Letters to the Editor

When will coal get its proper due from president?

Approaching Easter, I think of the commercial about a product that is only available during this time of…

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Style show was successful because the support

Community Hospice offers many thanks for the success of our Spring Style Show and Luncheon which was held…

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Community lets its voice be heard on ORVJCF

I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the countless supporters and the hundreds of…

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City mission’s reach goes far beyond Ironton

For more than 66 years, the Mission has been trying to relieve the hurt of those in our…

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Volunteer work at cemetery is very much appreciated

I am writing in regard to the article about the Newton Cemetery. I would like to thank Nick…

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Restaurant owner should do right by customers

I wrote the owner of Austyn’s Restaurant a letter on Jan. 24, 2011, concerning two $25 gift certificates…

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Closing ORV facility is attack on Ohio families

I’m sure everyone has heard that Ohio River Valley Juvenile Correctional Facility (ORVJCF) will be closing on Sept.…

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Film is right: It really is a wonderful life

Every year at Christmastime, I just love watching that movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” by Frank Capra, starring…

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County needs to save its bicentennial project

In 2003, each county of the great state of Ohio established a bicentennial project. Lawrence County declared that…

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SB5 about stripping rights not budget cuts

I am writing concerning the passage of Ohio SB5, and am wondering if the general public is aware…

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Scaling back tax exemptions can help push Ohio forward

There’s a scandal in Ohio: The state grants $7.5 billion a year in tax exemptions, credits and deductions,…

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Proposed law would start addressing pill fight

Since 2007, accidental drug overdoses have been the leading cause of injury death in Ohio, surpassing both motor…

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Prison system needs to deter crime, give back

On Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2011, there was a letter from the Marietta Times. It talked about prison costs…

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‘Memory Lane’ picture brings back fond memories

I knew exactly who it was when I saw the picture of Alex Tollier in Sunday’s Tribune. It…

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New Close to Home center lives up to its name

If anyone is considering an assisted living facility for themselves or a loved one, I would encourage them…