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Opinion

It’s important to spay, neuter pets

Editorials

It’s a proven fact — spaying and neutering are effective, and humane, ways to save the lives of animals. These procedures are among many important responsibilities that come with owning a dog or cat. So along with providing a safe, warm home, food and water and daily exercise, we ask ...

Looking at progress

Local Columns

If you haven’t had the chance to see the first installments of our annual Progress Edition, you owe it to yourself to find them and take a look at their content. Once again, the annual look at businesses and organizations that help to keep our area strong is being presented in five ...

A chance to learn about the county

Editorials

Among the most common complaints that are lobbed at elected officials at every level is a perceived lack of availability. That’s not the case with those who hold those positions in this area — the men and women who are willing to serve also are willing to provide their constituents with ...

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: In 2006, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. When diagnosed, I did not know what MS was. Others, along with myself, experience the various challenges of MS. No one has chosen to live with MS, it has chosen us. Every hour, someone is diagnosed with MS, a chronic disease ...

Compassion at core of U.S. greatness

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: In the words of Sophia Petrillo, a character from the Golden Girls TV show , I say to you: “Picture it.” In any country overwhelmed by famine, starving children line up to be fed. The food arrives in bags and boxes marked with the American flag, the letters USAID and ...

Merger would benefit Columbus

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The Diocese of Steubenville has posted on its website the latest financial audit for the year ending June 30. Net assets at the end of the year were $15,227,738. This was an increase of $2,378,052 over the previous year ending June 30, 2023. The increase in net assets could ...