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Letters to the Editor

Points to consider regarding Ohio Issue 2

To the editor: As we are hearing and seeing more ads both for and against the marijuana legislation, let me speak to what we are seeing and reading here at Family Recovery Center: According to national reports, alcohol is the most widely used substance by teenagers and for drugs, marijuana ...

There should be a better way to handle the marijuana issue

To the editor: With all of the problems we are having with alcohol across the country, now we want to legalize recreational marijuana. Spectrum News, had a panel discussion on Issue 2 with some interesting facts. The Woodstock weed from the 60’s had a THC content of 4 to 5%. The ...

Mayor, councilman support school levy

To the editor: Although we may not agree on everything, we both believe strongly in investing in our children’s future and working to make Salem as great as it can be. This November 7th, we stand in staunch support of the Salem City Schools Levy, urging our fellow citizens to vote YES! The ...

Salem Schools: A metaphor to consider

To the editor: How many of us are still driving our first car today? I am talking about the first vehicle mom and dad taught us to drive. Vehicles full of memories of first dates, first kisses, Friday night football games, and cruising State Street with all of our friends. For me, it costs ...

Company owner: Passage of levy essential for Salem

To the editor: I am speaking on behalf of Butech Bliss, one of Salem’s largest companies and one that provides significant tax income for our city from designing and manufacturing heavy machinery that ships all over the world. As a Salem native and company owner who relies on our community ...

Election season means ‘silly season’

To the editor: Well it is easy to see that we are back into the “silly season” as we are receiving requests in the mail for donations for campaigns from politicians who cannot even file for at least another year, and then we get fliers in the mail, from who knows whom, as there is no ...