Letters to the Editor | The Journal-News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • A Goodbye From the Schultes

Dear Editor, We moved to Irving from Granite City in 1996. Doug had built an airplane, but there was no hangar space in our area. The closest place was Hillsboro Airport. They had space, then by … more

1/8/25

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Some Acreage Thoughts

Dear Editor, Until now, I have been uncharacteristically silent concerning the Wooded Acreage Assessment issue because, as the old folk excuse goes, “I have no dog in this … more

1/6/25

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Deer Run Mine

Dear Editor, Montgomery County has become quite appealing to outside entities that see it as a dumping ground for dangerous material, unwanted at its point of origin. Parts of … more

by Bill Schroeder | 12/30/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • The Supervisor of Assessments Position

Dear Editor, As taxpayers, we deserve better from the Montgomery County Assessment Office than what we have experienced since the retirement of former Supervisor of Assessments Ray … more

by Brandi Lentz | 12/30/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Christmas Night

Dear Editor, Christmas Day is fast approaching. If we left it up to the commercial world, it would be three months long. If we left it up to the Christans, it would be 12 months, 24 … more

by Maxine McElroy | 12/23/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Deer Run Mine

Dear Editor, Montgomery County is going to see huge new stresses on local roads, air quality and daily life. Deer Run Mine will be sending coal trucks to Springfield and possibly … more

by Mary Ellen DeClue | 12/23/24

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, Fastflo in Hillsboro had the honor of doing 30 oil changes for veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, for only the price of the oil filter. We could not have accomplished this without … more

11/18/24

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you for consideration. The system is broken. We are a government of checks and balances. The desperate need for this format could not be more obvious than it is right … more

by Megan Beeler, Raymond | 11/12/24

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor, Community support was again on display during the flea market, bake sale and vendor fair held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, at The Lodge on Main in Hillsboro. The event … more

11/4/24

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, The ninth Annual DAR trivia night is happening on Nov. 9. This event is the major fund raiser for the Christiana Tillson Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the … more

11/4/24

Letter to the Editor • Vote Hitchings

We the undersigned, wish to publicly announce our support for Bryant “Butch” Hitchings in his candidacy for Montgomery County. Resident Circuit Judge. Having known Bryant for many years, … more

10/28/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • My Deep Concern For Reclassifying Wooded Property

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the Montgomery County Assessor's recent decision to reclassify properties under the Wooded Acreage Classification for the 2024 … more

10/21/24

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, When a presidential candidate for the United States says, “If I’m elected, we won’t have to vote again,” doesn’t that tell us something?! Paul … more

10/15/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Time To Vote

Dear Editor, Voting time is soon here. This year is more important than ever. Whoever is elected will determine where we are in the end times. It’s time to wake up from complacency. Listen … more

by Agnes Huber | 9/16/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • A Big Thank You

Dear Editor, Recently, I left my wallet at Aldi’s and went into a panic. All my ID, credit cards and some cash were in the wallet. Since they don't have a phone, I drove back that day to … more

by Terry Liebscher | 9/16/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Sinkhole Development

Dear Editor, The development of two large sinkholes in our area attracted local and national news coverage the past few months. On April 11, a large sinkhole developed within the area that Deer … more

by Karyl Dressen | 9/9/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Advice For Those With Solar

Dear Editor, I have a cautionary tale to share regarding solar energy and electric aggregation. As many of you may have noticed, I had two solar arrays installed on a lot east of the rental … more

by Ron Deabenderfer Hillsboro | 8/26/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • It's Time To Register To Vote

Dear Editor, It’s time for all who are not registered to vote. So go register now. This election may be our last opportunity to take a stand for liberty and justice for all. Do you want to … more

by Agnes Huber | 8/19/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Our Progress On The Corner Block

The following is remarks that Terri Casey made at the Hillsboro City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 6. Thank you. I am Terri Casey, and this is my husband, Chris. We are the owners of … more

8/12/24

The sinkhole first appeared on Thursday, April 11, and a portion of the Route 185 highway between Hillsboro and Coffeen was closed until Wednesday, July 3.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • The County Deserves Answers

Good Afternoon, An article about the sinkhole that occurred on April 11, 2024, was published in your newspaper shortly thereafter. In the article, mention was made of traffic control and that … more

by Mike Maccaneli of Butler | 8/5/24