Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Letter to the Editor: How the Coronavirus kills

Letter to the editor:This video was sent to me by my good friend and TWA colleague.  We have known and trusted each other for more than 30 years.  He has never given me any false information.

Letter to the Editor: VMU Board Appointments

Dear Editor,As chair of the Vinton Municipal Utility Boards, I am in a unique position to understand and provide insight into the future needs of the utilities.

Letter to the Editor: Thanking Heroes

Dear Editor:I just want to thank all the unsung heroes we have working on our behalf during these difficult days--from elected officials to city, county and school district employees, to all the private citizens who are still performing essential services every day at their jobs despite the risk, like at Virginia Gay Hospitals and Clinics, and the folks at Fareway, the pharmacies the gas stations, the drive-up food folks, and the truckers who are supplying them all,   as well as to all the volunteers who are stepping up in whatever capacity to meet on-going needs in our area.

Letter to the Editor: Covid-19 pandemic

Editor,As I approach my 78th summer on this planet I have been encouraged to remain at home, but if I leave to purchase food, medications or adult beverages I am to maintain at least a six foot distance from other humans.

Letter to the Editor: Vinton Utilities $8 Million Cash Reserve

Dear Editor, No time like the present to help the citizens & businesses in our town when we need it most!As Kurt Karr pointed out in a letter to the editor on December 15th, the Vinton Municipals have a cash reserve of $8+ million dollars.

Letter to the Editor: Shopping made funny

Saturday morning, since I'm in the older generation, I decided to do my weekly shopping myself without putting that ugly duty on to my family. No bananas, no potatoes but that's ok.

In the Middle of a Pandemic? Laugh

I'm a gal that has waaay too many surgeries to mention. The upside is that I got to be a professional on how to go under anesthesia and come out on the other side better.

Tips for staying at home, the fun stuff

Tuesday, on the verge of everything closing down, I went to the Supervisors meeting like I do every week. The street was humming a little quieter and there was less chatter on the streets.

Trying to function with a cold nose

I've noticed that life can go from a dull and boring pace to warp speed in no time flat. Right now I'm in the warp speed pattern and missing the dull and boring.
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