Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Cleveland residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the generosity of donors in Cleveland and ac…
Opinion
It’s good to occasionally blow off steam
I’m so grateful to be a part of a sibling relationship where we can yell at each other. Hear me out. I am the oldest of three; the younger two being my brothers. They are both twice my size and can do…
Collier’s Comment
Shirt brings back memories of dad Last week, my wife and I went out to eat. As I was getting ready for our date, I was looking for a shirt to wear and I noticed one that belonged to my late father Ber…
Letter to the Editor — Carmen Oguz
Dear Editor, We are in the middle of a national shortage of physical therapists. Estimates show that by 2025, an additional 27,000 physical therapists will be needed to meet the growing demand. In rur…
Letter to the Editor — Larry Young
Dear Editor, Thank You!! What a powerful expression, but yet it seems inadequate to express the appreciation we have for the great effort of the U.S. Postal Service. As director of Helping Hands of Cl…
Don’t let your teen become a statistic
May is a busy and emotional month for many. Schools are conducting final testing of the year and wrapping up lessons. High school spring athletics are ending their seasons with statewide tournaments a…
Surprises never cease when reading
Teaching English Literature is the best and hardest job I think I’ve ever had. There are so many reasons behind that statement but the biggest one is students just don’t read for fun anymore. I don’t …
Cleveland native champions hometown charm
Dear Editor, Although I currently live in St. Louis, I grew up in Cleveland. Because I have an amazingly fabulous family living there, I visit several times a year. It pleases me that the city seems t…
What are we unknowingly teaching our children?
Over the last three weeks there have been at least four situations in Jackson area high schools involving racial slurs. White students making comments about apes, talking about white privilege, and ev…
Take life’s punches like a champ
As junior class sponsor one of my jobs is to raise money for prom. As this is a big undertaking, our fundraising typically lasts until the last hour, however this year my juniors have done very well w…