Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: MEDWAY levy supporter writes letter before hospitalization for COVID
This letter was submitted by Margo Broehl, of Wooster. She noted that her husband, David, wrote the letter prior to his hospitalization on Sept. 23 for COVID-19. He died Oct. 19 in the hospital. I write as an advocate for racial justice and a supporter of our local Medway Drug Enforcement agency. As a foreman…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ for fire department levies
As citizens of Sugar Creek Township, and East Wayne Fire District, do you realize the fine fire apparatus both departments have to respond to whatever the call may be? Just look at the response to the MARS fire, it was great. Many pieces of this equipment have been the result of grant applications. Grants have…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: A ‘Yes’ vote for East Wayne Fire District levy will improve critical response time
I’m writing to encourage a YES vote on the East Wayne Fire District levy. In August of 2018 I called 911. East Wayne responded, but because they were not staffed, the response time was delayed. Fortunately, the responding firefighter realized my symptoms and called the closest staffed paramedic, which was North Lawrence Fire Department to…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: A positive direction for our community
Can you feel it? Something is happening in the rural community of Sugar Creek Township. Local government, emergency first responders, and volunteers working together to make our area a safe place to live, worship, and educate our children. Open communication and cooperation. Partnerships and resolving past disagreements. There is a positive momentum in our community…
Read MoreLETTER TO EDITOR: Points to consider about township fire/EMS levies
In this General Election, there will be two levies in Sugar Creek township. Residents will be asked to vote on a “North” or “South” levy, depending on where they reside. There will be a third (2.9 mill) East Wayne Joint Fire District levy for residents in the Villages of Dalton or Marshallville. The “South” levy…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ for MEDWAY Anti-Drug levy
If you’ve been wondering what you can do to help get the scourge of drugs off your street, out of your community, and away from your children, there is a simple action you can take: Vote on November 3rd for the Medway Anti-Drug Levy. The money raised by this .6 mill levy provides the funds…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: How will the 2.9-mill levy influence emergency response differently compared to 2020?
There will be an opportunity on the November ballot for township residents served by the East Wayne Fire Department to approve raising $125,000 and approve the township trustees to contract for emergency response services. This new levy is nearly triple the levy that expired last year. I read with interest Dan Blosser’s recent letter that…
Read MoreOrrville Area United Way 2021 campaign: Support needed ‘Now More Than Ever’
Over and over this year we have heard the phrases “unprecedented,” “new normal” and “social distancing.” The feelings of uncertainty and disconnection that these phrases evoke is what inspired this year’s campaign theme- “Now More Than Ever”. Together, the Orrville Area United Way, our partner agencies and you have made astounding progress in reducing unemployment…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Couple thankful for card shower
Thank you, everyone, for the many lovely cards and all the good wishes for our 50th anniversary. It certainly added a special touch to our celebration, and it was so nice to hear from all of you!! We feel very blessed to live in such a friendly, caring community — blessings to all of you!…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Wonderful town’ helps celebrate anniversary
We live in a wonderful town. Evening meal was delivered. Two tickets to volleyball game were given to us on 63rd wedding day. Thanks to all. Gert and Dick Blake Dalton
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