This has been a sad week for our community and the family and friends of Skylar Williams. Her vibrant, energetic and passionate spirit taken from this world way too soon. Despite the recent difficulties in her life, she continued onward to try to make a better life for herself and her son. She didn’t quit, […]
Letters to the Editor
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Kudos to those who helped dig out from the winter weather
Dear Editor, There are many things to be thankful for during this recent arctic blast and winter weather. Good planning from our government entities allowed our libraries, community and senior citizen centers across Ohio to be safe havens from the bitter cold. Our charitable organizations and churches opened their doors and were able to provide […]
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Mansfield mayor applauds citizens during snow emergency
I would like to take this time to thank each and every citizen of our fine community for their patience and assistance during the intense snow storm we had last week. We had reports of neighbors helping neighbors; city workers assisting stranded motorists; and our safety forces going above and beyond to get to our […]
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Support sought for Shelby student with Love for Lindsay T-shirts
SHELBY — As I sit down to pen this article, I’m at a loss. Words, who have always been my friends, are eluding me. Perhaps it’s because we don’t have words strong or eloquent enough to describe the young woman I’m currently thinking of … maybe we never will. Lindsey Gies is humble, kind, gracious, […]
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Board members deserve thanks every day
I have the distinct pleasure of working closely with five individuals who dedicate their time and talents to making the Bucyrus City School District one of the best in the region. They support our students and staff in their relentless pursuit of success in and out of the classroom. They also support me, as the […]
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Addiction, mental illness holding back our citizens
As I finish up my bachelor’s degree in social work, I can’t help but think about all the individuals who get caught up in the legal system due to addiction or mental illness. People who suffer from these two illnesses commit crimes they otherwise wouldn’t commit, which results in them not being able to find […]
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Local clergy ‘break the ice’ on Pastors Protection Act
Should the government compel a pastor or a religious organization to act in a manner that violates core tenets of their religious faith? Recent developments around the nation have had a chilling effect on the First Amendment rights of the faith community. As Ohio Senate decides on House Bill 36 in the eleventh hour of […]
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Crestview teachers deserve better pay
I have had the incredible opportunity to teach in the Crestview School District for the past 19 years. Due to the contributions of supportive parents, staff and teachers Crestview has consistently ranked as one of the best area schools in helping teach and support students. I am both proud of our district’s accomplishments and excited […]
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Letter uses falsehoods to cover up massive US aid to Israel
In her Nov. 9 letter to the editor, Jean Patton first attempts to exploit the tragic shooting of Americans to attack facts she dislikes. Next she uses fallacious figures to dispute thoroughly documented statistics. Finally, she defames me personally with despicable falsehoods. It is unfortunate that Ms. Patton tries to exploit the horrific shooting of […]
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Sign on U.S. Route 30 triggers response in wake of Pittsburgh shootings
In the wake of the massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the sign that was a mere annoyance on U.S. Route 30 has become a disturbing reminder of the pervasiveness of anti-Semitism. The sign is paid for by a group called “If Americans Knew.” The sign reads “$10 million a day to […]