Opinion

Editorial: Area?s representatives back income tax phaseout

The bill isn’t likely to go very far in the near future, as even one of its sponsors acknowledges. Nonetheless, state Rep. John Adams, R-Sidney, deserves credit for his part in introducing an attempt to revolutionize Ohio’s tax code. The ... Full story

Letter: Enforcement should be equal

Letter to the Editor

SUSAN BONIFAS, OttovilleWhy does a man from Putnam County get one year in prison for child support arrearages of $3,000, but an Allen County man who is many thousands in back arrearages has nothing done? How and why is each county so different? Shoul... Full story

Eight area volunteers receive Jefferson Awards for volunteerism

This region is blessed with people willing to give time and money to varied efforts. Wednesday night, eight of those special people get their due honors for volunteerism — and one will advance to the national Jefferson Awards ceremony in Washin... Full story

Prosecuting officer doesn?t make sense

Letter to the Editor

TAMARA THOMPSON, Columbus GroveHow can people not take sides in the fatal shooting?We have a police officer whom citizens pay to keep our streets safe faced with two misdemeanor charges. How ridiculous. He was doing his job. What is so hard to unders... Full story

Don?t blame police for doing their jobs

Letter to the Editor

MICHELLE M. FISCHBACH, Fort JenningsWhy do we ask law enforcement to protect us then turn around and charge one of them? I have not heard anyone ask why Tarika Wilson had her children in a drug house. All I hear is it is a black-and-white issue. All ... Full story

Putnam County men demonstrate neighbors take care of neighbors

We received another reminder this week of the sort of people who live among us. It’s always good to see, because the news once again serves as proof of people’s goodness.Bruce Vermulle and Aaron Osting are the most recent example. The men... Full story

Neighbor helped through winter

Letter to the Editor

DON BENDELE, KalidaA big man with an even bigger heart? Charles Nussbaum is that man. Like many others, it took awhile to figure out who was plowing snow from our driveway, but we did find out and that he was also helping others from Kalida to Clover... Full story

Smokers aren?t only polluters

Letter to the Editor

KARL D. SALISBURY, Columbus GroveWe hear and read about the “evils” of smoking, more than enough. But, our state sure loves the overtaxed windfall money coming in. So, ex-smokers suddenly live in torment now? Yet for all the years they pu... Full story

Teachers aren?t helping students

Letter to the Editor

CHER BARNES, Leipsic We have a problem with some teachers at Leipsic High School. Our son was called derogatory names by a teacher who admitted it and is facing a little reprimand. This is totally uncalled for coming from a supposed leader. This is n... Full story

Election workers appreciate chief

Letter to the Editor

SCHARON RIDINGER, PandoraThe poll workers at Riley Township and Pandora would like to give a special thanks to Police Chief Scott Stant. When Chief Stant came in, he asked whether I would like him to escort us to the election board after we closed th... Full story

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