Give thanks for the animals This year, more families are turning to veg Thanksgivings—and for good reason. A plant-based feast offers all the warmth... Letters to the Editor 24 Nov 2025 | 11:21
Ethical problem with Socialism While I might agree that there are some glaring errors with our system of governance that might rightly be described as unjust,... Letters to the Editor 24 Nov 2025 | 11:19
The importance of facts Luann Byrne’s letter to the editor in the November 13-19, 2025, Advertiser-News North illustrates the importance of a full... Letters to the Editor 17 Nov 2025 | 03:23
Artificial light disrupts wildlife behavior I would like to echo the concerns of Calvin Plorkowski in response to Rafa Stump’s plea to blanket the rural areas with artificial... Letters to the Editor 07 Nov 2025 | 01:19
Thank you for making Andover book fair a success The first annual Andover Township Book Fair Saturday, Oct. 4 at Hillside Barn was a huge success. More than just a sale; it... Letters to the Editor 21 Oct 2025 | 12:56
Oil biggest reason for inflation Oil is our most critical issue. It is the biggest reason for theinflation we now see. Expensive diesel means increased trucker... Letters to the Editor 31 Oct 2022 | 02:55
Save America by voting Republican Don’t bee hoodwinked by the Democratic Party’s smoke-and-mirrors parlor tricks, and don’t be lulled into apathy by the recent... Letters to the Editor 28 Oct 2022 | 01:29
Heaven Hill Farm appreciates dedication of Wallkill Valley FBLA To the Editor: Heaven Hill Farm had the privilege to partner with Wallkill Valley Regional High School’s Future Business Leaders... Letters to the Editor 04 Jan 2022 | 11:29
‘Let’s Go Brandon’ flags on Sparta homes hurt children and the whole community To the Editor: My name is Erin Durkin. I take care of children. I currently care for and deeply love three young children... Letters to the Editor 04 Jan 2022 | 11:26
Vernon town council accountability isn’t limited to the election To the Editor: I have spent the majority of my 35 years on this planet living in Vernon. I have seen this town as a bustling... Letters to the Editor 01 Nov 2021 | 06:28
Did Sparta schools drop book about a Black teenager? Editor’s note: For context, please see related story, “Sparta school officials deny teacher suspension over book,” at spartaindependent.com.... Letters to the Editor 06 Oct 2021 | 12:58
The Delaware Valley School Board, from left: Ashley Zimmerman, solicitor; Dawn Bukaj; Felicia Sheehan; Pat Lutfy; Jessica Decker, vice-president; Jack Fisher, president; Corey Homer; Rosemary Walsh; Dr. John Bell, superintendent; Julie Ewald, recording secretary. (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) You choose to violate the mask mandate, and if any teacher falls ill as a result, I will hold each school board member who voted that way responsible Editor’s note: The president of the Delaware Valley teacher’s union prepared the following statement to read at Tuesday’s... Letters to the Editor 01 Oct 2021 | 01:28
I don’t answer to the Democrats Let’s once and for all dispel the myth that I am, as some like to claim, “the spokesman for the Sussex County Democratic... Letters to the Editor 24 Sep 2021 | 02:52
Independent serves local readers In the recent Independent, we read how Pope John High School had honored those who died on 9/11. There was in the area a flag... Letters to the Editor 24 Sep 2021 | 02:31
Kudos for Dr. Castro and the paper To the Editor: There’s been a massive bombardment lately from those who arrogantly demand censorship to anything not aligned... Letters to the Editor 19 Sep 2021 | 08:54
