Letters

Some of the perks of public office?

Concerning a recent article on Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger’s plans, “From the speaker of the Ohio to a commissioner in a small county?”...

More than a musket will be needed

In response to a recent letter … You are as safe as you are because 50 percent of Americans own guns. Thus, the bad...

This county can do a lot better

People regularly move into the county. They may adopt pets and sometimes children. They shower these pets and children with love because they chose...

Vote no on local ballot issue

This is a true story; I think people deserve to know the truth. On Saturday afternoon I was sitting on my front porch near...

Moving forward with Blan earnings tax

After many years of stagnant growth and development, current village council, the mayor, village personnel and other community members have united to make positive...

Ho ho ho — already?

As I write this it’s the middle of October and I’ve been seeing Christmas commercials on TV for a couple weeks already!This isn’t new....

For Blan tax, but questions about its uses

In the general election in November, the citizens of Blanchester will vote to support or to defeat an earnings tax. I’m in favor of...

Bipartisan effort needed vs. climate change

Man-made climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and it will take a combination of government and private solutions.Currently in...

On the arrest of Johnny Paycheck

I would like to respond to the column written by Patrick Haley in the Oct. 10 News Journal about the arrest of Johnny Paycheck....

Facts and trust: Support CM levy

Nothing I have encountered in almost 40 years in education is more bewildering and complex than computations involved with calculating school district finances. Understanding...