To the editor: President Trump’s idea of “draining the swamp” is a far cry from what he claimed it would be. He said at his rallies that he would do away with wasteful spending and get rid of corruption — my foot. There is not enough space to tell all of the egregious mistakes and ...

To the editor: The concept of hospice started in Europe in the 11th century. Hospices were originally a place of hospitality for the sick, wounded or dying and even travelers or pilgrims on a journey. It wasn’t until 1967, when Dr. Cicely Saunders established the first hospice in the United ...

To the editor: If you are aware of someone who has been bullied which caused that person physical or emotional distress, you have an obligation to speak up. This includes your knowledge of students or adults, especially those in leadership positions, who were aware of the bullying and did not ...

To the editor: Noon on Dec. 14 will mark the first year of Paris Cemetery’s participation in the Wreaths Across America’s annual campaign as they join in remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve and teaching the values of freedom. The original laying of the wreaths began by an ...

To the editor: Thank you to Toronto American Legion St. Mihiel Post 86 for an incredible experience. On Nov. 9, I had the honor of celebrating the 100th anniversary of Toronto’s first-in-the-nation World War I monument with many local veterans, including Jefferson County Sheriff Fred ...

To the editor: In the Nov. 10 edition, one letter writer described progressives as deceitful, crazy, dreadful, ignorant, deviant, demented and stupid. He goes on to say they “wake up angry.” (“Thoughts about progressive thoughts.”) Maybe the writer should wake up to his own anger. ...

To the editor: What will happen if socialism ultimately prevails here in the United States? Some say we’re there already. But not quite. For all those who’ve swallowed the promises of peace and prosperity, qualities supposedly inherent in socialism, a brief glance at history is in ...

To the editor: There is a rudderless ship in the world today, and it’s called the United States of America. President Trump’s eccentric behavior cannot continue to be shielded as that’s Trump being Trump. He has vowed on several occasions to take the oil in the Middle East. Coming ...

To the editor: On behalf of the Fritz Williams Memorial Scholarship fund, I would like to thank everyone who sent donations in memory of Nick Dragisich Jr. Your donations and support for the family were very much appreciated. Willlam Curenton Chairman

To the editor: I want to endorse Ron Ferguson for state representative. Ferguson is an asset to our community. From his days as a television reporter to his involvement in local politics, from his work with Americans for Prosperity as a community grassroots leader and trainer to his ...