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Letters to the Editor

What is in the future?

To the Editor, Not a word I heard of the Weir Avenue blast that destroyed the BOP, the mill of the past. Did anyone expect a dirt bomb of that magnitude, and did the EPA approve of such a catastrophe? The former city manager was lauded for his transparency. Yet Patrick Ford, Business ...

Writer captured spirit of mill

To the Editor, This is a thank-you to Linda Harris for a job well done in writing a fitting, informative and emotionally felt tribute to the imploded BOP, the heart of the long-gone Weirton Steel mill. I was so glad to see this story as it provided important historical points as well as ...

How will the five be funded?

To the Editor, The date was November 12, 2002. The City of Weirton mayor and council dissolves the volunteer fire departments in Weirton. Gone. Over 50 well trained active firefighters, paramedics, first responders, river rescue, divers and hazmat crews. Gone were the million dollars in fire ...

Parent supports Woodward

To the Editor, I have seen some of the things said about Mr Woodward. What sticks out to me most is that a lot of the things I am hearing are coming from people who have issues with how he runs his ship. One of the complaints is by the husband of a woman who was running for the board. Another ...

Lots to look forward to

To the Editor, Rejoice — despite the cynicism and the despair of a long-suffering public, relief is visible on the horizon. No longer will any citizen be neglected by a loving, all-embracing government, for politicos in D.C. have at last promised us Utopia. I speak of course of the Green ...

Countering claims with facts

To the Editor, On March 3, Mr. Zielinsky stated that Council voted to double the salary for me that was being paid to the prior City Manager which would mean I was going to be paid $150k per year plus my health insurance premiums! Did you make that FACT up Mr. Zielinsky? Let me help you with ...