Hot Takes: Democrats Campaign, Diddy Did it, Photoshop, BACON, Investigations

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 15, 2025 9:42 pm

In weeding through the news every week, there are tidbits that I scan and have nowhere to put the crazy bits of information. Usually, there are some (what I think) funny or sarcastic responses that roll around in my head.

Letter to the Editor: Thank you to the Fair Board

VINTON TODAY
July 9, 2025 11:46 am

Dear Editor, Kudos to the Benton County Fair Board on a successful 2025 fair. Being on a volunteer fair board can not be an easy job. Everyone has opinions on what needs to be be done, without knowing all the facts.

The Swampiest Swamp is a Swampin'

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 8, 2025 1:59 pm

There have been so many articles written about the unfairness dished out on women from behind this computer. Starting with allowing boys to participate in girls' sports, sometimes injuring them with concussions, broken eye sockets, busted mouths etc.

Letter to the Editor: One Big Beautiful Bill

VINTON TODAY
July 4, 2025 1:02 pm

Dear Editor,No Democrat voted for the latest bill before Congress. Why?  We need an explanation from Democrats on this forum. Try to refrain from talking points and fake news!  Why was this bill so deployable?  Certain items that need to be fixed will be.

Letter to the Editor: Taxes

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2025 6:52 pm

Dear Editor,It is a given, when taxes are reduced, revenue increases.  This happened with Kennedy, Reagan, and Trump.   Reducing the increases in Medicare spending is not a cut , but only a misdirection by Democrats.

Letter to the Editor: "Iran Deserves It"

VINTON TODAY
June 23, 2025 12:01 pm

Dear Editor,  Years ago, when I was on active duty, it was rumored that our military had many contingency plans. Dealing with any imaginable situation.

Barbara Ann

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 22, 2025 11:55 am

The first time I became aware of the song “Barbara Ann” was probably in 1990. Thanks to the golden microphone in the EIB Network and talent in on loan from God.

Letter to the Editor: CCP Aircraft

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2025 2:08 pm

Dear Editor,Chinese Communist Party Aircraft…why have they landed in Iran?  To cart away high grade uranium or something more sinister?  What is the answer?  Fordow must be destroyed!  The hierarchy of Iran eliminated.

Letter to the Editor: Destroy Fordow

VINTON TODAY
June 17, 2025 11:37 am

Dear Editor,Fordow nuclear site must be destroyed.  There can be no end until this underground plant is ineffective.  I suggest destroying the entrances or using a penetrative device.

No Kings...Unless it's Leftwing Royalty

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 16, 2025 4:19 pm

In honor of Flag Day, the Army's 250th Birthday and the audacity that Donald Trump had to be born later, on the same day, June 14th, there were nationwide protests declaring that Donald Trump isn't king.