Opinion
Laugh with Kathy: Swim With Your Feet
A number of years ago, Gene had a meeting in St. Thomas and we decided it would be a great anniversary gift to ourselves to combine business with pleasure. We had stopped in St. Thomas on our honeymoo...
Life after Cancer, Laugh with Kathy: I feel so Stupid
“I feel so stupid!” How often have we said these words after we have done something on impulse or carelessly? I couldn’t count the times. But most of these moments end up being funny stories aft...
Letter to the Editor: Covid-19 Debate
Dear Editor,I have been hesitant to get into the Covid 19 debate but Vinton Today seems to attract wannabe medical professionals and Trump apologists. No, the President did not cause this pandemic but...
Letter to the Editor: How the Coronavirus kills
Letter to the editor:This video was sent to me by my good friend and TWA colleague. We have known and trusted each other for more than 30 years. He has never given me any false information. I...
Letter to the Editor: VMU Board Appointments
Dear Editor,As chair of the Vinton Municipal Utility Boards, I am in a unique position to understand and provide insight into the future needs of the utilities.The long term goal of both utilities is ...
Letter to the Editor: Speaker Pelosi's bill in response to Covid-19
Editor:These items were in Speaker Pelosi’s house bill on funding American workers who are not now employed or soon will be because of “shelter in place” rules required by most if not all State ...
Letter to the Editor: Thanking Heroes
Dear Editor:I just want to thank all the unsung heroes we have working on our behalf during these difficult days--from elected officials to city, county and school district employees, to all the ...
Letter to the Editor: Covid-19 pandemic
Editor,As I approach my 78th summer on this planet I have been encouraged to remain at home, but if I leave to purchase food, medications or adult beverages I am to maintain at least a six foot distan...
Letter to the Editor: Vinton Utilities $8 Million Cash Reserve
Dear Editor, No time like the present to help the citizens & businesses in our town when we need it most!As Kurt Karr pointed out in a letter to the editor on December 15th, the Vinton Munici...
Letter to the Editor: Shopping made funny
Saturday morning, since I'm in the older generation, I decided to do my weekly shopping myself without putting that ugly duty on to my family. No bananas, no potatoes but that's ok.I'll survive. I di...