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Subjected to another Washington fiasco

To the editor: Here we go again as Americans being subjected once more to a Washington fiasco. It just saddens the heart to think of our founding fathers who with all their concerned efforts tried to establish a country that provided all Americans assurance of a free and earnest government based on a conviction: "of the people by the people for the people." Not sure that is the way it is today. But this time I have to admit my curiosity is really spiked. Now knowing somewhat of the strong animosity between the president and speaker Pelosi, no love loss there. What are the odds if ...

Contends lack of transparency in Hancock County

To the editor: In July 2016, the Hancock County Commission refused to renew its animal shelter operation contract with the nonprofit which had operated the county shelter for over twenty years. Then, the commission immediately requested a legal opinion from the W.Va. Attorney General's Office regarding legal rights to a shelter excess levy balance of over $360,000 raised on behalf of the nonprofit. In March 2017, the attorney general provided a legal opinion stating that the commission did not have a right to the accumulated funds and recommended the funds be returned to the ...

Frustrated with providing proof of ID

To the editor: Who am I? I don't know for sure who I am. I went to get a new driver's license the other day. To be able to fly on a plan, your driver's license must have a little star on it, that proves who you are. I took my old Medicare card, my new Medicare card, title to my car, an electric bill, my army service card with picture, an old driver’s license with picture, an AAA membership card, my insurance company card, my credit union ID card, and a blood donor card. I also had a birth certificate from East Liverpool City Hall, I got some years ago. But they said it's just a ...

A rebuttal: Everyone wins with defeat of traffic cameras

To the editor: Recently a former city auditor voiced an opinion on how the only people who win after the defeat of the traffic cameras are speeders. As an American, and as one who was an elected official, you should be ashamed of yourself. Absolutely no one that fought to end the cameras condoned speeding, and we are all in agreement that speeding can and does increase fatalities due to traffic related accidents. What there seems to be a disconnect with is you either don't understand your rights as an American provided by you in the constitution or you simply want to pick and choose ...

Speeders are winners with defeat of traffic camera issue

To the editor: The voters in East Liverpool have done their city a grievous act. When the traffic camera issue was defeated, only the abusers of speed laws were the winners. These are people with an inability to control themselves within the laws that have been set up to protect the public. Of course, breaking laws generally has a monetary cost attached to it and that is likely the real issue. These offenders are unwilling to pay for choices they have made. When you choose to break the law, there is a penalty for that. Who did the traffic camera hurt? Only the offenders. Who ...

Thanks to the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office

To the editor:  Dear Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office, Thank you for your generous contribution of $2,169 to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana through another successful Tag Day hosted on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. We are inspired by the commitment each year from your community and team to support wishes for children in Northeast Ohio. We want to acknowledge the individuals who have gone beyond the call, to ensure continued support for our mission. Special thank you to the following: Ret. Sgt. Kenny Biacco, John Bucher, Vickie Bucher, Deputy Willie Coleman, Amie Hartman, ...