LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

County needs to fix sewer problem

To the editor: I would like to thank Jay County Council for hearing our issues with Jay County Regional Sewer District in a special meeting March 15.

Improve downtown for pedestrians

To the editor: I am responding to the request for input concerning downtown improvements.

Program offers safety for youth

To the editor: National Safe Place Week is March 18 to 24. The nationally recognized week serves to raise awareness about the Safe Place program, a national program which brings together businesses and volunteers to help youth in crisis.

Be prepared for severe weather

To the editor: Jay County Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to prepare to protect themselves and their loved ones from dangerous storms during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which is observed from March 18 to 24 in Indiana.

Grant recipient thanks foundation

To the editor: It is with great excitement that I write this letter of thanks to The Portland Foundation on receiving a grant for $10,000 to help support much needed renovations to our building at 228 S. Meridian St., Portland.

Anti-gun efforts are built on lies

To the editor: Michael Kinser, in his letter to the editor, warned me that “It is not a good idea … to label your debate opponent a liar right out of the gate.”

Limit traffic to two lanes

To the editor: The six-block area of Meridian Street through downtown Portland needs to be two lanes.

Help banish drugs from community

To the editor We all know St. Patrick as the man who banished snakes from the green fields of Ireland.

Thank you for campaign support

To the editor:  On behalf of the United Way cabinet, United Way campaign chairs, the board of directors and staff we want to take this moment to say thank you to all the donors for making the 2017-2018 “Superheroes Unite” campaign a tremendous success. 

Cookie process leads to questions

To the editor: Girl Scout Cookie time has been upon us for a while now, and believe me it inolves a mass amount of females.

Let's refocus our national priorities

To the editor: This letter may appear saturated with foot-in-mouth- or tongue-in-cheek-style dialogue (or a combination), but is our government, as a result of recent performance, in need of redemption.

New partnership will be beneficial

To the editor: “Welcome and we’re glad you’re here.”

Let's come together to solve issue

To the editor: This letter is in reply to Stephen Erwin.

Lies make real debate impossible

To the editor: I always welcome honest debate on gun control, but the gun banners know they can’t win with the truth.

Reader uses various news sources

To the editor: I am responding to the recent letter from Mr. Ralph Guingrich that was headlined “Consider the impact of your words.”
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