Former mayor says city made big mistake
I’d like to add some facts and another perspective to (The Times-Gazette) article about the recent sale of the Fettro property uptown.At the auction,...
First line of defense against building disasters
Dear editor:May 2020 marks the 40th year that communities around the world will celebrate Building Safety Month. With the increased frequency and severity of...
Humbled by friendship and attention
To the many well-wishers who sent us cards (134 and counting!) or drove by our house honking and waving (at least 45 vehicles) for...
Gaming the odds with every decision
Many of us may recall the legendary story of the “butterfly effect.” It goes something like this: A butterfly flaps its wings somewhere in...
Don’t water the soap
It sure is hard to break from routine. Earlier this week I used the last of the hand soap in the pump dispenser. Without...
Mayor says city taking necessary steps
With spring just starting, what is usually a welcome relief after a long winter unfortunately feels much different this year. The last two weeks...
Too many potholes to fill
Dear editor,I would like to thank the city of Hillsboro for patching the enormous pothole on Lilley Avenue between West and High streets. However,...
A bill that bites back
The Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound have submitted supporting testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Sentate Bill 205 for a Feb....
Do you choose life or death?
The next election will not be about Democrats or Republicans. It will be about YOU, the voter.At the ballot box, you will make an...
Influence of violence is all around us
National crises cause our society to examine itself. In the United States in 2019, there were 423 mass shootings, and already in 2020, public...
