I have a couple of observations to share about Fairfield County Council’s Monday night meeting, and all of them beg the question: ‘What were our council members thinking to offer County Administrator only a 5-month contract? After all, Taylor is the architect of the current and outstanding improvements being made in the county. That great […]
Letter: Improvement Needed
January 21, 2021 By
Congratulations to all Fairfield County Council members, new and old. Their initial meeting, however, was a rough start for the new council. We cannot afford any more unproductive meetings where the two prime agenda items are postponed due to lack preparation. We do thank those three council members who were prepped and ready to move […]
Letter: Get Your Flu Shot!
January 7, 2021 By
I wanted to take a moment to let our community know about the importance of getting the flu vaccine this year. Inequity in flu vaccination among people of color is large and growing, including in public programs and nursing homes. Flu vaccine disparities place communities of color at increased risk of serious illness and death […]
Letter: Korean Vets Deserve Wall
January 7, 2021 By
This is a very important project. I’m hoping you feel as I, that we must build the Korean War Wall of Remembrance as soon as possible. The average age of Korean War Veterans today is between 88 – 89 years. If we want to have some Korean War veterans around to attend the dedication, we […]
Letter: Firefighters Needed
December 31, 2020 By
My wife and grandchildren baked cookies recently and delivered them to the EMT and Fire department #215. We learned that the firemen were nowhere to be found. This led me to contact the administration office of the county. And that is when I was advised… “Our full-time firefighter assigned to that station was on approved […]
Letters to Santa Brighten The Season
December 31, 2020 By
Thank you so much for printing the letters to Santa. They actually made me cry. It’s been a tough year. Children are so sweet, and open, and resilient. H. Jones
Eleanor ‘Nora’ Kelly
December 17, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – With great sadness, the family of Eleanor “Nora” Kelly-Kelly announces the death of their beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt – Eleanor Kelly-Kelly – on Dec.10, 2020, at her home in Blythewood. Born Jan. 29, 1932. She was the third daughter and one of eight children born to Elijah and Alice Kelly of […]
Letter: Thank You!
November 12, 2020 By
I thank God for allowing me to serve in “His ministry” in such an awesome manner. Thank you to all family, friends and neighbors for your support and vote in both elections. Together, God has allowed us to accomplish and move forward more in four years than we could ever imagine. To Billy Smith our […]
Guest Editorial: Support Local – Especially When It Comes To News
November 5, 2020 By
In September, the Union Times announced it was closing its doors after 170 years, citing the economic effects of COVID-19. It’s a sad thing when newspapers like the Union Times close, but it’s no longer shocking. Newspapers have been plagued by declining circulation numbers and shrinking newsrooms for the past 15 years, and nearly a […]
