Letter: Tax breaks have succeeded in accelerating federal deficits

I am not a Democrat nor Republican. I'm what my voter registration calls "unaffiliated."

Letter: Rothschild's claims against state planning and environmental efforts 'preposterous'

On Aug. 22, a press release that I consider...

Letter: Shoemaker says mid-term update shows conservative governance

Almost two years have passed since the people of Carroll County's District 2 elected me to the office of County Commissioner.

Letter: Storm threw a curve, but crews continue work to restore power

If you witnessed the thunderstorms that hit the area Friday, June 29, you might have thought that they seemed more intense than normal. What...

Culleton: Faith has an important role, but not as a point of division

In this land of ours, the relationship between religion and politics is complex.

Letter: Supreme Court ruling 'questionable,' but true health care reform is possible

The recent Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Health Care Act surprised many. The reasoning given by the court for allowing the...

Letter: Ruchlewicz remembered as kind man and dedicated public servant

Ruchlewicz remembered as kind man and dedicated public servant

Letter: Parents need to stand tough when it comes to video game ratings

I love helping people and I love working in our community, and I also have a strong love for gaming — so naturally, working at a local...

Letter: Wallace is best choice to promote limited government in Washington

This election year will no doubt go down in history as a crossroads election. Do people want more centralized, big government micro-...

Maryland should bank on small business, instead of a quick fix

In May, I started a tour of Carroll County businesses and farms. As I've met with small business owners and employees, they've been...