Opinion
Tribune Editorials
50 years is milestone for ETVFD
Five decades is a milestone worth celebrating for any group organization, and when you think about 50 years of protecting citizens it becomes even more ... Read more | 1 comment
Annexation not right — right now
Annexation of any part of a community isn’t something that should be taken lightly, as it often isn’t embraced by citizens and requires excellent communication ... Read more
Legislature faces vital decisions
Ohio’s future may come down to decisions the state’s lawmakers will make within the next two weeks. To say these key issues are critical to ... Read more | 1 comment
Education quality has to be focus
It is perhaps the greatest understatement of all time to say that the Internet has changed the world, altering every aspect of our lives. Public ... Read more
Tribune Columnists
Fatherhood is unique ‘job’
Unlike just about anything else in life — except for maybe being a mom — fatherhood is full of contradictions. It is insanely difficult and ... Read more | 1 comment
Fix is ‘solution without a problem’
Summer may almost be here, but some Ohio lawmakers are doing their best to avoid the “sunshine” when it comes to open government. Last week ... Read more | 4 comments
How much is information worth?
How much is it worth to a reader to be able to access local news from virtually anywhere in the world? That is a question ... Read more | 6 comments
Saying ‘thank you’ can go long way
It is an often recited cliché, but one with a powerful meaning that isn’t diminished by repetition or time: Freedom isn’t free. In fact, it ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
Plan to eliminate airport needs grounded
I am writing to express my concern over the Lawrence County Commission’s plan to try and sell the Lawrence County Airport for economic development. The ... Read more | 1 comment
Community Fly Day was great success
The Community Fly Day June 8 at the Lawrence County Airport was a great success. There were six local pilot volunteers who flew a total ... Read more
Medicine needs occur outside business hours
I want to bring to your attention a problem I encountered recently regarding your city. Our adult daughter was injured recently when she fell getting ... Read more
Jail crowding comes from coddling our prisoners
In regards to the overcrowding at the county jail, may I offer some suggestions. Remove the TVs, air conditioning and all the other comforts of ... Read more | 3 comments
Opinion Columnists
He wore a uniform for peace
When the old soldier passed away few days ago, he had already hung up his last ... Read more | 1 comment
‘Cost chickens’ coming home to roost
Coal is the fastest growing commodity shipped on U.S. railroads • Coal is the fuel of ... Read more | 7 comments
