Letter to the Editor: Local resident finds recent balloon release troublesome and problematic

Dear Editor,

I am writing to publicly express my absolute shock and disbelief that in this day and age of information a tradition as archaic and barbaric as balloon releases are still taking place in Sidney. Most people have realized the impact balloons have on wildlife and animals and have put a halt to practice, and the states of CA, CN, DE, FL, HI, ME, MD, RI, and TN all have legislation in place that limit or outright ban the release of balloons. For a reason.

In last week's paper (8/15/2024) there was a photo of a local balloon release. I understand the importance of the event, and empath...