Letters to the Editor

They’re at it again: The same lawmakers in Congress who brought our economy to new heights with historic tax cuts are about to take a vote on passing new legislations to make them permanent. (Because of arcane budgeting rules, many of the tax cuts that took effect this year expire after 10 years.) The proof […]

Let’s face it: the economy is doing great. With a current economic growth rate of 4.1 percent, America is in a confirmed economic boom. We should keep it that way. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act invigorated the economy and “Tax Cuts 2.0” will put more fuel in the engine by making it possible for […]

On Aug. 7, Ohio’s 12th district has a choice: Troy Balderson or his opponent. Troy has a proven record of turning a profit for the state of Ohio: replenishing the rainy-day fund from 89 cents to nearly $2.7 billion without raising taxes, eliminating the state’s deficit and introducing the largest tax cut in Ohio’s history. […]

I am optimistic that the new round of oil and natural gas drilling in the area will provide the job creation and economic boon that has happened in eastern Ohio. Eastern Ohio has become the center of the energy industry, creating thousands of long-term jobs. The industry has reviltalized towns with activity and opportunity. It […]

Who benefits from fracking? Big oil. Period. Who pays for fracking? The community. We pay with our health. We pay with the loss of natural resources. We pay with the decrease in our home value. We pay with the poisoning of our water. We pay with the increase in traffic, noise and opportunity for vehicle […]

I am a former resident of Monroe Township in Richland County. I grew up in Lucas and we owned a beautiful farm there for many years before we moved to Colorado. I am very concerned about the recent explosion of oil and gas exploration, fracking, and related efforts in Richland County. I have been a […]

The oil and gas industry is continuing its land grab across Ohio. Their main goal is to get landowners to sign on the dotted line of a fracking lease. In return they promise countless economic gains. They never mention the negative side of high pressure horizontal hydraulic fracturing: fracking. Countless peer reviewed studies have been […]

Editor’s Note: This is a submitted column to Richland Source . The author, Stan Culler, chose to share his personal story with hope that it may reach someone in need. If you or  someone you know is considering harming themselves, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-283-8255. Here’s Stan’s column. It was a […]

Letter to the Editor: June 7, 2018 I certainly hope everyone, and especially those that live within the Black Fork Watershed Sub District of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), will take the time to read the presentation made by Commissioner Marilyn John at the June 4 meeting of Shelby City Council that was covered […]

Trying to stop responsible, safe energy development in our region could threaten potential new jobs and millions in potential new revenues. According to state data, more than 14,000 Ohio companies are tied to natural gas and oil development. All told, Ohio’s natural gas and oil industry supports more than a quarter-million jobs. Without a doubt, […]