Letters to the Editor | The Journal-News

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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Resigning From Bremer

It is with great regret that I, Nancy Redman, will be resigning from any and all positions that I currently hold at the H&B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary. It has come to my attention over the last … more

7/1/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Remembering Leo

Dear Editor, I have been wondering when I would write this story. Tonight, May 19, 2024, I am ready. It was an evening somewhere in the early 1980s, somewhere between 1982 to 1986--- years do … more

by Randy West | 6/24/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Am I The Only One?

Dear Editor, Some people may not know that a major news network had to pay the manufacturer of the Georgia voting machines over $170 million and fired a reporter for claiming the machines were … more

by Paul Hemken | 6/24/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • The Route 66 Museum

Dear Editor, The Board of the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center unanimously approved a plan to publish a picture book on our local segment of Route 66. We feel the timing is perfect … more

by Anne Jackson, Secretary Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center | 6/24/24

This rendering of a potential solar farm will wrap around three sides of the home of Kenneth and Dionne Manzer of Raymond. A hearing with the company, North Sun LLC, will take place Monday evening, June 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Solar And Wind Farms In The County

Dear Editor, My name is Dionne Manzer. My husband Ken and myself felt it was important to communicate our situation and concerns in Montgomery County. In February, we received a letter from a … more

5/30/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Help Save Central Park Pool

Dear Friend of Hillsboro, As you may know, Central Park pool will NOT be opening in the summer of 2024. Our pool is 86 years old and has serious infrastructure issues. It has been … more

5/30/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • An Apology From PawsCare

Dear Editor, Paws Care would like to apologize to anyone impacted by our decision to temporarily suspend the Spay/Neuter Voucher program including vouchers issued but not yet used. … more

5/13/24

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, My brother and I are responsible for taking care of farmland in Audubon and Rountree townships. The Audubon farm has been in the Graden family for 170 years and the Rountree farm has … more

5/6/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • On the Delivery of the Mail

Editor's Note: This letter was submitted by Journal-News reader Linda Hagood of Taylorville. I am a rural postal carrier of 30 years and have now been retired for five years. I am very aware of … more

4/22/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • The Dogs in Litchfield

Dear Editor, Sitting on the Development and Personnel Committee of the Montgomery County Board, I get to participate in the actions regarding the Animal Control Department that is saddled with … more

by Russ Beason | 4/15/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • The Future Of Litchfield Parks

Four Litchfield City Council alderman (Jacob Fleming, Dwayne Gerl, Josh Hughes and Sara Zumwalt) attended a Litchfield Park District meeting on April 3. The following are the remarks presented by … more

by Jacob Fleming, Litchfield Alderperson Ward 4 | 4/8/24

LETTER TO EDITOR • Disappointed In Soccer Complex Vote

Bert Russell, retired vice president of First National Bank, and I were asked to serve on the Litchfield Planning Commission in 1984. Our first big project was a special use permit for the new … more

3/18/24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Comments On Water Quality Article

In the Monday, Dec. 18, edition of The Journal-News many of you may have read “EPA, IDOA Report Show Water Pollution Increases.” The article dealt with the Biennial Report of the Nutrient … more

1/2/24 | 1 comment