Fireworks are terrifying to wildlife, pets, veterans, children, disabled and the elderly! They are not necessary and dangerous. Please rethink setting off explosives. Celebrate safely without fireworks. — Poland 270,000 federal jobs eliminated, almost 300,000 immigrants deported or still ...

DEAR EDITOR: I would like to commend Mercy Health Boardman, Briarfield Place, and Sanctuary Hospice for the exceptional care my Mom received when I brought her here from Florida. At 93, her concerns were dismissed, and I chose to bring her here for care. It was the best decision I ever made. ...

DEAR EDITOR: Regarding the Dec. 5 poll question, “Should Pete Hegseth resign as Secretary of War?” Hegseth has rebuilt our Armed Forces, bringing back people who were attacked in 2021 and kicked out because of a mandate forcing the military to get rid of those who already had COVID-19. ...

DEAR EDITOR: In 2026 we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Well, some of us will. The “lost generations” of today’s America can’t tell you what our two founding documents are (hint: I just mentioned one), or who the most significant Founding ...

DEAR EDITOR: Twas the day before Christmas and all through the store, customers purchased as if booze would be made no more. The manager, Mike, was pulling his hair because business was so brisk the shelves were quickly getting bare. Wild Turkey, Ancient Age, Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam ...

DEAR EDITOR: The premeditated killing of unarmed civilians in boats is not a legitimate act of either war or law enforcement. The Trump administration says they are protecting us from the flow of dangerous and illegal drugs. There are two problems with this. First, they have not ...