It’s hard to move on
I would like to respond to the letter from Friends of Divine Mercy (“This is not over”, September 11, 2024). First, we have had six town meetings on the condition of all three campuses, the churches and other buildings.
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Fighting for Ohio farmers during severe drought
Ohio is in the middle of the worst drought our state has seen in over a century. It’s been particularly bad in Southeast Ohio, but Ohioans all over our state are feeling its effects.
There are ways you can help us
I hear a lot from long-time readers of the paper how much they like their local newspaper. I can assure you that we’re not going anywhere, but we still struggle in the face of all the challenges that newspapers around the country struggle with. We rely on our readers and there are ways you can help us bring more coverage to the area.
Thank you, Father Ammanniti
Dear Editor, I would like to give thanks to Father Austin Ammanniti. We have been blessed through the years with faithful and kind clergy, both priests and religious.
Homespun: The Name of the Game
Those around the minimal age of senior discounts can still remember a day and age of life without computers, chat rooms and hi-tech entertainment. “Way back then” games, yes, genuine board games, often occupied social outings and taught valuable lessons in the real game of life.
Faith and Freed Coalition
A few days ago, my deceased husband received a letter/Christian Voter and Registration Form from the Faith and Freedom Coalition. This group is 100% backing Trump, who my husband never supported. Nor was my husband a Republican.
Thinking about the election…
I’ve tried to make it a practice not to express too much of a political stance on the Opinion page. I don’t want people of either political side to feel that their voice is not appreciated.
Independent pharmacies are being squeezed out
Dear Editor: Imagine calling your pharmacy to renew two prescriptions and being told that the pharmacy cannot afford to renew your prescription that is not generic! Are you wondering why Paulding County lost two local pharmacies in the last month?
How to keep teachers from leaving their jobs
There’s never been a more stressful time to be a teacher. I say that as someone who worked in K-12 schools for more than 20 years, first as a teacher and then as a principal.
This is not over
Dear Divine Mercy Parishioners and Friends, We want to share with you the latest progress regarding the status for Saint John the Baptist (SJTB) Church, Divine Mercy Parish, in Payne. As stated before, the Dicastery, in response to our previous recourse, ruled that the Bishop made no errors and confirmed the 16 October 2023 Decree of Relegation, allowing the closing to proceed.