To the Editor: I received an email today from our (U.S.) representative Bob Latta. It was asking about my experiences with the U.S. Postal Service: if my mail has been delayed or there are issues with deliveries. He asks for you to go to a page on his website and give your experiences. And he […]
POSTED: 08/04/20 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: Although I am unable to comment directly on any pending case, recently I have noticed some confusion in the community about how the criminal justice system works and would like to take the opportunity to explain some of the process. The Ohio Legislature writes the criminal laws. The legislature determines what constitutes […]
POSTED: 06/26/20 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: I am writing regarding the Mercer County Republican Central Committee’s letter of June 3 to Governor DeWine criticizing his administration for the manner in which it is reopening Ohio. The letter states “Too many of our fellow Republicans are angry, disappointed, and dismayed at the big government approach you continue to take to […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: One of my 2020 New Year resolutions is to find additional ways to keep postal carriers safe. We’re finding creative ways to reduce dog bites and slips, trips, and falls. One strategy we have incorporated is the placement of a dog sticker on mailboxes where there is a known dog in the […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: Letter carriers take pride in delivering mail promptly, efficiently, and in the safest manner possible. Backing is the most dangerous maneuver a postal vehicle can make. An effort has been made nationally to eliminate as many backing instances as possible on each and every postal route. This is being done for the […]
POSTED: 05/29/20 at 11:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: Recently, film producer Michael Moore released the truth about “green energy”. As we all know, Michael Moore is very sympathetic to left wing causes. While that debate has very much quieted down in our community, it still does not get erased from the memory of many people who fought for our property […]
POSTED: 04/22/20 at 12:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: My name is Alex Sherer. I am working on my Communications Merit Badge in Boy Scouts. I want to help kids with knowing about good communication and bad communication. Kids get bored when they are in lockdown. We spend more time playing games and stuff on the Internet. Parents need to remember […]
POSTED: 04/19/20 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: In honor of National Telecommunicators week April 12 to 18, 2020, I would like to recognize our local 9-1-1 dispatchers. This is the week we publicly honor them that have dedicated their lives to serving the public. 9-1-1 dispatchers do not expect to be recognized they are happy to remain anonymous behind […]
POSTED: 04/09/20 at 9:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” (Cynthia Ozick). I would like to give a huge salute to some unsung heroes in our country and around the world that are helping us get through the COVID-19 crisis that I feel we have possibly taken for granted. […]
POSTED: 04/06/20 at 7:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: On Monday night, February 24, 2020, on a cold and rainy night, NIMBY was welcomed as an official citizen of the City of Van Wert, Ohio. No, there wasn’t a parade or a party, NIMBY was welcomed by a vote of 4-3 of the Van Wert City Council. NIMBY, whose full name […]
POSTED: 02/27/20 at 10:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor