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In response to the ongoing controversy regarding the Round Hill Road project and the unreasonable request and demand for the resignation of our County Commissioner, Nick lee.

I am a registered Independent voter who voted in the state Democratic primary in Coal County.I do not recall seeing Kamala Harris on my primary ballot. Whoever is the party nominee should have to win the votes of voters, not be chosen by elite insiders in a smoky room.

Good morning, Coal County!We just want to keep you informed as to where we are in the process of seeking transparency in our local governing body!

I had amnesia once… or twice Protons have mass. I didn’t even know they were Catholic.I am neither for nor against apathy. All I ask is a chance to prove that money can’t make me happy.If the world were a logical place, men would be the ones who ride horses side-saddle.What is a “free gift”?

Dear editor, Seems there are a lot of concerns here in our community and county. Change can be good sometimes and it can be bad too.Seems as of late the bad outweighs the good.

Just Another Case Of “There You Are”My late cousin, Walker D. ( Corky) Ray, often used this phrase when some sort of impossible situation arose. A situation that seemed to have no logical answers. Such a situation seems to face we Americans today. It’s called the Biden-Trump dilemma.

Some people want you to know when they have a cold, bad hair day, gout or hemorrhoid flare up. Many of us have seen pictures of wounds, sores, legs in casts, people on ventilators and much more. Many of us have seen a lot of dead bodies on social media.

There are a lot of things being updated for the “baby boomers” including some classic tunes. One of our “baby boomer” readers recently shared some of her favorite “updates” . . .

My father was also my pastor for half of my lief. I have such great memories of that church and those who attended. Recently I read an article written by Walker Moore about “Country” churches and it brought back so many memories…. I grew up attending small, country churches.

I really enjoy walking in the Coalgate Park. Each trip has something new. I’ve seen several people enjoying it, whether walking, family picnics, fishing, schools bringing kids on play day at the new playground (which is very nice to see).