Two songs speak to the looming Constitutional crises America is facing: WhichWay America and Once to Every Man and Nation. The former (Up With People) says, “This is my country and I want to know which way America is going to go.” The second (James Rusell Lowell) says, “Once to every man and nation comes […]
Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor: Mansfield City Schools staff cuts should’ve been discussed in public
As a retired Mansfield City school teacher, administrator and school board member, I am concerned and saddened by the Board’s decisions in some of their cuts to staff, programs, and departments. I feel that discussions concerning the cuts should have been open to the public. It was stated that all stakeholders would be a part […]
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Letter to the Editor: Marijuana law in Ohio is under attack
To the Editor, For the second time in 14 months, Republican lawmakers are moving full-speed ahead to rescind provisions in the state’s adult-use marijuana law. These efforts are a slap in the face to the 57 percent of voters who approved Issue 2 at the ballot box. Lawmakers had years to craft legislation regulating Ohio’s […]
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Letter to the Editor: 1984 has arrived
Dear Editor, All who cherish their democracy should read George Orwell’s cautionary tale, 1984. The book centers on the consequences of a totalitarian state where truth is whatever the authoritarian leader says it is. His truth is enforced by the Thought Police who follows the “truth” as defined by the Ministry of Truth. The MOT […]
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Letter to the Editor: compassion + action = social work
Each day, social workers help millions of Americans navigate life’s challenges. Social workers care about people. That is why so many people enter social work each year, making it one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. However, social workers go through years of education and training so they can help individuals, families, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Entertainment should reflect moral duty
We desperately want radical change, but won’t give up the scraps of comfortability we have left to achieve it long term. In 2025, our entertainment ranges from nonsensical brain rot to deeply rich, empathetic pieces of art. I stand in awe at the fact that our system prioritizes having an abundance of entertainment — all […]
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Letter to the Editor: How about a what-if for Ohio’s colleges
The drop in college matriculation around Ohio has been much in the news lately. Some schools are considering closing branch or even main campuses. Meanwhile, Knox Pages has just shown the flip side of the coin, the need for skilled trades and craftspeople. That brings together the two tracks. So, here’s a what-if. What if […]
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Letter to the Editor: Resource rich, coordination poor
Late 2020 brought an influx of unhoused individuals into our community for a variety of reasons. During that time, we were not prepared to serve the massive needs that came with such a wave of calamity. Mansfield’s only homeless shelter, Wayfinders Ohio (formerly known as Harmony House) was at full capacity, and reports of unhoused […]
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Letter to the Editor: Addressing the U.S. debt deserves some attention
A Jan. 29 Ashland Source article about the Trump administration’s “on-off” order to temporarily freeze certain federal expenditures included comments from several local community leaders about the action. At least one official expressed concern over the impact a freeze would have on his agency. His reaction is understandable. In my opinion, however, there’s a bigger […]
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Letter to the Editor: Mansfield’s support provides joy through Operation Christmas Child
Dear Editor, The overwhelming generosity of the people of Mansfield, helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan’s Purse project collected 10.5 million shoebox gifts in 2024. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2024, the ministry is now sending over 11.9 million shoebox gifts to children worldwide. Shoebox packers brought joy […]