As a reader since 1978, I am heartbroken to read the Webster-Kirkwood Times is stopping publication. Sadly, I do understand why and am even more heartbroken for the state of our world and the tremendous challenges we face.

Thank you. I hope that after things get better, you will be able to reopen this publication. Each week I looked forward to and religiously read the times. Reading about the community and its activities kept all of us abreast of what was important to us. Thank you, again.

A letter (March 27) blithely commented that “This President gutted the pandemic response team in 2018.”

I agree with Margie Freovigel, “We Need You” in the March 27 Mailbag. The Times not only delivers news that brings our community together but is also an avenue for citizens to express their views and voices, which is essential for the survival of our democracy. Many times, through our local …

Hi all — a quick note of support for the wonderful job you do. We as a community have been so fortunate to have your publication to help bring us together week after week. I don’t know what the future holds, but wanted to let you know I would GLADLY pay a subscription to receive the newspape…

Open letter to Mr. Taulby Roach, DEO of the BiState Development Agency, originally sent February 2020:

At this time citizens are focused on public health more than on public service. Our time of self-distancing offers an opportunity to consider how to be of service to our community in a meaningful way. Besides voting carefully for our elected officials, Kirkwood boards and commissions need ci…