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Letters To The Editor

LETTER: WSO concerts not to be missed

Everybody knows that the "W" in WSO stands for Washington, but do you know that it also stands for ëƵwonderful?ëƵ I have been attending their concerts for many years, and I would rate each and every one as wonderful. The conductor is Dr. Yugo Ikach and he always finds creative themes to ...

LETTER: Channeling Mark Twain

After reading several letters to the editor in the Observer-Reporter from some of my fellow citizens praising the policies of our current president and then the submissions from two of Washington CountyëƵs commissioners explaining their recent controversial actions, I was tempted to write two ...

LETTER: Do the right thing

A horrifying display of arrogance and self-dealing was broadcast to the American people and the entire world when Donald Trump and JD Vance attacked and berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Feb. 28. I felt shame and fear for my country for putting Trump and Vance ...

LETTER: Help with prescription drug costs

Regarding the Feb. 20 story about the woman who couldnëƵt afford her prescription: Some pharmaceutical companies provide free medication for people who cannot afford them. Look on the manufacturerëƵ websites for patient assistance programs. The paperwork can be a bit of work, but IëƵm sure ...

LETTER: Peer support could be beneficial

Keeping a community safe is about more than just responding to emergencies. In many rural communities, law enforcement is called when someone is struggling with addiction or mental health. Unfortunately, police officers are not crisis specialists or substance use counselors, and too often, the ...

LETTER: Short-term memory

In his first term, President Trump negotiated and implemented a trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, saying it was the best agreement weëƵve ever made. A few days ago, he was asked about the status of the tariffs against those two countries. He said theyëƵre going forward on schedule and ...