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Letter to the Editor: Froma, once again

I haven’t had the need to submit a letter to the editor since the election. The whole country saw the demise of the Democratic party and I didn’t need to add anything to it. And the last few months after the election have been brutal. At the debate the Bidens, media, the administration, ...

Letter to the Editor: Better preparation for wildfires

A few comments on a letter I previously wrote, in the Sunday, Jan. 26, newspaper titled “Trump was right.” Due to space limitations, I neglected mentioning that water to most of southern California farmlands had been shut off to benefit the smelt, an obscure fish, which is allegedly an ...

Letter to the Editor: Rotten railroad crossing

The Belrock Avenue railroad crossing in Belpre — I know that a lot of people use this railroad crossing every day, including myself. This crossing is in very bad shape and needs repairs. The top of the crossing which, I think, is some kind of rubber material is in good shape. The material ...

Letter to the Editor: A rash of tragedies

There have been four deadly plane crashes in the U.S. since Trump took office. In President Biden’s four years and with Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation there were none. Joan Coffey Belpre

Letter to the Editor: Conversation with a groundhog

When I was running on River Road (in Devola) on Feb. 2, I saw a groundhog. I approached him cautiously and in a friendly manner asked him what his name is. “Buckeye Chuck,” he replied. I queried again, “Are you related to Punxsutawney Phil?” “Just a distant relative,” he said ...

Letter to the Editor: Time to stand up

I believe there are some strong, competent people — both Republicans and Democrats — who are serving in elected office right now. As such, I’m disappointed I have not seen them stand up and publicly protest recent actions they definitely know are wrong and dangerous. 1. Elon Musk’s ...