To the editor: To the voters in the 83rd Ohio House District: Early voting begins in a little less than three weeks, and I believe we should be aware of the values, experiences and beliefs the candidates offer us as we prepare to vote.

In watching CNN today and the recent events in Texas, I would like to gather together like minded individuals to have a huge march on Washington to ban cardboard boxes, to put a stop to the horrific events that have happened in the packages left there recently.

I am tired of the members of our United States Congress who seem to do as they want, not caring what we want. The Congress has one thing to do, and that is keeping the government running.

To the editor: We live in a democracy, right? One person, one vote? Not quite. Ohio sends 16 representatives to the U.S. Congress. Each representative is elected by Ohioans living in one of 12 areas, or districts. But the lines of these districts are drawn in ways that include or keep out certain voters. The result: each district will always …

At last we have tax reform. In 2016 our congressman campaigned on two themes - “Repeal and replace Obamacare” and “Responsible fiscal policy”.

To the editor: By the time Jan. 22 rolls around, to many, it’s just another cold winter day. However, on January 22 in 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion in all 50 states with their landmark Roe v. Wade decision, creating a direct and immediate threat to the lives of unborn children across our country.

To the editor: Last year Lifeline of Ohio experienced an increase in individuals who passed from a drug overdose and went on to give the gift of life. I’d like to take the opportunity and address the nuances of donation when it coincides with someone passing from a drug/opioid overdose.

To the editor: I am writing to thank Hardin County residents for spreading joy to children around the world this Christmas. Through the generosity of the Hardin County community, the Lima Area Team collected 20,810 shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind.

In an age where kindness and compassion are in short supply, sometimes our lives intersect with people who restore our faith in mankind. Are they angels in disguise or simply good samaritans sent our way to remind us there is still good in the world?

My husband and I enjoy the music programs at the Kenton High School , the students always display their talents with great effort.