GEORGE CUSTER/Editor — What’s going to happen to your City when the potholes aren’t patched; when the wastewater treatment plant doesn’t get repaired; or when many of the services you’ve come to expect go away? If they don’t go away, it will be because the rate you pay for those services will have gone through […]
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Commentary: Today should be a solemn reminder of how fragile democracy can be
By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald — Yes, it’s certainly fun to celebrate the 4th of July weekend: BBQ’s, being out on the lake, family and friends around, all during the perfect time of the season – not too hot, near zero chance of rain. It was certainly a time to celebrate on July 4th, 1776. […]
Read more...Memorial Day is about remembrance
By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald — Memorial Day is about remembering those who have served in defense of our county. We should also honor those who are serving and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the past. Whether you believe in the wars that have been fought or not, today should be about reflection. […]
Read more...Commentary: Let’s clear the air on the Hazeldell quarry lawsuit
By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald — An article in Wednesday’s Register-Guard reported that Old Hazeldell Quarry is suing Lane County. They are suing the County for $15 million for the value of the property, plus damages. The article, written by Adam Duvernay of The Register-Guard, made no mention of an attempt to reopen the case decided […]
Read more...I Wonder…………
By JOY KINGSBURY/For The Herald — I wonder….. About traffic jams. If we have many electric vehicles stuck in traffic jams, or at road closures, how will they recharge when the batteries go dead? Will they carry a 5 gallon can of electricity in the trunk or on the roof? What is the plan for […]
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