County must learn how to budget
Lee County has been using money earmarked for capital projects to balance their operating budget ever since I moved to Dixon.
Lee County should tax marijuana
The Lee County Board needs to reconsider the tax on marijuana. After reading the headlines this morning and seeing the dire situation with t…
Reporter’s career much appreciated
In today’s world with iPhones and laptops, we tend to lose contact with our community news and events which are important for everyday life.
Too many teens dying in crashes
National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 20-26. An estimated six teens die in motor vehicle crashes each day, according to the Centers for D…
Enough is enough, Republicans!
Republicans, please take off your rose-colored glasses and see Trump for what he really is. He is an embarrassment to our country and a dang…
Pay attention to the purple ribbons
This month, we are wearing our purple ribbons to promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Coalition Against Dome…
Flu vaccines worth a shot
I would like to thank KSB Hospital for their drive-thru flu clinic. I have not had a flu shot for 10 years, for one reason or another. This …
Taxpayer should have say in community center project
I recently wrote an Opinion letter bringing to light the magicians of the #Dixon Strong Leadership Team’s vision for a community center, whi…
Say thanks to vet techs next week
When Fido happily wags his tail at the latest vet checkup, they’re the first to give a treat and a high-five. When he isn’t feeling well, th…
The essence of democracy
During the early 1900s, an ideological war erupted and the word “democracy” became one of the casualties. Today the average American uses th…
New county jail: A job well done
Congratulations to Sheriff John Simonton, his staff, and Lee County Board members for their successful construction of our new Lee County Ja…
