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 […]
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Letter to the Editor: Reader supports allowing chickens in city limits
Dear Editor, I am writing to advocate for the right of Mansfield city residents to raise chickens or ducks within city limits, mainly to produce fresh eggs. There are several compelling reasons why allowing chickens in urban areas is beneficial, both for individuals and communities as a whole. 1. Fresh, Healthy Eggs: Raising chickens gives […]
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Letter to the Editor: Bible translations shouldn’t be confused
Dear Editor, In mid-2021, I began researching the word “Hell” used seven times in Matthew’s Gospel. I learned that Matthew’s Gospel was first written in Hebrew & Aramaic … and the word “Hell” is a terrible and irresponsible mis-translation of Jesus’ Aramaic phrase “Gei-Hinnom” … correctly translated “Valley of Hinnom.” Unfortunately, later translations of […]
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Letter to the Editor: ARPA investigation should spread to Richland County
Editor, I read the articles about ARPA funding. ARPA is a good contributor of why the federal money printing machine has devalued the U.S. currency by nearly 30% in 4 years causing huge inflation for everyone for the benefit of few. Why not do a series about Richland County ARPA spending in sister media Richland […]
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Letter to the Editor: A problem with evil
Evil, like pornography, is hard to define, but as Supreme Court justice Potter Stewart said regarding pornography, “I know it when I see it.” Make no mistake about it, what Luigi Mangione is alleged to have done was evil. Likewise, what the insurance industry does to some deserving claimants every day in America is also […]
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Letter to the Editor: Outraged by Protect All Students Act
To the Editor, I was heartbroken and outraged to read that a Transphobic bill erroneously called “Protect All Students Act,” was signed into law on Tuesday by Republican Governor Mike Dewine. The only students that this bill pretends to protect are heterosexual students, as this bill is hostile to the legal civil rights of LGBTQ+ […]
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Letter to the Editor: Tamie Wilson emphasizes family values
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tamie Wilson, Democrat candidate for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District, authored the following Letter to the Editor. Family values are the cornerstone of who I am, and growing up in Ohio deeply shaped those values. I was born and raised right here in the heartland, Ohio. I come from a large, patriotic, close-knit family. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote for Jim Jordan
After seeing a political ad stating that “Jim Jordan is not good for farmers” because he voted NO on all the farm bills, I was reminded of an event I attended several years ago following the severe flooding in Shelby. Jim Jordan was at the event and I had the opportunity to speak with him […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote for Issue 1
Regarding the Richland Source article, “Ohio to decide on proposed Citizens Redistricting Commission with Issue 1 vote,” I’m hopeful that Issue 1 is passed with a majority YES vote from Ohio residents. Issue 1 is a bipartisan citizen commission that will have Democrats, Republicans, and Independents lending an equal voice to drawing new congressional maps. […]
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Letter to the Editor: The future of our freedoms & economy is at stake
I have written before about this election. I write because I am concerned about my country, its people, and future generations. If you wonder what will become of our freedoms and economy under a Trump, Vance, Moreno, and Jordan administration, just look at Turkey. Under Erdogan’s leadership Turkey’s once proud democracy has become an authoritarian […]