Letter: Proud of community spirit seen at fairgrounds
In 2002, the Columbiana County Fair and Steer Committee began fundraising efforts for a new beef complex. These efforts, over several years, resulted in approximately $35,000, at which time the project was put on hold.
HSUS controlling Ohio Livestock Standards Care Board?
Editor:Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of The United States, brags about how he controls the Ohio Livestock Standards Care Board. Is this...
Who should take the blame for the United States economy?
Editor:I’m responding to the June 16 letter of Ian Murray. It was a critical assault on President Obama. Simplistic incorrect statements such as “regulation...
Reader: United Egg Producers agreement is ironic
Editor:In response to the July 7 article, United Egg Producers and HSUS announce agreement over hen housing, how ironic is it that on the...
Solar projects in this area do not make financial sense
Editor:The May 12 auction guide had an article about Ashland county-West Holmes Career Center solar project. The project is funded by a $115,329 grant...
Very proud to be a part of the ‘culture’
Editor:This spring was so very hard on the farming community, with the cold temperatures and rain that condensed the planting season. Everyone I have...
Reader: Executive order is a dangerous step
Editor:
On June 9, with flagrant disregard for the 10th Amendment, President Obama signed an executive order to create a policy-generating entity for rural America...
LETTER: Responsibility for animals can’t be taken lightly
Thank you for shedding light on animal research -- an area of great concern for people from all perspectives -- in the recent editorial.
Support the Federal Milk Marketing Act and help farmers
Editor:The Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 has been revised and is at the legislative council getting into the proper format. Once again...
Factory funding — a humane operation?
Editor:Less than halfway through 2011 and already we see animal rights organizations proclaiming victory in our state. It is always amazing just what factory...
