Opinion

To the Editor: The class of 1969 would like to take this time to thank the Reelsville Alumni Association for allowing us to celebrate being the 50th and last class to graduate from Reelsville High School, and to be recognized at the 63rd and final annual alumni banquet...

I am lucky enough these days to be in regular touch with young people — students — who are interested in public service. I find hope in their quality, energy, and motivation, and they press me to think more deeply about what it takes to pursue a life in the public realm...

To the Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Board of Realtors, I would like to thank everyone that participated in our Community Shred Event on Saturday, May 11. The event was sponsored by Earl & Co, CPA and Daniel Builders, enabling us to provide the shred service for free to the community...

A Tuesday-morning call to the Banner Graphic newsroom seemed routine enough. “Why is the courthouse closed today?” a perturbed voice on the other end asked. The answer was simple: Tuesday was Election Day. The election was easy to forget with only Cloverdale Republican races on the docket for this primary...

To the Editor: Now that spring is here and various spring and summer activities will be starting throughout the community, I would like to take this opportunity to remind citizens and businesses regarding the prohibition of placing signs in street and highway right-of-way...

To the Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Board of Realtors, I would like to thank everyone that attended our 10-Year Anniversary Bingo Event on Saturday, April 13. This bingo surpassed all of our previous events, with 200 players and record prize giveaways. To celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we gave away fifty $10 cash door prizes donated by our Realtor and Affiliate members, as well as other door, game and pull tab prizes totaling close to $9,000...