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Letters to the Editor

Funding for schools

Dear Editor, Re: Constitutional Amendment: a group called Citizens for Property Tax Reform is pushing for a constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes in Ohio, and this proposal has been certified by the Ohio Ballot Board. Ohio Governor (Mike) Dewine: If property taxes are ...

DEI

Dear Editor, DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It’s a framework and set of principles that many organizations and institutions are adopting to promote fair treatment and full participation of all people, especially those who have historically been underrepresented or ...

Halt utility shutoffs

Dear Editor, Summer is almost here, and with it will come deadly heat waves supercharged by the climate crisis. Yet in 27 states, it’s perfectly legal for utility companies to shut off electricity on the hottest days of summer, leaving individuals and families without air conditioning in ...

America under Trump

Dear Editor, It is truly discouraging but quite obvious that current president Donald J. Trump, who also happens to be a convicted felon, when taking the U.S. presidential oath of office to begin his second term in the White House during his inauguration on January 20th 2025 swore that to the ...

Ohio’s Energy Impact: At the Core of Our Daily Lives

Dear Editor, Ohio’s energy industry is the backbone of modern life — powering our homes, fueling our vehicles and driving our economy. Affordable, reliable energy isn’t just a convenience — it’s essential to life as we know it in Ohio and across the globe. Our recent report, The ...

9th Annual Jerry’s Walk a Success

Dear Editor: On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Jerry’s Walk — Illuminating Suicide Awareness held its 9th annual suicide prevention walk in St. Clairsville. The event is an opportunity to encourage an open conversation around suicide with a goal of removing the stigma attached to what is truly ...