Madison Local Schools has placed a levy for additional operating funds on the Nov. 7 ballot. Our schools are the heart of the Madison community, and the district has continued to operate on the same local tax dollars since 1997 (26 years). In order to do so, many cost- cutting measures have been implemented. One […]
Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor: Vote for Elgin for Shelby Municipal Court
Dear Editor, The Shelby Municipal Court serves the City of Shelby and six northern townships of Richland County including Plymouth and Shiloh. Attorney Jonathon “J.C.” Elgin is without a doubt the best candidate for Shelby Municipal Court Judge on Nov. 7. Attorney Elgin is a former assistant prosecuting attorney in Richland County. He holds a […]
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Letter to the Editor: A rebuttal of LaRose
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s op-ed “Parents, not teacher’s unions, should choose what’s best for their children” (Sept. 25) presents a false dilemma in which he describes teachers’ unions and public school administrators as in opposition to parents, claiming they “disdain parental involvement and resist accountability in the classroom.” He falsely presents public educators as […]
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Letter to the Editor: Attend Oct. 19 Shelby BOE forum
Shelby schools are an important, valuable asset to our community. Our students, every one of them, are important too. In November, we will be voting on two new school board members. Now is the time to ask questions of each person running for these positions. What are their views on Critical Race Theory? Since boys […]
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Letter to the Editor: Questioning U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan
The following is an open letter to U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, whose district includes Ashland and Mansfield: Cong. Jordan, for your constituents, could you please address the following questions regarding the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol Hill riot: 1) Is it true President Trump authorized national guardsmen for security purposes but Democrat Speaker of the House […]
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Letter to the Editor: Alzheimer’s Association provides new insight into accurate diagnosis
Letter to the Editor Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2023 (AAIC 2023) is providing new insight into advances in early and accurate diagnosis, and reducing risk of cognitive decline and dementia. More than 6 million Americans, including 220,000 Ohioans, are currently living with Alzheimer’s. My family and I witnessed how devastating and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘No’ on Issue 1
To the Editor: Four former Ohio governors are urging Buckeye State residents to vote NO on Issue 1. They are Democrats Dick Celeste and Ted Strickland and Republicans Bob Taft and John Kasich. We trusted them to be our state’s chief executive for a total of 28 years. We can now trust their judgment and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Recycling plastic bags is convenient & important
The recent article, “Where can I recycle my plastic film?” is a great educational tool for consumers across Richland County who want to recycle properly. Shoppers depend on plastic film products such as carryout bags every day, and it’s vital to ensure they know how to dispose of them in a sustainable manner. As highlighted […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote No on Issue 1
Regarding the recent 7/7 article, ”Abortion fight comes to Ohio: Voters will decide Aug. 8 if amending constitution should be tougher,” I would strongly advocate for a NO vote on the amendment. As someone who’s resided in Ohio for over 40+ years, and wants to protect the right to abortion since I had one in […]
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Letter to the Editor: Advocating for a NO vote on Issue 1 amendment
Regarding the recent 7/7 article, ”Abortion fight comes to Ohio: Voters will decide Aug. 8 if amending constitution should be tougher,” I would strongly advocate for a NO vote on the amendment. As someone who’s resided in Ohio for over 40+ years, and wants to protect the right to abortion since I had one in […]