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Salem Preservation honoring a very special month

To the editor: Salem Preservation members are in high gear as they prepare several major programs for the 51st National Preservation Month in May! May 1st will kick off a trilogy of events that have been in the works for some time now. A “Celebration of Preservation” at the 103-year-old Salem Golf Club along SR 45 south of Salem will be a double celebration! The “By Invitation Only” event will salute the “saving” and revitalization of this historic icon that is an integral part of the Salem community. This local landmark was about to go on the auction block with the ...

‘Abomination of Desolation’

To the editor: The “Abomination of Desolation,” Freedom and Freedom of Speech, all find themselves applicable in this past Republican Primary. Freedom of Speech is at the core of our Republic! Some say, “Politics is a blood sport” and outbursts have surrounded the word “bloodbath.” This past election cycle has been one of unacceptable political and personal atrocities. So called, “unendorsed Republican candidates” became subjects of a “scorched earth” political take down. Those, whether county officials, elected public officers or otherwise, who either openly ...

Be educated about preventing sexual abuse

To the editor: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SAAM, as it is called, was established to call attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts all of us. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual abuse, harassment, and sexual assault. It also aims to educate communities about how to be involved in prevention. This year’s theme, “Building Connected Communities,” encourages each of us to work together to prevent sexual abuse, harassment and assault. When anyone experiences sexual violence, every community member is affected. Protecting our ...

Be educated about preventing sexual abuse

To the editor: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SAAM, as it is called, was established to call attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts all of us. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual abuse, harassment, and sexual assault. It also aims to educate communities about how to be involved in prevention. This year’s theme, “Building Connected Communities,” encourages each of us to work together to prevent sexual abuse, harassment and assault. When anyone experiences sexual violence, every community member is affected. Protecting our ...

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 all around us. The energy crisis we are facing is one of the main reasons why we have a terrible inflation problem. With the costs of gas, manufactured goods, and food increasing, we need to now, more than ever, rely on our own oil, natural gas, and coal in order to drive down the costs for ...

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 all around us. The energy crisis we are facing is one of the main reasons why we have a terrible inflation problem. With the costs of gas, manufactured goods, and food increasing, we need to now, more than ever, rely on our own oil, natural gas, and coal in order to drive down the costs for ...