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 ...

Dear Editor, May is Older Americans Month, a perfect time to highlight the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program at Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, which serves some of Ohio’s most vulnerable older adults. While the term “Ombudsman” might not be familiar to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Editor, In Mt 16:33(RSV), Jesus inquired of his disciples “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” Simon Peter’s response, “You are the Christ the Son of the living God,” is revelatory and sets the stage for more revelations that end with Jesus’ prophetic declaration in Mt ...

Dear Editor, I always look forward to this format offering from The Times Leader. The “Thank you” letters often published are mostly heartwarming. To place “Light” on benevolence is needed these days. Years ago, an old neighbor, friend and good man had told me something I’ve ...