To the Editor, I’m writing as a lifelong Ohioan, a nursing student, and a woman who is deeply unsettled by how normalized cruelty has become in this country and by how quietly our local leaders and institutions seem to accept it as business as usual. I understand the role of local journalism and the responsibility […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘yes’ on Madison school levy
As a recent graduate and honored alumna of the Madison School District, I am writing with the hopes of conveying the immense value of a Madison education — an experience that can be achieved and provided for our next generation through your vote of YES on our upcoming School District Levy. My name is Megan […]
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Letter to the Editor: Support the Madison school levy
I am writing this letter in support of the upcoming Madison Local School District’s 1.5% income tax levy on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot. The passage of this levy is important to our community. ‘ A YES vote is one that invests in the youth of the Madison community. The levy passage will allow our […]
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Letter to the Editor: Support Ohio Residents Rights
To the Editor, Every October, communities across the country recognize National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, honoring the 1.3 million individuals who live in nursing homes, assisted living, and other residential care settings, while bringing attention to the rights that protect them. This observance is a reminder that residents deserve more than just basic care. […]
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Letter to the Editor: We should support solar projects
I think that the solar projects being prohibited in 11 of 18 Richland County townships are bad because solar projects are good and we need more of them. Solar projects are good for the environment because they generate clean, renewable energy without producing greenhouse gases or air pollution. They also reduce reliance on fossil fuels, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Grateful for Community Services Block Grant
As the federal budget process continues to unfold, I’m writing to bring attention to a critical program we rely on here in Erie, Huron, and Richland counties. Over one in 10 people in Ohio lives in poverty. Poverty exists in nearly every city and county in the U.S., but what’s happening in Sandusky, Norwalk, or […]
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Letter to the Editor: Pulpits & politics are a bad mix
Eighty-one pastors claim to have so much Holy Ghost power flowing through them — yet they can’t walk past a cupcake stand without begging the government to “protect them.” Seriously? Since when did faith mean lobbying politicians to fight your personal battles against frosting and sprinkles? But let’s be clear — this isn’t really about […]
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Letter to the Editor: Richland County sheriff endorses Husted for Senate
To the editor: As Sheriff of Richland County, I see firsthand the challenges facing law enforcement every day. From fighting violent crime to keeping fentanyl out of our communities, the stakes are high, and the margin for error is small. When families call us, they expect that we will be there to protect them. To […]
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Letter to the Editor: Candidate suspends campaign for Mansfield BOE seat
To the Editor: After much thought and reflection, I have decided to not turn my petition in and suspend my campaign for Mansfield City School Board. This decision was not made lightly, as I remain deeply committed to improving the quality of education for every student in our district. However, due to current personal and […]
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Letter to the editor: A national mesothelioma registry is needed to combat misdiagnosis in veterans
Dear Editor, My name is Hilda Oltean, and I’m with Environmental Litigation Group P.C., a law firm helping victims of toxic exposure. We want to contribute with an opinion article discussing how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in collaboration with the Department of Defense (DoD) and relevant healthcare stakeholders, should urgently consider implementing a centralized […]