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Letters to the Editor

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 ...

Annexation truths

To the editor: “Are there other deed restrictions in similar manner elsewhere in the township and where are they?” That question was asked by Barb Fink at the July 5, 2023 meeting of the Salem City council-of-the-whole meeting, presided by councilman Andrew Null, who responded, “We are ...

Local party leaders join in support of levy

To the editor: At a time when there is such polarization and division in politics, local Democratic and Republican leaders have found an issue in which they can join together to wholeheartedly support. That issue is the proposed new K-8 Salem City school building complex which is on the ballot ...