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Letters to the Editor

Railroad merger good for America and vets

DEAR EDITOR: As an Army Veteran and Commander of my local American Legion post, I strongly support the Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger because it represents more than just a business deal — it’s an opportunity to strengthen America’s infrastructure, expand good jobs for veterans ...

Security officer’s attitude was abysmal

DEAR EDITOR: “Share everything … play fair … don’t hit people … say you are sorry when you hurt somebody … when you go out into the world, watch for traffic, hold hands, and stick together.” These are just some of the wise nuggets written by Robert Fulghum in his classic 1986 ...

Don’t let AI determine our medical coverage

DEAR EDITOR: I’m writing this letter to inform Ohio citizens that in January 2026, Ohio and five other states will be a part of an unconscionable pilot program. This program, named “Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Rejection — WISeR Model,” will use artificial intelligence (AI), to ...

Gun violence shouldn’t be a political football

DEAR EDITOR: The recent assassination of a well-followed young husband and father, a political activist, was distressing, uncalled for, and another unfortunate example of violence in the U.S. It’s news that appears to be daily, like the weather forecast. We expect it. As always, the ...

Sound off!

Shooters observed “target” practicing have already shot and killed one family pet and nearly residents in their own backyards. The shooters live one house down from the crossroads of Route 85 and Route 193 and are shooting across residents’ backyards and shooting toward a church four ...

Ukraine war is more than good versus evil

DEAR EDITOR: It is astonishing how quickly some reduce the Ukraine conflict to a simple fairy tale of “good versus evil.” The reality is far more uncomfortable. Ukraine is not the beacon of democracy it is so often portrayed to be. For decades it has been one of the most corrupt nations in ...