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Urges support for Salem Schools Levy

To the editor: I would like to invite everyone who will be casting a vote in the upcoming election to attend the Salem City Schools Levy Committee Informational Forum that will be held on Tuesday evening, October 24, 2023, at SHS auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. Salem City Schools Superintendent Sean Kirkland and Salem City Schools Treasurer Michael Douglas will present the facts about the upcoming school levy issue that will appear on the November 7, 2023, ballot. A representative from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) will be present to deliver information. A panel ...

Breaking the permitting roadblock

To the editor: Ohio’s abundant natural resources have helped make us one of the key energy-producing states in the country but this production can be hindered by inefficient permitting processes. To continue our economic growth, we must support common sense permitting reform based on predictability and efficiency. The oil and gas industry is pivotal to Ohio. The industry directly employs over 70,000 Ohioans and supports more than 350,000 jobs. We rely on American-made oil and gas to keep our Ohio manufacturers competitive and affordable for families. However many energy ...

Protect parents: Vote no on Issue One for abortion rights

As a father of three young women doing my best along with my wife Lauren to raise them amid today’s mixed-up culture, there is so much to be concerned about. What messages are they getting about the world outside from the shows they watch? What will it be like when they are old enough to date? And what will it take to raise up smart, courageous, independent women? Until recently, one thing we didn’t worry so much about was whether underaged girls could be secretly convinced to get abortions or even sex change operations without their parents even knowing. But if the radical Issue ...

Annexation Tension

To the editor: I moved to the city of Salem back in 1995. My grandmother and great aunt lived her. I remember coming to Salem as a child with my mother every week. My mother and her siblings graduated from Salem. I stayed, got married and had children. Our first child was born in 1999. My husband and I lived within the city limits until 2004. I have never had issues with Salem. We just wanted to move a little further out to give our children more yard to play in and to avoid the traffic and noise. When we move to Perry Township, we obviously had our children in Salem schools, as well ...

#Every1KnowsSome1

To the editor: #Every1KnowsSome1 was recently chosen as the theme for 2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each October service providers join together with allies to attempt to draw the nation’s attention to the problem of domestic violence. But, why say “Everyone knows someone?” Because it’s true! According to the findings of the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, over 40% of Americans will be victimized by either sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner within their lifetime. And it doesn’t matter if you are male or ...

Thanks to supporters of Salem Athletic Hall of Fame

To the editor: The Salem Athletic Hall of Fame hosted its 18th annual dinner and ceremony on August 17 at Salem High School. This year’s class consisted of Jim Ciotti (Class of 1969, baseball); Lou Angelo (Class of 1999, football); Jarin Heath (Class of 2006, football); Anthony Shivers (Class of 2013, track and field); coach Nancy Miller (1982-90, girls track); Robert (Bo) Whinnery (Class of 1973, Joe Kelley Spirit of Salem); and the 2006 and 2007 girls volleyball teams. Thank you to the following sponsors who helped make the night possible: Gold sponsors: Butech, Haltec, and the ...