Opinion
Letter to the Editor: MAGA and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Dear Editor, Following is an Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Statement about what MAGA means – it is not copyrighted so I assume it can be published without restriction. I have written before ...
Letter to the Editor: Understanding Insurance Companies
Dear Editor, $250,000, now $140,000! And hopefully, not another high-dollar payout claim that’s possible. But what a RELIEF that the supervisors reassured the taxpayers of Benton County that we are ...
Boomfest/Boomtown brings the fun!
It was another great weekend in Vinton thanks in a huge part to the behind the scenes residents who organize, plan and then set up the events for Boomfest and Boomtown. On Friday night a team was mark... Letter to the Editor: Democratic Party explained AGAIN
Dear Editor, I thought I had straightened everyone out with a response in January concerning the use of democrat vs. Democratic Party. But I see that some were not paying attention.Again, the par...
Letter to the Editor: Upcoming election and Vietnam
Dear Editor, Note on this date, Aug. 10, I attended our 65th High School reunion. Thank you, Larry K. and Jack R. for your kind words and encouragement to continue writing. &...
Letter to the Editor: For the first time I’m ashamed of a national candidate
Dear Editor, For the first time I’m ashamed of a national candidateIf anyone has paid attention to my Facebook page, blog page or the commentaries I’ve offered here – it should be clear that Iâ€...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Having just arrived in my hometown for a visit, I was appalled and saddened by the lack of pride shown by our downtown. Driving down Main Street, the sight of the sidewalks overgrown with...
Letter to the Editor: Poll Numbers
Gerald, this one is for you.In an earlier post Gerald bragged about poll numbers favoring Trump. While it is way too early to project any type of winner yet, there has been a momentum shift. I found t...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I thoroughly enjoy keeping in touch with my hometown via Vinton Today, thank you to all who make this possible. Robust conversations held here are good for the soul. I saw a boo...
Letter to the Editor: Letter of reprimand for thee but not me
Dear Editor,If you remember not very long ago on March 26,2024 at 55 minutes, Benton County Human Resources Director Ms. Sue Wilber was investigating Mr. Turnis the IT director for not following his s...