DEAR EDITOR: For nearly 40 years, Ohio has allowed oil and gas waste — containing toxic and radioactive elements — to be spread on our roads as a de-icer and dust suppressant. This is one type of “brine.” Despite mounting evidence of environmental and health risks, this archaic ...

DEAR EDITOR: The recent assassination of a well-followed young husband and father, a political activist, was distressing, uncalled for and another unfortunate example of violence in the U.S. It’s news that appears to be daily, like the weather forecast. We expect it. As always, the ...

DEAR EDITOR: History tells us about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. The Roman army was not allowed in Rome. The police force was the Praetorian guard. So why does President Donald Trump have U.S. Marines and the National Guard in Washington, D.C.? The National Guard should have been ...

DEAR EDITOR: What is a fascist? The true meaning — they are not believers, like Hitler. He hated God, Jewish people and Christians. He wanted to be God himself.He wanted to get rid of all of them. He killed millions of people. Our young people need to know the truth. The Republican ...

DEAR EDITOR: A Poland Library citizens group has been formed with one goal: to preserve and maintain the Poland Library in its current location. The group is guided by an adapted quotation: “The only necessary thing for bad things to happen is for good men and women to do nothing.” The ...

DEAR EDITOR: I read Tex Fischer’s guest column on Aug. 26, 2025, attempting to defend the One Big Beautiful Bill by promoting the provision that eliminates taxes on overtime pay. The obtuseness of his position is astounding. I don’t think he fully understands what his own words are ...