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Orchid to Judge Natasha Natale for going outside her chambers and into the community for “Steering Clear Warren.” The program allows those with a suspended license to understand their suspension and how they can get their license reinstated. Drivers can regain their licenses, so they may drive to work or school. Additionally, it keeps people with suspended licenses from continuously driving — which will lead to further penalty under the law. It is admirable that Judge Natale is willing to go out into her community to benefit Warren. — Warren Irene Makridis is the best ...

Charlie Kirk was a true man of faith

DEAR EDITOR: It is astonishing how deeply negative, derogatory comments can impact a person’s reputation — especially when individuals repeat these remarks without forethought or any curiosity to investigate their validity. Such is the case with Charlie Kirk, a man who has been unfairly vilified by critics. A person of deep faith, Kirk offered an open platform to anyone willing to challenge his views in public, hoping to engage in meaningful dialogue about faith and values. Many of these conversations involved individuals who embraced secular perspectives, advocating for ideas such ...

Keep party politics out of local government

DEAR EDITOR: I am a current Warren Township trustee and have deep concerns about a political event being held next week interviewing certain political candidates running for election in our township due to their political affiliation to one party. Trustees’ seats have always been nonpartisan, and I believe there is a good reason for this. In my 28 years in office I have worked with different boards and each board member’s affiliation to one party or another was never a problem in making decisions. Nonpartisan local government helps ensure that the focus remains on practical ...

For those who guard our peace

DEAR EDITOR: In quiet streets and bustling towns, Where children laugh and dreams abound, There stands a shield, both firm and true— Our officers, in coats of blue. They walk the beat through storm and sun, Their duty never truly done. With courage stitched in every thread, They face the fears we leave unsaid. A bond we ask, not just in gold, But in the trust that we uphold. To give them tools, to train, to grow, To meet the needs that justice shows. This levy is a pledge we make, For every risk they daily take. To stand behind their noble call, To build ...

America’s leaders lead from behind

DEAR EDITOR: The federal government shut-down is now a fact. It is time for all of us to sacrifice and come to the aid of our country. We can join our fellow citizens in Congress, the Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, as well as the president, as we sacrifice together: our jobs, the inability to visit national parks, non-essential governmental services, a reduction-in-force, government contractors are not guaranteed back-pay, active military personnel work without pay, a slow-down in Social Security claims processing, the Small Business Administration stops approving loans ...

McKinley Library recognizes its Friends

DEAR EDITOR: The Friends of the McKinley Memorial Library is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support the Library’s needs for materials and programs. They are a dedicated group of library lovers and volunteers. The proceeds from fundraising activities and annual memberships are used for a variety of library needs including supporting programming, providing updated furnishings, contributing to new and emerging technology, and helping to support staff training. Members of the Friends dedicate their time supporting programs and fundraising events including the annual ...