Letters to the Editor

Road 5 expansion: Highway to nowhere

To the EditorThose of us living on Road 5 have been subjected to a variety of derogatory comments from people of Putnam County that don’t understand what is happening.  I would lie to explain from MY point of view and I’m sure of man... Full story

Flooding is more than an Ottawa problem

To the Editor I don’t understand why our county officials cannot understand the economic impact of the flooding in Hancock and Putnam County.  They argue that they can’t do things that will benefit a single village or township. ... Full story

Widening Road 5 not simple and easy solution

To the Editor Mr. Bridenbaugh's letter to the editor says it is plain and simple that Road 5 should be widened.  I don't think it is quite that plain and simple since Mr. Bridenbaugh neglected to mention that as a resident of Road 6 he has a ve... Full story

Road 5 should be widened

To the editor As a frequent user of Road 5 between Leipsic and Pandora I've come across accident scenes and observed many near accidents on the road. It is so narrow that it is a miracle that semis don't smack each other's rear view mirrors when the... Full story

Writer questions purchases for library

Writer questions purchases for library To the editorI have attended Putnam County Library board meetings since 2009. When the building process began, $500,000 was transferred from the general fund (supplies, salaries, reading materials, etc) to the ... Full story

Filling vacant council seat according to charter

Letter to the Editor:  When my husband and I moved to Ottawa 35 years ago, we were embraced by the people here.  Ottawa has been a wonderful place to live and raise our family, and I have been privileged to represent Ottawa residents on vi... Full story

Salsburey seems natural choice for council seat

To the Editor According to your article of 1/10/12, "Interviews for Ottawa Seat," Ottawa Village Council members have decided to interview candidates for the seat vacated by Dean Meyer. Meyer’s appointment as mayor from the position of coun... Full story

Tax reduction?-Bah Humbug

To the Editor Faye Yoho was given typical government double talk when she stated her objection to Ottawa’s second reading on the revision of the income tax ordinance by stating that this would be double taxation. Faye was told, “It is no... Full story

Retired library employee feels levy is needed

Pre-school storytimes, Summer Reading Programs, after-school activities, spring and fall school visits--what wonderful associations I have had with the Putnam County Library. It's been very rewarding to establish lasting friendships and close bonds ... Full story

Writer doesn't feel library levy is needed

Hard to believe the Putnam County Library is asking for a tax levyStarting December 2008-09 jobs were abolished, employees were laid off, hours were cut, materials and programming were slashed because of complaints made by the library board, director... Full story

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