06/08/2026
As a friendly reminder, we would like to re-address a couple things. 1) We can not and will not use any letter to the editor without a name and City/State. We have received a few of these over the course of a couple months, and they've not been used due to missing those key points. We do tend to keep most things sent in for a little while, so if you did not find your letter addressed in our paper, give us a call if you'd like to put your name on it.
2) These letters can be sent to [email protected] or [email protected]. They may also be mailed to
PO Box 27
Summersville, MO 65571.
Return Address and or Name/city MUST be present to be used anything mailed to us.
3) We would like to remind the community and surrounding areas/all readers that just because it is printed in our paper, or someone voices their opinion in a letter to the editor, it DOES NOT REFLECT OUR PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL VIEWS here at The Summersville Beacon. We received a letter which will NOT be used due to NOT HAVING A NAME or RETURN ADDRESS, accusing us of being on one political side or the other and other serious and entirely wrong accusations. We use what is sent to us by you, the readers, or businesses, politicians, local officials, and things that are public knowledge (I.E. Court Filings, Shannon County Warrants, etc.).
Here at The Summersville Beacon, We attempt to remain as neutral as possible, and can only give whatever side of the story that is given to us. We do not have the staff for personal reporting nor do we have the funding to hire someone to do so. We count on the communities for 100% of the information that is in your mailboxes and out in the local areas.
For those continuing to support your local non-profit newspaper, thank you! We value you, your support and your input.
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