Letter to the Editor: Talk to your school board members
Dear Editor, The school board is looking into an addition to the Sabetha Elementary building as well as some needed upgrades to both Axtell and Wetmore schools. The driving force…
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Letter to the Editor: Is cheerleading a sport?
Dear Editor, There has long been an argument as to whether or not cheerleading constitutes being a “sport.” After careful consideration, we have concluded that it depends upon one specific…
Read More Letter to the Editor: Earth Day
Dear Editor, Earth Day 2021’s theme is Restore Our Earth – focusing on ways to prevent and reverse the impacts of climate change. Incorporating more products and materials made from…
Read More Abortion should be abolished, not regulated
Dear Editor, Since life begins at conception, abortion is murder. Consequently, I have never believed that rape and incest are legitimate excuses for abortion, much less all the other reasons…
Read More Letter to the Editor: April is Child Abuse Prevention month
Dear Editor, Just as healthy roots help a plant grow strong, positive childhood experiences help a person’s physical and mental health, learning, and social skills flourish. Every child has the…
Read More Letter to the Editor: Baileyville Benefit recipients sought
Dear Editor, The Baileyville Benefit Committee started making plans for their yearly event with hopes that 2021 would be bigger and better than ever. The committee, with the help of…
Read More Letter to the Editor: Set minimum wage is wrong, unconstitutional
Dear Editor, I believe it is wrong and, probably unconstitutional, for the government to set a minimum wage. If I offer my time to someone for $1 per hour, why…
Read More Letter: Reader sad to hear city lifted mask mandate
Dear Editor, I am so sad to read the Sabetha Town Commissioners have rescinded the mask mandate. Why is wearing a mask so difficult, when families are losing loved ones?…
Read More Letter: Reader appreciates reading hometown paper
Dear Editor, I always enjoy receiving The Herald and catching up on the news in and around our favorite hometown. I was glad to read the City had mandated masks…
Read More Letter: A case for gaming
Dear Editor, Playing video games has been a popular past time since its humble beginnings in 1958. Through many years, gaming has evolved into what it is today, yet it…
Read More Letter: Freedom of speech 101
Dear Editor, Of all the rights given to Americans by our Foundational Documents, freedom of speech may be the most cherished. Along the with other First Amendment rights, the right…
Read More Letter: Reader appreciates Minister Speaks columns
Dear Editor, I appreciate the local ministers for their weekly words pointing our community to The Word in the Minister Speaks column. For weeks, I have been discouraged by the…
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