Letters Policy

This newspaper welcomes letters on any public issue. Letters should be 500 words or fewer in length and are subject to editing for grammar and clarity. Letters may be edited without notice to the writer. Letters that are libelous in nature will not be published. Letters should be typed or neatly printed. Submissions must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification. Readers are allowed to submit one letter per month. Letters that deal with private disputes or contain criticism of private individuals or businesses will not be published.