program. The “mow-to-own” program is a tremendous asset that allows neighbors and entire neighborhoods to beautify their area in concert with increasing their own property values and dramatically reducing blight within their communities. A critical component of this successful program is it offers hope for those neighbors, not a sense of defeat. The hard work put forth by land bank director Robert Ritchey is gratifying as is the ...

Grave decision

Editor: Whoever permitted parking cars in the Lisbon Cemetery during the county fair: Why would you do such a thing? A boy damaged several headstones while messing with his parents’ car that was parked there. He backed through three rows of headstones. Besides that, the parents had no insurance. Our loved ones are buried there. Have you no consideration? If you need money for the cemetery, find another way. Joyce Hillberry Lisbon

Ms. Terri driving

Editor: I have had the privilege over the past several decades to travel on daily errands, such as banking or grocery shopping, through a beautiful state park. This includes crossing a federally declared wild and scenic river. The views are simply stunning and the atmosphere natural and peaceful. In the fall, it rivals many a famous leaf-peeper resort. As I drive through I contemplate the effects of being close to nature. I also enjoy the park roadways, which are similar to many parks I’ve visited, some in other states. I feel so blessed, especially when I consider the hectic ...

No thanks

Editor: Being first cousin to former Lisbon mayor Joe Morenz, I can tell you first hand that he dearly loves Lisbon and only wants the best for our town. I know that he would continue to fight to clean up and bring more business and therefore opportunity to Lisbon, but dealing with certain people who could only stand in the way has taken its toll on him. Nobody can handle such stress forever and one has to do what they can for their own health. It may be said in words but in truth it goes without thanks for getting involved in politics and trying to do what’s right by working ...

Financial fairness in open enrollment

Editor: Ohio’s open enrollment policy allows students to attend school in a district other than where they live. Local districts retain the right to decide whether or not they will open their doors to students outside of their community. As school funding fluctuates, many districts see open enrollment as a way to increase revenue. For open-enrolled students, the effects are certainly positive. They can access preferred classes, programs, sports teams and friends. For the schools, both the one losing and the one gaining the student, the effects are mixed. In 2016, “Weighing the ...

Family unfriendly

Editor: I am blessed to be a lifelong resident of Columbiana. Although I have never lived anywhere else I have traveled to many places here and some overseas and I am truly blessed. That said I am troubled by the increase of liquor in our community. Columbiana used to be a dry community. I remember 3.2 beer back in the day. When the American Legion wanted a liquor license someone from the Legion came to our house asking me to sign a petition to get it on the ballot. I declined and was told this is just to get it on the ballot, but I still said no, I don’t want to see them get ...