Letters to the Editor

Athens is the poorest of Ohio’s 88 counties, so your unwanted boxes of spaghetti, microwave, or table and chairs will easily find a grateful recipient.

John Husted, Bernie Moreno and Troy Balderson: It’s time for integrity and courage. It’s time to do your job.

Roundabout construction causes the city to spend money that could be used to repair the current street conditions, upkeep, reinforce areas and work on drainage to reduce landslides where needed.

Now I can see it clearer, and I’m reminded any time I choose to turn on the news and see another institution threatened, defunded or delegitimized.

I am sure some people are now secretly sheltering others from ICE in various states. I expect that soon some activists will be putting their bodies in the way of abductions or standing on the runways in front of deportation planes.

Since 2019, Athens’ general fund has grown by over $3.4 million—from just over $16 million to more than $20 million. That’s a 21% increase in five years. The city isn’t short on revenue—it’s simply spending more.

The more dangerous count is how many times the administration will trash/ignore the Constitution or challenge/ignore the rule of law.

Over 90 Ohio University appeal to institution leaders to consider the importance and relevance of DEI within all academic disciplines.