Greatness lies in truth
Editor,
Trump’s sincere concern for human rights is on full display at our southern border. So why are all the talking heads astonished these rights...
Affordable Care Act is exactly that
Editor,
When Suzanne and I acquired healthcare coverage through ACA it had been years since we could afford it. In fact no commercial insurer would...
Citizens’ opinion on quarry
Editor,
I am writing to express my deep concern over the proposed Rockhouse Road community rock quarry mining operation by Legacy Mining Co. My wife...
The new normal
Editor,
I just read the latest Independent and I’m feeling really sad. I immediately clipped Dan Krotz’s “thanks for all the fish” column and put...
Money is easy when regs are weak
Editor,
Thanks for the paper and the excellent staff and especially this editorial by Becky Gillette on the dumping of Hog Waste in The United...
Having fun raising funds
Editor,
The women of the Goddess Gala/Merlin Foundation Benefit thank you for your excellent coverage of our event. With your help we raised over $4000...
See oursels as ithers see us? Cool.
Editor,
I thank you and the entire Independent crew for doing what you do so well. For this community as a whole and for many...
Getting away from corporate media
Editor,
Capitalism is Lust (for wealth, power and control – rule from above –- the 1 percent).
Socialism is Love (community, ecology and social responsibility –...
Attaboy, ladies
Editor,
We loved reading about our “rock star” librarian Loretta Crenshaw – it bodes well for these children in our community that they recognize such...
Voters turned out
Editor,
As much as we despise politics, it plays a vital role in choosing our local, state and federal leaders. Voting is one of the...