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To the Editor:
America deserves better than the endless cycle of gun violence tearing our nation apart. On September 4th, 2024, another mass shooting claimed innocent lives. Families …
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9/11/24
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To the Editor:
As I look at present day America, it is hard to believe the downward spiral from just a few years ago. The destruction of our nation could maybe be called The New World …
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9/11/24
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Stealing or breaking political signs has become a common problem during election time. This childish behavior goes against the basic ideas of our democracy.
Our country was built on the freedom …
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9/4/24
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In Army Officer Training one learns very early the importance of experience which exists with the senior enlisted soldiers.
We were taught to have a “buy-in” with First Sergeants …
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8/21/24
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I was surprised to read your July 17th editorial in the Republican for several reasons.
First, because you wrote about The China Mirage by James Bradley. I have an autographed copy of his book, …
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8/7/24
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To the Editor:
As a family member of Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith, we are appalled by the recent ads from Will Scharf and Defend Missouri PAC.
These ads exploit our grief and falsely …
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8/2/24
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We are writing to express our enthusiastic support for the upcoming ballot initiative regarding the issuance of bonds to fund crucial improvements to Hermann’s sewer system. This initiative is …
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7/24/24
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On August 6, along with voting in party primaries, Missouri voters are being asked to vote on a constitutional amendment to exempt all childcare facilities outside of homes from property taxes.
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7/18/24
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To the Editor:
A few weeks ago I submitted a letter to this paper criticizing the Hermann City Council and the recent bill that raised rates on the trash service.
My complaint was the fact …
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7/10/24
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To the Editor:
We are asking these questions of Mr. Collier, as well as all readers of the newspaper, because truthful answers clarify our misconception of events. This understanding is very …
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7/10/24
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To the Editor:
A recent letter to the editor took up a third of the editorial page and was full of talking points that expressed a hate for Donald Trump and a fear that he might return to …
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7/3/24
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To the Editor:
I think everyone needs to think very seriously about the importance of a change in the county commission!
I’m going to address county roads.
Anyone that lives on …
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7/3/24
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Dear Editor, We are writing to express our strong support
for the development of new housing options in Hermann. Our community is facing a significant shortage of affordable and accessible …
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6/26/24
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To the Editor:
Ms. Blankenship chooses to look the other way when it comes to the Democrat party problems.
A problem much larger than our environment is crime. If you look at our larger …
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6/19/24
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To the Editor:
I am a Democrat, and I am proud to be one. I chose this party because of my grave concern for the environment and my strong respect for different cultures and races of people. As …
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6/12/24
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To the Editor:
The city of Hermann is looking to raise the rates for sewer and trash collection.
While it is reasonable to expect prices on services to increase over time, due to …
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6/12/24
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To the Editor:
Welcome to America, where patriotism has become a freak show, and our freedoms are treated like disposable party favors.
We’ve swapped patience for the dopamine drip of …
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6/12/24
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To the Editor:
Obtaining votes by favors or even cash has a long and sorry tradition in America. Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall made a science of it in New York, Pendergast did the same thing in …
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5/8/24
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Dear Editor,
The excitement of the Rock Island Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony and the tribute to our retiring mayor, John Kamler triggered memories of our city’s history.
Many of us …
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4/24/24
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To the Editor:
John Kamler did many things to benefit the citizens of Owensville during his 16 years as mayor, but from my perspective he saved his best for last when he advised the board of …
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4/17/24
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