Letters to the Editor

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Newspapers connect humanity North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica. Humanity lives, works, and plays on the 7 continents. And reads the newspaper. Because every life is a story and tells a story. All free countries on the planet with a printing press (and the Internet) are able to connect to share words, […]

As we go to the polls this November, Ohioans would be wise to consider the strong state of our economy and the successful policies enacted by Republicans that have made it that way.  Even with last week’s slight dip in the market, the economy is booming as we head into President Trump’s third year in […]

This letter is written in support of Phil Naumoff, candidate for judge. I have been a member of the criminal defense bar for over 45 years. The Fraternal Order of Police unanimously backs Phil Naumoff for judge. Rarely do defense attorneys and police agree. It is different here. Phil Naumoff has been an attorney in […]

I am writing in support of Andrea Clark’s candidacy for Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge. I have known Andrea and her family for nearly 25 years. From humble circumstances in Idaho and for many years here in Mansfield, Andrea has personally experienced the challenges of raising her family as well as helping run their […]

Although a registered Republican for many years, I endorse Phillip Naumoff for Judge of the Richland County Court of Common Pleas. As a practicing trial lawyer for the past 36 years, I know how important electing competent trial court judges is to the citizens of Richland County. No other elected official in Richland County has […]