Letters to the Editor

I’m writing in support of the re-election of Marilyn John as Richland County Commissioner. She has earned the recognition as a successful commissioner by her determined leadership to serve her constituents. She works hard spending the time needed (over and above the minimum hours the position normally requires) to know what the issues are that […]

I play varsity baseball, basketball and football. As of (earlier this week) the news came out that our athletics director will not recommend our varsity basketball coach Rob Lisle and his assistant Zach Massa (for rehiring). All of the returning varsity players and I are trying everything we can to get them back because of […]

Dear Editor, I’m responding to a Letter to the Editor which mentioned Carroll County, Ohio, where I live and serve as the Executive Director of both the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and the Carroll County Convention & Visitors Bureau which painted our community as an “example of devastation” — as a direct result of […]

My family and I peacefully reside in the beautiful countryside around Loudonville. We believe that it is imperative to inform our neighbors and the community on the impact from extraction activities of the oil and gas industry (Cabot Oil) — which are showing a high degree of “interest” in our area and are moving quickly […]

I am 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and I am terrified to go to school. I’ve been sitting here, erasing sentences over and over again, trying to find a way to start this. I want to make a post regarding the shooting in Florida, but I am at a loss for words. […]

MANSFIELD — Regularly attending worship services at a church or a synagogue may actually be a blessing in disguise. This is according to a recent study done by Vanderbilt University this past summer.  Professor Marino Bruce of Vanderbilt University found that attending religious meetings where groups of people gather to worship can improve health, especially […]

Do we the people deserve a say? Is it OK for Mansfield City Council to decide on new legislation for our city without allowing time for meaningful input by residents? In one night, council turned away a new, legal, high paying industry from our community by banning medical marijuana businesses. In one night, council went […]

I am writing to express my disapproval of the Ontario City Council’s pending vote to dissolve the Ontario Recreation Board. I strongly feel that dissolving the board and the way it is being handled is not in the best interest of the citizens of Ontario. Here’s why:  · The Ontario Recreation Board is strictly volunteer […]

Have you ever wondered what happens in the “off season” of the 4-H year, once 4-H Camp and the Crawford County and Ohio State Fairs have wrapped? While the 4-H club year kicks off at the beginning of the calendar year, and wraps up in the fall, there are other activities and fundraisers happening in […]