Opinion

Public notices have a long and important, if not particularly prominent place, in our system of government. Public…

Editor: A March 7 Albany Democrat-Herald article written by Jennifer Moody states: “Minor changes in the same procedure…

I had planned to write an editorial for this week’s paper on an important topic such as redistricting…

Editor: For those who use Cindy and her helper at Bubbles ’N’ Barks, we are so fortunate to…

When Sweet Home police ran a series of sting operations a few years ago targeting drivers who were…

Dennis Richardson If you have been watching the action in Wisconsin, you know of the public employee outrage,…

N—-r. I tried to say it. Out loud. Well, in print anyway. But my boss said that, even…

Editor: In response to Mrs. Brubaker’s Feb. 14 letter about the Weber quarry, don’t you think “we have…

Editor: According to county records, the Holley School District was formed in 1855 and although several changes have…

Editor: After attending Monday night’s School Board meeting, I would like to give credit to Supt. Larry Horton…

The severe recession we’ve experienced in the last several years – yes, it’s really been that long –…

Editor: Last week, I had an unusual opportunity to witness an event not seen by very many people…

Editor: I can’t believe what the neighbors are saying about the Weber Pit (Feb. 9, “Quarry issue continued.”…

Editor: It does not look like the Sweet Home School District will be able to fund the operation…

Dare we believe that our politicians are finally waking up to the economic realities the rest of us…

Editor: It is nice to know that there are still honest people in the world – in particular…

Rich Lowry Every revolution against autocracy is initially stirring. Who wouldn’t have cheered when Louis XVI was forced…

Editor: Bubbles and Barks is the best groomer around and I was very dissappointed in the fact the…

Editor: I feel our government has been negligent in letting one of its rivers destroy a beautiful century…

Editor: I was so sorry to read that Cindy is now a victim for the second time. I…

Today’s newspaper has a heavier-than-normal focus on our local Police Department because there have been some developments on…

Editor: I’d like to comment on your feature story and editorial of Jan. 19. The violence that was…

Editor: My dog was at the Bubbles and Barks the day that the shooting took place and the…

Paul Kengor Feb. 6, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth. In a telling development, Republicans…

Editor: Sweet Home churches sponsor a blood drive every two months. This blood goes to the Oregon-Washington area,…