DEAR EDITOR: The way the Republican Trump administration is being taps for the United States of America. Taps is the bugle signal sounded in a camp or military post at night to extinguish all lights. This is how the Trump administration is being allowed to shred our “We the People” Constitution. Who is going to stop his retribution campaign and only agenda? DAVID P. GAIBIS SR. Edinburg, Pa
DEAR EDITOR: In July 2025, the USDA conducted a survey of Mill Creek MetroParks with a count of 14.9 deer per square mile. The MetroParks administration then came up with a “survey of 300 more deer.” No one questioned it. How was that survey done? Was it by drone, airplane or something else? We deserve to know who did the survey, and we should be able to see the data. Without it, how can we trust that the numbers are accurate? Mr. Young’s theory of how deer can miraculously turn into a herd is poppycock. He disputed that the USDA figure of 14.9 deer per square mile was the ...
DEAR EDITOR: When did being an activist become a bad thing? Can we reconnect with our radical roots? As a proud Salem resident, I’ve long celebrated our community’s history with the Underground Railroad. I’ve taken the Quaker trolley tour multiple times to learn about the courageous people here who broke federal laws to help others reach freedom. Breaking federal laws? No wonder they were referred to as radical Republicans! They really were agitating to the South, as they were seen as stealing their “property.” But today’s Republicans are not the radical activists of ...
DEAR EDITOR: The “Gone Mad” political cartoon was quite offensive on several levels. Besides the intended racist undertones, there is the accepted understanding that since his endorsed candidate lost, Trump wishes the millions of Americans in New York will just “Drop Dead.” Probably the most insulting aspect, though, is the typical Republican response of resulting to name-calling when things don’t go their way. (“Idiots Elect Mamdani Mayor”) Mamdani ran his campaign on lowering the cost of living and even if he fails to do so, that just makes him like Trump. At least ...
DEAR EDITOR: Please consider having this or your weekend edition. I do believe it’s time for all voters to seriously think about “term limits” and remove every politician from their office. This shutdown has gone on way too long and both parties are to blame. There is absolutely no excuse for these members of congress to not get together to end this needless tragedy. Why are we still electing these people in? Please consider sending a statement of discontent by voting in new leadership who, just maybe, will do their jobs. ROBERT GRANCHIE Struthers
DEAR EDITOR: The community of Poland, Ohio, is rich in history and tradition. There are more than 75 19th century homes in the village, many of which have been restored to their past glory. Located at the center of our town stands the Poland Public Library. Opened in 2001 and designed by an award-winning architectural firm, it incorporates one of our most important historic structures, the Poland Union Seminary Dormitory dating from 1846. This is a library to be proud of. People visiting our community for the first time marvel at this building that blends perfectly with the history of ...