Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: Voters in the March 17 Democratic primary election have two qualified candidates for the office of Richland County Probate Judge. I have known Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner for quite a few years. A graduate of Lexington High School, she returned to Richland County after law school in 2004 to begin her legal career as […]

It is with enthusiasm that I write this letter on behalf of Ohio State Senate candidate, Ron Falconi for Ohio District 22. I have known Ron personally for over thirty years, as well as a city mayor for Brunswick. I have witnessed his focus on developing the city, as well as being highly accessible and […]

We need trees. For countless reasons we need trees: shade, protection, oxygen, carbon sequestration, beauty, animal and insect habitat, food for animals, plants, and humans… Many go on vacation for rest, healing, and peace looking for places where they are surrounded by trees. What is the value of a tree? How do we calculate the […]

This is not an endorsement letter. This letter is written primarily for the benefit of the residents of Shelby. Last month many of us received a political brochure in the mail in regard to Councilman Martin’s candidacy for the State House of Representatives. I was personally saddened, shocked, and offended by the presentation of what […]

Dear Editor: Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner will appear on the March 17 Democratic primary ballot as a candidate for Probate Court Judge. She is the only candidate with judicial experience. Currently, she is the Chief Magistrate in the Richland County Domestic Relations Court presiding over the majority of the child support docket and cases involving the most […]

Along with many others in the community, I was very saddened to see the headlines of the recent murder of a local woman, just after she was denied a Protection Order. The court has explained their position. If what occurred was all they could do to protect her, we need the legislature to revisit the […]

Many residents received a mailer from the dark money group Growth and Opportunity PAC. Because local residents have received similar out-of-town lobbyist propaganda in the past, my suspicions were triggered immediately. What do they want? Why do they care about this election so much? What industry is supplying their money? Why are they pouring thousands […]

The junk mail circulating Richland County Opposing Nathan Martin for state representative could not be more untrue! It saddens me to think our society has Accepted this style of campaigning! Big money from Columbus has allowed an advertising organization who has endorsed Marylyn John to smear Nathan Martin. the information and the resources cited are […]

This week the Ohio Senate rejected the proposal aimed to eliminate the EdChoice Scholarship program. Since the inception of the EdChoice program in 2005, the program has helped lift thousands of students out of failing schools and put them on the path to a brighter future. Starting relatively small with approximately 2,500 students in the […]

Dear Editor, There has been much discussion concerning the 2nd amendment and the Rights of Citizens to keep and bear arms in regard to what is occurring in the state of Virginia. As the Sheriff of Richland County, I took an oath to support the Constitution of the U.S., which I do support and defend. […]