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Letter to the editor: Lawrence-Scioto Solid Waste District is awaiting needed new leadership

It seems that replacing Dan Palmer for director of the Lawrence-Scioto Solid Waste Management District has been difficult…

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U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson: More information needed for returning students

Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after leading a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS)…

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Letter to the editor: Kennedy the right choice for court

I write this letter in support of Justice Sharon L. Kennedy and ask voters to re-elect Sharon to…

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Letter to the editor: As infections rise locally, please follow the guidelines

I wanted to update you on King’s Daughters COVID-19 infection rate. It is important to know the infection…

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Letter to the editor: Options exist to help with gas expenses in pandemic

Many Ohioans are having a tough time paying their bills because of the pandemic -— and we want…

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Letter to the editor: Ohio may likely regret fireworks legalization

Iowa was another state, like Ohio, who decided to legalize fireworks in 2017 and have regretted that action…

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Letter to the editor: Racism must be acknowledged in order to break it

I was born in 1960. I spent my first four years in Ashland, KY. We moved to Ironton…

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Letter to the editor: Remembering my father—a proud black man

Sunday, June 21, will be Father’s Day and many sons, daughters, wives, mothers and even sisters and brothers…

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Letter to the editor: Mayor needs long-term financial plan

I recently read councilman Mike Pierce’s Facebook letter where he basically states that the new mayor and council…

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Letter to the editor: Help keep postal workers safe regarding dogs

The Postal Service continually works to find creative ways to reduce dog bites, which remain a serious concern…

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Letter to the Editor: Village should learn details of Thomas case

Editor’s Note: Anne Artis, of Coal Grove, sent the following letter to the mayor of the Village of…

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Letter to the editor: National news hits home for local family

In light of all of the darkness lately, my heart has been angry, sad and heavy because my…

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Letter to the editor: Parade showed city’s commitment to veterans

Thank you to Lou Pyles and her amazing volunteer army for continuing the 152nd Memorial Day parade. Empty…

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Welcome, Class of 2020, to the next chapter

You (Class of 2020) walked out of high school for the last time this year. You are about…

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Letter to the editor: Tech getting us through crisis

Technology has been instrumental in keeping us connected during COVID-19. Many schools now are operating online, leaning on…

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