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Jefferson County Library Levy Deserves Support

Dear Editor, The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has a renewal levy on the Nov. 4 ballot. There is a group calling itself the Committee for Decent Libraries that is campaigning for the defeat of this levy because it does not approve of some books available to the public, specifically books dealing with transgenderism, which are in the young adult and children section of the library. This has been an ongoing issue with this group, which wants all books with which it does not agree removed. To put this in context, the library has approximately 65,000 items available, ...

‘No Kings’ Column Really Missed the Mark on Event

Dear Editor, I feel compelled to respond to Cal Thomas’ uninformed article “No Kings? No One Really Has a Clue”. His review of the historic peaceful protests across our nation in response to an administration led by Donald J. Trump is egregiously misguided. He even claims that the event was largely choreographed and underwritten by donors such as George Soros as a money laundering scheme. Show us the proof, Mr. Thomas. And, speaking of money laundering, you failed to note the most recent Presidential Pardon is for Changpeng Zhao, the convicted founder of the cryptocurrency ...

Jefferson County Library Levy Deserves Support

Dear Editor, With October now behind us, I want to remind everyone in the Ohio Valley about the significance of Italian American Heritage Month, which is celebrated each year during this time. Established in 1989, this month serves as an opportunity to educate others and honor the numerous contributions of people of Italian descent to our country. The Ohio Valley, with its rich history, can proudly claim to be the home of several famous Italian Americans. In June, a group associated with the Heinz History Center visited the Jefferson County Historical Association museum on Franklin ...

Jefferson County Library Levy Deserves Support

Dear Editor, I love libraries, especially our local Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. When I talk to different people in the area, I am heartened by how many also have an appreciation of how lucky we are to have seven branches (soon to be eight) and a bookmobile serving our community. On the other hand, I am often dismayed at how many people are unfamiliar with all of the ways that the library can enhance their lives. Oh, sure, everyone knows that you can check out books, movies and music CDs. Many people know that you can also access online resources like audio ...

Realizing That No One Can Ever Be Perfect

Dear Editor, The authors of the U.S. Constitution weren’t perfect, but they did understand that, broadly speaking, no one is perfect. I think that was what prompted them to construct a constitution that provides a wide latitude for speech. A tyrant would love to have an official government definition of patriotism or citizenship, to name two examples. A broad allowance for free speech and thought is messy and inconvenient, but it also makes it harder for devious leaders to construct a nice, neat reality that fits their plan for total control. Everywhere and every day, private ...

Supporting Legislation That Benefits Ohioans

Dear Editor, Every day, community health centers like Ohio Hills Health Centers serve on the front lines of health care for Ohioans. We care for over 9,000 patients each year, many of whom would otherwise go without access to affordable medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. But without action from our state leaders, this care — and the health of our communities — is at risk. We strongly support House Bill (HB) 276 and Senate Bill (SB) 198, which protects patient access to affordable medications through the federal 340B program. Congress created the 340B ...