This is not an endorsement letter. This letter is written primarily for the benefit of the residents of Shelby. Last month many of us received a political brochure in the […]
Letters to the editor
Pscholka-Gartner best candidate for probate judge
Dear Editor: Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner will appear on the March 17 Democratic primary ballot as a candidate for Probate Court Judge. She is the only candidate with judicial experience. Currently, she […]
Ohio Legislature should revisit statute to protect battered women
Along with many others in the community, I was very saddened to see the headlines of the recent murder of a local woman, just after she was denied a Protection […]
Martin chooses to take high road after special interest attack
Many residents received a mailer from the dark money group Growth and Opportunity PAC. Because local residents have received similar out-of-town lobbyist propaganda in the past, my suspicions were triggered […]
Political nastiness should be set aside
The junk mail circulating Richland County Opposing Nathan Martin for state representative could not be more untrue! It saddens me to think our society has Accepted this style of campaigning! […]
EdChoice impasse impacts local families
This week the Ohio Senate rejected the proposal aimed to eliminate the EdChoice Scholarship program. Since the inception of the EdChoice program in 2005, the program has helped lift thousands […]
Richland County Sheriff supports and defends 2nd Amendment rights
Dear Editor, There has been much discussion concerning the 2nd amendment and the Rights of Citizens to keep and bear arms in regard to what is occurring in the state […]
Reader expresses concerns about fire response times
The following are actual travel distances from three Mansfield fire stations and one Madison Township fire station to a business located in the 4th Ward north of the Route 30 […]
Hospital, college leaders work to develop more innovative workforce
Ohio’s hospitals are not only vital caregivers in their communities, but they are economic engines as well. In fact, 255,000 individuals are employed by Ohio hospitals, and another 280,000 have […]
Richland Area Chamber supports Ontario Schools levy
Dear Editor, Helping to create a thriving community is one of our top goals here at the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. It drives the decisions we make, the […]

