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Letters to the Editor

We need to use our natural resources

To the editor: As a Columbiana County resident, a small business owner and active community member, I have personal experience of the direct economic impact the oil and natural gas industry has on the region. I grew up in an area where we are blessed with an abundance of natural resources ...

Concerns over a preventable public health crisis

To the editor: As a former Wellsville Councilman and Wellsville Local Board of Education member, I am deeply concerned about the well-being of our children. I urge the federal government to prioritize the issue of flavored disposable vapes, which have become increasingly popular among ...

ODNR should protect public lands

To the editor: On February 26, Ohio proved once again that nothing in the state is sacred when it comes to making money from fracking. In addition to some Department of Transportation parcels, the 5-member Oil and Gas Land Management Commission (OGLMC) approved bids to frack Salt Fork ...

So where does the Columbiana County Parks Board go from here?

To the editor: This week’s overwhelming denial of the parks levy leaves the board at a crossroads. Despite the board’s hope that a countywide vote would secure its passage, the levy was resoundingly defeated. As a resident who voted against it, I offer some insights into why. To be ...

Royalty payments benefit Ohio landowners

To the editor: Every month it seems another company is announcing a large investment in Ohio. It’s a great time to be in our state and clearly people are taking notice! Sometimes these big dollar numbers come with little impact on Ohioans everyday lives. However, a recent report by ...

Sting operations hurting EP community

To the editor: The village of East Palestine is committed to revitalizing our community. The plans are amazing and I am proud of the efforts of so many striving for a better future. However, in the midst of all of this I must call to light my ongoing concern for the sex sting operations ...